Menstrual problems

Period pains, heavy periods, endometriosis, Polycystic ovaries and PMS all respond well to acupuncture treatment and I have seen good success in each area. Length of treatment necessary depends on severity of condition and how long you have suffered with it.

Fertility and Pregnancy

I have treated many fertility problems over the years and find that Five Element Acupuncture works equally well in this area. It is a gentle and safe means of restoring balance – sometimes all that is needed. Recently a lady became pregnant after 3 acupuncture treatments having been trying for two years. More usually it takes 6 months of fairly regular treatments to restore balance to a point at which the body is ready for pregnancy! This gives the greatest chance of a healthy baby and a safe and healthy pregnancy.

I try never to use formulae treatments but always treat the individual, tailoring the treatment as exactly as I can to the energetic requirement of that person on the day.

If you have already started IVF then I am happy to work with you to help you deal with some of the uncomfortable side effects of the drugs you have to take. Usually feelings of nausea and anxiety can be alleviated. Statistics show that women receiving acupuncture have higher success rates with IVF.

However I would prefer to start working with you 6 months or a year before you start an IVF course. If there are no physical reasons why you cannot conceive then acupuncture treatment alone can be very successful. Otherwise I am happy to support you through IVF cycles as necessary.

Once you are pregnant acupuncture is one of the most successful methods of treating morning sickness. Even Hyperemesis Gravidarum can be helped, although daily treatment is often necessary for long periods if your morning sickness is this bad. I have also helped pregnant ladies deal successfully with heartburn, varicose veins, constipation, haemorrhoids, back ache and sciatica. Generally mothers-to-be feel more relaxed, calmer, sleep better and their general well-being is much improved after acupuncture treatment. Women often choose to come for regular treatment throughout their pregnancies just to experience this level of wellness.

Acupuncture is also used to turn breech babies (best 32-35 weeks) using moxa stimulation with good success rates.

Induction

Acupuncture may also help in cases where the mother goes over dates and western induction is planned. Helping a mother at this stage, if there have been no complications during the pregnancy, may reduce anxiety and stress which may themselves be delaying the onset of labour.

Menopause

Symptoms of hot /wet flushes respond extremely well to acupuncture. It is possible to significantly reduce the severity and frequency of these symptoms after just a few treatments.