Welcome to Our Women's Health Hub

At Pearl of Health by Dr. Anita Ackers (ChinMed), we use acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support women’s health by addressing hormonal balance, circulation, and nervous system regulation.

Acupuncture stimulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, influencing hormone production to help manage:

•  Menstrual irregularities, PCOS, adenomyosis, and endometriosis
• Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery
•  Menopause symptoms, including hot flashes and sleep disturbances
• Stress, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation
•  PMS, cramps, and cycle discomfort

By enhancing blood flow to reproductive organs and modulating the autonomic nervous system, acupuncture promotes:

• Pain relief & reduced inflammation
• Regulation of hormonal imbalances
• Improved egg quality & ovulation support
• Emotional & nervous system balance

At Pearl of Health, we integrate meridian therapy, qi flow regulation, herbal medicine, and cupping to provide evidence-based, natural care tailored to your individual needs. 

We frequently see and support women with:

• PCOS & ovulatory disorders
•  Endometriosis & adenomyosis
• Unexplained infertility & IVF support
• Pregnancy-related symptoms (nausea, back pain, breech positioning
•  Postpartum recovery & lactation support
• Perimenopause & menopause management

More information on specific disorders is available below. 

Book your Initial Consultation with AHPRA-registered Dr Anita (ChinMed) to move towards ideal reproductive health.

Dr Anita (ChinMed) will use acupuncture and moxibustion to effectively support menstrual health by regulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, enhancing uterine blood circulation, and reducing inflammation. These therapies help relieve painful periods (dysmenorrhea), irregular menstrual cycles, and PMS symptoms by restoring qi flow, balancing hormones, and promoting reproductive wellness. Experience natural period pain relief today by treating your pain at the root cause.

Read more about how you can help your period pain in this article by Dr Ackers (TCM).

At Pearl of Health, acupuncture and Chinese medicine support PCOS by regulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, improving insulin sensitivity, and restoring hormonal balance. By enhancing ovulation, reducing irregular periods, acne, weight gain, and hair loss, treatments balance qi, tonify kidney essence, and improve blood circulation for better reproductive health naturally.

At Pearl of Health, acupuncture and moxibustion support adenomyosis by reducing pain, regulating menstrual cycles, and improving blood circulation to the uterus. These therapies help decrease inflammation, balance hormones, and alleviate heavy periods, providing a natural, holistic approach to managing symptoms and enhancing overall reproductive health.

At Pearl of Health, acupuncture and Chinese medicine help manage endometriosis by reducing pelvic pain, heavy periods, bloating, and inflammation. Acupuncture improves uterine blood flow, alleviates blood stagnation, and helps shrink endometrial lesions. By restoring qi flow, reducing inflammation, and nourishing kidney essence, we support natural hormonal balance and pain relief.

At Pearl of Health, we offer acupuncture and Chinese medicine as natural and effective treatments for both primary and secondary infertility. Our approach focuses on restoring balance to the body, enhancing reproductive health, and supporting overall well-being.

For primary infertility, acupuncture helps regulate menstrual cycles, improve blood flow to the reproductive organs, and reduce stress—factors that may impact fertility. Herbal medicine complements these treatments by addressing hormonal imbalances and optimising the uterine environment for conception.

For secondary infertility, which occurs after a previous successful pregnancy, our treatments aim to address underlying causes such as hormonal shifts, stress, or diminished ovarian function. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can support egg quality, endometrial health, and sperm motility, increasing the chances of a healthy pregnancy.

At Pearl of Health, we provide individualised treatment plans to support natural conception or complement assisted reproductive techniques like IVF, helping patients achieve their fertility goals.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine support fertility by addressing primary and secondary infertility, regulating hormonal balance, and improving reproductive health. Acupuncture enhances uterine blood flow, reduces inflammation, and supports ovarian function, optimising egg quality and endometrial receptivity for conception.

From a Chinese medicine perspective, qi stagnation, blood deficiency, and kidney essence depletion often contribute to infertility. By restoring qi flow, nourishing kidney yin and yang, and resolving blood stagnation, treatments support natural conception and IVF success. Whether struggling with irregular ovulation, PCOS, endometriosis, or unexplained infertility, Pearl of Health use acupuncture and chinese medicine to promote optimal fertility health naturally.

Dr Anita at Pearl of Health supports pregnancy and postpartum recovery by balancing hormones, improving blood circulation, and reducing stress. During pregnancy, acupuncture alleviates morning sickness, fatigue, back pain, insomnia, and anxiety, while promoting fetal development. 

It can prepare the body for labour by softening the cervix and enhancing uterine contractions. Postpartum, treatments help with lactation issues, postpartum depression, C-section recovery, and hormone regulation.

In Chinese medicine, qi and blood deficiency, kidney essence depletion, and blood stagnation can cause complications. By restoring qi flow, strengthening the spleen and kidney system, and nourishing blood, we support a smoother pregnancy and recovery.

Read more about how your pregnancy can be supported by TCM in this article by Dr Anita (chinmed). 

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine methods used at Pearl of Health support menopause by balancing hormones, reducing hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, and fatigue. 

Acupuncture regulates the endocrine system, improves blood circulation, and calms the nervous system, helping ease menopausal symptoms. 

In Chinese medicine, menopause is linked to kidney yin deficiency, leading to internal heat, dryness, and emotional instability. Treatments nourish kidney essence, strengthen spleen qi, and harmonise liver energy to reduce symptoms naturally. By restoring qi flow and addressing yin-yang imbalances, Pearl of Health provide effective, natural relief for perimenopause and postmenopause, promoting hormonal balance, vitality, and well-being.