Anna McMullen

Anna McMullen Founder and Director of Empress Acupuncture
Trained in NLP and Chinese medicine. Offering heart centred coaching and acupuncture.

27/11/2025

Dear Algorithm,

Please send this post to the women who are exhausted from being told their symptoms are “normal.”

To the ones navigating period pain, fertility challenges, pregnancy shifts, perimenopause waves or the heavy weight of stress and overwhelm.

Send it to the women who know something deeper is going on,

And are ready for care that listens, investigates and honours the whole picture.

When I’m working to support someone, I’m working at the root.

I weave Chinese medicine, coaching and embodied healing so women can feel steady, clear and rulers in their bodies again:

Queens of their domain 🔥

If she’s ready for answers, support and real change: bring her here.

She’s in the right place.

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email info@empressacupuncture.com.au

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️


Last weekend was spent diving deep into Chinese medicine with the incredible Yvonne Farrell 💗She shared her wisdom so ge...
26/11/2025

Last weekend was spent diving deep into Chinese medicine with the incredible Yvonne Farrell 💗

She shared her wisdom so generously on the topic:

The Menopause Transition - an Archetypal Perspective

Yvonne really brings the magic of our medicine alive ✨

Chinese medicine has so much to offer women as they navigate this powerful transition

I adore working with women through this transition, it provides so much juicy opportunity for inner transformation

I’ve already been bringing this learning into the clinic the week, and I’m loving the response from patients

If you’re looking for deeper meaning and understanding as you navigate this important time- I’m here for you!

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email info@empressacupuncture.com.au

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️



Time in nature is one of the most useful resources we have at our disposal to soothe an overwhelmed nervous systemThe co...
24/11/2025

Time in nature is one of the most useful resources we have at our disposal to soothe an overwhelmed nervous system

The colours, the light, the air, the rhythm of the landscape: your body recognises it as safety

Even a gentle walk outside can reduce stress, restore mental clarity and build resilience

Nature gently invites you back into balance

During times of stress it’s even more important to take time in nature to nourish yourself

If stress has been running the show and you need some deeper support, book a session and let’s shift that together

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email info@empressacupuncture.com.au

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️


A huge welcome to dear little baby P! 💗We are always thrilled to receive pictures of new bubbas, and isn’t she just perf...
16/11/2025

A huge welcome to dear little baby P! 💗

We are always thrilled to receive pictures of new bubbas, and isn’t she just perfection? 🥰

Sometimes pregnancy is easy and breezy, and sometimes it can be challenging

This mama moved through pregnancy challenges with such grace and resilience, I am endlessly impressed by her 💪🏻

I can’t wait to welcome her back in to the clinic for some well deserved post-natal nurturing

It’s my honour to work with parents to support them in making the families of their dreams 🤗

Whether you’re at the preconception stage or navigating IVF, we are here to support you

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email info@empressacupuncture.com.au

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️

These past few weeks have been intensely busy!I’ve pushed far beyond my comfort zone, and while it has been a *lot* 🙃 it...
16/11/2025

These past few weeks have been intensely busy!

I’ve pushed far beyond my comfort zone, and while it has been a *lot* 🙃 it’s also been super rewarding

My beautiful clinic is growing and it’s so exciting!

As a counterbalance to the dynamic Yang energy I’ve been playing with, yesterday I took a day of supreme self care:

✨Yoga with my one of my very favourite yogis .health_

✨A divine acupuncture treatment

✨ And a Sound Healing session facilitated by the gifted

✨Accompanied by a very good girlfriend (after we zen-ed out we had the best chats, sitting in the carpark 😅)

I’m feeling so restored and ready for another full week 🤗

And I feel very grateful to have such beautiful people around me

The community in the hills is a true gift ✨

I hope your weekend brought you peace and relaxation 💕

Big love from my heart to yours x

14/11/2025

Why do we ask about your period?

In Chinese medicine, your menstrual cycle is considered a reflection of your overall health, a valuable vital sign

The quality of your bleed gives us important information about the delicate interplay of hormones throughout the cycle

It informs us about the state of Qi and Blood, Yin and Yang

Changes in flow, colour, timing and symptoms offer insight into what your body needs to come back into harmony

Guiding us towards the appropriate treatment

It’s one of the ways we listen deeply to your body’s story

So we can support you with precision and care ✨

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email info@empressacupuncture.com.au

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️


29/10/2025

Chinese herbal medicine is an excellent adjunct to acupuncture treatment,

As well as being a strong standalone treatment 💪🏻

Sooo much goes in to every single herbal consult

We take the time to listen deeply and understand what you’re going through,

We can assess your blood test results through both a Chinese medicine and integrative medicine lens,

So we can feel confident knowing we can support you and

Helping us come to a diagnosis and a treatment plan: your unique pathway to healing

We offer personalised diet and lifestyle suggestions to help you make change faster

And work to uncover any emotional sticking points to help you embody change

Your herbal formula is prepared with care and love 🥰

And every step of the way we are cheering you on! 🤸

(Because we know you got this!)

We are here for you, to help you feel your very best ❤️

Witnessing you change, feel better and thrive is what lights us up

It’s what keeps us smiling to ourselves long after your session is over…

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email info@empressacupuncture.com.au

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️

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27/10/2025

My betrayal list: Chinese med practitioner edition

(Gluten free orange cake is the ultimate betrayal 🙅‍♀️)

27/10/2025

My beautiful clinic is on the look out for exceptional practitioners to join our team

We are seeking another skilled and heart-aligned acupuncturist or Chinese medicine practitioner,

And we are also opening the doors to welcome other complementary health practitioners into the Empress Acupuncture space

As well as being able to grow your practice in this amazing clinic space, you’ll also become a part of a supportive and collaborative community,

With mentoring and coaching opportunities available with me

I’m here to help you achieve the heart-centred and patient focussed practice of your dreams! ⚡️

We are taking applications now

Do you have a dear friend, colleague or practitioner in your circle who would be a good fit?

Tag them, tell them, share this post!

I would love to hear from them ❤️

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully


24/10/2025

This is Empress Acupuncture

Your acupuncture clinic in Upper Ferntree Gully, supporting the people of the Dandenong Ranges and the suburbs of Melbourne

Our clinic is warm, supportive and nourishing ❤️

Our clinicians are highly trained and experienced, they will hold space along each step of your treatment plan

Working with:

❤️ Women’s health: period problems, endometriosis, PCOS, perimenopause and menopause

❤️ Fertility: preconception care, natural fertility support, IVF support, complex infertility and male factor infertility

❤️ Pregnancy: supporting you from first trimester to birth prep and post natal care

❤️ Complex health: integrative care for autoimmune conditions, thyroid and chronic health

❤️ Mental health: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, transforming emotional imbalances with compassion and ease

❤️ Pain relief: helping you find relief from chronic and acute pain conditions

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email info@empressacupuncture.com.au

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️


Weekend adventuring at Wilson’s Prom 😍Filled my cup with wild landscapes, hiking, sun and seaFirst beach swims of the se...
20/10/2025

Weekend adventuring at Wilson’s Prom 😍

Filled my cup with wild landscapes, hiking, sun and sea

First beach swims of the season at Squeaky Beach and Whisky Bay 🌊

Big Drift was insane: otherworldly terrain and so windy I nearly blew away

Time in nature and exploring new parts of the world is my best way to reset ⚡️

Now I’m back and feeling refreshed and ready for a big week in clinic ✨

16/10/2025

My treatment room is a safe place for you to feel whatever it is you need to feel.

You don’t need to hold it back or swallow it down, you don’t need to make it pretty or palatable,

And you never, ever need to apologise when those emotions come up.

Never, ever, ever.

Oftentimes, as we work together to get to the bottom of your health concern

We identify some kind of emotional charge,

A part of the self, or a story that feels tender,

As we touch on that, emotions can come up

This is such a useful phenomenon, because it helps to release some of the stagnant Qi that can form around emotional holdings

Allowing the emotions to come out helps to free up some space and movement,

It provides space for healing to begin

Emotional distress, emotional repression or suppression can aggravate physical health issues

I’m here to help you release anything that needs to be released,

So true and integrated healing can occur ✨

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email info@empressacupuncture.com.au

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️

Address

Heathmont, VIC

Opening Hours

Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 8pm

Telephone

+61435777953

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