Qi Medicine Acupuncture
Fertility acupuncture in Melbourne, for the woman who’s ready for clear answers
You’ve seen the specialists. You’ve read everything. You’ve been trying so hard, and you still don’t have a straight answer about why it’s not happening yet. This is what we do every single day, and here’s the good news. In Chinese medicine, what’s going on in your body is always very clear, and so is what we need to do about it. We help you understand exactly why it hasn’t happened for you yet, and we’re with you every step of the way.
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“I’ve felt big shifts after every appointment with Dr Sheena. She truly listens and makes me feel heard and seen, meeting me exactly where I’m at while still gently working towards our goals. I always leave feeling supported and aligned, and I can’t recommend her enough.”
You’ve probably already tried everything
If you’re here, you’re most likely already doing all the right things. Tracking your cycle. Cleaning up your diet. Having the tests. Maybe you’ve been told everything looks fine, or that it’s “just stress,” or to keep trying and see how you go.
And underneath it all, there’s a worry you don’t say out loud. That it might not happen. That something’s wrong with you.
So let me tell you something. You’re not broken, and neither is your body. It’s actually really wise, and the things that feel like they’re getting in the way are happening for a reason. Most of the time your body just needs a bit of guidance to do things differently. That’s what we’re here for.
Book your first sessionIn Chinese medicine, what’s going on in your body is always very clear
This is the part most women have never been given. A clear picture of what’s actually happening, and a real plan to do something about it. We help you understand exactly why it hasn’t happened for you yet, and we give you a clear plan on precisely what to do next to support your body and your fertility.
We’ve spent 20 years working with women on exactly this, so we can see how it all fits together. Your cycle, your hormones, your thyroid, the stress you’ve been carrying for years. Western medicine tends to look at these one at a time. We look at the whole picture, and we know how to gently bring it back into balance.
You’ll walk out of your first session with a plan built around you, and a team who’s properly in your corner.
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“Honestly can’t speak highly enough about Qi Acupuncture. The staff there are so friendly and happy, full of warmth and genuinely good people who want to help you with any issues you might have. I genuinely enjoy going to my appointments, not only for the professionalism and peaceful atmosphere, but the genuine care and attention they take towards you as a patient. If you have been on the fence about trying acupuncture, do yourself a favour and make Qi Acupuncture your first and only place that you try. You will not regret it. Also, wish Google had an option for 6 stars, genuinely :)”
Why women choose Qi Medicine for fertility
This is what we do all day, every day
We’re not a general clinic that also sees fertility. Women’s health, fertility and pregnancy is our whole focus, and has been since 2006.
A clear plan from session one
No “wait and see.” You leave knowing what’s going on, what we’re going to do, and what comes next, with your sessions already booked in.
We work with your IVF clinic or specialist
Doing IVF or IUI? Wonderful. We work alongside your medical team to get your body in the best shape for what you’re doing.
We ask the questions no one else has
Every practitioner is trained in a coaching style approach, so we go deeper than your symptoms. Sometimes that’s the thing that changes everything.
Wherever you are on the journey, there’s a clear place to start
- Trying naturally, with no luck yet
- IVF and IUI support, before, during and after
- Egg quality concerns & low ovarian reserve (AMH)
- Preconception care, before you start trying
- Irregular or painful cycles, PCOS, endo, thyroid
- Hormones affecting mood, energy and sleep
- Getting your body ready again after a loss
- Trying for another baby on top of a full life
- Male fertility & partner support
Doing IVF? Let’s get you in the best possible shape for it
IVF asks a lot of you. It’s expensive, it’s physically and emotionally draining, and the pressure to have everything just right can feel enormous. If you’re about to start, or you’re right in the thick of it, you want to know you’re giving your body its very best chance.
That’s where we come in. We work alongside your IVF clinic and specialist, never instead of them, to support your body and settle a nervous system that’s been running on high for a long time. The earlier you start the better, because it gives us time to get you in the best possible shape before your cycle. And we stay right beside you through the retrieval, the transfer and the wait.
We’ll help you understand what’s going on for you, give you a clear plan, and be honest with you the whole way. We can’t promise an outcome, no one can, but we can make sure you walk into your cycle feeling supported, steady and as ready as you can be.
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What actually happens when you come in
No mystery, no guesswork. Here’s exactly how it goes, and we’re beside you the whole way.
Step 1. We get the whole story
Your first session isn’t rushed. We listen properly, in your own words, and get to the bottom of your why.
Step 2. You get a clear plan
Before you leave, you’ll know exactly what’s going on and what we’re doing about it, with your sessions booked in.
Step 3. We fine tune it, week by week
We track the small things, your sleep, mood and cycle, and adjust as we go. You’ll always know how it’s tracking.
“This is my first ever experience with acupuncture for fertility. I had so many questions and my practitioner was very patient in listening and answering all of them. I’ve taken a few sessions now and I feel wonderful, relaxed and less anxious. I also want to thank their reception team, they are kind and supportive. I highly recommend Qi Medicine for their amazing service and support.”
“But does it actually work?” Good question.
We get asked this a lot, often by the most switched on women, and we love that you ask it. So here’s the honest answer. Chinese medicine and acupuncture is one of the most well researched traditional medicines there is, and we practise it in a grounded, practical way. It’s not energy and vibes. We use it to support your body in real ways: settling a nervous system that’s been running hot, supporting a more regular cycle, and supporting your reproductive health overall.
What we’ll never do is promise you a baby, because no honest practitioner can. What we will do is everything in our power to support your body, give you a clear plan, and stay right beside you the whole way.
The team who’ll look after you
Qi Medicine was founded by Dr Sheena Vaughan in 2006, and has grown into one of Melbourne’s most established women’s health and fertility clinics. Today you’re looked after by a team of experienced, Australian trained, all female practitioners. You can choose whoever you feel most comfortable with. Every one of them is AHPRA registered and trained in fertility care.
Dr Mysty Maljanek
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) and Bachelor of Health Science, RMIT University
- Advanced training in women’s health, pregnancy, endometriosis, PMOS (PCOS) and complex fertility
- The Fertile Life Method (fertility)
- Clinical internship, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine
- Registered with AHPRA, member of CMASA
Dr Ashlee Arnold
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) and Bachelor of Health Science, RMIT University
- Advanced training in women’s health, pregnancy, endometriosis, PMOS (PCOS) and complex fertility
- The Fertile Life Method (fertility)
- Clinical internship, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine
- Registered with AHPRA, member of AACMA
Dr Emily Biasotto
- Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine), Torrens University
- Advanced training in women’s health, pregnancy, endometriosis, PMOS (PCOS) and complex fertility
- Chinese Herbal Mastery: Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding
- The Fertile Life Method (fertility)
- Registered with AHPRA, member of AACMA
Dr Sheena Vaughan
- Bachelor of Health Science, Acupuncture (ACNM, Melbourne)
- Advanced training in endometriosis, thyroid health and PMOS (PCOS)
- The Fertile Life Method, plus the Fertile Life Masterclass
- Master Tan Balance Method acupuncture
- Registered with AHPRA, member of ANTA
Where to find us
Qi Medicine Acupuncture
Suite 4, Level 1, 151 Pascoe Vale Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039. Minutes from Ascot Vale, Essendon, Brunswick West and Maribyrnong.
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Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm
Friday and Saturday, 9am to 3pm
Getting here
Free two and three hour street parking nearby. A short walk from Moonee Ponds station, and right on the 508 tram line.
Rebates
Private health rebates for all Australian funds, claimed on the spot with HICAPS.
Your questions, answered
Can acupuncture help with fertility?
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are used to support your overall reproductive health, including your cycle, blood flow and the stress your body’s been carrying, all of which play a part in fertility. We can’t promise an outcome, and anyone who does isn’t being straight with you. What we can give you is a clear plan, real expertise, and our full commitment to supporting your body as well as it possibly can be.
Can I have acupuncture while I’m doing IVF?
Yes, and a lot of the women we see are. We work alongside your IVF clinic and specialist, supporting your body and your nervous system before, during and after your cycle. We’re collaborative, never an alternative you have to pick instead.
How long before starting IVF should I begin acupuncture?
As soon as possible, ideally around six months before you start, because that gives your body the most time to prepare. That said, acupuncture can have a positive impact at any point during your IVF cycle, so it’s never too late to begin.
Does fertility acupuncture hurt?
The needles are very fine, nothing like the ones you’re picturing. Most women find their sessions deeply relaxing, and a lot of them tell us it’s the calmest they’ve felt in ages.
How many sessions will I need?
This isn’t an overnight fix, and we’ll always be honest with you about that. The number depends on you and what’s going on, which is exactly why you leave your first session with a clear plan instead of a vague “see how you go.”
Where can I find fertility acupuncture near me in Melbourne’s inner north?
We’re in Moonee Ponds at 151 Pascoe Vale Rd, easy to get to from Ascot Vale, Essendon, Brunswick West, Maribyrnong, Aberfeldie and Strathmore. We’ve been looking after women across Melbourne’s north west since 2006.
Women across Melbourne’s inner north trust us with this
We’ve been looking after women in Moonee Ponds since 2006. Every practitioner is female, Australian trained and AHPRA registered, and fertility, IVF support and pregnancy is our whole focus. That’s why so many of the women who find us stay with us, through pregnancy and well beyond.
You don’t have to work this out on your own
That’s our job, and after 20 years it’s still the thing we love most. If you’re ready for clear answers, a real plan, and a team who’ll be right beside you, we’d love to meet you.
Book your first session onlinePrefer to talk first? Call us on (03) 8394 7665.
The research
We practise in an evidence informed way, and we’ll always be honest with you about what the science does and doesn’t show. The evidence on acupuncture and fertility is still developing, and no honest practitioner would claim acupuncture guarantees a baby. What the research does consistently show is that acupuncture can help ease the anxiety and stress that come with IVF, and some reviews suggest it may support better pregnancy rates, though findings on live birth rates are mixed. Here are a few of the studies, so you can read them for yourself.
- Effect of acupuncture on IVF related anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 2022)
- Effects of acupuncture on anxiety and depression during IVF: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2021)
- An overview of systematic reviews of acupuncture for women undergoing IVF and embryo transfer (Frontiers in Public Health, 2021)
- Acupuncture treatment schedule and ART pregnancy outcomes: a network meta-analysis (Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2025)
Suite 4, Level 1, 151 Pascoe Vale Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 · (03) 8394 7665 · View on Google Maps
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 3pm · Private health rebates for all Australian funds
Registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (AHPRA) · Book online any time
Qi Medicine acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung as Traditional Owners of the land on which our clinic operates.