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Wellness beyond fertility — health topics for the whole family across every life stage.

Your Acupuncture Appointment

If you've never had acupuncture before, it can be a bit daunting knowing what to expect with your first acupuncture treatment. If the fear of the unknown is stopping you from making an appointment, here's an insight into what you can expect.…

The Pill Does Not ‘Regulate’ Your Period.

I hear this often. It is usually in the first consult when I ask if you've been on The Pill before and many women say, "yes, from 16 years old to 'regulate' my cycle". Most often, the pill is used to reduce bleeding, improve acne, reduce…

Fertility, Functional Health, TCM Education, Whole Family Health

How Healthy Fats Support Fertility

Fats in Chinese medicine support the nourishment of your 'Yin'. Yin is the most nourishing, feminine aspect of your body's energy. Strong Yin is like a tree with a big, wide trunk. Very little can affect/impact/move/hurt a strong, grounded…

TCM Education, Whole Family Health

Your First Visit

If you haven't had an acupuncture treatment before, making that first appointment can be daunting. What you can expect with your first visit... Prior to your appointment with us, you'll be sent a detailed questionnaire going through…

Functional Health, Post Partum & Return to Self, Whole Family Health

Benefits of Monthly Acupuncture: Self Care

Address minor health complaints – single acupuncture treatments may help alleviate acute conditions like headaches, neck pain, low back ache, period pain, constipation, bloating Disease prevention through stress relief – stress…

TCM Education, Whole Family Health

Acupuncture During Your Menstrual Cycle

The menstrual cycle has 4 phases, in a 28 day cycle, they are: Days 1-4 - Period Days 1 – 14 - Follicular phase Day 14 – Ovulation Days 14-28 – Luteal Phase In a perfect world, this is how people with uteruses would all menstruate.…

Fertility, TCM Education, Whole Family Health

Laughing Post Embryo Transfer Increases Chance of Pregnancy

The thing I love most about this study is that it’s called “The Effect of Medical Clowning on Pregnancy Rates…” If you’re wondering what medical clowning is, it’s exactly as it sounds. Medical clowns are being used in healthcare…

Fertility, Post Partum & Return to Self, Whole Family Health

How is hair loss and reduced milk supply after childbirth related?

These two symptoms seem like two completely separate problems, however in Chinese medicine they can be easily explained by the loss of blood from childbirth. In Chinese medicine, your Blood nourishes your head to give you glossy, shiny, thick…

Fertility, Whole Family Health

IVF Partner – What You Can Do to Help

In over eight years working with women and families going through IVF, I have never been asked by a partner, “what can I do to help”….until two weeks ago. So I’ve had a couple of weeks to think about it and to get feedback from women…