Lara Blumer

Lara (she/her) is an AHPRA registered Chinese Medicine practioner providing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, massage and dietary therapy. She has studied in China, interned in Taiwan and worked in Nepal.

Lara advocate’s for an integrated model of care and maintains clear communication regarding treatment plans to ensure the best outcomes. She has a gentle and supportive approach to treatments and always aims to provide a safe space for patients to feel heard and understood.

Treatments with Lara

Pelvic Pain

For the past four years and ongoing, Lara has worked at Elgin House Women’s Health Specialists alongside endometriosis specialist gynaecologist, Dr Clare Myers. It is here that she has deepened her practice, experience and passion for supporting those with pelvic pain. Lara works with a variety of pelvic pain conditions including endometriosis, adenomyosis, vulvodynia, vaginismus, undiagnosed pelvic pain and pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy.

Pregnancy

Lara has completed further postgraduate training in perinatal care. She is a senior member or the Obstetric Acupuncture Association, which holds acupuncturists to the highest standards of education and experience in perinatal care and birthwork. Most commonly, Lara works with nausea, vomiting, back pain, pelvic girdle pain, headaches, fatigue, malpositioning and labour preperation. Lara always works in collaboration with your primary care provider, whether that be your public or private midwife, general practitioner or obstetrician. 

Hormonal & Reproductive Health

Lara brings a holistic perspective and treatment to hormonal and reproductive health. She has further postgraduate training in herbal medicine for gynaecology and obstetrics. In clinic she regularly supports those with heavy bleeding, prolonged bleeding PMDD, PCOS, PCO, fertility and IVF/ART support. So whether you’re undergoing IVF, need more support managing your PMDD or wanting the additional benefits of acupuncture in your fertility journey, Lara is here for you.