My main specialism is in treating women's health related issues. Having experienced some of these issues myself, I work to ensure others can experience relief in the way I did. My Continuing Professional Development is focused around this theme, 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.
Acupuncture for Period Pain, PMS, PMDD and PCOS
Acupuncture treatments are based on the symptoms you are experiencing, from abdominal pain to back pain as well as emotional support.
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), acupuncture is best received for a few months before starting the ART as well as during treatment. As well as increasing the chances of pregnancy, it may also help to support you emotionally at this stressful time.
When undergoing Artificial Reproductive Therapy (ART) (eg IVF, ICSI), acupuncture is best received for a few months before starting the ART as well as during treatment. As well as increasing the chances of pregnancy, it may also help to support you emotionally at this stressful time.
Acupuncture during Pregnancy
Acupuncture has been shown to help with problems during pregnancy such as morning sickness, sciatica pain and ensuring the baby is head down towards the end of pregnancy. Acupuncture inductions are also available for babies who are 40-42 weeks gestation.
Acupuncture for Menopausal symptoms
Approximately 70% of women suffer from hot flashes (hot flushes) during the menopause, not to mention emotional changes and other symptoms such as irritability and reduced libido.
Treatment of hot flushes is the most common reason for taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT). However, Acupuncture offers an alternative to HRT and can reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flushes and many of the symptoms which accompany the menopause. At a very simple level, Chinese medicine views the menopause as a time when the yin (cooling) and yang (warming) functions of the body become unbalanced. The picture is often complicated by other patterns of disharmony, but the aim of treatment with a combination of lifestyle advice, acupuncture and herbal medicine is usually to regulate the fluctuations in yin and yang and bring the body back into balance.
Treatment of hot flushes is the most common reason for taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT). However, Acupuncture offers an alternative to HRT and can reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flushes and many of the symptoms which accompany the menopause. At a very simple level, Chinese medicine views the menopause as a time when the yin (cooling) and yang (warming) functions of the body become unbalanced. The picture is often complicated by other patterns of disharmony, but the aim of treatment with a combination of lifestyle advice, acupuncture and herbal medicine is usually to regulate the fluctuations in yin and yang and bring the body back into balance.
