Catherine Brown Acupuncture

24/06/2025

This year marks 20 years of practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine, and 2 years since opening my own space — The Peninsula Bloom Rooms.

I’d love to reintroduce myself — not just as your practitioner, but as someone deeply passionate about promoting body literacy through education, and empowering you to truly understand your hormones, menstrual cycle, and fertility.

My mission is to support you through every stage and season of womanhood — whether you're navigating your first period, preparing for pregnancy, healing after birth, balancing perimenopause, or simply wanting to feel more connected to your body.

Let’s work together to restore balance, confidence, and vitality — one cycle at a time.

With warmth,
Catherine x

11/03/2025

Tell me I’m wrong

08/03/2025

This M**o affects 1:7 Australian women. TCM views & addresses the following key diagnostic patterns according to your individual diagnosis.

Common Patterns of Disharmony Seen in Endometriosis:
* Blood Stasis
* This is one of the most common patterns seen in endometriosis. In TCM, Blood Stasis refers to the stagnation or obstruction of Blood flow. It is often associated with pain and inflammation, which are hallmark symptoms of endometriosis.
* Blood Stasis can lead to the formation of endometrial lesions and cysts, pelvic pain, painful menstruation, and irregular periods.
* The blockage of blood flow can also prevent the smooth movement of Qi, leading to further stagnation.
* Qi Stagnation
* Qi Stagnation refers to a blockage or restriction of the vital energy (Qi) in the body. This stagnation can occur in the Liver, Spleen, or Uterus and can lead to pain, menstrual irregularities, and digestive issues.
* In endometriosis, Qi stagnation often manifests as pelvic pain, mood swings, irritability, and digestive symptoms like bloating or constipation. Liver Qi stagnation is especially relevant, as it is known to affect the menstrual cycle and the flow of Blood.
* Heat in the Blood
* Heat in the Blood can arise from various causes, including long-standing Blood Stasis. When there is stagnation, the Blood may become “hot” or inflamed, leading to symptoms such as heavy or painful menstruation, and sometimes even spotting between periods. The heat can also exacerbate pain and discomfort.
* In endometriosis, Heat often contributes to inflammation and pain in the pelvic region, and it can lead to the formation of cysts or lesions.
* Yin Deficiency
* Yin deficiency in TCM refers to a lack of the nourishing, cooling, and moistening aspect of the body’s energy. It can lead to dryness, heat, and general depletion.
* Spleen Qi Deficiency (脾气虚, Pí Qì Xū)
* The Spleen is the organ responsible for transforming food into Qi and Blood. If the Spleen is weak, it may lead to Blood deficiency and Qi deficiency.
* This pattern may present with symptoms such as fatigue, bloating, loose stools, and spotting between periods.

15/02/2025

Even if your TSH is normal you could still have elevated thyroid antibodies that will reduce fertility & may increase pregnancy complications & loss.
Thyroid antibodies are an immune system protein that accidentally attack the thyroid gland these are:
TPOAb: This destroys the enzyme required for thyroid hormone production.
TgAb: Which attacks the essential protein thyroglobulin which is vital for hormone synthesis.
Your common run of the mill thyroid blood work will generally only assess TSH levels. It will not test  for thyroid antibodies, that if elevated indicate an autoimmune disease (self attacking self).
So ensure you’re getting a complete Thyroid Panel done when you are TTC or have had multiple implantation failures with IVF or reoccurring miscarriages.

25/10/2024

Please welcome Jessica to the Bloom Rooms, we are so excited to be sharing her postpartum, hormone balancing & gut healing wisdom.
Jess has studied Ayurveda at The Collective Wellness Institute in Melbourne and then continued her studies in Ayurvedic postpartum care through Soma Shakti in Sydney.

Jess thrives on always furthering her education guided by teachers such as Dylan Smith from Vital Veda and Claudia Welch, a renowned teacher in the field of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine.
Bookings from 6 Nov
http://www.jessicarose.au/

Postpartum Care Offerings:
~ Postpartum Abhyanga: a special ayurvedic massage that calms and soothes the nervous system, includes womb massage, and warm oils that are infused with ayurvedic herbs to support the postpartum mother. This treatment gently stimulates the marma points on the body (similar to acupuncture in this way) for whole body rejuvenation.

~ Postpartum Health Consults: I offer a 6 week program for postpartum mothers which includes education on diet, self-care practices, yoga, mothering mindset and a tailored herbal protocol. Perfect for mothers who feel depleted, exhausted, stressed or anxious, or suffering from digestive complaints. I will be available for one-off consults, too. I can help with baby starting solids, mums & bub’s digestion and immune support.

Hormone & Gut Health Offerings:
~ Traditional Abhyanga: a full body Ayurvedic massage using warm oils infused with herbs designed to restore harmony and balance. Perfect for people who feel stressed, suffer from digestive complaints, are struggling with infertility, anxiety, fatigue or a weakened immune system. These treatments help to flush the lymphatic system of toxins and increase blood flow throughout the body, leaving you feeling replenished and rejuvenated.

~ Health Consults: I offer a 12 week Ayurvedic Reset program and 2 week Seasonal Cleanse program both designed to heal gut issues at the root level. I will also be available for one-off consults. We look at diet and constitutional nutrition from the Ayurvedic perspective, herbs, yoga, lifestyle and self-care practices to restore optimal health by promoting the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

20/02/2024

Hi! I’m Danni and I’m so happy you’re here.

I am an Osteopath, Naturopath and Nutritionist with a special interest in women’s health & hormones.

Like many other practitioners, my passion for women’s health came about after my own health concerns lead me to discover the true healing potential of natural medicine.

So I get it. I’ve been through it. And this is why I am so passionate about educating other women and helping them to reclaim their health.

20/08/2023

The Pregnancy Acupuncture Clinic @ The Peninsula Bloom Rooms

20/08/2023

20/08/2023

Welcome to The Peninsula Chinese Medicine Bloom Room.
We have been open for 2 months unofficially but we are officially launching now.
We are focused on your hormonal health from first me**es through to menopause.

Within the Bloom Rooms we offer The Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic an Integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Clinic focused on Reproductive health (IVF and Natural Conception), Women’s health (such as PCOS, Endometriosis, and Menopause), and Pregnancy (and Mum) care.

The Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic was established in 2008 and was the first of its kind, it is an Industry leader in evidence-based Integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine for reproductive health, including natural conception, IVF, women’s health conditions (such as irregular cycles, PCOS, and Endometriosis), and pregnancy support from conception to birth and postnatal care.
So Welcome, we are here for you, our doors are open for you! 🤍

12/07/2023

The Peninsula Chinese Medicine Bloom Rooms has arrived!

14/01/2023

Welcome Earth Side Beautiful Boy

12/01/2023

The most beautiful gift from the most beautiful patient ❤️