Women's Health
Integrative Chinese medicine tailored to women’s physiological and hormonal needs at every stage of life – experience the freedom and vitality that comes from feeling balanced and in control of your health.
Rather than dismissing painful periods and hormonal imbalances as just “part of being a woman,” we prefer to understand and address the underlying causes.
With over 20 years experience working with women in Melbourne, we use acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to support smoother periods, optimal fertility, and an easier transition through perimenopause. Our holistic approach ensures you feel heard, empowered, and free to live your life to the fullest.
Women’s health conditions
Regulating the menstrual cycle and balancing hormone levels can help with:
- Period pain, irregular periods, heavy periods, amenorrhea
- Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Pelvic pain, vulvodynia
- Endometriosis, adenomyosis
- Fibroids
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Fertility, pregnancy + postpartum
- Perimenopause + menopause
- Genito-urinary issues (UTI, interstitial cystitis)
- Thyroid + adrenal issues
Acupuncture for balanced hormones
Chinese herbs for women’s health
Chinese herbs are a natural way to address women’s health and fertility issues, while improving your overall health and wellbeing. Herbs are selected according to what the body needs to restore function and balance hormones, working with the natural cycles of your body.
My training and experience
After completing my degree in Chinese medicine, I spent years being mentored by a skilful and experienced Chinese herbalist, Steven Clavey, giving me a comprehensive understanding of women’s health conditions. I learnt to select the best herbal formula for every situation, troubleshoot when needed, and flexibly adjust the prescription, for lasting results.
I combine this knowledge and 20 years experience in Women’s health with further training in both Chinese and integrative medicine, along with NLP and hypnosis, for a comprehensive approach. I will address your issue from all angles, making sure you feel empowered and in control of your hormones so you are free to live your life.
How I can help you
With a rich tradition in addressing women’s health, Chinese medicine provides a proven, systematic framework for diagnosing and treating gynecological conditions. Our approach helps you move beyond annoying symptoms and empowers you to feel better and free to live your life fully and comfortably.
- In-depth consultation: we gather detailed information about your hormones and menstrual cycle, including flow, discomfort, pain, and mood changes.
- Holistic assessment: we evaluate your overall health—energy levels, digestion, sleep, stress, and more—and review any relevant blood tests or scans.
- Personalised treatment plan: based on our findings, we create a tailored plan to address hormonal imbalances, alleviate symptoms, and restore balance.
How I can help you
With a rich history in women’s health, Chinese medicine provides a proven, systematic framework for diagnosing and treating gynecological conditions while focusing on overall well-being. Our approach helps you move beyond annoying symptoms and empowers you to feel better and free to live your life fully and with ease.
- In-depth consultation: we gather detailed information about your hormones and menstrual cycle, including flow, discomfort, pain, and mood changes.
- Holistic assessment: we evaluate your overall health—energy levels, digestion, sleep, stress, and more—and review any relevant blood tests or scans.
- Personalised treatment plan: based on our findings, we create a tailored plan to address hormonal imbalances, alleviate symptoms, and restore balance.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Chinese medicine has been focusing on women’s health issues for a very long time, giving us an evidence-based, systematic framework to diagnose and treat gynaecological conditions, while focusing on the health of the whole body. Most conditions respond well to this approach.
Of course everyone is unique, so if you are wondering how we can help in your particular situation, please get in touch to find out how I can help.
(As an AHPRA-registered health professional, I am limited in the claims I can make online about the efficacy and results I get for my patients, and can’t publish testimonials.)
We generally expect to see noticeable improvements within the first two to three treatments, and will assess progress and make any necessary adjustments at each visit. As Chinese medicine addresses the underlying cause you can expect to feel “better in yourself” – calmer and more energized – as your condition also improves.
Of course it depends on the severity, duration and nature of your health issue – acute issues can resolve after one or two visits, while more chronic health conditions can require a longer course of treatment. Taking prescribed herbal medicine, supplements, and following nutrition and lifestyle advice will help you reach your health goals faster.
Not necessarily – I have many ways to assess your hormonal and markers of overall health using the framework of Chinese medicine. If you have had recent relevant blood tests or scans, this is useful extra “data” for me.
Blood tests can provide another layer of information, and I will advise you if they will be helpful in your condition.
Being in good health before conception results in a healthier pregnancy and healthy baby, and so spending a few months preparing your body is recommended. Regulating the menstrual cycle and preparing the endometrial lining of the uterus (important for implantation and nourishment of the fetus), promoting ovulation and egg quality, balancing fertility hormones, and reducing stress are all factors to consider for optimising your fertility.