Angea Acupuncture & Yoga, Suite 3/17 Izett Street, Prahran (2026)

29/03/2026

Your body is always communicating. We just need to listen more carefully.

A whisper before it becomes a symptom. Pain before it becomes a diagnosis. A knowing before you have the words.

This is not woo woo. This is your biology meeting your intuition.

Leaning into learning to trust what you feel and experience before it becomes a scream.

Your body is your guiding compass.

For so long, women have operated from their heads, ungrounded in their experience. Taken the OCP that has numbed your biological feedback system of communication. Operated from the masculine and totally neglected your feminine.

The feminine is the subtle communication system that shows us and leads us.

When I ask my body do you want to form an alliance with me? Yes!!! I am choosing and learning to stop overriding my intuition 💕💕💕

Often your body has been trying to get your attention long before you were ready to listen.

The question is, are you ready to listen to yours?

27/03/2026

Silent endometriosis ~ the diagnosis that almost no one sees coming.

I know this intimately. Not from a textbook but from my own experience.

For years, I had no pain. No dysmenorrhoea. No textbook symptoms. And yet, endometriosis was quietly reshaping my fertility, my losses and my path to motherhood.

Silent endometriosis is, by definition, the absence of the classic warning signs ~ no debilitating periods, no deep pelvic pain, no obvious red flags. And that silence is precisely what makes it so challenging to diagnose.

Here's what the research tells us

~ Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 7 women and people with a uterus globally.
~ Up to 30–50% of women with endometriosis experience fertility challenges
~ Silent endometriosis is most commonly discovered incidentally during laparoscopy for recurrent miscarriage or unexplained infertility investigation
~ It is considered one of the leading contributing factors to unexplained infertility, which accounts for approximately 30% of all infertility diagnoses
~ The average diagnostic delay for endometriosis remains 7–10 years and silent presentations extend this further

The absence of pain does not mean the absence of disease.

Subtle signs your body may be whispering
~ Recurrent miscarriage or early pregnancy loss
~ Difficulty conceiving despite regular, timed cycles
~ Irregular or anovulatory cycles
~ Elevated CA-125 on routine bloods
~ Fatigue that feels disproportionate to your life
~ Bloating that cycles with your menstrual phases
~ A quiet but persistent sense that something is simply not right

That last one matters more than you may think.

Your body is always communicating with you. It is your most honest compass. Long before a diagnosis arrives, it is often already speaking. The whisper before the storm. If something doesn't feel right, if your intuition is nudging you toward answers ~ please listen to it. 🙏🏻

If this resonates with you, or someone you love is navigating unexplained infertility or recurrent loss, please share this post. The diagnosis that changes everything often begins with one person saying "I wonder if this is me?" 🙋🏻‍♀️

23/03/2026

If you've been trying every second day and wondering why it's not working… this is your reason why!

For years, couples trying to conceive were told to have s*x every 2–3 days throughout their fertile window & cycle. That advice made sense when people were having babies in their 20’s and s***m parameters looked different.

But here's what the research is now showing us:

📉 S***m counts have declined by more than 50% over the past 5 decades (Levine et al., 2017 )one of the most cited studies in reproductive medicine.

📉 Motility and morphology have followed the same downward trend.

Which means the fertile window we're working with has genuinely changed. Spreading intimacy across the whole cycle can be exhausting and increasingly less effective.

As a practitioner trained in Fertility Awareness + Angea Method, I guide clients towards timed, targeted in*******se across your 3 most fertile days. It works - 3 natural pregnancies in the last week 🙌🏻

Know your specific fertile window → Target the 3 days surrounding ovulation → Understand your own cycle length (not a generic 28-day assumption)

That's what this chart is for. Save it. Use it. Share it with someone who needs it. 💛

👉🏻 Drop your cycle length below and I'll tell you your fertile days

17/03/2026

The link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Endometriosis and why this connection changes everything about how we treat both.

If you have hypermobile joints, chronic pelvic pain, and a history of being told your pain is "out of proportion" to what the tests show ~ this post is for you.

EDS and endometriosis co-occur at rates far higher than chance. Research published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics found that women with hypermobile EDS (hEDS) had significantly higher rates of endometriosis, dysmenorrhoea, and pelvic floor dysfunction than the general population (Castori et al., 2012). A 2021 study in the Journal of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders confirmed the association, suggesting shared mechanisms in connective tissue integrity, immune dysregulation, and inflammatory signalling.

Here is what I see clinically ~ and what the research is beginning to reflect:

EDS is caused by genetic variants that alter the structure and function of collagen ~ the primary scaffolding of connective tissue throughout the entire body. In the pelvis, this affects the ligaments and fascia supporting the uterus, bladder, and bowel. When this structural foundation is compromised, pelvic organ support is altered, the pelvic floor compensates under increased load, and the nervous system already managing a body in chronic low-grade instability becomes progressively sensitised to pain.

The mast cell activation component matters too. Women with hEDS often carry a higher mast cell burden, and mast cells are now understood to play a direct role in endometriosis lesion development and the neuroinflammatory pain cycle (Theoharides et al., Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets).

What I see repeatedly in clinic is chronic pelvic pain that is significantly exacerbated following endometriosis surgery in women with undiagnosed EDS. The connective tissue responds differently. Healing is slower. Pain can intensify rather than resolve. Scar tissue forms in tissue that was already under strain and a nervous system already sensitised has far less capacity to recover.

Continued below 👇🏻

16/03/2026

Doctors kept treating my symptoms separately.

Turns out they were all the same disease.

This is my story. And I know it's yours too.

Endometriosis is not just a period problem. It's a whole-body disease, and the symptoms that go unrecognised for years are often the ones that have nothing to do with your period.

The recurring yeast infections your GP kept treating in isolation. The bladder urgency that had you mapped to every bathroom on your route. The monthly "UTI" that came back clear on culture, every single time. The bowel pain dismissed as IBS. The fatigue that no amount of sleep touched. The anxiety that arrived with your bleed like clockwork.

These are not separate problems. They are the fingerprints of one disease~ endometriosis.

Studies show that women with endometriosis carry a significantly higher inflammatory load systemically, with elevated IL-6, TNF-α, and peritoneal cytokines that affect immune regulation far beyond the pelvis (Revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine classification; Fassbender et al., Human Reproduction).
Bladder endometriosis affects an estimated 1~2% of endo cases, with urinary urgency and frequency as primary presentations ~ often misdiagnosed for years (Chapron et al., Fertility and Sterility).
The endo~gut axis is now well documented, with research linking peritoneal inflammation to altered gut motility, microbiome dysbiosis, and recurrent va**nal infections (Chadha et al., Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023).

The average diagnosis delay is still 7~10 years. Not because the symptoms aren't there, but because we've been taught to present them one at a time, to different specialists, in different waiting rooms! 💯

This month I am sharing what I wish someone had told me earlier. Swipe through this series and if any of these slides stop you mid-scroll, please know that recognition is the beginning of answers.

📍 Prahran, Melbourne | Link in bio to book

12/03/2026

✨ Move Into Endo 3.0 is almost here!

Join us Saturday 28th March, 1–3:30pm at No. 1 Fertility, East Melbourne for an afternoon designed to nourish your body and mind. 🌸

We're bringing together movement, yin yoga, pelvic health, sound healing and deep rest. Followed by four incredible guest speakers covering everything from the latest fertility treatments and pelvic physio, to the role of TCM & acupuncture and how nutrition can support your endo journey.
~ the latest approaches and treatments in fertility for endometriosis care and management. in.motion discussing the impacts of endometriosis and pelvic health. What pelvic physio can offer.
discussing the latest research in nutrition gut health and fertility. Can diet help endometriosis?
~ Endometriosis, Pelvic pain and fertility. The role of TCM & Acupuncture.

📍 Level 2/120 Jolimont Road, East Melbourne
🕐 Saturday 28th March | 1:00 – 3:30pm

Whether you're navigating endometriosis, a support person, supporting your fertility, or simply wanting to feel more at home in your body this afternoon is for you. 💛

Link in bio to secure your spot 👆tickets are moving quickly!
All funds are donated to

11/03/2026

Acupuncture reduces endometriosis pain, not by masking it, but by changing the environment the disease lives in.

So how does it actually work?

Acupuncture works through the insertion of fine needles into acu-points, moving through the layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis), subcutaneous tissue and muscle. Each of these layers contains information, structures and cells that respond to needling.

Acupuncture points run along 12 meridians (fascia) and are connected to nerve trunks, nerve branches, nerve plexuses and the walls of blood vessels. Think of your body as an information highway ~ similar to a neurotransmitter, the needle sends a response (Qi or piezo-electricity) to the central nervous system. The body then cross-talks between the neuroendocrine, nervous and immune systems and delivers a targeted feedback response to reach the desired outcome.

✅ For endometriosis specifically, acupuncture has been shown to:

👉🏻 Trigger adenosine ~ a neurotransmitter with an inhibitory effect on the nervous system, regulating digestion, immune and cardiovascular function, and acting as a local anti-inflammatory
👉🏻 Stimulate the release of the body's own natural opioids ~ your built-in pain relief system
👉🏻 Regulate the HPA axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal) ~ balancing stress response, cortisol, and the parasympathetic/sympathetic nervous system ~ and the HPO axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian) supporting endocrine function
👉🏻 Produce anti-histamine effects and down-regulate cytokines and the inflammatory response
👉🏻 Suppress serum oestradiol levels ~ potentially inhibiting the growth of ectopic endometrium and relieving pain
👉🏻 Enhance immune function and mediate cytokine changes at a cellular level

Acupuncture treats endometriosis by reducing inflammatory and cytokine markers, balancing hormones, and inducing a powerful analgesic effect. It is not a band-aid. It is working with your body's own intelligence to change the environment the disease lives in. 💛

📍Angea/ Dr Amanda | Book via link

11/03/2026

Pelvic pain, endometriosis, and acupuncture. Let's talk about the evidence based research! 🧐

ACUPUNCTURE.
Acupuncture is a great non-pharma “Pain relieving” treatment for the management of endo/pelvic pain.
Here is what the research shows. 👇🏻

THE WESTERN EVIDENCE

•A clinical study on women with deep infiltrating endometriosis, one of the most severe forms found that after a course of acupuncture, dysmenorrhea intensity dropped from a mean pain score of 8.0 down to 3.4 on a 10 point scale.

👉🏻Over a 50% reduction in pain. In women with Stage IV disease.

•The number of days of dysmenorrhea per cycle also halved. And the proportion of women able to manage without NSAIDs increased five-fold. 🙌🏻 Pasquale et al., Frontiers in Medicine

•Research from Dr Mike Armour at Western Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute found that women in the acupuncture group experienced a 42% reduction in pelvic pain in just eight weeks of treatment. Armour et al., NICM Western Sydney University

•A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis confirmed that acupuncture is effective in alleviating dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain in endometriosis with additional benefits including reduced CA-125 levels, decreased nodule size, improved quality of life, and lower recurrence rates.
Chen et al., Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2024

• A 2024 network meta-analysis found that acupuncture, acupressure, warm needling, and moxibustion were all superior to NSAIDs for primary dysmenorrhea pain relief.

👉🏻Let that sink in. Superior to anti-inflammatories. Without the gut damage. Frontiers in Medicine 2024

WHY IT WORKS
👉🏻Acupuncture works by modulating prostaglandins, β-endorphins, dynorphins, and substance P — the exact inflammatory chemicals driving endo pain.

👉🏻 It regulates the HPA and HPO axes, reduces central sensitisation, restores parasympathetic safety to the nervous system, and improves blood flow to the pelvic organs and uterus.

In simple terms, it works on many of the same pathways that drive endometriosis-related pain.
Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Springer 2024

We want every person living with endo to know there is more available to you!

10/03/2026

We are excited to welcome you back for our 3rd annual Move into Endo event in recognition of Endometriosis Awareness Month.
This special afternoon is designed to support those navigating endometriosis, pelvic pain, and fertility challenges. Bringing together movement, education and deep restorative practices in a nurturing, safe and supportive environment.

Join us for a gentle and empowering experience including movement, yin yoga, a pelvic health workshop, sound healing and deep rest. Followed by our expert speaker panel ~ four of Melbourne's leading voices in endometriosis, fertility, nutrition, and pelvic health.

This event is open to anyone wanting to better understand endometriosis, support their pelvic health, or explore integrative approaches to fertility and endometriosis.

Dr Amanda Waaldyk ~ Doctor of Chinese Medicine
The energetics of endometriosis through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens. Exploring the root patterns behind endo and how you can best support your body holistically.

Guest Speakers
~ Fertility Specialist
The latest approaches and treatments in fertility and endometriosis care, including cutting edge options for IVF, surgical management.

Deanna Gheri Pelvic ~ Health Physiotherapist .in.motion
Practical insights into pelvic floor health and endometriosis, what pelvic physiotherapy offers, why it is so often overlooked, and how it can transform your relationship with your body.

~Naturopath & Nutritionist
Can diet help endometriosis? Tasha unpacks what the latest research says about nutrition, gut health, and fertility.

Tickets $30 ~ Goodie bags provided. All funds raised are donated to
Link in Bio👆🏻
Places are limited

09/03/2026

Did you know your uterus has its own microbiome?

For years, we focused on the va**nal microbiome, however emerging research is revealing that the endometrial microbiome (the bacteria living inside your uterine lining) plays a critical and distinct role in reproductive health.

Here's what the science is showing us 👇

What lives in your endometrium matters. Lactobacillus-dominant endometrial flora is associated with successful embryo implantation, healthy pregnancy maintenance, and reduced risk of miscarriage. Studies in IVF populations show that women with low Lactobacillus in the endometrium have significantly poorer reproductive outcomes. (Moreno et al., 2016, AJOG)
This is super important for women undergoing IVF. Research shows women with higher Lactobacillus levels at embryo transfer have significantly better IVF outcomes. (Moreno et al., 2016; Kyono et al., 2019)

Your va**nal and endometrial flora are NOT the same, however they influence each other.
Research has found that as you move up the ge***al tract, microbial populations change — and in up to 20% of women, the endometrial microbiome differs substantially from the va**nal microbiome. You cannot assume va**nal health = uterine health. (Chen et al., 2021, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology). Interestingly, The endometrium is anatomically isolated compared to the va**na, and its microbial ecosystem is shaped by hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle, IVF medications, and immune responses.

Dysbiosis in the endometrium is linked to:

Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) ~ with elevated Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Neisseria, and Klebsiella found in 40–60% of affected women (Torres et al., 2024)

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) ~ with Gardnerella va**nalis, Bacteroides, Atopobium, and Prevotella consistently identified (Torres et al., 2024; Moreno et al., 2022)

Chronic endometritis ~ driven by pathogens including Enterococcus, E. coli, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma (Liu et al., 2019)

Endometriosis ~ presents with reduced Lactobacillus and elevated Streptococcaceae,

Continued 👇🏻

05/03/2026

March has arrived, and with it we begin the gentle transition into Autumn 🍂 the season of Metal in Chinese Medicine.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season asks something different of the body. Autumn is a time of slowing down, conserving energy, and nourishing the organs of the Metal element ~the Lung and Large Intestine.

As the air becomes cooler and drier, the body benefits from foods that are warm, moistening and easy to digest. This is the season to move away from cold smoothies and raw salads, and lean into grounding, cooked nourishment.

Think of meals that feel like a hug for your digestion.

Slow cooked soups and bone broths
Stewed fruits like apple and pear with cinnamon
Root vegetables such as pumpkin, carrot and sweet potato
Brown rice, oats and congee to strengthen digestion
Lightly cooked leafy greens
Warming spices like ginger, garlic and turmeric

In Chinese Medicine, white foods are traditionally associated with supporting the Lung system, which governs immunity, skin, breath and our protective qi as we enter the colder months.

Beautiful foods for this season include pear, daikon radish and almonds.

Autumn is also energetically connected to letting go. Just as the trees release their leaves, this season invites us to release what we no longer need, physically, emotionally and energetically.

Eat warm.
Protect your energy.
Nourish your lungs.

Your body is always moving with the rhythm of nature, and when we align with the seasons, your health becomes far more effortless.

Save this as your Autumn food guide.
With love
The Angea Team

03/03/2026

A woman’s pelvis is extraordinary.
She carries us through every rite of passage. Our birth, our first bleed, birth into motherhood & menopause. Strength and softness woven together. She is the architecture that houses our divine womb, holds and supports the reproductive organs, bowel and bladder.

Internal Pelvic Release Work (IPRW) is hands-on soft tissue therapy. I work with intentional therapeutic touch and guided breath to connect with the muscles, fascia and ligaments of the pelvic bowl through the back wall of the va**na. This process allows the body and pelvis to “sigh,” releasing layers of stored tension while restoring space, stability and flow to the bones, qi, blood and organs within the pelvis.

Our tissues carry memory and sensation. When tension remains unresolved, it can influence how we menstruate, how we birth, how we experience intimacy, and how safe we feel within our body.

Pelvic tension can arise from many places:

• Pregnancy and birth
• Postural strain
• Surgery or scarring
• Endometriosis or adenomyosis
• Trauma
• The daily ways we hold our body and emotions

Women who may benefit from Internal Pelvic Release Work ⬇️

• Preparing for birth
• Healing postpartum
• C-section scars
• Prolapse
• Women with vaginismus, vulvodynia or painful s*x
• Women living with endometriosis or adenomyosis
• Women carrying trauma or grief in their pelvic space
• Women wanting to reconnect with their womb wisdom

This is NOT pelvic floor acupuncture.

I have had the privilege of learning this sacred bodywork from Fiona Hallinan, Melbourne-based midwife, bodyworker and birth educator. Her depth of experience has profoundly shaped the way I hold space for women in this work.

An internal pelvic release session is an invitation.🫶🏽
✨To meet your pelvic bowl with tenderness.
✨To create space where there has been holding.
✨To reconnect with the power and softness of your womb space.

Bookings can be made via the link in my bio.

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