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Anthea Watson

Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
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Biography

Anthea has over 10 years of clinical experience as an Acupuncturist. She has a particular interest in conditions relating to stress and anxiety, fertility, IVF support and pregnancy, as well as pain management. Anthea has a holistic approach and is passionate about collaborating with other health professionals to achieve effective treatment outcomes. Anthea is fully registered with AHPRA/CMBA.

Special Interests
  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Fertility & Pregnancy Support
  • Pain Management
Languages Spoken
  • English

STRESS
& ANXIETY

FERTILITY &
PREGNANCY SUPPORT

PAIN
MANAGEMENT

Anthea Watson; Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

Anthea is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner (AHPRA/CMBA) dedicated to relieving discomfort and restoring health. She treats a wide range of conditions, with a special focus on women’s health, including menstrual balance, hormonal support, and IVF or ART care in collaboration with medical specialists.

Blending Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern understanding, Anthea also shares her passion for Qi Gong and Tai Chi, helping patients find calm, balance, and resilience in everyday life. A lifelong learner, she stays current through ongoing study and professional development.

 

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

  • Registered with AHPRA and CMBA

  • Member, Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)

  • Qualified Qi Gong Teacher (IICT)

  • AACMA/ECNH Award for Academic Excellence

 

More About Anthea:

Deeply curious
About how people interact with the world on both a physical and emotional level, how the psyche and human body are so interwoven.
I often use a combination of Acupuncture and body/breath exercises (Qi Gong). Both have their root in the prevention of long-term disease development. Together they increase flexibility, strength, and clarity of mind.
From an Oriental Medicine perspective that is relevant to you. Helping clients understand the framework into which their pattern fits can inform other lifestyle choices (such as exercise or dietary considerations).
I often provide assistance with natural concepton and IVF/ART support. I also offer support for women throughout their entire pregnancy and have found that Acupuncture can really help in the final stages leading up to birth.
Which traditionally uses thinner needles and more specific palpation techniques to balance the natural flow of the body.

Fertility & Pregnancy Support

The fertility journey can be a stressful one. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or leaning towards Assisted Reproductive Therapies such as IVF, Acupuncture can help.
Initially, Acupuncture can assist in the reduction of any stress or inflammation that may be interfering with conception or implantation. It can also help to regulate hormones and the menstrual cycle, improve blood flow to the inner lining of the uterus and the ovaries, as well as help prevent early miscarriage.
For natural conception up to 10-12 weekly and/or fortnightly sessions are normally recommended. However, short bursts of support around IVF cycles are also common and are generally tailored to work in with your individual protocol.
During pregnancy, Acupuncture (in combination with healthy nutrition and lifestyle) may help alleviate symptoms such as morning sickness, fatigue, mood upset, as well as back and hip pain in the later trimesters. Towards the end of the pregnancy, it can also help to create optimal conditions for a good, natural labour.

Stress & Anxiety

Stress and generalised anxiety can be difficult to manage with our busy, nonstop, modern-day lifestyles. Not only does it interfere with everyday activities, but chronic anxiety starts to cause physical stress on the body. This can have a knock-on effect for your nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, or immune systems. Acupuncture can help return your natural systems to a state of balance.
In more modern terms, this means seeking to balance your sympathetic nervous system (which activates the “flight, fight or freeze” response) with your parasympathetic nervous system (which allows for rest, relaxation and proper digestion), in order to restore health and vitality to mind and body.
Even though people often report feeling relaxed and calm when on the table, long-term lasting improvements are generally more subtle and come with repeated visits.

Pain Management

Acupuncture is often used in partnership with other, more conventional, therapies (such as physio or pharmaceuticals) to help relieve acute, sudden pain, as well as managing more chronic, long-standing conditions.
Fine needles are used to release any trigger points in the muscles and connective tissue, along with going to work on a deeper level to encourage the release of various internal, natural pain-killers (such as endorphins) and modulate inflammatory responses.
All treatments are tailored to you as an individual, taking a holistic approach that aims to target the presenting condition and any underlying constitutional patterns. It may help to relieve the discomfort associated with:
  • Lower back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Headaches – tension or migraines
  • Neuralgia
  • Arthritis
  • Menstrual cramps
  • Hip pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Tennis elbow
  • Post-operative pain
  • Stomach-ache
Anthea Watson Time Price
Initial Consultation 60 MIN $140
Follow Up Consultation 60 MIN $110