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Joanne Lipinski, Naturopath and Pharmacist

Naturopathic Fertility Care Led by Joanne Lipinski

Supportive, individualised naturopathic fertility care, grounded in clinical experience

Joanne Is a Renowned Naturopath and Pharmacist Specialising in Reproductive Health and Fertility

The expertise and philosophy behind BabyCreate

BabyCreate was founded by Joanne Lipinski with a simple but deeply held belief - that everyone deserves fertility care honouring both the science and the humanity of their journey.

With her training in both Pharmacy and Naturopathy, and over 30 years of clinical experience in reproductive health, Joanne offers a uniquely integrative approach to fertility care. Her clinical focus is fertility and hormone health in both women and men. She has a rare ability to combine her advanced pharmacological knowledge in reproductive medicine with the science of natural therapeutics to offer fertility care of exceptional clinical depth, precision, and breadth.

Joanne supports individuals and couples pursuing natural conception and works alongside those undergoing IVF or other assisted reproductive treatments, providing structured naturopathic care that complements medical treatment pathways as needed.

When appropriate, Joanne collaborates with GPs, fertility specialists, and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated and considered support throughout the fertility journey.

As one of the most experienced practitioners in her field, Joanne has walked alongside countless individuals and couples on their journey to building a family, including many for whom the path has been far from straightforward - bringing to every consultation a depth of care and clinical expertise that is truly rare.

Personalised Support Across a Range of Fertility Concerns

Reproductive microbiome analysis and DNA/Genomic interpretation

Joanne offers reproductive microbiome analysis for intimate and fertility-related conditions. She uses the results to design evidence-based, personalised treatment strategies to improve chances of conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.

Joanne is also qualified in DNA/Genomic interpretation, allowing her to test and identify unique gene variants – including MTHFR – that may impact fertility, conception and pregnancy.

Joanne provides naturopathic fertility support for individuals and couples experiencing:

  • Unexplained infertility
  • Recurrent miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss
  • Recurrent implantation failures and unsuccessful embryo transfers
  • PMOS (formerly known as PCOS), insulin resistance and other related metabolic syndromes
  • Endometriosis and adenomyosis
  • Advanced maternal age (over 35)
  • Premature ovarian insufficiency and low AMH
  • DNA/Gene variants including MTHFR
  • Hormone and menstrual irregularities including thyroid disorders
  • Autoimmune and chronic inflammatory reproductive-related conditions
  • Male fertility and reproductive issues

Joanne’s Approach to Fertility Care

Those who come to see her describe her as gentle, perceptive and nurturing

  • Joanne knows that behind every fertility journey is a uniquely personal story, and she brings to each consultation the experience, sensitivity, and respect that story deserves.
  • Joanne is meticulous in her assessment and attention to detail. She keeps abreast of current research and applies her scientific background and problem-solving skills to every case she takes on.
  • From creating the ideal conditions for conception to supporting a healthy pregnancy, a nourishing environment for the growing baby, and the transition into parenthood - Joanne walks alongside each person at every step.

Working with Joanne – in Her Own Words

Everyone who walks through my door brings their own unique story.

Your time with me is your space to share your history, questions, concerns and hopes for the future — I listen carefully, because understanding your journey is the foundation of everything I do.

From there, I develop a structured, personalised treatment plan and guide you through it, so you feel clear, supported and confident in the path ahead.

Joanne Lipinski

Professional Qualifications

  • B. Pharm
  • Dip. Adv. Hsci. Nat.
  • Dip. Hom.
  • Postgrad Cert. Nutritional & Environmental Medicine
  • Cert. Natural Fertility Management
  • Cert. BabyMaker programme
  • Cert. DNA Testing in Practice
  • Cert. Gut Microbiome Analysis
  • Cert. Gut Ecology and Metabolic Modulation
  • Cert. Intimate Ecology and Reproductive Microbiome

Professional Associations

  • Australian Traditional Medicine Society
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
  • Fertility Society of Australia
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Publications

  • Probiotics - Are They All Created Equal?
    ACNEM Journal Vol 39 No 4 - December 2020