Spring Fertility

29/10/2025

Meet DANG GUI – the “Queen of Herbs” for Women’s Health

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it’s used to nourish and move the blood, making it especially helpful for irregular PERIODS, PMS, POSTPARTUM recovery and PERIMENOPAUSE.

The modern pharmacological view, Dang Gui contains ferulic acid, ligustilide, and polysaccharides—compounds known to:

✅Improve blood circulation by relaxing smooth muscles in blood vessels.

✅Ease pain and cramping by reducing uterine contractions and inflammation.

✅Support red blood cell production, helping to relieve tiredness from blood deficiency.

In clinic, Dang Gui is often part of a tailored herbal formula used on its own or to complement acupuncture for a holistic approach to women’s health issues of Perimenopause, Endometriosis and Pre-conception care.

Book a consultation at our Northern Beaches clinic to see how a personalised Chinese herbal formula with Dang Gui could support your cycle and energy. I am an agree qualified TCM herbalist with over 20 years experience.

27/10/2025

Latest on the BLOG: Leading up to MOVEMBER and the focus being on Men's mental Health, new fathers can be affected by Post-Natal Depression as well.

➡️Do you know someone who is struggling with the changes of a newborn baby? So important to keep checking in on mates if they're okay. Read more here.

Dads with Post Natal Depression might be hiding their internal struggles. Reaching out for help is a brave and important first step.

26/10/2025

I can't believe it was 4 months ago when we hosted the amazing FERTILITY RESET with Mind Body Fertility and Prepared to Birth.
🌸They learned about their nervous system, how to support it better with the lovely Kate Walton.
🌸They received Womb Hara massage from Nat Andrew.
🌸 Learned the best nutrition tips and also about acupuncture IVF support from me!
🌸We pampered them with a gorgeous sound bath and Acupuncture + group Hypnotherapy to wrap it all up.
🌸A day of connection, reflection and nourishment. A group of brave women, coming together to talk about and process their fertility journey. It was incredible to be part of this and witness their strength!

25/10/2025

GOJI BERRY BLISS BALLS
These were the bliss balls I made for the Yoga + Acupuncture Mini retreat 4 mths ago. Moist and not too sweet, this recipe really lets the goji berries soak up the goodness of the coconut oil when stored.

Ingredients:
110g Almond Meal
30g Sunflower seeds
50g Goji Berries
20g Chia seeds
1tsp cinnamon
2 tsp raw cacao
20ml Maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut oil
150g medjool dates
pinch of sea salt

Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until well mixed, or until the seeds and goji are ground into a smoother mix. Use your hands to shape the bliss balls. Store in the fridge to firm up, especially in the warmer months.

22/10/2025

Latest on the BLOG: Supporting Pregnant Women is one of the joys of my work! From trimesters 1-3, there's various times at which Acupuncture can help you feel more comfortable and at ease. Follow the link below to read more.

Learn more about using the benefits of Acupuncture and TCM leading up to Pregnancy, during pregnancy and beyond. Natural Support for Pregnancy.

20/10/2025

I highly recommend Prepared to Birth to my clients for Natalie’s Last days of Pregnancy Massage. An amazing way to celebrate full term Pregnancy and ready yourself for the birth. Alongside Acup- even better! ✨✨✨

20/10/2025

Chai Hu- a great herb to help with painful periods, irregular periods, PMS and headaches, stress, tension, bloating. Such a versatile herb in Chinese Herbal Medicine.

My go-to herb to move stuck Liver Qi in the case of stress, headaches, PMS, irritability + bloating? CHAI HU or Bupleurum.

From a modern scientific perspective, Chai Hu contains powerful natural compounds called saikosaponins, along with flavonoids like rutin and quercetin. These components work together to:
✅ Protect liver cells
✅ Reduce inflammation
✅ Support the body’s stress response
✅ Regulate liver enzymes
✅ Improve circulation

Chinese herbs like Chai Hu can be prescribed to complement your acupuncture treatments or as a standalone herbal plan to promote recovery. We can prescribe pills, capsules or powdered herbs to stir into hot water as a drink. You would take the herbs once or twice per day and expect to see changes in symptoms within the first week.

Book a consultation at our Northern Beaches clinic to see how Chinese Herbal Medicine can support your stress management, mood, and digestion. I've been practicing Chinese Herbal Medicine for over 20 years and am degree-qualified.

20/10/2025

Great to see local initiatives like this to support mothers in the early days!

Harbord Homeopathic Clinic Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Bioresonance, IV Vitamins, Play Therapy & Nutrition Book an Appointment For 35 years, our clinic has been recommended by local doctors,

05/09/2025

🔥🥵 and can bring challenges such as frozen shoulder, hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, and irritability—often leaving women feeling exhausted and frustrated.

✅ This year, 's theme is "Say yes to you".

TCM offers a gentle, holistic way to support this transition. Through acupuncture and Chinese herbs, the focus is easing uncomfortable symptoms and nurturing YOU.
➡️ Book in, if you're needing some extra support during Menopause: https://springfertility.com.au

We can help reduce symptoms by:
Improving sleep
Calming the nervous system
Relieving pain or inflammation
Managing heightened emotions as they come up and more...

04/09/2025

🫶We Say Yes to You and Support You! 🫶This year's theme is 'Say Yes to You'.

With over 20 years clinical experience, I focus on helping pregnant women in Early or late stage of Pregnancy. Think calm, relaxation, nurturing and support for when you need it most during Pregnancy.

Book Now: www.springfertility.com.au
Acupuncture for Pregnancy and Labour Preparation on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

03/09/2025

🦋 WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK: Tomorrow's daily theme is From PAIN TO POWER. Pain isn't just 'part of being a woman'. You don't have to push through it alone.
🦋 Endometriosis - Period Pain - PMS - PMDD - I love working to help women with symptoms of these conditions. It's such a rewarding process - because just seeking help with pain relief can be a huge change for your day to day quality of life.
🦋 To make an appointment to address your Pain click here: ⬇️⬇️
https://springfertility.com.au

02/09/2025

🌸 Women’s Health Week 2025 — September 1–5 🌸
Theme: Say YES to YOU.

As women, we often put everyone else first—our children, partners, parents, and work. But this week is a reminder: your health and wellbeing matter too.

No matter what stage of life you’re in, acupuncture can be a powerful part of your self-care:

🤰 Pregnancy & First-time Mothers – ease nausea, support sleep, calm anxiety, and prepare for birth.
👩‍👧 Motherhood with Primary or Teen Kids – manage stress, balance energy, and find space for yourself amidst the juggle.
🌙 Perimenopause – support mood swings, hot flushes, sleep changes, and cycle irregularities.
🌼 Menopause – reduce inflammation, ease joint pain, calm the nervous system, and bring relief from ongoing symptoms.

Acupuncture supports the whole woman—helping to regulate stress, reduce pain, and restore balance.

✨ This Women’s Health Week, what would it mean for you to “Say Yes to You”?