Carissa Thomas

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Carissa Thomas

I have a special interest women's health, fertility & pregnancy.

I am a Chinese medicine practitioner, health & wellness consultant passionate about empowering women to be their best through education, inspiration & supportive a environment.

06/04/2026

Forest bathing 🌿🌄🚶‍♀️☀️🥰

31/03/2026

End of day clinic vibes ✨️

07/03/2026

𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺 🌏💃🫶

Celebrating all the incredible women.

Grateful for the women who came before us. The ones who forged the path, pushed boundaries, and fought for the rights we have today 🙏

Feeling especially lucky for the inspiring women I get to share life with 💗

Extra special that I get to spend today with my bestie who took two plane rides to get here 🥳💃

Shout out for the amazing terrarium workshop. Yay! We are literally watching our moss grow 🤣🌿

̇nternationalwomensday

27/02/2026

What a privilege to spend the day at the Labour & Birth course with a room full of pregnant mummas 🤍 and their support people.

Dani & Clare two incredible midwives facilitated such a supportive & informative day. We covered all the big questions new parents might have
~ what to expect
~ the stages of labour
~ the hormones that guide birth
~ monitoring options
~ pain relief
~ how partners/support people can assist
~ postnatal period

We got a peek at the birthing suite 👀 The bath is HUGE. Double showers. Fairy lights 🧚‍♂️✨️ Space to move.

If you’re birthing at Tweed, this is such a valuable resource.
• Labour & Birth – 1 day course
• BLISS – Women’s Lactation & Breastfeeding class (1–1.5 hrs)
To enquire or book: Tweed Valley Hospital Maternity Unit
📞 (02) 6677 3113

26/02/2026

I am not usually one for publicly sharing my opinion however, in clinic this week there have been many conversations about the recent Four Corners episode “Scarred.”

Watching it for myself brought up anxiety as a women living with endometriosis and having had a laparoscopy surgery.

The brave women who spoke up in the episode were already living with pain. Already navigating endometriosis, pelvic pain, impacting quality of life & put their trust in this medical professional. They underwent aggressive & in some cases unnecessary removal of reproductive organs during surgery. It’s devastating, life-changing and fertility altering. In some cases pain worse than before the surgery.

When women seek care for pelvic pain, they are often desperate. In a vaunerable position and trust the opinion of there medical professional to 'do no harm.'

Its devastating this trust was broken in the case for these women

If you’re feeling unsettled after watching & the conversations around it you are not alone 🫶

Reach out to trusted friends and family for support 💗 Seek support from a counsellor or psychologist. You can also contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14.

23/02/2026

𝑆𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑆𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑢𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑅𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 🌞🎶

A day of connection to self & to each other through music, harmonies, shared laughter in a beautiful location.

So grateful to Tara for facilitating & holding space. Jayme .andthemoon for the most nourishing, delicious food 💗 & to the amazing souls who also attended 🫶✨️

Sang all the way home in the car 😂🎶🚗
☀️

16/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧🎉 Welcoming in the Yang Fire 🔥 Horse 🐎

May this year bring much health, happiness & abundance to you & your family 🫶

#2026❤️

13/02/2026

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑇𝑢𝑛𝑔'𝑠 𝐴𝑐𝑢𝑝𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝐼𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟

A little snap shot of my whirl wind trip to Sydney to deepen my practice learning from Dr. Henry McCann inspiring & humbling all at the same time. Catching up with friends & colleagues & eating some delish food.

29/01/2026

In Chinese medicine, fertility is closely linked to warmth, circulation and a sense of safety in the body.

That’s why warmth isn’t just about food 🍲 It’s also about how we move, rest, and relate to our bodies.

In Chinese medicine, the uterus thrives in an environment that feels safe, nourished and well-circulated. When there’s too much cold, stress or depletion, the body often prioritises survival over reproduction. Which makes sense.

A few simple ways to support warmth on a deeper level:
✨ Gentle movement to encourage blood flow (walking, yin yoga, stretching)
✨ Regular meals so the body doesn’t slip into “conservation mode”
✨ Warm hands on the lower belly. Connect in a loving way to the womb space 🫶
✨ Rest without guilt (this one matters more than we think)

This isn’t about doing everything.
It’s about meeting your body where it is, with warmth and care 💗

28/01/2026

Creating a “Warm Womb” a Chinese medicine perspective 🌿

In Chinese medicine, warmth is essential for healthy circulation and reproductive function.

When the body & especially the lower abdomen is cold, blood and qi don’t move as freely. It may lead to painful periods especially pain that benefits from warmth like hot water bottles. Dark & clotting menstrual flow, cold hands and feet. Feeling the cold easily (I get this might sound strange in a heat wave 🥵)

Simple ways to support womb warmth when trying to conceive:

✨️ Choose mostly warm, cooked foods e.g. - soups, stews, congee, lightly cooked vegetables
✨️Reduce icy drinks and excessive cold/raw foods
✨️ Keep the feet and lower abdomen warm. The reproductive acupuncture channels Kidney, Liver & Spleen all begin in the feet
✨️Avoid prolonged contact with cold floors or sitting on cold surfaces
✨️Gentle movement and warmth help encourage circulation to the uterus
✨️ Avoid swimming when on your menstrual flow 🩸

A warm womb isn’t about forcing heat. It’s about creating an environment where the body feels safe, nourished, and supported. Allowing the circulation, qi & blood to flow freely.

Fertility care in Chinese medicine is always individual, but these small, consistent practices can make a meaningful difference over time.

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24/12/2025

✨️Final Clinic day for 2025 ✨️
So grateful for the privilege of supporting everyone who came through 💖 1000+ treatments, countless meaningful conversations, and a journey filled with highs, lows and growth.

Thank you to & the amazing team at for the beautiful space & the supportive collaborative environment. I treasure you all 🫶

Have a safe & festive holidays 🎄✨️ Look forward to doing it all again in 2026

Big love 💖 xx

16/03/2025

Breaking the Silence for Endometriosis Awareness Month 💛

Endo Diary: Suprise!! 🎉 Woke to day 1 of periods. Silently hugging 🫂 abdomen for comfort. Feeling like a Mack truck has driven right over your body & head 🚚 Period pain thats hard to manage, cramping & twisting, pain down legs, headache & fatigue.
Difficult for others to understand & feels uncomfortable for them to see you this way. So often suffer in silence & feel isolated. Still have to get up & do life.

Everyone's experience is different & every menstrual cycle can be different. Its not a 1 size fits all condition.

I see you, I hear you 💛🎗

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Gold Coast, QLD
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