Monique Menzel
Dr Monique Menzel (TCM) Fertility • IVF Support • Women’s Health • Menstrual Health • Stress & Emotional Wellbeing Monique is a warm and attentive Chinese Medicine practitioner with a particular interest in fertility, IVF support, women’s health, reproductive wellbeing and emotional health. She works with women and couples throughout different stages of their reproductive journey — from menstrual and hormonal concerns and preparing for pregnancy, through to IVF and assisted reproductive treatment. Monique takes a whole-person approach, recognising that fertility and women’s health concerns often sit alongside changes in sleep, stress, energy, emotional wellbeing and overall health. Expertise & Training A particular area of Monique’s advanced training is the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, studied under internationally recognised Chinese Medicine educator Dr Yvonne Farrell. The Eight Extraordinary Vessels are an advanced area of classical Chinese Medicine channel theory and may be incorporated where clinically appropriate, particularly in more complex or longstanding presentations and during significant reproductive or life transitions. For fertility and women’s health patients, Monique combines this deeper classical Chinese Medicine framework with evidence-informed clinical practice, allowing treatment to be tailored to both the individual patient and their current stage of care. Her background in yoga, somatic movement and contemplative practice also complements her Chinese Medicine training and contributes to her calm, grounded treatment style. Clinical Focus Monique has a particular clinical interest in: Fertility and preconception care IVF and assisted reproductive treatment support Acupuncture around embryo transfer where appropriate Female and male reproductive wellbeing Menstrual and cycle-related concerns Women’s health through different reproductive stages Eight Extraordinary Vessel acupuncture Stress, overwhelm and emotional wellbeing Sleep and fatigue Supporting patients through major periods of life change Fertility & IVF Support Monique enjoys supporting patients whether they are preparing for pregnancy, have been trying to conceive for some time, or are undergoing IVF. Her approach combines individualised Chinese Medicine diagnosis, acupuncture and evidence-informed supportive care, with Eight Extraordinary Vessel techniques incorporated where appropriate. For patients undergoing IVF or assisted reproductive treatment, acupuncture is used alongside - rather than as a replacement for - care from their fertility specialist and medical team. Philosophy & Patient Care Monique’s treatment style is warm, gentle, grounded and collaborative. She takes the time to understand each patient’s health history and broader presentation rather than focusing only on one symptom. Treatment may incorporate acupuncture, Chinese Medicine dietary and lifestyle guidance, patent Chinese herbal medicine where appropriate, cupping, Gua Sha and other Chinese Medicine techniques. Above all, Monique wants her patients to feel comfortable, genuinely heard and supported throughout their care. Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, navigating IVF, experiencing menstrual or women’s health concerns, or moving through a demanding period of life, Monique offers thoughtful and individualised care combining classical Chinese Medicine, advanced Eight Extraordinary Vessel training and evidence-informed practice.
