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Everyone deserves to have a family, but for some, starting one is difficult. If you've been trying to conceive for a long time but have been unsuccessful, you might be surprised to learn that natural therapies such as naturopathy and osteopathy can help.
Fertile Ground Health Group
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Fertile Ground Health Group in Fitzroy, Victoria, offers expert care, support and inspiration to women and men who are trying to conceive. This clinic focuses on natural medicine and a variety of natural therapies that have been shown to increase fertility, ensure a healthy pregnancy and keep families healthy and happy.
Home to 18 qualified natural health practitioners who are well-versed in their fields, Fertile Ground provides a range of services, including:
- Acupuncture IVF support
- Naturopathic fertility treatment
- Pregnancy massage
- Osteopathy for babies
Meet the Team
It's phenomenal to have a group of inspired, informed and energetic health practitioners who are committed to empowering people and constantly educating themselves with the most up-to-date and well-researched approaches they can get their hands on.
Here is Fertile Ground's team of natural therapists:
- Charmaine Dennis - founding director & senior naturopath
- Fiona Harrison - naturopath, massage therapist, physical therapist & birth attendant
- Gina Fox - senior naturopath & fertility educator
- Joanne Sharkey - Chinese herbal medicine practitioner & registered acupuncturist
- Rhea Dempsey - writer, counsellor & childbirth educator
- Tina Jenkins - senior naturopath
- Kim Riley - registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner
- Sonia Millett - Chinese herbal medicine practitioner & registered acupuncturist
- Suzanne Hurley - supervisor & dance movement therapist/perinatal & fertility counsellor
- Josephine Cabrall - natural fertility educator & naturopath
- Michelle Lowe - remedial, pregnancy & fertility massage therapist
- Carly Woods - naturopath, financial health coach, Buteyko therapist & director
- Reina Hanaoka - pregnancy & remedial massage therapist
- Jane Holland - yoga teacher, holistic Nutritionist & retreat facilitator
- Dr Bonnie Maplestone - osteopath
- Ashley Fang - remedial & pregnancy massage therapist
- Tess Doig - fertility naturopath
- Delise Oldfield - trauma & grief counsellor, prenatal & perinatal counsellor, psychotherapist, educator
Services Offered
Counselling
Our compassionate and empathetic counsellors will provide you with the space and support you need to explore personal, emotional or psychological issues that may be affecting your inability to conceive. Counselling can help you cope with stress and stay on track. In addition to infertility counselling, we also provide pregnancy counselling, parenting support and general health counselling.
Osteopathy
Our osteopaths offer very gentle and relaxing treatments that do not involve any painful manipulation techniques. They have also received extensive training in Cranial Osteopathy, a gentle approach to whole-body treatment that addresses imbalances affecting various organ systems. Osteopathic treatments boost fertility and improve overall health. It also supports pregnant women's health and can be used for general health maintenance.
Naturopathy
If you're planning to get pregnant, using naturopathy as part of your preconception care will ensure you have less health problems before, during and after giving birth. Plus, it is a surefire way to ensure your baby comes out into this world healthy. Our naturopaths can help you in any part of your journey to parenthood.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been shown to increase fertility rates, in addition to its common benefits such as pain relief, according to new scientific evidence. It is also beneficial to people who have IVF because it reduces the side effects of the procedure.
Massage Therapy
Receiving a massage has many benefits, including positive effects on your mood, immunity, nervous system, lymphatic system and endocrine system. It also improves circulation, which is important for reducing aches and pains. Our fertility massage focuses on the abdomen to reposition, tone and strengthen the uterus and gut, as well as break down any scar tissue that may be preventing you from conceiving.
If you're pregnant, getting regular massages can help you avoid pregnancy-related pain and discomfort.
Let us know how we can assist you. Call or make an appointment today.
Business Hours
We're open 6 days.
Monday |
8:30 am | To | 6:00 pm |
Tuesday |
8:30 am | To | 6:00 pm |
Wednesday |
8:30 am | To | 6:00 pm |
Thursday |
8:30 am | To | 6:00 pm |
Friday |
8:30 am | To | 6:00 pm |
Saturday |
9:00 am | To | 4:00 pm |
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma of Counselling
- Advanced Certificate of Natural Fertility Management
- Trained Physical Education Primary Teacher Certification
- Diploma of Childbirth Education
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology)
- Master of Reproductive Medicine (with Excellence)
- Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture & Herbs)
- Certified Fertility Massage Therapist
- Master's In Counseling and Human Services
- Master of Reproductive Medicine (UNSW)
- Advanced Certificate In Applied Science (Naturopathy)
- Certificate In Dance Movement Therapy
- Certificate In Buteyko Breathing Technique
- Bachelor of Environmental Management (Sustainable Development)
- Bachelor of Applied Science In Cultural and Heritage Management
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
- Graduate Diploma of Human Services
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor In Social Work
- Graduate Diploma In Psychology
- Certificate In Natural Fertility Management
- Bachelor of Applied Science In Naturopathy
- Bachelor of Arts In Psychology
- Certificate IV In Training and Assessment
- Bachelor of Health Science In Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Graduate Diploma In Counselling
- Certificate In Pregnancy Massage
- Certificate In Gestalt Therapy
- Bachelor of Health Science In Naturopathy
- Advanced Diploma In Naturopathy
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
- Postgraduate Diploma In Counselling
- Bachelor of Heath Science In Nutritional Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate In Reproductive Medicine
Professional Membership
- NHAA - Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia
- The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand
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