IVF & Pregnancy Acupuncture in Melbourne – Gentle, Evidence-Informed Care

In the Heart of Melbourne’s IVF & Maternity Precinct

Our East Melbourne clinic sits in the middle of the city’s fertility and maternity services, making it easy to coordinate your care with nearby providers.

IVF & Fertility Clinics Nearby

Many of our patients visit us before or after appointments at:

• Melbourne IVF (Collingwood)
• Genea Melbourne (Melbourne CBD / East Melbourne)
• Monash IVF (Melbourne CBD)
• City Fertility Melbourne (East Melbourne)
• Newlife IVF (Epworth Freemasons, East Melbourne)
• Create Fertility (Clarendon Street, East Melbourne)
• No.1 Fertility (Melbourne CBD / East Melbourne)
• Life Fertility (Fitzroy)

Maternity & Obstetric Care Close By

We’re also near Melbourne’s leading private and public hospitals:

• Epworth Freemasons (East Melbourne)
• St Vincent’s Private Hospital (Fitzroy/East Melbourne)
• Frances Perry House (Parkville, co-located with Royal Women’s)
• The Royal Women’s Hospital (Parkville)
• Mercy Hospital for Women (Heidelberg)
• Box Hill Hospital (Box Hill)

And private obstetric groups such as Grow Obstetrics and East Melbourne Obstetrics & Gynaecology (EMOG), with delivery rights at Epworth, St Vincent’s, Frances Perry, and the Royal Women’s.

This means that whether you’re preparing for embryo transfer, attending an IVF monitoring scan, or getting ready to give birth, you can access supportive care just around the corner. 

Our Services

We provide acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and lifestyle guidance to support reproductive health and wellbeing. Many patients come to us for:

• Fertility & IVF Support
  • Fertility acupuncture for ​preconception preparation, natural conception and cycle regulation
  • IVF acupuncture ​ At every ​IVF stage – IVF preparation​,stimulation, egg collection, Egg freezing​ cycles, pre- and post-embryo transfer, implantation support, and the two-week wait
  • Prenatal preparation to optimise health before pregnancy
  • Support for male ​reproductive health and sperm health
  • Chinese herbal medicine to complement fertility care
• Pregnancy Acupuncture & Prenatal Care
  • Relief for pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness, reflux, constipation, fatigue, anxiety, back and pelvic pain, and sleep issues
  • Prenatal acupuncture for ongoing care throughout pregnancy
  • Labour preparation acupuncture from 36 weeks
  • Support for breech presentation and gentle induction acupuncture
• Postnatal Recovery
  • Acupuncture and herbs to support energy, mood, milk supply, and hormonal balance
  • Caesarean scar care with moxibustion and gentle needling
  • Postnatal care for physical and emotional recovery
• Women’s Health & Reproductive Care
  • Support for irregular or painful periods, PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, POI
  • Care through perimenopause and menopause
  • Hormonal health and reproductive wellbeing
• General Wellbeing
  • Acupuncture for stress, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, digestive health, musculoskeletal pain
  • Cosmetic acupuncture for skin vitality
  • Electroacupuncture, cupping, and gua sha for relaxation and recovery

Meet Our Practitioners

Our Melbourne team ​have extensive training in reproductive care and offers warm, personalised care:

Dr Clare Faux (TCM) – Director & Practitioner
PhD, BHSc (Chinese Medicine), BSc (Hons)
Clare blends her scientific research background with gentle, collaborative acupuncture for IVF and pregnancy.

Dr Lauren Gannon (TCM) – Director & Practitioner
BHSc (Chinese Medicine), BBus
Lauren provides compassionate care for fertility and hormonal health, combining acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle support.

Dr Rebecca Law (TCM) – Practitioner
BHSc (Chinese Medicine), MSc
A second-generation practitioner with advanced training in Australia and China, Rebecca provides thoughtful, individualised fertility and pregnancy care.

(Photo from Left to Right: Lauren Gannon, Clare Faux and Rebecca Law)

Finding Us

Suite 8, 228 Clarendon St, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Phone: (03) 9078 5759
Email: info-melb@acupuncturepregnancy.com.au

• Steps from tram routes 12 & 109
• Walkable to Jolimont, North Richmond, and Parliament stations
• Metered parking nearby and 2-hour free parking around Darling Square
• Minutes from IVF and maternity hospitals

Please note: the clinic is accessed by stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Let us know if you require alternative arrangements.

Fees

• Initial Fertility Consult (90 min): $165
• Initial General Consult (60 min): $145
• Follow-Up Appointment (60 min): $115
• Chinese Herbal Medicine: approx. $35 per week
• Pre and Post Embryo Transfer (60 minutes): $200 for both sessions or $115 for one.

Practitioner Schedule

Embyro Transfer acupuncture on Sundays by request

FAQ

• How may acupuncture support fertility?

Research suggests acupuncture may help regulate hormones, support uterine blood flow, and reduce stress.

• Do you offer acupuncture on embryo transfer day?

Yes – we are located minutes from major IVF providers, making pre- and post-transfer sessions simple to arrange.

• Is acupuncture painful?

Most patients feel only a light sensation. Our team uses gentle techniques to keep you comfortable.

• Are your practitioners doctors?

Yes – all practitioners are qualified as Doctors of Chinese Medicine (TCM) and AHPRA-registered acupuncturists. They are not medical doctors.

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Ready to Book

Whether you’re preparing for IVF, already pregnant, or seeking support for women’s health, our team is here to provide gentle, evidence-informed care every step of the way.

Serving East Melbourne, Richmond, Fitzroy, Carlton, and the Melbourne CBD

Give us a call on (03) 9078 5759 or email us at info-melb@acupuncturepregnancy.com.au or book online.