At Shift our fertility acupuncturists are dedicated to helping you improve your changes of conception. Whether you’re unsure about your fertility outcomes, have health concerns, are worried about not falling pregnant, want your hormone levels and hormonal health investigated or have painful periods – we are here for you.
Our acupuncturists use traditional Chinese medicine and offer both fertility and pregnancy acupuncture treatments in Brisbane. We can see both partners but can also treat individuals. Our team will give you the knowledge and experience to help improve your chances of conception, whether you’re using acupuncture as a primary or complementary treatment. Our acupuncturists will be happy to answer any questions you have about your fertility, acupuncture techniques, and boosting your general wellbeing as you prepare to become parents. Simply call the clinic on (07) 2102 7790 to schedule your initial acupuncture appointment.
Fertility Acupuncture Brisbane.
Our fertility acupuncture Brisbane therapists are here to help
Book your IVF Acupuncture with one of our team here.
Book your IVF Acupuncture with one of our team here.
Fertility acupuncture support can help to encourage optimal ivf outcomes. If you’ve made the huge decision to undergo IVF then our practitioners can help to use evidence based techniques to improve your chances of success.
For thousands of years, Chinese couples have used acupuncture for fertility. We’ve helped hundreds of couples in Brisbane get pregnant with the help of acupuncture outside of, as well as during, IVF cycles. Our experience at Shift Brisbane is that acupuncture prior to IVF can significantly increase your chance of falling pregnant, and the science backs this up.
Fertility acupuncture techniques we use for our treatments
Our acupuncturists use specific fertility acupuncture techniques and have helped hundreds of Brisbane couples undergoing IVF to IUI to improve their chances of becoming pregnant. By stimulating specific points that are associated with reproductive organs, it is possible to promote the flow of qi, which means more balanced energies within the body. In other words, a more harmonious environment for conception. For more information head here.
We support women who are undergoing IVF and other fertility treatments with their overall health and with techniques that can lead to more positive outcomes for their cycles.
What can IVF & fertility acupuncture treat & help with
The way that we approach fertility care with acupuncture is to help to support your body’s natural fertility. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are a powerful combination. Helping you to conceive naturally is our main goal. But whether you’re undergoing IVF or trying to conceive naturally, our Shift acupuncturists are highly skilled to help enhance your results. We will be right there with you in:
Improving fertility in women
Stimulating reproductive organs
Aiding wellbeing
Supporting mental health
Reducing stress
Boosting sperm motility in men
Our fertility acupuncture treatment process
Our fertility and pregnancy acupuncturist Georgie Smith was previously a midwife and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to your fertility journey. Georgie will first take your medical history and discuss where you are with your infertility treatment right now. She will then develop a treatment plan that works on the underlying issues that can contribute to infertility and insert fine needles into specific points that can help enhance fertility and support optimal IVF outcomes.
Georgie will talk about your menstrual cycle and the treatment is planned around where you are in your IVF cycle to give the most impact.
Georgie’s treatments are gentle and relaxing. When you fall pregnant treatment will shift to support this.
Why choose Shift for IVF & fertility acupuncture in Brisbane?
Georgie has the clinical experience and background in mainstream reproductive health to support you through your fertility journey. We have convenient clinic hours and a central Brisbane location. Health fund rebates and HICAPS are available.
We are conveniently located in Milton – just one suburb from the city and a short drive from most of the IVF clinics in Brisbane. Seeing a specialist practitioner for fertility acupuncture is important, as not all practitioners have advanced training in this area, instead relying only on traditional Chinese medicine for fertility.
What to expect from your first fertility Acupuncture session at our Brisbane clinic
Fertility acupuncture pricing
An initial fertility acupuncture Brisbane session is $149 and one hour in length. Consequent appointments are $125 each.
Recommended arrival times for your fertility acupuncture treatment
We recommend arriving at least 5 minutes before your appointment so that you can arrive, grab a cup of tea and settle in before your first session.
Who will my fertility acupuncture treatment session be with?
Your session will be with Georgie, who has been a fertility specialist acupuncturist for over 15 years, and a midwife for 12 years.
Personalised acupuncture treatment plan to help with fertility
Most of our clients will see Georgie weekly in the active stages of treatment. For IVF cycles and frozen embryo transfers there is very specific timing that needs to happen to get the most benefit. At Shift we will do our best to have someone available when you need them (even if it is out of hours).
Fertility acupuncture procedure & treatment
Georgie will lie you down on our comfortable treatment table and insert tiny needles in specific points in the body. You’ll then have some time to relax and let the treatment do it’s magic. Georgie may also recommend herbal medicines or use moxibustion or other techniques in your treatment.
After your fertility acupuncture treatment
Most of our clients leave the treatment room feeling like they are on cloud 9! We recommend taking a moment to sit and centre yourself in our relaxing clinic space before going off to the next part of your day.
The evidence behind fertility & IVF acupuncture
There have been several studies done on the link between fertility acupuncture and pregnancy. A study done in Germany in 2002 on a group of 160 women undergoing IVF and acupuncture treatment showed that 42% of the group had successful pregnancies – compared to 26% for just IVF. This was just the first of many such positive results; a later Danish study showed specifically that treatment on the day of the embryo transfer was best of conception. In early 2014, the NIH (US) published a comprehensive overview of acupuncture for fertility studies which concluded that there is significant data showing that pregnancy acupuncture can improve female reproductive functioning – future studies will hopefully determine exactly what mechanisms are involved.
Acupuncture has helped hundreds of our patients realise their dream of becoming pregnant.
How does it work?
There are specific times during your IVF cycle that acupuncture will be used, like pre and post-embryo transfer. Better still, having a period of treatment before your IVF cycle will allow the acupuncture time to affect the health of your ova (eggs) and improve quality, which further improves the likely hood of pregnancy. Our acupuncturists work alongside our fertility naturopaths to ensure that you are getting all of your nutritional requirements leading into your IVF cycle.
It takes two to tango!
Our fertility treatments are not just for women, either – acupuncture can also help improve male fertility by boosting both sperm count and motility. Motility means the ability of the sperm to move around; if they’re sluggish, they won’t be able to make it all the way to the egg. This means that older men, or those with diagnosed fertility issues, can use the treatment as a complementary treatment. Specific acupuncture points are used to unblock pathways and promote the kind of environment within the body that sperm need to develop properly. During your initial fertility acupuncture appointment, you will have plenty of opportunities to ask about the treatment strategy and how it’s designed to help promote your fertility.
Book your IVF Acupuncture with one of our team here.
Book your IVF Acupuncture with one of our team here.
Our expert team of fertility acupuncturists in Brisbane
Acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Georgie Smith brings over a decade of healthcare expertise to our practice. Graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science in Acupuncture in 2010, Georgie's journey in healthcare began as a midwife for 10 years before delving into natural health care. With a master's degree in reproductive health, she specializes in fertility acupuncture, pregnancy care, menopause, and women's health issues. Combining her background as a registered nurse and midwife with her proficiency in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Georgie offers compassionate support to women and couples on their path to parenthood, guiding them through conception, pregnancy, and postpartum.
Fertility Acupuncture FAQs.
How much does fertility acupuncture cost in Brisbane?
Your initial appointment will be $149 and follow-up appointments will be $125.
How often should I get fertility acupuncture?
This depends on your individual needs, but most of our fertility patients will visit us every 1-2 weeks to help to balance and correct any issues.
When is the best time to get acupuncture during IVF?
At a very minimum, studies show getting acupuncture pre and post-embryo transfer or FET to be helpful. However, the effects of acupuncture are cumulative, which means you’ll gain the most benefit from coming even before you enter the cycle, if possible.
Does acupuncture work for fertility without IVF?
This depends on a number of things but yes, we have had a lot of success with patients not undergoing IUI and IVF with getting pregnant with the support of acupuncture.
Can I claim for my fertility acupuncture treatment with my health fund?
Yes! As long as you have extras that cover acupuncture you can claim on the spot with HICAPs.
Do you work alongside any fertility clinics in Brisbane?
We have strong relationships with several fertility centres in Brisbane, and we can also work alongside your current specialist. If you need a referral to someone we can also offer some options.
Does fertility acupunture hurt?
You should never be in pain when you receive acupuncture at The Shift Clinic Brisbane. We use a gentle Japanese style of acupuncture which uses very fine needles. Most patients leave feeling incredibly relaxed. Your comfort is our number one priority and the insertion of the needles should never be painful.
Is acupuncture safe while pregnant?
Absolutely! Our acupuncturists are trained in extensive reproductive and pregnancy techniques and your treatment will only support your pregnancy, not hinder it.
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