Acupuncture for General Wellbeing

Acupuncture has been used as therapy for over 2000 years.  Blocked energy flow occurs for myriad reasons. This may disrupt health and balance, resulting in pain or illness. By stimulating specific points along meridians, the energy is regulated and optimal health & balance can be restored.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) embodies this definition, by approaching health holistically.

Acupuncture can help you feel more calm, balanced, positive and clear. It helps shift emotional and physical blockages, creating space for health, wellness and abundance.

Conditions treated with Acupuncture:

Psychological conditions such as anxiety, nervousness, stress, depression, mood swings, emotional disturbances, smoking and other addictions.

Digestive disorders such as constipation, haemorrhoids, IBS, diarrhoea, reflux, nausea, decreased or strong appetite and bloating.

Musculoskeletal disorders such as neck, shoulder and lower back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, RSI, frozen shoulder and tennis elbow.  Musculoskeletal conditions get great results with a combination of cupping and acupuncture.

Neurological conditions such as headaches, migraines, nervous tension and difficulty sleeping.

Respiratory conditions such as sore throats, coughs, congestion, hay fever, sinusitis and the common cold and flu.

Women’s Health issues such as difficulties with menopause (e.g. hot flushes and insomnia), PCOS, endometriosis, irregular menstruation, hormonal imbalances, amenorrhoea (no period), pre-menstrual symptoms (mood swings, pain, bloating, breast tenderness etc),  preparation for labour & induction.

Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation, shingles, acne and scars.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Finding out that you are pregnant can be an emotional roller coaster. You may be feeling excited, anxious, happy and overwhelmed all at the same time. There are so many milestones along the way

In my practice, I've treated thousands of pregnant women with all sorts of varying conditions and complications from recurrent miscarriage, breech baby, haemorrhoids, gestational diabetes, body pain, a desire for a VBAC and labour preparation.

Over the years I’ve gained lots of insights into some of the realities of pregnancy (it’s certainly not all roses!).

Women come in for a variety of concerns which can be addressed each session through the beauty of holistic natural medicine.

Working with pregnant clients is my passion! I love supporting women during this miraculous and creative time; what you are doing is amazing. I’ve found that most pregnant women respond exceptionally to treatments.

I want to support you on your unique pregnancy journey. Whether it’s your first or third pregnancy, your needs must be prioritised.

Expect practical and relevant dietary, acupressure and lifestyle tips.

Please bring your hospital card to each acupuncture session.

Acupuncture is safe and non-invasive and can alleviate many conditions associated with pregnancy including:

PREGNANCY TREATMENT PLAN

Acupuncture for Mums

Postpartum acupuncture is great to help speed up recovery time after birth.

If you are having any breastfeeding issues, Chinese herbs and acupuncture can help boost milk supply, encourage let down and help clear mastitis. Treatments may also regulate your hormones and balance moods.

I know there’s pressure to be a ‘super-mum’. Trying to keep up with impossible standards can lead to extreme stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. It’s crucial to carve out time for self care.

Traditional Chinese medicine says ‘feed the mother to feed the child’. Having an acupuncture session is the perfect opportunity to rest and rejuvenate.

Benefits:

-breastfeeding support

-improve ability to deal with stress

-improve moods and wellbeing

-improve quality of sleep

-help clear niggles and pains

-boost energy (Qi)

-safe warm space to rest and heal

-increase creativity and intuition

-time to connect with self

-Quality ‘me time’

Fertility Acupuncture

Fertility Acupuncture treatment fosters the optimum environment to nurture a successful pregnancy and produce a healthy baby.

Acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment method. It can boost Qi (energy), support internal organs, balance meridians, and calm the mind.

Fertility acupuncture treatments help clear emotional or physical blockages, thereby enhancing your overall health, well-being and chances of conceiving.

To grow a garden, you need to have nutrient-rich soil, sunlight, and water to produce healthy plants. If you attempt to grow seeds without these elements it is unlikely that they will grow or thrive.

Having regular acupuncture sessions is like 'preparing the soil' or uterine lining to be thick and nutrient rich. When the time comes it’s much more likely your fertilised embryo will embed and flourish. 

Seven Fertility Boosting Benefits of Acupuncture:

1. Reduces stress, which regulates hormones.

2. Regulates the menstrual cycle and ovulation, making family planning easier.

3. Improves blood flow to ovaries, thereby increasing ovarian response.

4. Improves ovarian function, which encourages production of follicles & enhances egg quality.

5. Increases blood flow to the uterus, encouraging a thicker endometrial lining, which enhances the chances of successful implantation.

6. Lessens adverse side effects from hormonal treatments.

7. Helps prevent miscarriage and increases your chances of producing a live birth and healthy baby.

When Should You Use Acupuncture for fertility?

Thinking about preconception care? It’s best to start preparing now. The follicles growth phase begins around 90 days before the egg is released. Due to this, weekly treatments are recommended, three to four months prior to conception or commencement of an IVF/ICSI/IUI. This may assist to prepare the uterine lining, balance hormones, reduce anxiety and give your body the best chance of producing good quality eggs. Depending on your individual diagnosis, treatment frequency varies. Even if you can’t start treatments 90-120 days before, acupuncture can still have a positive effect on your fertility.

If you are undergoing an assisted IVF / ICSI cycle, additional treatments are recommended:

1. After egg collection, to reduce any local tissue trauma, or bleeding; and help to prepare a calm environment for the arrival of your precious embryo.

2. Before transfer, to calm the mind and circulate nutrient rich blood to the uterus.

3. After transfer, to reduce uterine cramping, reduce anxiety, increase chance of embryo implantation, and a successful pregnancy.

4. Weekly after transfer, to calm the mind, reduce anxiety and support your developing embryo.

If your conception is unsuccessful you may wish to continue with weekly treatments until your next assisted cycle or conception attempt. If you have a successful pregnancy, weekly acupuncture until week 12-13 is recommended.

Pregnancy acupuncture can help nourish your developing embryo. It may reduce morning sickness and anxiety, and the chance of miscarriage. It supports energy production, and so much more.

I’m a qualified and passionate Fertile Life practitioner, and I’m here to support you on your journey to parenthood. My mission is to help get you closer to holding your healthy baby in your arms. xx