Fertile Ground Health Group

Fertile Ground Health Group Our mission is to support you and your family in every step of your journey - from preconception to birth, new parenthood, childhood and beyond.
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At Fertile Ground Health Group we specialise in fertility, pregnancy and family health because we believe the journey to parenthood provides you with the challenges and opportunities to be the best you can be – body, mind and spirit - for yourself, for your children, for the long term. For over ten years, our passionate and inspired practitioners have been providing Melbourne’s only multidisciplinary natural medicine services specialising in fertility, pregnancy and family health. Our disciplines include acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy, myotherapy, massage and counselling. We believe we provide the best in natural medicine solutions for your health and fertility. Our specialty treatment areas include: preconception care, fertility, infertility, IVF preparation and support, pregnancy, birth preparation, recovery from birth, post natal, baby and child health. For the best support on your fertility & parenting journey call 03 9419 9988 today.

12/03/2026

Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?

It’s a question many people have when considering acupuncture during pregnancy.

In early pregnancy, treatment may focus on supporting the nervous system and helping manage symptoms such as nausea. In the second trimester, people often seek support for musculoskeletal discomfort or digestive symptoms. By the third trimester, treatment may shift towards preparing the body for labour.

There are also certain acupuncture points practitioners traditionally avoid during pregnancy. In this video, Fertile Ground practitioner, Olivia Sizeland, explains an example and why.

At Fertile Ground Health Group in Fitzroy, Melbourne, acupuncture during pregnancy is always tailored to the individual and the stage of pregnancy.

Save this if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, and share it with someone who might find it helpful.





POV: your hormones might be asking for breakfast like this.When people think about supporting fertility and hormone heal...
11/03/2026

POV: your hormones might be asking for breakfast like this.

When people think about supporting fertility and hormone health, they often think supplements first.

But in clinic, we start with something simpler and more powerful: what’s on the plate.

Fertile Ground naturopath and nutritionist, Georgia Marrion, regularly talks with patients about building meals that support:

• steady blood sugar
• healthy fats
• fibre for gut and hormone metabolism
• antioxidant-rich foods

This savoury amaranth pancake recipe is one of her favourites because it combines plant protein, fibre, healthy fats and colourful vegetables in a simple meal that can work for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Inside this recipe you’ll find ingredients often used in fertility and hormone-supportive nutrition patterns, including:

• Amaranth - a gluten-free ancient grain containing fibre and plant protein
• Flax seeds - a source of fibre and omega-3 fats
• Olive oil - rich in monounsaturated fats
• Leafy greens and herbs - providing antioxidants and micronutrients

Small daily choices around food can be a meaningful part of supporting overall health during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum.

If you enjoy simple practitioner-inspired recipes like this, save this post for later or share it with someone who loves nourishing meals.

You can also learn more from Georgia Marrion, one of our fertility, pregnancy and postpartum naturopaths and nutritionists here at Fertile Ground Health Group in Melbourne.





“Can I get pregnant if I have heavy periods?”Georgia Marrion, Senior Fertility Naturopath + Nutritionist, gets asked thi...
08/03/2026

“Can I get pregnant if I have heavy periods?”

Georgia Marrion, Senior Fertility Naturopath + Nutritionist, gets asked this all the time.

The answer is yes - absolutely 🤍

But heavy bleeding can be a sign your body needs support.

If you’re:
• Soaking through products every 1–2 hours 🩸
• Passing large clots
• Bleeding longer than 7 days
• Feeling exhausted or dizzy during your period 😮‍💨

…it’s worth looking into.

Heavy periods may impact:
• Iron levels and ovulation 💉
• Egg quality 🥚
• Energy and resilience ⚡
• Conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS or thyroid imbalance 🧬

The good news? With the right assessment and personalised support, many causes can be improved 🌿

Our naturopaths work with you to:
• Explore potential root drivers
• Support iron and key nutrients
• Help regulate and strengthen your cycle
• Create a fertility plan tailored to you ✨

You don’t have to “just put up with it.”
And you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If heavy periods are affecting your cycles or fertility, we’d love to support you.

Book via the link in bio.

📸 naturopath.nutritionist

07/03/2026

International Women’s Day always brings us back to the values that shaped Fertile Ground from the very beginning.

This clinic was built on collaboration.

For more than 25 years, practitioners, staff and community have come together here with a shared purpose - to support people through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and whole-person health.

At its heart, that collaboration has always carried something else within it: women supporting women.

Every day we see practitioners sharing knowledge, encouraging each other to grow, and showing deep care for the people who walk through our doors. Our staff team holds the centre of the clinic with warmth and professionalism, creating the environment that allows this work to happen.

As directors, we feel a deep sense of custodianship of this organism called Fertile Ground. Each year thousands of people place their trust in this clinic, and with that comes a responsibility to hold the container for the culture, integrity and collaborative spirit that allows it to continually flourish.

We believe something powerful happens when women choose collaboration, generosity and shared purpose. Over time it creates strong practitioners, supported families and communities that care for one another. It is a culture we remain deeply committed to caring for and protecting.

Today we celebrate the women who make this place what it is - our practitioners and staff team - and also the many women in our community who trust us with their care, support one another, and nurture their families every day. Happy International Women’s Day.

Charmaine Dennis & Carly Woods�Directors�Fertile Ground Health Group

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“My fertility specialist told me to take CoQ10… but why?”naturopath.nutritionist and senior fertility and pregnancy natu...
06/03/2026

“My fertility specialist told me to take CoQ10… but why?”
naturopath.nutritionist and senior fertility and pregnancy naturopath at Fertile Ground says it’s one of the most common supplements used in fertility care for both men and women.

CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) is a nutrient your body naturally produces that helps your cells create energy and protect themselves from oxidative stress.
When it comes to reproduction, this matters.

Eggs and s***m are some of the most energy-demanding cells in the body, relying heavily on healthy mitochondria to function well.

Research suggests CoQ10 may help support:
- s***m function and motility
- egg (oocyte) quality
- mitochondrial energy production
- early embryo development

Our natural production of CoQ10 declines with age, which is one reason it is commonly used as part of fertility support protocols.

However, the form, dose and timing can vary between individuals, which is why supplements are best personalised with guidance.

If you’re preparing for pregnancy - whether naturally or through IVF - the right nutritional support can make a meaningful difference.

Our fertility naturopaths have been supporting Melbourne families through preconception, IVF and pregnancy care for over 25 years.

Save this post for later or share it with someone preparing for pregnancy.




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04/03/2026

Exclusive 31.5m² serviced studio available for full-time lease at 33 Smith Street, Fitzroy.

Located within the Fertile Ground premises and privately positioned at the rear of the building (separated via courtyard and balcony access), this light-filled studio offers autonomy within an established professional wellness address.

Currently configured as a clinical room; all shelving is moveable and the space can be opened fully for workshops or consulting.
$895 per week (equivalent to approx $128 per day for full-time exclusive use).

Includes:
• 24/7 secure keypad access
• Utilities included (wifi, electricity, water)
• Air conditioning + heating
• Front-of-house presence during clinic hours (client greeting + waiting room hosting)
• Stackable seating for up to 12
• Audio system
• Projection wall (projector available by arrangement)
• Built-in storage
• Access to shared kitchenette + amenities
• Balcony + courtyard access
• Option to lease garage separately

Minimum 6-month lease (12 preferred). Professional operators only.

Marketplace listing link in comments.

04/03/2026

If you’re newly pregnant, you might be wondering…”Is acupuncture safe in the first trimester?”

We hear this question all the time.

For many people, the first trimester can feel like a big adjustment - physically, emotionally, and energetically.

Your body is doing something extraordinary, and sometimes a little extra support can make that transition feel a bit easier.

In this video, Fertile Ground acupuncturist Tara Hanaphy talks about how acupuncture can be used during early pregnancy, and how we often integrate it alongside obstetric and midwifery care.

Many people choose acupuncture during pregnancy to help support things like sleep, digestion, physical discomfort and overall wellbeing as the body adapts.

At Fertile Ground in Fitzroy, our acupuncture team works alongside your wider healthcare team to support you through pregnancy and beyond.

If you’re curious about whether acupuncture might be supportive for you during pregnancy, we’re always happy to chat.

Book via the link in bio.

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27/02/2026

Pelvic and hip discomfort is something we see often in clinic.

It can show up during pregnancy, after birth, or simply build over time through posture, stress and the physical load of daily life.

Michelle works through the pelvis, hips and surrounding musculature with a steady, attentive approach.

Her sessions are particularly supportive during pregnancy and postpartum, and also for women navigating ongoing pelvic tension more broadly.

If something has felt tight, heavy or uncomfortable for a while, it’s worth paying attention to.

Michelle is available at Fertile Ground in Fitzroy.
Bookings via the link in bio.

23/02/2026

If you’re moving through IVF, the window around embryo transfer matters.

At Fertile Ground, acupuncture is regularly included and commonly sought by people around this time as part of broader fertility care.

In this video, Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, Tara Hanaphy, shares how she supports you in the lead-up to a cycle, provides treatment around transfer day, and continues care into early pregnancy where appropriate - working collaboratively with your broader care providers.

Her approach centres on whole-body wellbeing. This may include attention to circulation, nervous system regulation, stress modulation and other aspects of health during what can be a physically and emotionally demanding process.

If you’re preparing for a transfer, or are in the early stages of pregnancy, now is the time to plan your support.

Book with Tara via the link in bio.

Fertile Ground Health Group - Melbourne





18/02/2026

We love beautiful, practical, healthy things.

These hot wheat bags and eye pillows are handmade for us by Mel, a local maker. Little spots. Soft nature patterns. The prints delight our happy hearts. They’re in our treatment rooms every day.
On bellies.
On lower backs.
Over tired eyes.

And then they can go home with you and become part of your quiet rituals too 🫶

For period pain, womb warmth, for shoulders that have been holding a lot, for curling up in the seasonal changes, for nourishing sleep. The heat that gently invites you to soften.

We have large and medium wheat bags and matching eye pillows in clinic at 33 Smith Street 🫶





17/02/2026

We’re so pleased to welcome Olivia Sizeland to the acupuncture team at Fertile Ground.

Olivia works with the body as an organised, intelligent system - tracing patterns, listening for pathways, noticing where flow has quietly become restricted.

Her approach reflects the foundations of Chinese medicine: that the body is inherently ordered and always communicating.

Olivia’s treatments are gentle, precise and deeply attentive. Alongside acupuncture, she often weaves in subtle cranial work - light touch through the craniosacral system, supporting nervous system regulation and encouraging a shift from stress into rest.

She supports people with reproductive health concerns, navigating fertility and IVF, moving through hormonal transitions, recovering from stress, and tending to the slower imbalances that build over time.

Olivia is available with us Wednesdays and Saturdays 🫶

Bookings are open via the link in bio.





Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ We are here until 3pm if you are wanting to treat a loved one (or yourself) to a treatment here...
14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ We are here until 3pm if you are wanting to treat a loved one (or yourself) to a treatment here at Fertile Ground. Gift vouchers available alongside some thoughtful gifts in our retail space.

Love is certainly in the air in Melbourne today 🤭❤️

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33 Smith Street
Fitzroy, VIC
3065

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Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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At Fertile Ground Health Group we specialise in fertility, pregnancy and family health because we believe the journey to parenthood provides you with the challenges and opportunities to be the best you can be – body, mind and spirit - for yourself, for your children, for the long term. For over ten years, our passionate and inspired practitioners have been providing Melbourne’s only multidisciplinary natural medicine services specialising in fertility, pregnancy and family health. Our five disciplines include acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy, massage and counselling. We believe we provide the best in natural medicine solutions for your health and fertility. Our specialty treatment areas include: preconception care, fertility, infertility, IVF preparation and support, pregnancy, birth preparation, recovery from birth, post natal, baby and child health. For the best support on your fertility & parenting journey call 03 9419 9988 today.