Eastern Therapies

Eastern Therapies Dr Houng Lau
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for Pregnancy, Fertility, IVF Support, Women's Health, Sports Injuries

We are a health oasis in Bondi Junction in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, utilising ancient Chinese medicine and acupuncture to support and care for women’s health. Specialising in Japanese acupuncture, our treatments are very gentle and you will receive the best of care in a peaceful and tranquil environment. Our treatments will relax you if you need to de-stress, or rejuvenate you, should you me

rely require an energy boost. DIRECTIONS:

We are located in the Chikuya building in Ebley House
One block up from Baby Village and the RTA

PARKING

Parking is available for 2 hours free at Westfield or please park at Eastgate, 2hours parking $1
We are 5 mins walk up from Eastgate towards Wes

29/08/2026

Is your gut asking for attention?

Has it been running on the wrong fuel? Imagine a high-performance car, but somebody keeps pouring diesel into a petrol engine.

It splutters, stalls, runs rough.

That's exactly what happens when a gut that's been stressed by antibiotics, ultra-processed foods and repeated quick fixes is pushed harder with laxatives, powders and random supplements.

The result? Bloating, constipation, gas, loose or unpredictable stools.

The engine room, which is the gut, is out of tune.

And in Chinese medicine, digestion is the engine which powers everything.

And when it's under-fuelled or misfiring, symptoms show up downstream.

And treatment works like a skilled mechanic, supporting digestive function, restoring metabolic rhythm, helping the gut do its job more efficiently.

No gut roulette, no chasing symptoms, no forcing a system that's already struggling.

Just smarter inputs, so your body can respond the way that it's designed to.

And if you're ready to stop patching the warning lights and start supporting the engine, book a consult.

25/08/2026

Most people think acupuncture is just for pain — and it's easy to see why. 🌿

But in Chinese Medicine, pain is only one piece of the picture. The same principles used to ease sore muscles and joints are also used to support stress, sleep, digestion, headaches, and hormonal health.

Why? Because in TCM, we look at how everything in the body is connected — not just the isolated symptom in front of us. When your nervous system is regulated and your body's natural flow is supported, a lot of things can start to shift.

So if you've only ever thought of acupuncture as something for a bad back or tight shoulders, there's a lot more depth to explore.

DM me what you have used acupuncture for ?

23/08/2026

You've been getting acupuncture and herbal medicine for endometriosis. And your cycle — that's always run short — is suddenly longer. This kind of shift is something we sometimes see once treatment begins — it's not unusual. A more typical cycle length can mean less bleeding overall, and less iron loss month to month.

Want to increase your cycle length?

Send us a DM or give us a call.

21/08/2026

STOP before you start another IVF round.

Have you checked your methylation profile?
Your gut microbiome?
Your vaginal microbiome?
S***m DNA fragmentation?

If not, you might be missing part of the picture.

Hormone loads and oxidative stress can affect egg quality — that's what some of the research points to.

Functional testing helps you understand what's actually going on in your body.

And it usually costs far less than another IVF cycle.

Some patients use this time to support their body's recovery — with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and targeted supplements.

Before you go again, find out why.

Comment "TESTING" and I'll send you the details.

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18/08/2026

Worried acupuncture is going to hurt? Let's clear that up. 🌿

Acupuncture needles are hair-thin — nothing like the needles used for injections or blood tests. Most patients don't feel pain at all.

What you might notice instead:
→ A little heaviness
→ A gentle tingling or warmth
→ A dull, subtle sensation as the needle settles in

In Chinese Medicine, this sensation is sometimes called "de qi" — a sign the point has been reached. It's not discomfort, it's simply the body responding.

If needle nerves have been holding you back from trying acupuncture, know that most people find it surprisingly relaxing — many even fall asleep on the table.

Sometimes we even hear snoring!

16/08/2026

Asked the chef. She told me. Marinated zucchini, herb ranch, tamari almonds — inspired by a meal on the Mornington Peninsula I haven't stopped thinking about.

Comment ZUCCHINI for the recipe.

12/08/2026

One of the most requested acupuncture points in clinic is Yin Tang.

Located between the eyebrows, it’s often called the “third eye” point and is loved for its deeply calming effect.

Yin Tang is used to ease anxiety, settle a busy mind, improve sleep quality, and release tension from the forehead and eyes. Many people report feeling more grounded, centered, and clear after it’s needled or gently stimulated.

Want to experience the calming power of Yin Tang for yourself?

Reserve an acupuncture session and give your mind a true pause.

10/08/2026

Morning sickness has a new name: NVP — nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Because let's be honest, "morning" was never quite accurate.

At Eastern Therapies, we take a whole-toolkit approach to NVP support:

🌿 Moxibustion (a warming herb, gently heated near the skin) at a specific acupuncture point
🌿 Press tacks or sea sickness bands at PC6, the wrist point traditionally used for nausea
🌿 Peppermint oil, simply sniffed
🌿 A homeopathic remedy for nausea
🌿 Small, frequent meals rather than three big ones
🌿 Prioritising rest — fatigue tends to make nausea worse

None of these are a single fix, but together they can offer real, gentle relief while your body does the enormous work of growing a baby.

Dealing with NVP right now?

Comment "NAUSEA" below and we'll pop some extra tips your way. 💬

09/08/2026

Your most powerful calm-down point isn’t on your body at all—it’s hidden in your ear.

The ear holds some of my favourite points for calming the nervous system.

One tiny area, connected to the vagus nerve, can help shift you from “fight or flight” into “rest and digest.” By gently stimulating specific ear points, we can access this pathway to support a calmer nervous system, better digestion, improved sleep and more resilient stress response.

It’s one of the tools I use most often in clinic as part of a broader treatment plan for stress, anxiety, sleep issues and nervous system regulation.

06/08/2026

Trying to conceive? Here's one thing worth checking. 🩺

Over 70% of Australians are low in Vitamin D — and most have no idea.

Vitamin D works more like a hormone than a vitamin. It's linked to egg quality, implantation, and progesterone production. In men, it's associated with s***m motility and testosterone levels.

Here's what's often missed: "in range" isn't the same as optimal. For fertility, many practitioners look for blood levels closer to 120–150 nmol/L — not just above the deficiency cut-off of 50.

If you're on a fertility journey, this is a simple thing to ask your GP to test next time you're getting bloods done.

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📤 Share with someone trying to conceive

Always discuss supplementation with your healthcare provider.


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Address

Suite 4, 106 Ebley Street
Bondi Junction, NSW
2022

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 1pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+61400331321

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