ABOUT OUR APPROACH
A third path through
menopause
Most women are offered a binary choice — take HRT or just get through it. At Meraki, we believe in a third path. Natural, evidence-based, whole-person support that meets you exactly where you are — whether you're on MHT or not.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have supported women through menopause for thousands of years. And now the clinical evidence is catching up with what practitioners have known all along.
01 Clinically Supported
A 2025 large-scale review upgraded menopause to a category with recognised evidence of positive acupuncture effects.
02 Works with MHT
Taking hormone therapy? Acupuncture complements it beautifully — and may help you manage on lower doses.
03 Beyond Hot Flushes
Mood, sleep, brain fog, bone health, cardiovascular wellness — we treat the complete menopause picture.
04 Daytime Appointments
Available Monday to Friday. Designed for women at this stage of life — not built around a 9-to-5 schedule.
WHAT WE TREAT
Menopause affects every
system in your body
Because oestrogen receptors are everywhere — not just in your reproductive system. Here's what we address at Meraki.
Hot Flushes & Night Sweats
Multiple systematic reviews support acupuncture's ability to significantly reduce vasomotor symptoms. A 2025 large-scale review recognised menopause as a category with strong evidence of positive acupuncture effects.
Brain fog & Memory
Cognitive changes are a real neurological effect of oestrogen decline — not imagined, not early dementia. Acupuncture and herbal medicine support cognitive clarity and mental sharpness through the transition.
Sleep & Insomnia
Post-menopausal insomnia is one of the most persistent symptoms many women experience. Acupuncture addresses sleep through multiple pathways — melatonin regulation, nervous system calming and anxiety reduction.
Joint pain & Inflammation
Post-menopausal joint pain is significantly underrecognised. Acupuncture addresses the musculoskeletal symptoms of menopause — joint pain, stiffness, inflammation — that affect quality of life and exercise capacity.
Mood & Depression
Lower oestrogen directly affects serotonin and dopamine. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine support neurotransmitter regulation — meaningful mood support without adding another prescription.
Energy & Vitality
The fatigue and flatness many post-menopausal women experience goes far beyond tired. Chinese medicine rebuilds Kidney Essence and Qi — the deep vitality reserves that this life stage draws on heavily.
OUR TREATMENTS
Complete menopause support
under one roof
No single treatment addresses every dimension of menopause. At Meraki we bring together the best natural therapies — tailored to exactly where you are in your journey.
01
Acupuncture
The cornerstone of our menopause support. Acupuncture influences the hypothalamus and the oestrogen-withdrawal response that drives vasomotor symptoms — reducing hot flushes, improving sleep, calming anxiety and supporting cognitive clarity through the transition and beyond.
Sessions are adapted to your specific post-menopausal presentation. We track your symptoms, your sleep, your energy and your mood — adjusting as your body continues to change.
• Hot flushes & night sweats • Sleep restoration • Mood & anxiety • Brain Fog • Fatigue & energy • Joint Pain
02
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Often the missing piece in menopause management. Thousands of years of tradition and growing clinical evidence support Chinese herbal medicine's ability to address the constitutional root of menopausal symptoms. Kidney Yin deficiency, in particular, is the Chinese medicine lens through which most menopausal presentations are understood and treated.
Every formula is individually prescribed at Meraki — never off-the-shelf. We review all current medications before prescribing and work safely alongside MHT where indicated.
• Night sweats & hot flushes • Deep sleep support • Mood regulation • Vaginal dryness support • Bone & tissue nourishment • Energy Restoration
03
Energy Healing & Reiki
Menopause is not just a hormonal event — it's a life-stage transition that carries its own emotional weight. Liberation and loss. Identity shifts. The grief of endings and the excitement of beginnings. Energy healing creates a safe, deeply calming space for all of it.
Our Reiki and energy healing sessions are completely non-invasive and profoundly restorative. Many post-menopausal women describe it as the most deeply nourishing treatment they've ever experienced.
• Anxiety & emotional overwhelm • Identity & life-stage transition • Deep Restoration
• Nervous system reset • Grief & letting go
04
Massage Therapy
For the physical dimensions of menopause; joint pain, muscle tension, the stress accumulation that post-menopausal women often carry. Therapeutic massage provides immediate physical relief while supporting the nervous system regulation that underlies so many menopause symptoms.
• Joint & muscle pain • Physical Tension Release • Nervous system support • Lymphatic Drainage • Sleep Preparation
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your first visit to Meraki
01
Before you arrive
A short intake form covering your full symptom picture, health history, medications and what you most want to address. Five minutes that make a real difference to your first session.
02
An unhurried conversation
Your first session is 75 minutes. We spend the first part in genuine conversation — not just about symptoms, but about your life, your goals and what feeling well actually means to you at this stage.
03
Your first treatment
Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and most clients describe them as barely noticeable. After needling, you'll rest quietly for 25–30 minutes — one of the most restorative experiences of your week.
04
Your ongoing plan
A clear, honest treatment plan with realistic timelines. We review your progress regularly and always adjust based on how your body is responding. No vague answers — just a clear path forward.
WHY MERAKI
The menopause support your
body has been asking for
We don't offer a one-size-fits-all menopause protocol. We offer an individualised, multi-modality approach built around you — because menopause shows up differently in every woman.
Evidence
based
2025 research confirms acupuncture's positive effects for menopause. We'll always be honest about what to expect.
Multi-Modality
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and energy healing — all the tools, in one place.
MHT Compatible
Works beautifully alongside hormone therapy — or as a complete natural alternative.
Ahpra
Registered
All practitioners registered. Private health rebates on acupuncture processed on the spot.
Day-time
Access
Mon–Fri 9am–7:30pm, Sat 8am–2pm. Made for your schedule — not a 9-to-5.
REALISTIC TIMELINES
Honest answers about what to expect
Because you deserve to know before you book.
2-3 Sessions
Sleep Quality
Often the first symptom to respond. Many clients notice meaningful improvement in sleep quality within the first 2–3 sessions.
6-8 sessions
Mood, Energy & Cognition
Deeper constitutional shifts — mood stability, cognitive clarity, sustained energy — typically emerge over 6–8 sessions.
4-6 Sessions
Hot flushes & sweats
Meaningful reduction in frequency and severity for most women within 4–6 sessions of weekly treatment.
Ongoing
Long-term maintenance
Many women continue monthly maintenance sessions long-term — not because they have to, but because it's simply become part of how they take care of themselves.
THE FOURTH TRIMESTER
In safe, experienced hands
Our AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine doctors have extensive training in pregnancy, labour and postnatal care. You'll never feel like just another patient here.
YOUR QUESTIONS
We've got answers.
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