Women’s Health Acupuncture on the Gold Coast
“Tending to the heart of women’s hormone health”
Women's health is never just about one symptom.
Your cycle, hormones, energy, digestion, sleep, stress, mood and reproductive health can all influence the way you feel in your body. And sometimes, when something doesn't feel right, it can be incredibly frustrating trying to understand why.
At Rachel Fitzpatrick Acupuncture, I work with women throughout all different stages of life, offering acupuncture and Chinese medicine care that is personalised to you, your health history and what is happening in your body right now.
My clinic is in Paradise Point on the Gold Coast, where I work predominantly with women's health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and stress-related concerns.
Whether you're dealing with painful periods, an irregular cycle, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility challenges, pregnancy symptoms or the changes that come with peri-menopause and menopause, my approach is about looking at the whole picture rather than treating you as a list of symptoms.
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Fertility Acupuncture
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Pregnancy & Post Partum
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Peri-menopause & Menopause
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Stress & Anxiety
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Women's Health | Fertility Acupuncture | Pregnancy & Post Partum | Peri-menopause & Menopause | Stress & Anxiety |
Women's health through every stage of life
There are so many different seasons in a woman's life, and your health needs can change considerably from one stage to the next.
I support women with a range of concerns including:
Menstrual health & hormone Health
Your menstrual cycle can tell us a lot about what is happening in your body.
If your periods are painful, heavy, irregular, unpredictable or accompanied by significant PMS symptoms, it may be worth taking a closer look at what is going on.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used as part of an individualised approach to menstrual and reproductive health, alongside appropriate medical care where needed.
I will look at your cycle, symptoms, stress levels, sleep, digestion, energy and overall well being rather than focusing on one symptom in isolation.
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PCOS/PMOS
Living with PCOS can affect far more than your menstrual cycle.
Irregular periods, changes in ovulation, acne, unwanted hair growth, metabolic health, fertility and emotional well being are all a part of the big picture.
My approach to PCOS is personalised to you and your unique story. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine may be used alongside your existing healthcare to support your overall well being, cycle health and the symptoms that matter most to you.
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis can have a significant impact on everyday life, particularly when pain, heavy periods, fatigue or fertility concerns are involved.
Acupuncture can be considered as a complementary therapy alongside medical management, with treatment tailored to your symptoms and individual circumstances.
My aim is not to replace your medical care, but to provide another layer of support while we work together on your overall health and well being.
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Fertility & Pre-conception
If you're thinking about having a baby, your health before conception matters too.
I work with women and couples preparing for natural conception as well as those going through fertility treatment such as IUI and IVF.
Preconception care may include looking at your menstrual cycle, general health, stress, sleep, nutrition, energy and any existing health concerns.
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Pregnancy Acupuncture
Pregnancy brings enormous physical and emotional changes.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used alongside your maternity care to support you through the different stages of pregnancy and the changes that come with them.
Treatment is always adapted to your stage of pregnancy, your symptoms and your individual circumstances.
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Postpartum
The postpartum period is a huge transition.
You're recovering from birth while adjusting to life with a newborn, often while running on very little sleep and putting everyone else's needs before your own.
In Chinese medicine, postpartum care has traditionally been given particular importance. My approach is centred around giving new mothers somewhere to pause, receive care and focus on their own recovery too.
I also offer postpartum home consultations, allowing you to receive treatment in the comfort of your own home during those early weeks.
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Peri-menopause & Menopause
Peri-menopause can be a confusing time.
Your cycle may change, sleep can become disrupted, your mood and energy can shift, and symptoms that seem to appear out of nowhere can leave you wondering what is happening to your body.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine may provide complementary support during this transition, with treatment tailored to your individual symptoms and health history.
If you're navigating peri-menopause or menopause and want to better understand what's happening in your body, we can work together to create an approach that feels appropriate for you.
Learn more about acupuncture for peri-menopause & menopause →
A Whole-person approach to Women’s Health
One of the things I love most about Chinese medicine is that it gives us the opportunity to look beyond the obvious symptom.
When we work together, I want to understand you.
That means looking at things such as:
your menstrual cycle
pain and other physical symptoms
sleep
stress and emotional well being
digestion
energy levels
reproductive health
lifestyle
your medical history
medications and other treatments
what you are hoping to achieve from treatment
Your treatment is then tailored according to what we find.
Acupuncture may form the main part of your treatment, and depending on your individual circumstances, Chinese medicine may also include other traditional approaches.
I also believe strongly in working alongside appropriate medical care. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine don't need to be an either/or decision.
Sometimes the best care is both.
What happens at your first women’s health acupuncture appointment?
I will take the time to talk through your health history, what has been happening, what you've already tried and what you'd like support with.
I'll ask questions about your cycle, symptoms, sleep, digestion, stress, reproductive health and general well being - it is truly a deep dive into your unique story.
From there, we'll develop an individual treatment plan to support you.
The goal is for you to feel heard, understood and comfortable with the plan we're putting together.
Why work with Rachel?
Having navigated my own experience with PCOS, endometriosis, and now my own fertility challenges, women's health has been close to my heart for a long, long time.
I completed a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Chinese Medicine through Endeavour College of Natural Health on the Gold Coast, and I've now been working in private practice for more than a decade and absolutely loving it. Supporting women with this ancient wisdom truly fills my cup like nothing else!
My own experiences with health and hormonal challenges were also part of what led me towards natural medicine and continue to shape the way I work with women today.
I know how vulnerable it can feel when something isn't right with your body and you don't feel like you are being heard. With me, your story comes first as we look beyond the symptoms and focus on what matters most to you.
FAQs
What can acupuncture help with in women's health?Acupuncture may be used as part of a complementary approach to a range of women's health concerns, including menstrual symptoms, PCOS, endometriosis, stress, sleep, fertility, pregnancy and the transition through peri-menopause and menopause.
Treatment is always tailored uniquely to YOU.
How often should I have acupuncture?There isn't one schedule that works for everyone.
Your treatment frequency will depend on what you're coming in for, your health history, your symptoms and what feels realistic for you.
We'll talk about this during your first appointment.
Do I need a diagnosis before seeing you?No. You don't necessarily need to have a diagnosis before making an appointment.
If you're experiencing symptoms that are concerning or persistent, however, appropriate medical assessment is important. We can then work alongside your existing healthcare where appropriate.
Can I have acupuncture alongside my medical treatment or other complementary therapies?Yes. Acupuncture can be used as a complementary therapy alongside many forms of medical care. I'll always take your existing treatments and medications into consideration when developing your treatment plan.
Where do you offer women's health acupuncture?My main women's health practice is at Sprout Natural Health in Paradise Point on the Gold Coast.
