Angea Acupuncture & Yoga, Suite 3/17 Izett Street, Prahran (2026)

05/03/2026

March has arrived, and with it we begin the gentle transition into Autumn 🍂 the season of Metal in Chinese Medicine.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season asks something different of the body. Autumn is a time of slowing down, conserving energy, and nourishing the organs of the Metal element ~the Lung and Large Intestine.

As the air becomes cooler and drier, the body benefits from foods that are warm, moistening and easy to digest. This is the season to move away from cold smoothies and raw salads, and lean into grounding, cooked nourishment.

Think of meals that feel like a hug for your digestion.

Slow cooked soups and bone broths
Stewed fruits like apple and pear with cinnamon
Root vegetables such as pumpkin, carrot and sweet potato
Brown rice, oats and congee to strengthen digestion
Lightly cooked leafy greens
Warming spices like ginger, garlic and turmeric

In Chinese Medicine, white foods are traditionally associated with supporting the Lung system, which governs immunity, skin, breath and our protective qi as we enter the colder months.

Beautiful foods for this season include pear, daikon radish and almonds.

Autumn is also energetically connected to letting go. Just as the trees release their leaves, this season invites us to release what we no longer need, physically, emotionally and energetically.

Eat warm.
Protect your energy.
Nourish your lungs.

Your body is always moving with the rhythm of nature, and when we align with the seasons, your health becomes far more effortless.

Save this as your Autumn food guide.
With love
The Angea Team

03/03/2026

A woman’s pelvis is extraordinary.
She carries us through every rite of passage. Our birth, our first bleed, birth into motherhood & menopause. Strength and softness woven together. She is the architecture that houses our divine womb, holds and supports the reproductive organs, bowel and bladder.

Internal Pelvic Release Work (IPRW) is hands-on soft tissue therapy. I work with intentional therapeutic touch and guided breath to connect with the muscles, fascia and ligaments of the pelvic bowl through the back wall of the va**na. This process allows the body and pelvis to “sigh,” releasing layers of stored tension while restoring space, stability and flow to the bones, qi, blood and organs within the pelvis.

Our tissues carry memory and sensation. When tension remains unresolved, it can influence how we menstruate, how we birth, how we experience intimacy, and how safe we feel within our body.

Pelvic tension can arise from many places:

• Pregnancy and birth
• Postural strain
• Surgery or scarring
• Endometriosis or adenomyosis
• Trauma
• The daily ways we hold our body and emotions

Women who may benefit from Internal Pelvic Release Work ⬇️

• Preparing for birth
• Healing postpartum
• C-section scars
• Prolapse
• Women with vaginismus, vulvodynia or painful s*x
• Women living with endometriosis or adenomyosis
• Women carrying trauma or grief in their pelvic space
• Women wanting to reconnect with their womb wisdom

This is NOT pelvic floor acupuncture.

I have had the privilege of learning this sacred bodywork from Fiona Hallinan, Melbourne-based midwife, bodyworker and birth educator. Her depth of experience has profoundly shaped the way I hold space for women in this work.

An internal pelvic release session is an invitation.🫶🏽
✨To meet your pelvic bowl with tenderness.
✨To create space where there has been holding.
✨To reconnect with the power and softness of your womb space.

Bookings can be made via the link in my bio.

01/03/2026

Last year I travelled to Florida to train with & to specifically study pelvic floor acupuncture. After years of treating fertility, endometriosis and womb health, I knew there was a missing piece in my clinical practice.

Your pelvis is your power seat, physically, energetically, hormonally and emotionally. When issues arise (tissues have issues), it often begins from your seat of power! Our womb is also where all our life transitions (rites of passage) take place from puberty to motherhood to menopause. The pelvis plays a big role in our life and so to do the muscles that support her.

Pelvic floor acupuncture is a specialised treatment that supports the entire pelvic girdle/basin, pelvic floor muscles and nervous system.This intricate group of muscles supports your bladder, bowel and reproductive organs. It works with your diaphragm, deep abdominals and lower back to create true core stability. When it’s functioning well, you often don't notice it. When it’s not, you absolutely do!

So many of you have asked what is pelvic floor acupuncture and how could it benefit me?

Using acupuncture and dry needling techniques around the sacrum, abdomen, hips, pelvic floor muscles (no internal needling) & associated meridians, we work to:

• Release overactive or spasming muscles
• Improve blood flow to the pelvic basin
• Reduce inflammation
• Support nerve signalling
• Strengthen weakened structures
• Regulate the nervous system

Clinically it treats conditions such as:

• Chronic pelvic pain
• Endometriosis & adenomyosis
• Painful periods
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Constipation, bowel strain & bladder issues
• Urinary urgency or leakage
• Pelvic or re**al pressure
• Lower back pain
• Pain with in*******se
• Testicular pain & Peyronie’s
• Uterine or bowel prolapse
• C-section & episiotomy scar tissue
• Hysterectomy recovery
• Postpartum recovery

Pain, pressure, leakage, tension, discomfort with intimacy… these are not things you just “put up with.”

Pelvic floor acupuncture is now available in clinic.

If you’re ready to address the root not just manage your symptoms book your Pelvic Floor Acupuncture session.

27/02/2026

If you've been trying to conceive and still don't have answers? It's time to investigate further.

We find what others often miss 🕵️

At Angea this is where East meets West.

We work with
*Complex fertility cases
*Repeated pregnancy loss
*IVF support
*Natural Conception

Ready for deeper fertility investigations?

Book now 👆🏻

24/02/2026

“You can have a perfect embryo… and nowhere for it to land.”

This morning I saw a woman with a uterine polyp.

Here’s what that means.

Your uterus has layers:
• Myometrium — the muscle layer
• Endometrium — the lining that thickens each month and sheds with your bleed

Think of your uterus like a garden.

The embryo is the seed.
The endometrium is the soil.

A polyp?

It’s like a w**d popping up and growing in your garden bed.

Most endometrial polyps arise from the lining itself and often sit near the fundus ~ the top of the uterus, a common site of implantation.

A polyp can:
• Physically disrupt implantation
• Create local inflammation
• Alter endometrial receptivity
• Interfere with blood flow

Clinically, and in reproductive research removing polyps has been associated with improved pregnancy rates, particularly prior to IVF transfers.

But here’s what many women aren’t told:

After removal (usually via hysteroscopy), the lining needs time to heal. Rushing straight into an IVF cycle can damage the lining.

The endometrium is hormonally responsive and immune-active tissue.
We want:
• Healthy regeneration
• Reduced inflammation
• Restored blood flow

From a Chinese Medicine perspective, a polyp reflects:
• Localised blood stasis
• Phlegm accumulation
• Disruption of Chong & Ren flow

And if you’re having recurrent polyps, I will often look deeper as to why they keep recurring.

Polyps are estrogen-responsive tissue.

I want to understand:
• How you metabolise estrogen
• Whether proliferative pathways are dominant
• If detoxification is sluggish
• What progesterone signalling looks like
• How cortisol is impacting your cycle

This is where a DUTCH test can help us assess hormone metabolism, so we’re not just removing tissue, but correcting your terrain and hormonal response.

If you’ve had:
• One polyp
• Recurrent polyps
• Failed implantation

✨ Book a comprehensive fertility review.
Comment POLYP or send me a DM to take the next step.

24/02/2026

Breast cysts and fibrocystic change are common.
They are benign, and yes they are hormonally influenced.

But this is where nuance is.

From a Western pathology lens:
Cysts form from hormonally responsive ductal and lobular tissue.
They’re influenced by progesterone signalling, prolactin response, tissue sensitivity, not just simply “too much estrogen.”

Research shows many women with recurrent cysts may have:
• Lower progesterone activity
• Normal or even low circulating estrogen
• Altered tissue sensitivity to hormones
• Abnormal prolactin response

This is about hormonal signalling and homeostasis, not just one villain hormone estrogen

Now let’s widen the lens.

In Chinese Medicine, breast cysts often reflect:
• Liver Qi stagnation
• Phlegm accumulation
• Disrupted Chong & Ren flow
• Emotional constraint stored in the chest

The breasts sit on the Liver meridian.
When flow of qi and blood is regulated, tissue is SOFT.
When flow of qi and blood is congested, nodules form.

Different language. Same physiology.

So what can we actually do?

Support progesterone production
– Ensure ovulation is occurring
– Stabilise blood sugar
– Reduce chronic stress
– Correct nutrient deficiencies -B6, magnesium, zinc

Review hormone metabolism
A DUTCH test can assess:
– Progesterone metabolites
– Estrogen detox pathways (2-OH, 4-OH, 16-OH pathways)
– Cortisol patterns
– Androgen balance

This helps us treat your pattern, my philosophy is test don’t guess.

Improve estrogen clearance
– Daily bowel movements (fiber, hydration)
– Cruciferous vegetables (support phase I & II detox pathways)
– Liver support
– Reduce endocrine disruptor exposure

Castor oil packs
There is historical and clinical use for castor oil packs to support lymphatic circulation and reduce congestion.
Evidence: small studies suggest castor oil may increase lymphocyte activity and circulation.

Iodine
Breast tissue concentrates iodine.
Some small clinical studies have shown iodine supplementation may reduce cyclical breast pain and fibrocystic changes (particularly in iodine-deficient women).

See below 👇🏻

13/02/2026

Still dealing with neck, shoulder, sciatica or period pain that just won’t go away?

We need to talk about expectations.

Acupuncture is not a one-and-done quick fix.

We live in a world where everything arrives instantly. Uber Eats, Amazon, our phones.
But your nervous system, hormones, fascia and muscles don’t work on overnight delivery.

Healing is a process.

Each acupuncture session builds on the last:
• Calming the nervous system
• Improving circulation
• Reducing inflammation
• Releasing muscular tension
• Supporting hormonal balance
• Restoring proper energetic flow

Consistency creates change.

When you stop too soon, you often only experience temporary relief.
When you commit to a treatment plan, that’s when the body begins to hold the shift.

Pain that has been building for months (or years) needs time and repetition to unwind.

With the right support, your body can move from reactive… to regulated.
From inflamed… to resilient.
From coping… to genuinely pain-free.

Dr Scarlett works with neck pain, shoulder tension, sciatica and period pain through structured, evidence-informed treatment plans designed for lasting results not short-term relief.

Ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start creating real change?

Book your consultation with Dr Scarlett today! Link in Bio 👆🏻

06/02/2026

As our team grows and expand we are excited to welcome our newest practitioner Dr Amanda Ray

Amanda is deeply passionate about the human body and its innate ability to heal when in balance. With a background in dance and current work as a mat and reformer Pilates instructor, Amanda has a strong physical understanding of movement, alignment, and the musculoskeletal system, which informs her holistic and hands-on approach to treatment.

Amanda was drawn to Chinese Medicine through her belief that the body holds an inherent power to restore health when supported appropriately. She views Chinese Medicine as a means of guiding the body back into balance, allowing its natural healing processes to unfold.

Her clinical interests include:
• Women’s health
• Pregnancy support
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Chinese herbal medicine

Amanda is passionate about supporting individuals to feel empowered, confident, and engaged in their own health journey.

✨ Appointments with Amanda Ray are now available.
Amanda is starting Thursday 11th Feb and is in clinic from 7am-1pm.

Book via link above. Book your introductory treatment 2 for 1!

05/02/2026

This practice invited you to meet your future self- the version of you holding your baby, living your family life.

Your womb is your powerful seat of creation. Your sacred portal that responds to nurturing, safety, vision, creation and vibration.

This practice is here to remind you- YOU are a POWERFUL CREATOR and hold you on the days you feel wobbly.

You don't have to hold this alone! We're here to support you through every phase of creation. Appointments available with our experienced fertility team.
👉🏻Book via the link 🤍

01/02/2026

Breast Health Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine ✨

In Chinese Medicine, breast health is closely related to the Liver meridian, a relationship that closely mirrors the role of the liver in Western medicine.

The Liver governs:
• hormonal regulation
• detoxification and estrogen clearance
• lymphatic flow
• the smooth movement of Qi and Blood

When this system and meridian becomes congested hormonally, metabolically, or emotionally, breast tissue is often where tenderness, swelling, or change appears.

Research reflects this connection.
Benign breast conditions are commonly associated with:
• impaired estrogen metabolism
• lymphatic congestion
• chronic low-grade inflammation
• stress-mediated cortisol disruption

So what supports breast health?

Dry brushing & breast massage
• supports lymphatic drainage
• improves circulation and tissue tone

Leafy greens & bitter foods
• support estrogen clearance
• enhance bile flow and gut–liver communication

Lemon water (especially in the morning) 🍋
In Chinese Medicine, the Liver loves the sour flavour.
• sour gently activates and softens the Liver
• reduces rigidity in the Wood element
• supports the Liver meridian, gastric enzymes, metabolism, and detoxification

Castor oil massage
• massaged into breast tissue to reduce inflammation
• supports lymphatic flow
• softens dense or congested tissue
• can also be applied over the liver and womb to nourish tissues and support the feminine organs of detoxification and creation

Movement
• supports liver metabolism & wood element (the liver meridian loves movement 💚
• lowers inflammatory markers
• improves lymphatic and blood flow circulation
• increases natural endorphins & serotonin levels

Pumpkin & black currant seeds
• provide zinc, GLA, and essential fatty acids
• support progesterone balance and breast tissue integrity

Acupuncture
• restores the free flow of the Liver meridian
• reduces inflammation
• regulates the HPO axis
• supports estrogen/progesterone balance
• reduces cyclical breast pain, nodules, lump breasts & mastitis.

Save this for your breast health toolkit and come back to it throughout your cycle. What’s your favourite breast health practice?

01/02/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, breast health is deeply connected to the Liver. The Liver is known as the General of the body. It governs the smooth flow of Qi, blood, hormones and emotions, and plays a central role in women’s health for menstruation, ovulation, fertility, pregnancy birth and lactation. The Liver meridian begins at the big toe, travels up the inner legs, encircles the reproductive organs, rises through the diaphragm, spreads across the ribs and armpits and finishes directly in the breast tissue (Liver 14).

When the liver meridian becomes obstructed by stress, emotional suppression or overload, stagnation and congestion develop. Clinically, this may present as:
• Breast tenderness, swelling
• Fibrocystic changes or lumps
• Mastitis or Breast engorgement
• Fibroadenomas
• PMS, irritability or headaches
• A feeling of being stuck or tense in the chest.

From an integrative lens, this often mirrors impaired estrogen clearance, lymphatic congestion, endocrine and nervous system dysregulation.

The Heart also plays a quiet but important role. The breasts sit close to the heart and energetically extend Heart Qi outward, reflecting our capacity to receive, soften and feel safe in connection and love.

Supporting breast health means supporting the flow of liver qi and blood, emotional expression, lymphatic movement, estrogen clearance and detoxification.

Many women have learnt to ignore their breasts, or to harden their chest emotionally/physically to cope with modern life. We’re taught to push, perform, ignore and override our cyclical rhythm. Your breasts are yin by nature: receptive, intuitive, nurturing, mothering and feminine.

If your breasts feel swollen, your suffering from breast cysts, fibradenomas, mastitis, this is your "breast friends" asking to you listen. 👂🏻
This is your invitation to ask what needs to shift and how can I best support my liver and breast health. Your breasts are about remembering that they are part of your emotional and hormonal map.
Stay tuned on how TCM supports breast health tomorrow 💕

Share with us below if you've had any breast health challenges?👇🏻

30/01/2026

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