Angea Acupuncture & Yoga, Suite 3/17 Izett Street, Prahran (2025)

10/11/2025

Is it only my Doctor?

Things my doctor never told me about my fertility 👇

1️⃣ Low progesterone can cause short luteal phases + early spotting, making implantation difficult.
2️⃣ A TSH above 2.5 (even “normal”) can increase miscarriage risk.
3️⃣ Thyroid antibodies may indicate Hashimoto’s or Graves’ both linked with infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss.
4️⃣ Low iron affects egg quality, oxygenation, and implantation.
5️⃣ Low ferritin can point to gluten sensitivity or chronic inflammation.
6️⃣ Egg quality isn’t fixed, it can improve in 90 days.
7️⃣ You don’t need to wait 12 months before investigating. Early testing = early answers.

Fertility is not luck!
When you learn to read the signs, you step back into your power. At Angea we help you understand your fertility!

📍 Book your fertility consultation

06/11/2025

Your hormones are the messengers for your reproductive, gynaecological and menstrual health!
When they fall out of rhythm, your body starts whispering through symptoms.
Those whispers are not random… they’re invitations to listen deeper ✨

To help you understand what your symptoms are trying to tell you about your fertility ~ let's decode!

30/10/2025

Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Chantel Spiteri of TCM

About 25 years ago, I felt a deep calling to do something more meaningful, to help others heal. I had been seeing an acupuncturist for years and was always amazed at how grounded, nurtured, and balanced I felt after each treatment. I often wondered how those fine, delicate needles could create such a profound shift within me.

That curiosity sparked a journey, one of learning, transformation, and self-discovery. As I immersed myself in the wisdom of Chinese Medicine, I also awakened a part of myself I hadn’t yet nurtured: the spiritual, intuitive, and heart-centered side that felt like the missing piece of who I truly am. I’m living my purpose.

In my practice, I weave together the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine and the gentle, healing spiritual energy of Reiki. Together, these therapies deepen relaxation, restore inner peace, balance and nurture both body and spirit. My intention is always to help you feel more connected to your body, your energy, and your inner calm; so you feel anchored, supported, and empowered on your journey.

I work with both women and men on their fertility journeys; supporting natural conception as well as assisted fertility cycles such as IVF, IUI, ovulation induction cycles, and egg-freezing preparation. Balancing,nurturing and supporting women throughout pregnancy, including labour induction and postnatal recovery.

Beyond fertility, I treat conditions such as Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PCOS, menstrual irregularities, perimenopause to menopause transitions, as well as anxiety, insomnia, stress, digestive issues, inflammation, pain, and immunity support; helping to restore strength and vitality at every stage of life.

This work truly fills my heart. I am endlessly grateful to walk beside my patients on their healing journeys; to nurture, support, and witness them as they find balance, create life, and blossom into their fullest selves ❤️🌟🙏

Thank you Amanda my soul sister & the incredible team at Angea😇❤️

You can book Chantel in Clinic at Angea ❤️
Tuesdays 2-7pm
Thursdays 1-7pm &
Every 3rd Saturday

30/10/2025

Thursday Womb Wisdom ✨
Every Thursday, I’ll be sharing insights straight from the clinic real experiences, cases, patterns I see, and wisdom from two decades of supporting women’s health and fertility.

This series is here to:
• Shine a light on what’s really happening in women’s health.
• Share the blend of ancient Chinese medicine & integrative medicine I use every day.
• Offer you practical tools, fresh perspectives, and little “aha” moments to reconnect with your body.

Think of it as sitting in on a consult with me, honest, clinical and compassionate.

Join the conversation, bring a friend and share your experiences.

With love Mands ❤️

28/10/2025

Hi, my name is Scarlett, .tcm and I’m honoured to be one of the practitioners at Angea Acupuncture.

A little bit about me and where I’ve come from: I grew up as an elite artistic gymnast in Melbourne, training up to 32 hours a week at the High Performance Centre, VIS and AIS. That experience shaped so much of who I am today. It instilled in me a strong sense of discipline, drive, and a deep understanding of what both the body and mind can endure.

Throughout my gymnastics career, I experienced countless injuries, including stress fractures in my lower back, hamstring tears, sprains, and general disharmony. Beyond the physical strain, I also navigated emotional stress, body image challenges, and the heavy expectations of performance. Although it was a demanding time, I hold no regrets. It gave me profound insight into the body’s resilience and a deep appreciation for the emotional and spiritual layers that influence physical wellbeing.

During those years, I was regularly supported by physiotherapists and massage therapists - women I deeply admired for their ability to nurture and restore. Their care inspired me to pursue a hands on path in the healing and wellbeing field.

As I grew into adulthood, I discovered yoga and the importance of spirituality, which deepened my understanding of balance and self-awareness. Wanting to bring together my love for physical health, emotional wellbeing, and spiritual connection, I was drawn to study Chinese Medicine, a holistic practice that recognises the body, mind, and spirit as one.

As a practitioner, I specialise in musculoskeletal conditions, pain management, emotional wellbeing, digestive health, and women’s health, including menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, and pain in pregnancy.

My approach is grounded, compassionate, and intuitive, supporting each patient to reconnect with their body’s natural rhythms and innate capacity to heal.

I feel incredibly grateful to be part of the nurturing and empowering space that is Angea, surrounded by women who continue to inspire, educate, and heal through this beautiful ancient medicine.

We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Dr Scarlett to the Angea Family! ❤️

21/10/2025

Why are people turning to acupuncture?
Because it’s not just about pain relief.

From endometriosis + PCOS to perimenopause, hormones, fertility, labour induction, and even teen health, acupuncture offers whole-body, integrative support.

At Angea, our team of registered acupuncturists combine ancient wisdom with evidence-based care to support you at every stage of life.

✨ Your body deserves more than “just managing symptoms.”
✨ Your health deserves care that sees the whole you.

Book your acupuncture session today and discover what your body is truly capable of.

Are you ready to feel the difference? Book .tcm at Angea today!

16/10/2025

Fertility Tip You Might Not Know 🚨
Did you know that chlorine in swimming pools can damage s***m quality?

We often talk about egg health, but s***m health is half the equation. Chlorinated water exposes s***m to oxidative stress increasing DNA fragmentation, reducing motility, and impacting morphology. Studies have linked prolonged exposure to chlorine by-products (like trihalomethanes) with reduced semen quality and fertility outcomes.

✨ A 2012 study in Reproductive Toxicology found that chlorine by-products can increase oxidative stress, damaging s***m DNA.
✨ Research in Environmental Health Perspectives linked exposure to disinfection by-products with decreased semen motility and abnormal morphology.
✨ Animal studies also show chlorine exposure lowers testosterone and disrupts s***matogenesis (the process of making s***m).

⚠️ If you’re trying to conceive — avoid swimming in chlorinated pools while ovulating! This is the most fertile time of your cycle, and protecting s***m health is essential.

🌱 Fertility support tips:

Reduce prolonged time in heavily chlorinated pools

Shower immediately after swimming

Support s***m health with antioxidants (Vit C, CoQ10, zinc, NAC)

And yes test his hormones, not just semen parameters!

💡 Because conception takes two, and protecting s***m is just as important as protecting eggs.

❤️‍🔥 Save this post if you or your partner are TTC.
👩‍⚕️ Book a fertility consult at Angea where we take a holistic look at both partners’ reproductive health.

16/10/2025

What a TEAM!

At Angea Women’s Health, we’ve spent almost two decades creating a sanctuary where women feel nurtured, supported and truly seen. Our team of dedicated, AHPRA-registered acupuncturists are here to guide you back into balance and vibrant health, wherever you are on your journey, from first periods to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and beyond.

When you step into Angea, you’re held within a circle of care. Each practitioner brings their own unique set of skills and knowledge, whilst also being trained and mentored by Dr Amanda Waaldyk. Our fertility practitioners have completed advanced training beyond their university qualifications and continue to upskill every year to bring you the very best in women’s healthcare.

We collaborate closely with leading fertility doctors, endocrinologists, IVF specialists, obstetricians, gynaecologists and allied health practitioners, ensuring every aspect of your health is supported. The result is never a one-size-fits-all protocol, but a PERSONALISED pathway designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your hormones and cycles, optimise your fertility and thrive in your wellbeing.

Over the years, we have helped birth thousands of babies and create families. Each story, each child, each journey is part of our own Angea story and when you walk through our doors, you become part of the Angea family.

What you don’t see in photos is our wellness concierge team, who work tirelessly behind the scenes, preparing results, booking appointments, welcoming you with tea, and ensuring every visit flows with ease and warmth.

And the other missing piece? YOU! Our community of women is the true heart of Angea. For nearly 20 years, you have trusted us with your cycles, your pregnancies, your healing and your stories. That trust is the greatest honour of our work.

If you haven’t yet visited Angea, we would love to support you. Our team is here to walk with you through fertility, IVF, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, endometriosis, adenomyosis, emotional wellbeing, teen health, period pain management, musculoskeletal concerns, and general health.

15/10/2025

Hi everyone,

It’s been a while since I’ve updated my photo and shared a little about me. As I approach the end of my 40's, I find myself in the deep reflection phase of perimenopause, I look back at who I was and who I’ve become.

While I hold many hats and titles, I am most proud of the mother I am, and of the practitioner I have alchemised into. When I first began my business 18 years ago, there were no fertility courses, no roadmaps. I spent countless hours learning, researching, and studying hormones, anatomy, and reproduction so I could hold space for my clients with knowledge & integrity. If I didn’t know something, I was always honest and made it my mission to find out. Integrity and authenticity have always been the pillars of my work and my business.

Over the years, I’ve trained more than 30 practitioners, many of whom have gone on to create thriving businesses of their own. Well done, ladies! 🫶🏽 I’ve also faced my share of burnings in business, and while painful, each one held a lesson.

For 18 years, I’ve upskilled my clinical knowledge every single year with courses and training. Alongside this, I’ve raised a family, lost a business (my yoga studio), and created a yoga teacher training school with Phoebe where we trained over 70 prenatal and fertility yoga teachers.

I birthed my son @ 33 weeks while my daughter was still recovering from two months in ICU. Raising a child with chronic illness, there are no shortcuts. Discipline and devotion have carried me, and without a meditation & yoga practice, I would have fallen apart. Gaz & Chantel thank you!

I’ve also walked through the very experiences many of my patients face: miscarriages, loss of my fallopian tubes, undergone stage 4 endometriosis excision, and lived the highs and lows of fertility, motherhood, and womanhood. My life has always danced between life and death. It has given me the strength to hold you in your deepest, darkest self, and the privilege to guide you back toward transformation.
Thank you .and.grace for capturing me! 🤍

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13/10/2025

✨ Acupuncture for Fertility ✨

Your womb is more than anatomy. It is a sacred powerhouse, a vessel of creation, and she deserves to be deeply nourished.

Research shows acupuncture can:
🌸 Regulate reproductive hormones
🌸 Increase blood circulation to ovaries and uterus
🌸 Reduce stress and calm the HPA axis
🌸 Support IVF outcomes
🌸 Improve s***m quality
🌸 Relax the nervous system and release “feel-good” neurotransmitters

In TCM, the womb is known as the Palace of the Child. When energy (Qi) flows freely here, the body remembers how to heal, restore, and receive. She remembers what she was inherently designed for ~ carrying children 🫶🏽

Whether you are on an IVF journey, healing from endometriosis or adenomyosis, or preparing your body for conception, acupuncture is both science-backed and soul-nourishing.

Your fertility journey is an invitation to bring the body into flow, alignment, and deeper connection.

Book your fertility acupuncture with one of our experienced fertility acupuncturists .tcm and open your doorway to possibility.

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