Carissa Thomas

Carissa Thomas I have a special interest women's health, fertility & pregnancy.

I am a Chinese medicine practitioner, health & wellness consultant passionate about empowering women to be their best through education, inspiration & supportive a environment.

๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜บ ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸซถCelebrating all the incredible women.Grateful for the women who came before us. The o...
07/03/2026

๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜บ ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿซถ

Celebrating all the incredible women.

Grateful for the women who came before us. The ones who forged the path, pushed boundaries, and fought for the rights we have today ๐Ÿ™

Feeling especially lucky for the inspiring women I get to share life with ๐Ÿ’—

Extra special that I get to spend today with my bestie who took two plane rides to get here ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ’ƒ

Shout out for the amazing terrarium workshop. Yay! We are literally watching our moss grow ๐Ÿคฃ๐ŸŒฟ

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What a privilege to spend the day at the Labour & Birth course with a room full of pregnant mummas ๐Ÿค and their support p...
27/02/2026

What a privilege to spend the day at the Labour & Birth course with a room full of pregnant mummas ๐Ÿค and their support people.

Dani & Clare two incredible midwives facilitated such a supportive & informative day. We covered all the big questions new parents might have
~ what to expect
~ the stages of labour
~ the hormones that guide birth
~ monitoring options
~ pain relief
~ how partners/support people can assist
~ postnatal period

We got a peek at the birthing suite ๐Ÿ‘€ The bath is HUGE. Double showers. Fairy lights ๐Ÿงšโ€โ™‚๏ธโœจ๏ธ Space to move.

If youโ€™re birthing at Tweed, this is such a valuable resource.
โ€ข Labour & Birth โ€“ 1 day course
โ€ข BLISS โ€“ Womenโ€™s Lactation & Breastfeeding class (1โ€“1.5 hrs)
To enquire or book: Tweed Valley Hospital Maternity Unit
๐Ÿ“ž (02) 6677 3113


I am not usually one for publicly sharing my opinion however, in clinic this week there have been many conversations abo...
26/02/2026

I am not usually one for publicly sharing my opinion however, in clinic this week there have been many conversations about the recent Four Corners episode โ€œScarred.โ€

Watching it for myself brought up anxiety as a women living with endometriosis and having had a laparoscopy surgery.

The brave women who spoke up in the episode were already living with pain. Already navigating endometriosis, pelvic pain, impacting quality of life & put their trust in this medical professional. They underwent aggressive & in some cases unnecessary removal of reproductive organs during surgery. Itโ€™s devastating, life-changing and fertility altering. In some cases pain worse than before the surgery.

When women seek care for pelvic pain, they are often desperate. In a vaunerable position and trust the opinion of there medical professional to 'do no harm.'

Its devastating this trust was broken in the case for these women

If youโ€™re feeling unsettled after watching & the conversations around it you are not alone ๐Ÿซถ

Reach out to trusted friends and family for support ๐Ÿ’— Seek support from a counsellor or psychologist. You can also contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14.

23/02/2026

๐‘†๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘†๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘†๐‘ข๐‘š๐‘š๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘…๐‘’๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŽถ

A day of connection to self & to each other through music, harmonies, shared laughter in a beautiful location.

So grateful to Tara for facilitating & holding space. Jayme .andthemoon for the most nourishing, delicious food ๐Ÿ’— & to the amazing souls who also attended ๐Ÿซถโœจ๏ธ

Sang all the way home in the car ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿš—
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Happy Lunar New Year ๐Ÿงง๐ŸŽ‰ Welcoming in the Yang Fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ Horse ๐ŸŽ May this year bring much health, happiness & abundance to y...
16/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year ๐Ÿงง๐ŸŽ‰ Welcoming in the Yang Fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ Horse ๐ŸŽ

May this year bring much health, happiness & abundance to you & your family ๐Ÿซถ

#2026โค๏ธ

13/02/2026

๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘‡๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘”'๐‘  ๐ด๐‘๐‘ข๐‘๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘๐‘ก๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐ผ๐‘š๐‘š๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ ๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘†๐‘’๐‘š๐‘–๐‘›๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ

A little snap shot of my whirl wind trip to Sydney to deepen my practice learning from Dr. Henry McCann inspiring & humbling all at the same time. Catching up with friends & colleagues & eating some delish food.

In Chinese medicine, fertility is closely linked to warmth, circulation and a sense of safety in the body.Thatโ€™s why war...
29/01/2026

In Chinese medicine, fertility is closely linked to warmth, circulation and a sense of safety in the body.

Thatโ€™s why warmth isnโ€™t just about food ๐Ÿฒ Itโ€™s also about how we move, rest, and relate to our bodies.

In Chinese medicine, the uterus thrives in an environment that feels safe, nourished and well-circulated. When thereโ€™s too much cold, stress or depletion, the body often prioritises survival over reproduction. Which makes sense.

A few simple ways to support warmth on a deeper level:
โœจ Gentle movement to encourage blood flow (walking, yin yoga, stretching)
โœจ Regular meals so the body doesnโ€™t slip into โ€œconservation modeโ€
โœจ Warm hands on the lower belly. Connect in a loving way to the womb space ๐Ÿซถ
โœจ Rest without guilt (this one matters more than we think)

This isnโ€™t about doing everything.
Itโ€™s about meeting your body where it is, with warmth and care ๐Ÿ’—

Creating a โ€œWarm Wombโ€ a Chinese medicine perspective ๐ŸŒฟIn Chinese medicine, warmth is essential for healthy circulation ...
28/01/2026

Creating a โ€œWarm Wombโ€ a Chinese medicine perspective ๐ŸŒฟ

In Chinese medicine, warmth is essential for healthy circulation and reproductive function.

When the body & especially the lower abdomen is cold, blood and qi donโ€™t move as freely. It may lead to painful periods especially pain that benefits from warmth like hot water bottles. Dark & clotting menstrual flow, cold hands and feet. Feeling the cold easily (I get this might sound strange in a heat wave ๐Ÿฅต)

Simple ways to support womb warmth when trying to conceive:

โœจ๏ธ Choose mostly warm, cooked foods e.g. - soups, stews, congee, lightly cooked vegetables
โœจ๏ธReduce icy drinks and excessive cold/raw foods
โœจ๏ธ Keep the feet and lower abdomen warm. The reproductive acupuncture channels Kidney, Liver & Spleen all begin in the feet
โœจ๏ธAvoid prolonged contact with cold floors or sitting on cold surfaces
โœจ๏ธGentle movement and warmth help encourage circulation to the uterus
โœจ๏ธ Avoid swimming when on your menstrual flow ๐Ÿฉธ

A warm womb isnโ€™t about forcing heat. Itโ€™s about creating an environment where the body feels safe, nourished, and supported. Allowing the circulation, qi & blood to flow freely.

Fertility care in Chinese medicine is always individual, but these small, consistent practices can make a meaningful difference over time.

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โœจ๏ธFinal Clinic day for 2025 โœจ๏ธSo grateful for the privilege of supporting everyone who came through ๐Ÿ’–  1000+ treatments,...
24/12/2025

โœจ๏ธFinal Clinic day for 2025 โœจ๏ธ
So grateful for the privilege of supporting everyone who came through ๐Ÿ’– 1000+ treatments, countless meaningful conversations, and a journey filled with highs, lows and growth.

Thank you to & the amazing team at for the beautiful space & the supportive collaborative environment. I treasure you all ๐Ÿซถ

Have a safe & festive holidays ๐ŸŽ„โœจ๏ธ Look forward to doing it all again in 2026

Big love ๐Ÿ’– xx

19/12/2025

After work Xmas fun in clinic ๐ŸŽ„โœจ๏ธ๐Ÿคฃ

โค๏ธ

Breaking the Silence for Endometriosis Awareness Month ๐Ÿ’› Endo Diary: Suprise!! ๐ŸŽ‰ Woke to day 1 of periods. Silently hugg...
16/03/2025

Breaking the Silence for Endometriosis Awareness Month ๐Ÿ’›

Endo Diary: Suprise!! ๐ŸŽ‰ Woke to day 1 of periods. Silently hugging ๐Ÿซ‚ abdomen for comfort. Feeling like a Mack truck has driven right over your body & head ๐Ÿšš Period pain thats hard to manage, cramping & twisting, pain down legs, headache & fatigue.
Difficult for others to understand & feels uncomfortable for them to see you this way. So often suffer in silence & feel isolated. Still have to get up & do life.

Everyone's experience is different & every menstrual cycle can be different. Its not a 1 size fits all condition.

I see you, I hear you ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŽ—



In the aftermath of Alfreds ๐ŸŒ€ epic wind & continuous rain ๐ŸŒง  His second best friend Mould is coming out to play with all...
12/03/2025

In the aftermath of Alfreds ๐ŸŒ€ epic wind & continuous rain ๐ŸŒง His second best friend Mould is coming out to play with all the damp humidity.

Try this home made mould removing spray. The vinegar kills the spores & the borax destroys the genetics. I have found it super helpful.

๐‘€๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘™๐‘‘ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘ฃ๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐‘ ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ
- 500ml spray bottle
- 250ml (50%) white vinegar
- 250ml (50%) water
- 1/2 - 1/4 tsp (6 drops) dishwasher liquid
- 1tsp Borax
- 3-4 drops Eucalyptus oil

Remember to wear gloves when cleaning the moulded areas & a face mask ๐Ÿ˜ท Aim to get as much ventilation & sunlight coming into the area also.

Hope all my QLD & Northern NSW friends are doing ok in thr recovery ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’—


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