More than 10 IVF cycles, then a pregnancy
A woman in her mid-40s had tried more than ten IVF cycles over four years. After two rounds of womb therapy massage at Highlander, alongside her medical care, she conceived.
Read the storyWomb care, fertility massage and herbal support on Orchard Road, from a team that has spent 20 years alongside women and couples hoping to become parents.
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Our founder’s story
Wendy struggled to conceive for a long time. After turning to fertility massage she became a mother of three, and she has since looked after many women walking the same road.
If this sounds like you
So many women carry an invisible guilt while trying to conceive. Month after month, sometimes year after year, they wonder what they did wrong. They don’t know what to do, where to start, or who to ask.
It is not your fault, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
A simple conversation is a good first step. No pressure. Just someone who will listen to your story.
You’re not the only one
Our fertility wellness therapy is here to support and empower you.
“I’ve tried everything already”
We hear this almost every week, and we understand how tiring it feels.
Many ladies sit down with us at their first consultation and tell us the same thing: “I’ve done this kind of massage before. I’ve tried that, and that, and that too, and still nothing.”
Our answer is always the same: be glad you tried. If you had never tried, you might look back years from now and wonder, “What if I had tried earlier?” Trying is never a mistake. Nothing you did before was wasted. Each step taught your body and you something.
Life is a little bit of trial and error, and every body is different.
Sometimes it simply takes a little more support, or a different kind of support. A bit more of what your body was missing, or a gentler approach, tailored to you. We can’t promise an outcome, because nobody honestly can. But the chance is there, and many ladies tell us they are glad they gave it one more try.
An honest answer
It is the question we hear most, and we answer it honestly: we can’t give you a percentage.
Even with IVF, where the egg and sperm are brought together for you, the two-week wait can still end in disappointment. Success rates change a lot with age, and they are not as high as many people think. Your own body is a big part of the picture.
Many women go for IVF because conceiving naturally has been hard. That often means the foundation, the health of the womb and the reproductive system, may need some care to begin with.
That is where we start: with your own foundation.
Our fertility massage aims to bring more warmth and blood circulation to the womb area and help the body relax. A body that is better cared for may respond better, whether you are trying naturally or preparing for IVF or IUI. But we can’t say how many percent, because it still depends on your age, your health and your body.
Fertility massage is a complementary wellness therapy, not a medical treatment. It doesn’t replace advice from your doctor.
After your session
Many ladies are surprised by this, and it is perfectly normal.
A few days after treatment, you may feel very, very tired. Where you used to go to bed at 11 pm, now by 8 or 9 pm you put down your phone, stop thinking about anything, and just sleep.
Our bodies are very clever. When we give them gentle, natural care, they know what to do. They tell you to slow down and rest, because rest is when the body repairs itself. Sleep is part of the healing, and it is one that many people miss.
A lot of the ladies who come to us can’t sleep well, because they are tired, stressed and always thinking. In our own client experience, about 9 in 10 ladies tell us they sleep much better after starting with us.
After a few sessions, some ladies ask us this. No, it is usually the opposite. As your body becomes stronger and better, it may simply not need that much extra rest anymore. Your body knows what it needs. Trust it.
How we care for you
We meet you with kindness and real attention to your story before we suggest anything.
Fertility massage and herbal care, shaped around you.
Fertility massage
A soft, hands-on treatment that releases tightness around the tummy and pelvis and encourages circulation near the womb, so you feel calmer and more at home in your body.
4 steps in one therapy, with a warm herbal paste on the womb area. It can help reduce inflammation and help your body find its own momentum again.
Supports a calmer, more balanced body and healthy blood flow to the womb, while you take care of yourself along the way.
Helps ease cramping and tightness in the lower abdomen and back, so your cycle can feel more comfortable.
Supports relaxation and circulation as part of a gentle routine alongside the care your doctor recommends.
Soothes pelvic tension and discomfort with a slow, careful touch, never forced and always paced to you.
Helps you relax and get your body and mind ready before treatment, to go in feeling calmer and more supported.
Supports your body’s natural balance with gentle massage and herbal care, planned around your cycle and your own pattern.
Our fertility massage also complements your TCM treatment.
Many of our ladies ask us, “Is this suitable for me?” This is exactly the kind of care they come to us for. It is a natural, holistic treatment that supports your body to improve, planned case by case around you and your own history.
Ask us if it’s right for youInside our massage
Your fascia surrounds every tissue and system in your body. When it is tight, it can press on other systems and show up as painful periods and reduced function. Releasing it helps bring fresh blood and oxygen to the reproductive organs.
Eases muscle tension around the womb and tummy.
Frees the tissue that wraps your organs and muscles, which can become twisted and stuck over time.
From Traditional Chinese Medicine, without needles. Pressure on specific points brings balance and circulation.
A special oil that supports circulation, helps break up adhesions and aids detoxification.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fertility is tied to the kidneys, spleen and liver. Herbal essence prescriptions aim to restore that balance, looking at your whole body, not one organ.
Foods rich in antioxidants, folate and omega-3s, less caffeine, good sleep, gentle movement and ways to ease stress.
Why we massage the tummy too
We do not only massage the womb, we massage the whole tummy too. Your tummy is home to your intestines, and a happy gut is closely tied to how your whole body feels.
Gentle tummy massage supports your intestines and the gut flora that live there, so your digestion can work more comfortably.
A good part of your immune system lives in your gut. When your gut is looked after, your body is better able to look after you.
As your body settles, you find back your balance and your own momentum, and your hormone rhythm can become more balanced too.
Good for your inner health and your outer health. This is general wellness education, not a medical treatment, and results differ from person to person.
What a session is really like
Your first visit starts with a conversation, because understanding your body and your journey comes before any massage.
How long you have been trying, your history and what you are going through.
What we will do, step by step, and why. Ask us anything.
Over the tummy only, customised to you and your cycle.
Throughout the session. Ask for lighter pressure any time.
If you would like to continue, we plan together. No hard selling.
Please bring any previous medical records you have. We share a digital intake form before you arrive.
Miscarriage care
A miscarriage is a loss, and it is also something your body has to recover from. Many women carry grief and quiet questions at the same time, and feel they have to be strong and say nothing.
Our gentle womb-healing massage supports your body’s recovery by easing tension in the lower abdomen and encouraging healthy circulation to the womb, while you are cared for by people who listen without judgement.
“Pengasas pusat kesuburan kongsi sebab keguguran dalam usia muda” (Fertility centre founder shares the causes of miscarriage at a young age). Wendy talks about why young women can lose a baby, and why we need to speak openly about miscarriage and reduce the stigma.
Read the interviewPostpartum care
Becoming a mother is beautiful, and it can also feel overwhelming. theAsianparent interviewed Wendy about Highlander’s 20-year journey helping new mothers heal through massage therapy, and about postpartum depression.
Read the articleConditions we support
Choose what matches your journey to see how massage, herbs and daily care can help.
A miscarriage is a loss, and it is also something your body has to recover from. You do not have to carry it alone.
After a loss your hormones drop quickly. You may have bleeding, cramps and sore breasts. Emotionally it can come in waves of grief, or as a deep numbness.
A miscarriage most often happens in the first three months, and is often linked to chromosome problems in the pregnancy, which no one can control.
Have a chat with us before you start. We will tell you the best timing after your miscarriage. After an early miscarriage, once the bleeding has stopped is usually fine, and starting your healing sooner is often good for you. If you had a D&C, we will talk it through and plan the right time together. Wendy has spoken openly about miscarriage in Berita Harian, because she wants women to talk about it without stigma.
Pain that keeps coming back, and the worry about what it means for having a child. It is exhausting, and it is real.
In endometriosis, cells similar to the womb lining grow outside the womb. They can cause painful and heavy periods, strong cramping and pain during intimacy.
Inflammation and scarring in the pelvis can also make it harder to conceive, because they can affect how eggs and sperm move and how an embryo settles in.
Endometriosis needs a proper medical diagnosis and care. Hormone therapy, surgery or assisted reproduction may be advised by your doctor. Our care is complementary, and results vary.
Periods that come late, early or not at all. Heavy flow, clots, cramps and bloating. Your period is one of the clearest messages your body gives you.
Hormonal imbalance is one of the most common causes of irregular periods. Stress, PCOS, low oestrogen and lifestyle changes can all play a part.
Oestrogen keeps your cycle in step and supports a healthy womb lining, so low levels can affect fertility. PCOS affects around one in ten women of reproductive age, often with irregular periods, weight gain and acne. A doctor can help find the cause.
Womb massage is not advised during pregnancy. How often you come is decided with you. Some women come weekly, others monthly. Results vary.
You are investing so much in this journey. Has your body been prepared for it too?
IUI and IVF success rates have improved over the years, but many things that decide the outcome are out of your control. Some are within your control.
Fertilisation happens with the help of your doctors. Your embryo then needs a safe, nurturing space to keep growing, so it helps to have a body that is strong, calm and well nourished.
In The Straits Times, a woman in her mid-40s who had tried more than ten IVF cycles over four years conceived after two rounds of womb therapy massage at Highlander, alongside her medical care.
Some women have also conceived naturally while preparing for their procedure.
Follow your fertility clinic’s advice at all times and ask them about any therapy during treatment. Fertility massage is a complementary wellness therapy, and results vary.
Our founder shares her advice on how TCM can support your fertility.
“Women should consider starting with TCM treatments as soon as they begin trying to conceive. Early intervention can really help regulate menstrual cycles, improve egg quality, and prepare the body for a healthy pregnancy.”Wendy Liu, founder of Highlander Fertility Wellness Centre, in “How TCM Can Improve Your Fertility”
In the media
A woman in her mid-40s had tried more than ten IVF cycles over four years. After two rounds of womb therapy massage at Highlander, alongside her medical care, she conceived.
Read the storyBerita Harian spoke with our founder about miscarriage in young women, why it can happen, and why we should talk about it openly, without stigma.
Read the storyInvited to speak
Wendy was invited by mumsclub to present to women and couples on fertility and womb health.
Also featured in Woman’s Weekly Asian Parent
About us
The person behind Highlander
Founder, Highlander Fertility Wellness
Wendy is a fertility massage therapist and mother of three. Her own path to motherhood was not easy, so she understands the heartache that comes with waiting, with miscarriage, and with feeling that your body has let you down.
She started Highlander so that every woman who walks in feels listened to and looked after, with natural care guided by what she has learned over the years.
Our story
We were among the first in Singapore to offer fertility massage. We started small, going to women’s homes, and grew step by step because the women we cared for told others. We have been doing this since 2006.
We began by going to women’s homes, one client at a time.
We opened a small shop on Alexandra Road.
We opened a centre at HarbourFront Centre.
Now at International Building on Orchard Road, easy to reach for every lady.
The most important first step
Every woman’s body is different, so we do not ask you to decide anything first. Come for one trial visit, and we will help you understand your body and how we can help you. After your trial, we will recommend what suits your body, with no pressure.
Reviews
I’m diagnosed with PCOS for about a year now. Came here to have a fertility massage due to my irregular period and cramps. Wendy is so welcoming and friendly, made me so comfortable.
Yen the masseuse is so gentle, always asks and checks up on me if I feel fine during the massages. After my trial session & my first official session with them, my body feels so relaxed & my lower abdomen is not tense anymore & my period came without cramps and no big blood clots and I didn’t have to depend on my period inducing pills given by the hospital! I was really shocked and happy my period came. Sexual intercourse also has been more comfortable for me & my husband now. We get to enjoy it without me being in pain. Thanks guys!
Very pleasant and friendly services. I feel some improvement after few sessions. Much lesser blood clots and not so cramping anymore during menses. I’ll recommend this to friends and family. Thank you!
After that very first session, I went home and slept like a baby! Woke up feeling so refreshed that I decided to sign up for the 10-session package. Best part? No hard selling at all!Orchard · International Building
“I signed up for the treatment and had a great experience with Wendy and the staff at Highlander. Their service was top-notch, and I could really see improvements in my body over time. I genuinely looked forward to every session with them. What I appreciate most is that Wendy is very honest and there’s absolutely no hard selling.”
“I was worried that the treatment would be painful. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how gentle and relaxing it was. I like how the treatment is completely natural. It uses herbs without any pills, injections, or medications, which was something I personally preferred.”
“Wendy patiently walked me through the entire procedure, making sure I understood everything and felt comfortable. Even though each session is only about an hour, it genuinely feels like a little “me-time” that I look forward to every week.”
“I really appreciated that there was no hard selling or pressure at all. Her encouraging words during the trial session gave me the confidence to give the treatment a try. Thank you, Wendy and Yen, for your kindness, encouragement, patience and wonderful service!”
“Super thankful to Wendy and Yan for walking this 1-year pre-pregnancy journey with me. Especially after going through a miscarriage, their support meant so much more than words can express. Grateful for the patience, guidance, and reassurance during such an emotional journey.”
“My therapist, Yan, was very friendly and professional. She took the time to explain the benefits of fertility massage. The session was relaxing, and I appreciated her patience and expertise in answering my questions.”
Reviews are shared by clients on Google and shown in their own words.
We have too many reviews and client photos to fit them all here. See them all on our Instagram, along with real client stories, happy babies, fertility massage videos and helpful tips to guide your journey.
Explore our Instagram →To our clients from all over the region, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and beyond: thank you for trusting us with your fertility journey. Your stories of resilience and hope inspire us every day. Together, we are building a supportive community where dreams of parenthood become reality, one journey at a time.
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Our team writes about fertility, periods, IVF and recovery. These open our current website.
FAQ
It is a soft, hands-on massage over the tummy, meant to ease tension and encourage good circulation around the womb, and to support your gut health and your body's natural balance. Here we pair it with herbal guidance as one part of looking after your fertility naturally.
No. We were among the first to offer fertility massage in Singapore. We started with home visits in 2006, opened a small shop at Alexandra in 2018, then a centre at HarbourFront Centre in 2024, and in 2026 we moved to International Building on Orchard Road. We have been looking after women for a long time.
We do not only massage the womb, we massage the whole tummy too, to support your intestine health and your gut flora, which in turn supports your immune system. As your body settles, you find back your balance and your own momentum, and your hormone rhythm can become more balanced too. It is good for your inner and outer health. This is general wellness education, not a medical treatment.
The first visit costs $98 nett and includes a chat with us plus roughly an hour of massage. It lets you see for yourself whether this suits you, and nobody will pressure you to sign up for more.
Just WhatsApp us at 8111 6691.
First we sit and talk about your history, how long you have been trying, and how you have been coping. Then we explain what we will do and give you a massage shaped around your body, asking how you feel along the way.
No, it is a soft treatment. Your therapist keeps asking how it feels, and you can tell her to go lighter whenever you like.
That depends on your body and what you are hoping for, and we will go through it together. Some women notice differences within a few visits and their cycles may settle over about three to six sessions, but everyone is different.
You are welcome here. Have a talk with us and we will tell you the best timing. After an early miscarriage, once the bleeding has stopped is usually fine, and coming for healing as soon as possible is often good for you. If you had a D&C, we will go through it together and plan the right time. When you come, we take it slowly and at your pace, in a quiet room where you can rest, talk or just be.
Many clients visit us while preparing for or going through IVF. It is a complementary wellness therapy and not a medical treatment, so please tell your therapist what stage of the cycle you are in.
No. We do not recommend womb massage once you are pregnant. Please ask your doctor about care during pregnancy.
Many of our ladies come with these concerns. Fertility massage works alongside your doctor’s care, not instead of it. Your therapist adapts the session to where you are in your cycle and what your body needs.
Success rates for IUI and IVF have improved over the years, but many of the things that decide the outcome are out of your control. Some are within your control. Fertilisation happens with the help of your doctors. The next step is up to you: your embryo needs a safe, nurturing space to keep growing, so it helps to prepare your body to receive it.
Small, consistent habits can support hormone balance and treatment recovery. Aim for balanced plates with protein, colourful produce, whole-food carbs and healthy fats. Eat foods rich in antioxidants, folate and omega-3 fatty acids, reduce caffeine, avoid smoking and binge drinking, sleep well and find ways to ease stress.
This is general education, not a substitute for medical advice. We tailor guidance to you.
Infertility is usually defined as not getting pregnant after 12 months of trying with unprotected sex.
Fertility care is personal and outcomes vary. Our guidance is general wellness education and is not a substitute for medical advice. We will talk with you about what is realistic for you.
Yes. Only women come into our centre, it is Muslim-friendly, and women of every race, Chinese, Malay, Indian and more, are all welcome, so you can feel at ease.
360 Orchard Road, International Building #03-21/22/23, Singapore 238869.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Monday and Friday 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Closed on Wednesday.
Wendy Liu started Highlander Fertility Wellness Centre. She is a fertility massage therapist and mother of three with more than 20 years in the field, and she has spoken to The Straits Times, Berita Harian, Singapore Motherhood, Woman’s Weekly and theAsianparent.
Our centre
Soft lighting, warm colours and comfortable seats. From the moment you arrive, our centre is designed to help you slow down and feel at ease.
Visit us
Find us conveniently in the Orchard Central area, an easy trip from the MRT and the shops, so coming to see us fits right into your day.
Come as you are. We’ve made the centre warm and quiet, so you can relax from the moment you walk in.
360 Orchard Road #03-21/22/23, Singapore 238869
Get in touch
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