Free Pregnancy Checklist
Making some adjustments in your diet and lifestyle is the perfect place to start to help your body during pregnancy. Sometimes, we may need to make big or small changes to our diet and our lifestyle. No matter where your starting point is, maximising your diet and lifestyle choices can have a significant impact on your pregnancy journey and post-partum health. Our ‘Easy steps to help support Pregnancy’ is a quick summary of important steps and a few tips to support you and your body during pregnancy. Click on the button to access your free copy today!
Are you experiencing…
- Morning sickness or nausea
- Difficulty sleeping
- Back, hip or pelvic pain
- Birth preparation and stress management
The TCM Difference
Our passion is helpingyou on your journey through pregnancy all the way to birth and beyond. We work to provide emotional and physical support as to help take away any stress you may be feeling, to set you up for an easy and comfortable pregnancy.
Trusted Expertise
You can trust you can we will help – with clinical experience, traditional treatments within a modern medical framework
Individualised Support
Care and support designed for you and your pregnancy journey.
Genuine Care
Feel taken care of – process designed to create a calming, engaging, positive experience
How can we help
It’s true some people associate pregnancy with a beautiful glow. However often in reality you may be faced with; morning sickness, reflux, fluid retention, headaches, varicose veins, insomnia, to name just a few! It’s no wonder some woman find this time very challenging. As the body is changing and carrying more weight, pelvic pain, hip pain and back pain are all common, especially if you had pre-existing back pain. This pain can make daily tasks difficult and sleep a nightmare.
With so much focus on the pregnancy and birth, it’s important to be supported during the post-natal period as well. Not only can you become depleted due to giving birth but your new mum lifestyle is full of challenges. Common problems include difficulties breastfeeding, mastitis, post-natal depression, relationship stress, insomnia and “Mummy Thumb”/De Quervain’s syndrome.
We understand how difficult a time this can be. Along with your GP, we can assist you with any issues that arise, offer practical advice emotional support during the different stages of pregnancy along with the stress of preparing for birth and beyond.
Our Practitioners
Nick Conquest
Nick is a nationally registered practitioner (AHPRA) of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, and an accredited member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese medicine Association (AACMA).
Nick has studied under Professor Zheng at the College of TCM in Melbourne, completed an internship program at the Hubei Chinese Medicine Hospital in Wuhan, China, and completed a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the University of Western Sydney, focusing on chronic illness and women’s health.
Nick’s time in China was spent working within the Acupuncture Department and the Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Internal Medical Departments.
Nick has a keen interest in helping with the management of:
- Musculoskeletal injury
- Chronic pain e.g. back and neck pain
- Joint pain e.g. Arthritis, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis
- Period pains and hormonal cramping
Michelle McNeil
Michelle is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist who practices with warmth and attention.
She completed her studies in Melbourne at the Southern School of Natural Therapies, and completed an internship at the Tzu Chi Hospital in Taipei.
In addition to formal studies, Michelle has undertaken multiple internships with a few of Australia’s leading TCM practitioners.
Michelle approaches healing from an integrative perspective, encouraging the body’s systems to heal itself, while also incorporating movement, meals and lifestyle habits into her treatment plans.
She holds special interest in helping patients with:
- Neurological disorders
- Sleep and mental health
- Musculoskeletal injuries & Chronic pain
- Women’s health
Zoe Finger
Zoe hold’s a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Torrens University. She is nationally registered through AHPRA, and is an accredited member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).
Zoe believes in a collaborative approach. This involves working closely with patients to foster a sense of empowerment, encouraging patient’s to take control of their health. Zoe has a strong interest in nutrition and the impact of the diet on health, and is a qualified mat and reformer Pilates instructor.
She is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where together, you can work towards a healthier and happier you.
Zoe’s passions lie in:
- Women’s Health & Hormonal Imbalances
- Fertility
- Gut Health
- Cosmetic Acupuncture