I am a Fertility Acupuncturist based in Bristol practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture and Naturopathy. I practice from the Bristol Natural Health Service clinic in Bristol in Horfield (BS7). I treat women and couples who have been trying to conceive for at least 6 months. I work with you from both a TCM perspective with Acupuncture and a Western perspective where necessary. I am supportive of integrating both TCM and Western medicine to acheive the best outcome for you.
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Fertility from The Fertility Support Company which means that I have knowledge of all areas of fertility from both a Traditional Chinese Medicine context and Western Medical context. I work as your advisor to ensure that you have access to tests you need (NHS where possible or private), to understand why you haven't conceived or why you are experiencing recurrant miscarriages. This diploma also means that I am part of a network of fertility specialists who complete regular CPD on fertility issues to continually advance our knowledge. If a question arises that I don't know the answer to, I have a network of experienced fertility practitioners who I can ask so you can be reassured that I will be giving you the best guidance throughout your fertility journey.
Having experienced difficulty conceiving my first child and then acheiving a healthy pregnancy with the help of acupuncture, I work to ensure others can experience relief in the way I did. My Continuing Professional Development is focused around fertility, ensuring I can give the best treatments possible. Here is a brief list of some of the issues I treat:
Please feel free to contact me to find out if I can help you with your specific problem.
In my experience, to get the best results, acupuncture treatments relating fertility should initially be scheduled at weekly intervals and you should expect to notice a difference after 3 menstrual cycles. It takes approximately 3 menstrual cycles for eggs to be matured and released which is why it is necessary to receive acupuncture, make dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes for this period of time to make a difference to your fertility.
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Fertility from The Fertility Support Company which means that I have knowledge of all areas of fertility from both a Traditional Chinese Medicine context and Western Medical context. I work as your advisor to ensure that you have access to tests you need (NHS where possible or private), to understand why you haven't conceived or why you are experiencing recurrant miscarriages. This diploma also means that I am part of a network of fertility specialists who complete regular CPD on fertility issues to continually advance our knowledge. If a question arises that I don't know the answer to, I have a network of experienced fertility practitioners who I can ask so you can be reassured that I will be giving you the best guidance throughout your fertility journey.
Having experienced difficulty conceiving my first child and then acheiving a healthy pregnancy with the help of acupuncture, I work to ensure others can experience relief in the way I did. My Continuing Professional Development is focused around fertility, ensuring I can give the best treatments possible. Here is a brief list of some of the issues I treat:
- Unexplained infertility
- Trying to conceive for more than 6 months without pregnancy
- Polycistic Ovary Syndrome
- Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
- Recurrant Miscarriage
- Recurrant implantation failure
- Previous failed IVF/IUI/ICSI
- Thyroid Disease affecting fertility
- Male factor infertility
Please feel free to contact me to find out if I can help you with your specific problem.
In my experience, to get the best results, acupuncture treatments relating fertility should initially be scheduled at weekly intervals and you should expect to notice a difference after 3 menstrual cycles. It takes approximately 3 menstrual cycles for eggs to be matured and released which is why it is necessary to receive acupuncture, make dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes for this period of time to make a difference to your fertility.
How does acupuncture help with fertility?
Acupuncture treatments are based on the symptoms you are experiencing, particulary around your menstural cycle and other areas of your health.
Acupuncture is a safe treatment for fertility, and studies have found it can help:
Acupuncture is a safe treatment for fertility, and studies have found it can help:
- Increase blood flow to the ovaries
- Reduce ovarian volume and the number of ovarian cysts
- Reduce cortisol levels and reduce stress
- Improve pregnancy rates in patients with PCOS undergoing IVF
- Improve metabolic function of patients with obesity-type PCOS
Acupuncture for Fertility and IVF Support
Acupuncture has been shown to increase the rates of pregnancy in couples trying for a baby. Sometimes it is beneficial for the couple to receive acupuncture together.
When undergoing Artificial Reproductive Therapy (ART) (eg IVF, ICSI, IUI), acupuncture is best received for 3 months before starting the ART and then during treatment. Regular acupuncture is recommended up until you are 12 weeks pregnant. As well as increasing the chances of pregnancy, it may also help to support you emotionally at this stressful time. Please see my blog post here for more information about acupuncture when undergoing fertility treatment.
When undergoing Artificial Reproductive Therapy (ART) (eg IVF, ICSI, IUI), acupuncture is best received for 3 months before starting the ART and then during treatment. Regular acupuncture is recommended up until you are 12 weeks pregnant. As well as increasing the chances of pregnancy, it may also help to support you emotionally at this stressful time. Please see my blog post here for more information about acupuncture when undergoing fertility treatment.
Acupuncture during Pregnancy
Continuing Acupuncture during your pregnancy has been shown to help with problems such as:
- nausea & morning sickness
- headaches & body pain including sciatica
- digestive problems
- insomnia and tiredness
- preparation for labour
- pre-birth acupuncture
What do I have to do?
In addition to attending acupuncture appointments, you will have work to do yourself! This may include:
- Dietary changes
- Lifestyle changes
- Taking recommended supplements
- Getting extra tests carried out either by your GP or privately where necessary.
