ABOUT OUR APPROACH
Whole-person care for
a whole-life transition
Perimenopause isn't just a hormonal event, it's a full-body, full-life transition. Hot flushes, broken sleep, mood swings, brain fog. And underneath all of that, something deeper: a sense that the version of yourself you relied on has suddenly changed.
At Meraki, we treat all of it. Body, mind and nervous system — together. Because you deserve more than a pamphlet and a prescription.
01 Evidence-Based
Multiple clinical trials support acupuncture for hot flushes, sleep and mood — we'll always be honest about what to expect.
02 Multi-Modality
Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage and energy healing — all the tools, tailored to you.
03 Ahpra Registered
All practitioners are AHPRA registered Chinese Medicine doctors. Private health rebates available on the spot.
04 Daytime Appointments
We know your schedule is complex. Daytime appointments Monday to Friday — made for this stage of life.
WHAT WE TREAT
Perimenopause shows up
differently in every woman
Symptoms can begin in your mid-30s and last for years. Here are the most common presentations we support at Meraki.
Hot Flushes & Night Sweats
One of the best-researched applications of acupuncture. Multiple clinical trials show significant reduction in both frequency and severity — most clients notice improvement within 4–6 sessions.
Sleep disruption & Insomnia
Often the fastest-responding symptom to acupuncture treatment. We address night sweats, anxiety-driven waking and shifts in melatonin production simultaneously.
Brain fog & Concentration
Cognitive changes are a real neurological effect of hormonal fluctuation — not weakness, not burnout. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine support cognitive clarity and mental sharpness.
Anxiety & mood changes
Fluctuating oestrogen directly affects GABA and serotonin — the calming neurotransmitters. This is physiological, not personal. Acupuncture supports nervous system regulation and emotional stability.
Irregular & Heavy periods
Cycle changes are one of the earliest signs of perimenopause. Chinese medicine and acupuncture support hormonal regulation through every phase of the transition.
The identity shift
Feeling like a stranger in your own body. Energy and drive that's harder to access. A sense of grief for who you were. This is real — and it deserves proper support, not just symptom management.
OUR TREATMENTS
A complete perimenopause
support protocol
No single treatment addresses every dimension of perimenopause. At Meraki we offer a complete multi-modality protocol — tailored to your specific presentation.
01
Acupuncture
The cornerstone of our perimenopause protocol. Acupuncture influences the hypothalamus — the brain region that regulates body temperature reducing hot flush frequency, restoring sleep quality, calming the nervous system and addressing the hormonal volatility that drives most symptoms.
Sessions are adapted specifically to your perimenopause presentation. We'll track your cycle, your sleep, your mood and your energy — adjusting the treatment as your body changes through the transition.
• Hot flushes & night sweats • Sleep restoration • Mood & anxiety • Brain Fog • Fatigue & energy • Joint Pain
02
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Often the missing piece for women who find acupuncture helpful but incomplete. Individually prescribed herbal formulas address the deeper constitutional imbalances of perimenopause particularly Kidney Yin deficiency and Liver Qi stagnation, which Chinese medicine associates with the hot, agitated, emotionally volatile perimenopause presentation.
Every formula at Meraki is tailored to your specific constitution. We never use off-the-shelf menopause formulas. Can be prescribed alongside MHT we'll review your medications before prescribing.
• Night sweats & hot flushes • Deep sleep support • Mood regulation • Vaginal dryness support • Bone & tissue nourishment • Energy Restoration
03
Energy Healing & Reiki
Something none of our competitors offer and something our perimenopause clients tell us is genuinely transformative. Perimenopause stirs up far more than physical symptoms. Fear about ageing. Grief for the body you knew. Identity shifts. The emotional weight of this life stage.
Energy healing and Reiki creates a safe, deeply held space to process all of it. Completely non-invasive, fully clothed, and profoundly calming. Many clients combine it with acupuncture for a complete mind-body-spirit session.
• Anxiety & emotional overwhelm • Identity & life-stage transition • Deep Restoration
• Nervous system reset • Grief & letting go
04
Massage Therapy
For the physical dimensions of perimenopause that acupuncture and herbs address systemically — joint pain, muscle tension, physical stress accumulation and nervous system regulation. Therapeutic massage provides immediate relief while supporting the broader treatment plan.
• 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
A real 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.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Perimenopause is not a problem
to be fixed. It's a transition to be supported.
You spent your 20s and 30s putting everyone else first. Perimenopause is your body asking — quite loudly — for you to start showing up for yourself. We're here to make that as supported, as understood, and as effective as possible.
Natural
No harsh chemicals. No masking symptoms. Working with your body's own intelligence.
Evidence
Based
We'll always tell you what the research says — and what's realistic for your situation.
Whole- person
Body, mind, nervous system and emotional landscape — all of it, treated together.
Integrated
We work alongside your GP and any MHT you're taking. You don't have to choose.
Day-time
Access
Mon–Fri 9am–7:30pm, Sat 8am–2pm. Made for your schedule — not a 9-to-5.
REALISTIC TIMELINES
How long until I feel better?
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.
8-12 sessions
Overall Hormonal Picture
The broader hormonal landscape — cycles, energy, cognitive clarity, emotional stability — typically stabilises over 8–12 weeks of consistent treatment.
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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