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Dr Ellen Freeman (TCM) Registered acupuncturist & Doctor of Chinese medicine

18/02/2026

A goodie from a recent Q&A:
‘When should I stay specific treatments for fertility if starting IVF?’

Though each of my patients will receive a tailored treatment plan based on their individual needs, the general recommendation is to start acupuncture 3 months prior to commencing your IVF cycle.

Why?
Both s***m and egg begin their journey of creation 3 months before they’re available to be utilised in a cycle by your body. In order to have the most influence on the quality of the s***m and eggs that will be used in your cycle, it’s recommend to commence diet and lifestyle changes, targeted and specific supplementation and additional therapies such as acupuncture three months beforehand. This ensures optimal and quality blood supply is available to the reproductive organs, in conjunction with preparing your body and feeling as nourished as possible going into your cycle.

Though 3 months of preconception is recommended, there’s no time like the present. Working with a qualified and fertility trained practitioner will ensure you have an ally and advocate to help you achieve your fertility goals 🤍

03/02/2026

A conversation I often have in clinic is that regardless of whether you’re planning to have a baby, your reproductive health is still SO. IMPORTANT.

As women, our body needs progesterone for improving sleep quality, calming anxiety, reducing hot flushes, supporting bone density and maintaining collagen for skin elasticity. We also need oestrogen for protecting our bones from osteoporosis, supporting cardiovascular function and boosting brain function.

If you’re not ovulating (which many women still do with IUDs) you’re not getting the benefit of these wonderful, essential hormones. If your period has gone AWOL or you’re not sure if your contraceptive of choice is the right fit for maintaining your hormonal health, it may be time to have a chat to a qualified practitioner about future proofing your cycles.

A healthy cycle = a healthy life 🫶🏽

28/01/2026

When I teach my patients how to know exactly when they’re ovulating, we also discuss their ‘fertile window’ - the 5 days before ovulation when conception can occur. But did you know that your chances of conception actually fluctuate during your fertile window?

Learning when you’re ovulating is the most important piece of the puzzle, we can then learn when your fertile window is to give you the best chance of success 🤍

18/01/2026

We are SO thrilled to announce our upcoming workshop:
✨ Embodied Pre-Conception
- an essential workshop for preparing your mind, body & soul for preconception, pregnancy and beyond.

This workshop is for those that are preparing to call in their baby in 2025. Join us for a day of movement, nourishment, joy and connection. Including:
✨ A gentle movement class (fusion of somatics and dance) to reconnect with your body and womb
✨ An educational fertility & preconception seminar covering preconception care, cycle tracking & optimising, supplementation and pregnancy essentials
✨ A delicious and nourishing light morning tea and lunch
✨ Guided meditations to connect with your intuition and spirit baby
✨ A restorative and deeply nourishing sound bath coupled with a relaxing mini acupuncture treatment

When: Saturday 21st of February
Where: Zen Space, located in the Lifestyle Centre- 225 Mount Glorious Road, Samford Valley

Tickets can be purchased through the link in both my, and bio.
Spaces are limited to keep this event intimate and connected 🫶🏽

We can’t wait to see you there 🤍
-El & Laura x

12/01/2026

Oftentimes, when you’ve been trying to conceive for what feels like forever, being told to PAUSE is the last thing you want to hear. However, a little bit of preparation for your IVF cycle can go a very long way 🫶🏽

07/01/2026

The way I explain to my clients how acupuncture can assist for symptoms of endometriosis & pelvic pain is in 5 distinct ways:

• Reduces nervous system overactivity
• Improves blood flow and tissue healing
• Modulates inflammation
• Encourages the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals
• Supports the Gut-Pelvic-Brain connection

A gentle medicine that can help make big changes. I’ll use acupuncture alongside lifestyle modifications, tailored Chinese medicine and supplements (if required) 🤍

14/12/2025

✨ Clinic updates for 2026 ✨

You’ll notice some big changes on my schedule for the new year- namely that I’m now solely an girlie 🫶🏽

A HUGE thank you to my incredible colleagues Trent & A*z at .health for 3 big years- You are both such kind people and highly skilled acupuncturists; it’s been such a joy working with you both.

I look forward to extending my reach even further in the women’s health and fertility space - with big opportunities on the horizon.

From the bottom of my heart- THANK YOU to my amazing clients; for your commitment to your treatments and unwavering loyalty. The joy I get from all of your perfect BBT charts, excited life updates, pain free cycles and symptom revelations makes my heart sing- thank you for allowing me to walk with you on your journeys.

I hope everyone has a restful Christmas break and I look forward to bringing you more heart led care in 2026 🤍🤍

Big love,
El x

24/11/2025

A question I get asked commonly in practice- is a short or a long menstrual cycle better for conception?

The answer- it’s all about ovulation.
As long as you’re ovulating each cycle AND holding enough days in your luteal phase (the second phase of your cycle after ovulation) then neither is necessarily better.

If you’re not sure when or if you’re ovulating, or whether your luteal phase is supportive of conception- you might benefit from working with a registered practitioner to optimise your cycle 🤍

10/10/2025

✨ UPDATED CLINIC DAYS & HOURS ✨

From Tuesday the 11th of November you’ll notice a change to my availabilities across both clinics- creating even more space and opportunity for appointments.

Im super excited for this next phase of growth and to meet all my new patients (on both sides of the river) 🥰

Big love,
El x

.health

03/10/2025

In fertility, I believe there’s no such thing as ‘unexplained’, only ‘unexplored’, which is why I’m a very strong advocate for my patients to seek the necessary testing and investigations (at the right phase of their cycle) in order to get the most accurate answers.

If you’ve been given then diagnosis of ‘unexplained infertility’ these 4 simple checks are the first I recommend to ensure we’ve covered the basics, before taking a deeper dive into further investigative testing.

.health

12/08/2025

If you’ve heard the term ‘unexplained infertility’ or have suffered from repeat implantation failure- firstly, I’m so deeply sorry, secondly, this post is for you.

The reasons for recurrent implantation failure are many and varied, however, the right support team and thorough investigations can make a world of difference 🫶🏽

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