📍 Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinic Located in Georgetown, Newcastle
Acupuncture & TCM Support for Fertility and Reproductive Health in Newcastle
Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy, navigating investigations, or in the middle of an IVF cycle in Newcastle, Adrian Taricani offers calm, personalised acupuncture and TCM care that works alongside your GP or fertility specialist — never in place of them.
A Considered Approach
Fertility Support Within Your Wider Care
Trying to conceive can be one of the most demanding periods in a person’s life — physically, emotionally and practically. Many people seek supportive care alongside their medical treatment, helping them feel more resourced throughout the process.
Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a whole-person view, considering sleep, stress, nutrition, cycle history and daily routines. Adrian Taricani uses acupuncture and, where appropriate, Chinese herbal medicine and lifestyle guidance, tailored to your individual presentation and reviewed as your circumstances change.
Importantly, this care is complementary, not an alternative. Fertility concerns should always be assessed by your GP or a fertility specialist. On Point Natural Medicine is glad to work as one part of your broader healthcare team, without making promises about outcomes.
Who We See
Reproductive Health Concerns We Often Support
People come to our Newcastle clinic at many different stages of their journey. If you’re unsure whether complementary care may suit you, please get in touch and we’ll discuss your circumstances openly and honestly.
Preconception Preparation
People planning a pregnancy who want general wellbeing support in the months beforehand, alongside their GP’s preconception advice.
Support Alongside IVF or IUI
Care coordinated around your clinic’s cycle schedule, focused on comfort, rest and general wellbeing throughout assisted reproductive treatment.
Irregular or Uncomfortable Cycles
Concerns such as irregular cycle length, period pain or premenstrual symptoms — always alongside appropriate medical assessment.
Stress, Sleep & Fatigue
The emotional load of a fertility journey often affects sleep, energy and mood. Treatment can offer a calm, supportive space.
Diagnosed Conditions
General wellbeing support for people who have received a diagnosis such as endometriosis or PCOS from their specialist. Any medical management of these conditions remains with your treating doctor.
Male Reproductive Health
Fertility involves both partners. General wellbeing support may be offered for men as part of an individualised plan, alongside their medical investigation and advice.
Looking at the Bigger Picture
Factors That Can Influence Reproductive Health
Fertility is complex and highly individual. Medical assessment is the starting point for identifying underlying causes. Alongside that, general health factors are worth attention — and they’re where supportive care can be most useful.
Ongoing stress, poor sleep and fatigue
Nutrition, alcohol, smoking and daily habits
Diagnosed reproductive conditions under specialist care
Age-related and unexplained factors identified by your doctor
Our Philosophy
TCM views the body as an interconnected system. Where reproductive health is concerned, sleep quality, stress load, nutrition and recovery all form part of the picture. We focus on realistic, sustainable changes and on being a steady, supportive presence through a process that is often long and uncertain.
“Our role is to support you and your medical team — with honesty about what treatment can and can’t do, and care that’s shaped around your circumstances.”
Important: Traditional Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for medical care and cannot be relied upon to treat infertility. Individual responses vary and no outcome can be guaranteed. Please consult your GP or fertility specialist about your reproductive health.
How We Can Help
Our TCM Treatments for Fertility Support
Adrian’s approach draws on several complementary modalities, combined into a plan that fits your presentation, your medical treatment and your goals.
Acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles used as part of a considered treatment plan. Acupuncture is commonly used alongside fertility care to support relaxation, sleep and general wellbeing during what can be a demanding period.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Where clinically appropriate, individualised herbal formulas may be prescribed. Herbs are reviewed regularly and are not prescribed where they may interact with fertility medication without discussion with your treating doctor.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Gentle hands-on techniques and treatment aimed at easing physical tension. Many people find sessions a calm, restorative space during ongoing investigations or assisted reproductive treatment.
Dietary & Lifestyle Guidance
Practical, evidence-informed guidance on nutrition patterns, sleep, movement and daily routines — designed to complement, not replace, advice from your GP, obstetrician, fertility specialist or dietitian.
What to Expect
Your Fertility Support Journey
Thorough Assessment
A comprehensive initial consultation covering your health history, cycle history, any investigations or specialist advice to date, sleep, stress and daily routines — building a clear picture before treatment begins.
Personalised Treatment
Your first session combines acupuncture with any complementary therapies suited to your presentation, using pulse diagnosis to guide clinical decisions. Expectations are discussed openly and realistically.
Ongoing Care & Coordination
A tailored plan with review points, timed around your cycle or your fertility clinic’s schedule where relevant. We’re happy to communicate with your GP or specialist with your consent.
Newcastle's Dedicated Clinic
Why Choose On Point Natural Medicine for Fertility Support?
Careful, Considered Assessment
Adrian takes time to understand your full history — cycles, investigations, sleep, stress and daily life — not just a single symptom.
Honest About the Evidence
No promises, no guarantees. You’ll get a clear explanation of what the research supports and what it doesn’t, so you can make an informed choice.
Coordinated With Your Medical Team
We work alongside your GP, obstetrician or fertility specialist and are happy to communicate with them with your consent.
A Calm, Respectful Space
Fertility journeys can be exhausting and private. Sessions are unhurried, confidential and free of pressure.
Your Practitioner
Meet Adrian Taricani
With years of clinical experience supporting people throughout Newcastle and the wider Hunter region, Adrian Taricani brings a calm, considered approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine — focused on listening carefully, working alongside your existing healthcare team, and being honest about what care may offer.
He is a registered practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).
Investment in Your Health
Fertility Support Session Pricing — Newcastle
Transparent pricing for your health support. Health fund rebates may be available depending on your individual fund and level of extras cover. Please check with your provider.
Recommended for New Clients
Initial Consultation
Full health, cycle & treatment history / Pulse and general assessment / First acupuncture treatment / Personalised, realistic plan
For Returning Clients
Standard Consultation
$100/ 45 minutes
Progress review & pulse check/ Targeted acupuncture treatment / Cycle- or clinic-timed scheduling / Sleep, stress and self-care guidance
Common Questions
Fertility Support FAQ — Newcastle Clinic
How can acupuncture help with fertility?
The research in this area is mixed and continues to develop. Some studies suggest acupuncture may help with relaxation and general wellbeing during fertility treatment, while evidence for an effect on pregnancy rates is not conclusive. We cannot promise or guarantee any particular outcome. The practitioner will discuss what the current evidence does and does not support, and what is realistic for your situation, at your initial consultation.
Can I have treatment while undergoing IVF or IUI?
Many people choose to have acupuncture alongside assisted reproductive treatment. Sessions can be scheduled around your clinic’s cycle timeline. Please let the practitioner know your protocol and any medications you are taking so care can be coordinated safely with your fertility specialist.
Should I still see my GP or fertility specialist?
Yes. Traditional Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for medical care. Fertility concerns should always be assessed by a GP or fertility specialist so that any underlying medical causes can be identified and managed. Our care is intended to work alongside your medical team, not in place of it.
Are Chinese herbs safe when trying to conceive?
Herbs are only prescribed where clinically appropriate, and always with your full medication list in mind. Some herbs are not suitable during fertility medication cycles or in early pregnancy. The practitioner will discuss any prescription with you and can liaise with your treating doctor with your consent.
How many sessions might I need?
This varies considerably between individuals and depends on your circumstances, your medical plan and your goals. The practitioner will outline a realistic plan after your initial assessment and review it with you regularly, rather than committing you to a fixed course upfront.
Can I claim this on private health insurance?
Some private health funds offer rebates for acupuncture provided by an AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine practitioner, though cover varies between funds and policies and many funds have reduced natural therapy cover in recent years. Please check directly with your insurer. Receipts with all required details are provided after each session.
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Supportive Care Through Your Fertility Journey
If you’d like calm, considered support alongside your medical care, book an initial consultation at our Georgetown clinic — easily reached from Mayfield, Waratah, Hamilton, Lambton, Jesmond and across the Hunter region. We’ll talk honestly about what’s realistic and put together a plan that suits your circumstances