IVF Support At A Glance
When to start
Whenever support would be useful to you
Number of visits
Flexible, with clear review points
Transfer timing
Day-before or day-of support where appropriate
Schedule support
Sunday and outside-hours appointments by arrangement
IVF can be physically demanding, tightly scheduled and emotionally consuming. Our role is to provide a consistent place where the focus returns to you: how you are feeling, which concerns are appropriate to address, and what would make this stage more manageable.
Patients commonly ask for support with concerns such as bloating, headaches, fatigue, muscular tension, cycle symptoms and the stress of appointments and waiting. At every stage we distinguish concerns suitable for complementary care from symptoms that need your fertility clinic. Your specialist leads the stimulation, collection, transfer and medication protocol, and we work within it.
There is no compulsory IVF package. Some people begin before a cycle, some book during stimulation, and others want an appointment on the day before or day of transfer. During the two-week wait or between cycles, you can continue only if the care is useful to you. We agree on an initial plan around your concerns, schedule and budget, then review it rather than assuming a fixed number of visits.
Fees are $170 for an initial 90-minute consultation, including your first treatment, and $100 for follow-ups. If your private health extras cover includes acupuncture, rebates can be claimed on the spot via HICAPS. Medicare does not cover Chinese medicine treatment, and herbs and supplements are charged separately.
Maria is available on Sundays for IVF transfers and can arrange appointments outside regular clinic hours where possible. Please tell your specialist you are having acupuncture, and tell us about medication, a bleeding disorder, herbal medicine or a possible pregnancy before treatment. Maria came to Chinese medicine through her own experience of unexplained infertility and IVF, and understands the monitoring, changing dates and two-week waits from the inside.
Research has not established that acupuncture increases IVF pregnancy or live-birth rates, so we do not offer it as a way to buy better odds. Our acupuncture and IVF guide at /acupuncture-and-ivf explains the evidence, safety and practical choices in detail.
Is this a reasonable next step?
Who may consider this care
- People seeking complementary care for comfort and wellbeing during an IVF cycle
- People who want appointments coordinated around monitoring, collection or transfer timing
- People who understand that acupuncture has not been shown to improve IVF live-birth rates
Suitability is determined individually. Website information cannot diagnose a condition or replace medical advice.
What to expect
Your first appointment
We review your current IVF stage, medication, symptoms, relevant history and what you want from supportive care. Your fertility specialist remains responsible for the IVF protocol. Treatment is provided only where appropriate and with your consent.
- Duration
- Around 90 minutes
- Initial fee
- $170
- Follow-up
- Around 60 minutes · $100
Registered care
Your practitioner
Maria Cappello
- AHPRA registered Chinese medicine practitioner
- Member, Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
- BHSc (Chinese Medicine), University of Technology Sydney
Plan your visit
Rozelle clinic
698 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039
Metered and time-limited street parking may be available on Darling Street and surrounding streets. Check local signs and permit restrictions.
On-the-spot HICAPS claiming is available where your private health extras policy includes acupuncture. Rebates and annual limits vary, so check with your fund.
Directions & hours →Questions before booking
Safety, comfort and frequency
Safety and discomfort
Tell us about all medication, supplements, bleeding disorders, ovarian hyperstimulation symptoms and possible pregnancy. New or worsening symptoms during stimulation should be reported promptly to your fertility clinic. Acupuncture can cause temporary tenderness, bruising, tiredness or light-headedness.
Treatment frequency
There is no compulsory IVF package. Appointments are arranged around your preferences, clinic schedule and changing IVF dates, with clear review points rather than a promised number of visits.
A considered next step
Discuss whether this care is appropriate for you
Initial consultation · around 90 minutes · $170