At 'The House' you can enjoy individually tailored treatments throughout any stage of pregnancy, starting from before, from the 'twinkle in your eye' all the way through to post-natal care. Pregnancy acupuncture treatment also provides you the valuable opportunity to chill-out and get in tune with your body & your baby.
We are a team of 6 practitioners all passionate about working with women who are planning a baby as well as providing high quality support throughout pregnancy as/if required. We honour the rich history of women's health management this ancient medicine of China has accrued over many centuries and offer evidence based treatments with respect and congruency with the traditional wisdom that we were each trained in.
We are a team of 6 practitioners all passionate about working with women who are planning a baby as well as providing high quality support throughout pregnancy as/if required. We honour the rich history of women's health management this ancient medicine of China has accrued over many centuries and offer evidence based treatments with respect and congruency with the traditional wisdom that we were each trained in.
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House of Fertility & Healing (HOFH) - & its previous incarnation - is the continuation of the first ever pregnancy acupuncture practice established in Sydney. When Sydney's first dedicated pregnancy acupuncturist, the renowned Paddy McBride decided to return home to her New Zealand roots in 2002 she entrusted her thriving practice to Ngaio before leaving.
The originator of House of Fertility & Healing, Ngaio has been a practicing Acupuncturist for over 29yrs and a qualified Chinese herbalist for 19yrs at last count. She has keen clinical interests in working with women toward healthy and pain-free pregnancy, assisting relief of period issues and mid-life transitions.
The short answer? It depends who is giving the acupuncture and how well they were trained. A fully trained acupuncturist has undergone a minimum 4yrs acupuncture training to be a qualified acupuncturist registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) as an acupuncturist.
We suggest you always ask any practitioner who wants to needle you (this even includes other health professionals with important sounding letters after their name and whose main training is in another modality - ie; not acupuncture) what training they have undergone and if it was less than 4yrs training in acupuncture specifically then there is a good chance they may have only undergone brief studies, sometimes only for days or weeks.
We suggest you always ask any practitioner who wants to needle you (this even includes other health professionals with important sounding letters after their name and whose main training is in another modality - ie; not acupuncture) what training they have undergone and if it was less than 4yrs training in acupuncture specifically then there is a good chance they may have only undergone brief studies, sometimes only for days or weeks.
Dear friends, as we devote to you our professionalism, experience and many extra study hours dedicated to growing more advanced skills in our special interest areas, best practice and treatment, along with all hours availability seven days a week, we are committed to giving you the most effective Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment available.
Practitioners at House of Fertility & Healing employ treatment* protocols which combine evidence based treatments (the scientifically proven ones) with respect and congruency with the traditional wisdom that we were each trained in. We use only sterile, pre-packaged, single-use disposable needles. Low-level laser therapy may be utilised instead of acupuncture needles for certain conditions.
Reviews (10)
Betty Boles
Nov 07, 2020
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Alice is better than any fertility specialist. It wasn't until I found her that I became pregnant after having tried for some time.
Plus she's very sweet, listens to you closely and really knows what she's talking about. She would know what had been happening with me during the week just by doing a quick pulse and tongue check without me saying anything.
Plus she's very sweet, listens to you closely and really knows what she's talking about. She would know what had been happening with me during the week just by doing a quick pulse and tongue check without me saying anything.
Katrina Farah
Oct 16, 2019
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Laure Salou
Aug 19, 2019
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I went in at 40+6 weeks, desperate as I was going to get induced 4 days later. I had 2 sessions, both so relaxing, one with Kevin, one with Ngaio. Equally good, did not get my hopes up, just worked on me positively. I went in labour on my own on the day I was going to get induced! Very grateful. Active labour lasted 3h55mins. Just do it, go see these guys!
Ilana Sowter
Jul 20, 2019
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Kirsty McLintock
Dec 16, 2018
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Skye Swaney
Nov 08, 2018
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Lauren Ozturk
Jun 22, 2018
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I have visited house of fertility for acupuncture 4 times now. All 5 times were for the natural induction of my babies. I went into natural labour each time ( I visited throughout 2 of my pregnancies, following my first labour which was horrific) My first baby was born after 19 hours of hell, excessive intervention, and failed epidural. My second ( after 3 acupuncture sessions) was born in 45 minutes no need for drugs, home that day. My second was born in 19 minutes, no drugs , home that day. I have now referred 6 people to the clinic, 5 of whom used it for natural labour induction. ALL 5 have
Treacy Sheehan
Sep 24, 2017
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Camille Gunduz
Aug 13, 2016
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I have been going to the HOFH for the past 3 months. I highly recommend the clinic. I have been treated by Kevin Redmond and he is amazing.
He takes the time to explain what he is doing and why.
Appointments always run on time, the rooms are clean and the environment is calm and relaxed. I'd give it 10 out of 5 if I could!
He takes the time to explain what he is doing and why.
Appointments always run on time, the rooms are clean and the environment is calm and relaxed. I'd give it 10 out of 5 if I could!
Karen Dunn
Oct 31, 2015
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Have been treated by Ngiao Richards for many years and recently had the opportunity to re-visit Ngaio and benefit from her wealth of experience and knowledge.. Ngaio's technique has changed a little but was certainly as effective as her previous way of doing things. I am suffering with bursitis in my right shoulder and was in considerable pain, first treatment I had immediate pain relief and was able to life my right arm over my shoulder where I couldnt even brush my hair before. Not a miracle, just expert application of an ancient technique of healing.
The treatment rooms are very private and
The treatment rooms are very private and