Anna Ritter

Anna Ritter

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16/03/2026

I heard you were looking for a natural way to support periods that arrive without fanfare, without pain and without any drop in energy levels or mood ✨

Because that’s not too much to ask for.

So many women have been told that painful, exhausting periods are just part of the deal.

That the mood crashes, the cramps, the days spent on the couch are simply something to push through.

They’re not.

When your body has what it needs: the right support, the right foundations

Your cycle can actually feel like a non-event.

Something that comes and goes quietly, without derailing your entire week.

This is the work we do at Empress Acupuncture every day.

Using acupuncture for period pain, Chinese herbal medicine and an integrative approach to women’s health

We get to the root of what your body is asking for… and give it exactly that.

We work with women across Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully, the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne’s eastern suburbs who are done tolerating cycles that wipe them out.

If you’re ready to experience what a supported cycle actually feels like, we’d love to work with you.

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email [email protected]

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️

Photos from Anna Ritter's post 08/03/2026

This sweet little life ✨

23/01/2026

As a fertility and women’s health acupuncturist, one of the greatest honours of my work is supporting women after their babies arrive

Not just while they’re trying to conceive or during pregnancy

And yes… sometimes that support includes baby snuggles 🥰

(Let’s be honest here, it’s one of the best parts of the job!)

At , we lovingly encourage women to continue their care in the postnatal period

Sometimes that means bringing your little one along to your appointment

And you are always so welcome to do so

So much of the fertility journey is focused on TTC and pregnancy

But once baby arrives earthside, the attention naturally shifts to bubs

And oftentimes mum’s health, her recovery, hormones, mood and wellbeing moves lower down the list of priorities

We are here to remind you, wholeheartedly:

You matter too 💖

Your body, your nervous system, your healing… all deserve just as much care

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email [email protected]

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️

15/01/2026

Any woman who’s had to seek support in diagnosing a health issue will likely be able to tell you:

That oftentimes, women’s voices are ignored.

Symptoms, pain, discomfort, fatigue are minimised.

There is a long history of women’s health concerns being dismissed by the health system,

Leaving women to suffer for extended periods before receiving a diagnosis and proper treatment.

This is Not Good Enough.

I encourage women to use their voice when seeking health support. This might look like:

Reassuring them that their symptoms are not normal, not just a part of getting older, that they are not being too sensitive

Preparing a list of questions or concerns to raise

Getting support to know what tests to ask for, and how to ask for them

Reminding them that their healthcare provider is working for them, that they have the right to be heard and receive appropriate care

And supporting them in finding a provider who will take their health concerns seriously 💪🏻

When you are working with me, I will support you through this. I will give you the tools to advocate for yourself.

I am a women’s health acupuncturist.

I will listen to your health concerns, and will hear your voice.

I will work with you to help you feel better.

I will believe you.

Women deserve better. I’m here to help make that happen.

Empress Acupuncture | Upper Ferntree Gully

Healing with Heart ❤️

Bookings can be made easily:

Online via the link in our profile

Email [email protected]

Call 03 8719 8303

Or DM to get started ❤️

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1246 Burwood Highway Service Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
Melbourne, VIC
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Tuesday 2pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 2pm - 8pm