What if Western Medicine doesn’t know all there is to know about fertility? What if in the pursuit of cutting edge and high tech procedures we have lost the art of restoring a woman’s body to a state of readiness for conception? What if the dream of looking into your own child’s eyes was lost because you didn’t know there was a simple reason you have not yet been able to become pregnant. 

The natural approach to restoring fertility is not for everyone; it requires a commitment to getting your health and vitality back on track and it is not always a quick fix. It is however far less expensive than the medical alternatives, and much less stressful. Herbal medicine, acupuncture and dietary changes offer a tried and tested approach that have helped thousands of couples in Australia achieve their dream of having a healthy baby. It can offer a solution for couples faced with a diagnosis of infertility where there is no known cause as well as

The story of Jane and Kate. Jane and Kate had both gone to the same high school and were now professional working women, both happily married and in their mid thirties. Both women had always wanted children and had reached the point in their life where they knew they were ready to start a family of their own. Jane became pregnant within a few months of trying and fulfilled her dream of being a mother. Kate, on the other hand, after trying for several years, becoming more and more frustrated and desperate, was starting to think her dream of holding her own child in her arms was fading away. What did Jane know that Kate didn’t? What piece of advice would Jane love to give to her old classmate if only they still kept in touch?

Jane had discovered there was more to getting pregnant than mechanics and hormone levels. She had consulted a specialist in Chinese Medicine, which uses the time-tested secrets of unlocking the body’s natural ability to conceive.

Take the fertility health quiz. Your answers to the question below will give you some indication of your body's inherent strengths and weaknesses. It is these subtle aspects of your fertility health that acupuncture, herbs and diet address and in doing so prepare your body for conception. Each category represents a common infertility pattern. If you answer yes to most of the questions in any category, you have potentially just found the reason you have not yet become pregnant. You can discuss your results with our Fertility Specialist when you come in for an appointment.

Type one - Kidney

Do you suffer with lower back weakness or pain?

Do you experience vaginal dryness?

Do you have no or low levels of mid cycle cervical mucous?

Do you have dark circles under your eyes?

Do you have poor stamina or low energy reserves?

Do you suffer with restlessness and anxiety?

Do you experience frequent daytime or night time urination?

Type Two - Heart 

Do you experience heart palpitations?

Are you prone to anxiety and feeling agitated?

Do you wake in the early morning and have difficultly getting back to sleep?

Is the tip of your tongue bright red compared to the rest of the tongue?

Do you have vivid dreams or frequent nightmares?

Type Three - Liver

Do you get a stiff neck or tension headaches?

Do you have abdominal bloating especially around ovulation?

Do you have painful periods?

Do you get sore breasts pre-menses or at ovulation?

Are you prone to feeling angry or depressed?

Do you find it hard to get to sleep or often wake between 1 and 3 am?

Type Four - Spleen

Do you like sweet foods?

Do you put on weight easily?

Do you bruise easily?

Do you get cold hands and feet?

Does you tongue have a thick coating?

Do you feel tired often, especially after meals?

Are you a worrier?

Which type are you?

It is possible to have multiple patterns, in fact it is quite common to have several patterns overlapping. Don't worry if you're not sure what your pattern is that's what we're here for, to take the guess work out and get your vitality and your fertility health back on track.

What about PCOS, endometriosis, tubal disorders....

We are lucky to live in an age where we can access the best of both East and West when it come to our healthcare. Most of the common issues such as endometriosis and PCOS are well treated by Chinese Medicine. You can discuss your particular needs with Sally in your initial consultation.

What about male infertility?

Around a third of infertility cases are caused by male infertility. The good news is male infertility is also well treated with a combination of herbs, supplements, acupuncture and diet.