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Annabel Hammer (Mitchell) is an acupuncturist working in Adelaide, South Australia, now practicing at SA Integrated Therapies after relocating from London.

Annabel has moved back to Adelaide, Australia. She hopes to return her acupuncture practice in 2022. She is currently teaching Hypnobirthing in North Adelaide, South Australia and also offers her courses online.

26/03/2026

Endometriosis doesn’t always look the way we expect.

With Endometriosis Awareness Month coming to an end, there’s been a lot of conversation around endometriosis, and it’s highlighted how differently it can present.

While pelvic pain is often talked about and is important, not everyone experiences it in the same way or at all.

Sometimes it can show up more subtly, with things like heavy periods, spotting or breakthrough bleeding, hormonal changes, ongoing fatigue, digestive or urinary symptoms, or fertility challenges.

I didn’t fit the typical picture, yet was later diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis.

Because it doesn’t always present as expected, it can sometimes be overlooked or dismissed.

Understanding this variability can be an important step in feeling more informed about your body and knowing when to seek further support.

I’ve written more broadly about endometriosis, including how it can present, as well as different ways support can be approached, in my blog.

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01/03/2026

Standing by the ocean at dusk recently, I was reminded how rhythms in nature are never completely constant. Tides shift, waves change, and the energy of the water moves differently from one day to the next.

Our bodies move through seasons too.

Lately, both personally and in clinic, I’ve been reflecting on how many women begin to notice changes during the perimenopause transition. Energy can feel less predictable, sleep may shift, stress can feel harder to buffer, and emotions sometimes arrive in waves that don’t always make sense.

It can feel confusing, especially for those of us used to managing everything well and suddenly sensing that our resilience has changed.

Perimenopause isn’t a sign the body is failing. It’s a transition that asks for a different relationship with energy, rest, and self-support. While symptoms are real, this phase can also mark a shift toward deeper awareness, clearer priorities, and a new kind of strength.

With the right support, the body can find steadiness again, even as the tides change.

I’ll be sharing more soon about perimenopause and how acupuncture may help support women through this phase 🧡

02/01/2026

I haven’t posted in ages… but I bought this jumper on a whim when Port Elliot went from boiling to freezing in about five minutes, and it felt like the right energy to start the year.

Heading into the Year of the Horse, where starting matters, and momentum builds once you’re moving.

No big resolutions.
Less pressure.
More ease.
More hell yeah.

Happy New Year 💖
I can’t wait to be back in clinic from 5th January.

01/09/2025

🌸Hurrah, Spring has finally arrived! 🌸

✨ Spring Reset ✨

The first day of spring invites us to shake off winter’s heaviness and step into a season of renewal, growth, and flow 🌱.

In Chinese medicine, spring is the season of the Wood element — connected with the Liver, which is considered to influence circulation, hormones, and emotional balance. It’s also a time when many people look for ways to support their immune system as we move into the new season.

Acupuncture and cupping are beautiful ways to support this transition:

✨ Acupuncture helps regulate Qi, ease stress, and is often used to support fertility, menstrual health, pregnancy, immune balance, and overall wellbeing.

✨ Cupping releases stagnation and tension, freeing the body to feel lighter, more open, and supported through seasonal change.

Think of it as a spring clean for your health — helping you feel energised, balanced, and ready for the brighter days ahead 🌷

22/07/2025

Acu for me today 💖

and I have been swapping treatments lately, and today I got to soak up some of her magic in the beautiful space we share .health.

It’s so easy to stay in giving mode, but taking time to rest and replenish is one of the best things I can do for myself (and those around me). I walked out feeling calm, clear, and with a spring in my step — beat the usual evening crash and I’m actually looking forward to a really good sleep tonight (which is very helpful when you’re solo with a five-year-old! 😅)

So grateful for this beautiful practice and the incredible people I get to share it with. 💛

16/02/2025

My cup is FULL!

What an incredible weekend attending Kirsten Woolfe’s seminar covering so much around complex fertility cases, recurrent miscarriage and implantation failure, male fertility’s role, reproductive immunology and drawing from the best that both Eastern and Western Medicine have to offer, an ever evolving field.

It was such a delight to meet Kirsten in person this weekend and learn from her 25 years of clinical experience working in this sphere in Australia.

I felt so fortunate to be able to fully immerse myself in a wkend full of learning, inspiration,
taking in several “golden nuggets”
and connecting with so many amazing practitioners all over Australia. This area is close to my heart 💖 which I have a great passion for. I am so excited to be able to share my learnings in Adelaide and further support my patients.

31/01/2025

I’m delighted to share that I’m joining the wonderful team in Norwood, starting Wednesday, 5th February. Bookings are now open on https://well2.com.au/

For those who don’t already know, I’m particularly passionate about working in the fertility space and provide acupuncture treatments to support both men and women as they navigate their own unique fertility journeys, as well as those on the other side, through pregnancy and beyond.

Along with fertility and pregnancy, there is much acupuncture can offer and I’m always happy to discuss whether it may be suitable for you.

From 5th February, I’ll be available at Well2 on Wednesdays and Friday afternoons, while continuing my practice at SA Integrated Therapies on Mondays and Friday mornings.

I’m excited for this next chapter and grateful for the opportunity to offer acupuncture in these two wonderful clinics. If you’d like to book a session, I’d love to see you!

📅 Bookings are now open!

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23/12/2024

That’s a wrap for 2024! 🎉 I’ve officially finished up in the clinic for the year and will be back on Monday, 6th January.

Thank you all for your incredible support this year at SAIT. It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with you, and I’m so grateful to be part of your journey.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas and New Year filled with joy, rest, and good health. See you in 2025!

Take care,
Annabel

22/10/2024

Today I took a little meander through the Botanic Gardens and was so impressed by Chihuly’s Garden Cycle exhibition.

This particular sculpture fascinated me—it reminded me of a giant ball of Qi, radiating energy. Or maybe it could represent acupuncture needles—thank goodness mine are much finer than those!

Qi flows through the body much like the intricate pathways of energy this sculpture represents. Just as the spikes extend in all directions, the body’s meridians serve as channels for Qi, connecting every organ and tissue. It is thought in Chinese Medicine that when our Qi pathways are open and balanced, energy flows freely, promoting health and well-being. When blocked, discomfort or illness may arise. Acupuncture works to restore harmony, ensuring that energy moves smoothly through all the body’s meridians, just like the intricate, interconnected design seen here.

I’m looking forward to going back and seeing the sculptures as the light changes through the day and through seasonal transitions.

18/09/2024

How beautiful is the Full Moon tonight! It’s tough to capture its full beauty on camera… this is my best shot from the back of my yard!

✨ In Chinese medicine, the full moon symbolizes a peak in energy, often connected to fertility and balance. It’s thought to align with the ovulation phase in the menstrual cycle when reproductive energy is most abundant. Just as the full moon represents fullness and yang energy at its height, this can be seen as a time of growth and potential.

✨ For those experiencing amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), Chinese medicine can offer support by harmonizing treatments with the moon cycle. Based on individual diagnoses, treatments may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle adjustments to help balance the body’s energy and support healthy cycles.

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