ACUPUNCTURE FOR FERTILITY
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the person as a whole and by balancing hormones, improving blood flow to the uterus and pelvic area, as well as reducing stress, it can often avoid the need to resort to more invasive medical intervention. For both men and women, acupuncture may not only help couples achieve a natural pregnancy by enhancing their general health and wellbeing, it may also treat specific medical problems that might reduce fertility.
Acupuncture can be beneficial for: endometriosis, hormone imbalances, recurrent miscarriage, sperm count, irregular menstrual cycles, painful heavy periods, PCOS, fibroids, etc.
OTHER CONDITIONS
Acupuncture can also help alleviate a wide variety of other conditions including:
Headaches or Migraines
Pain / Injuries
Night Sweats / Hot Flushes
Anxiety, Stress or Depression
Insomnia
Digestive Issues
Allergies
Chronic Fatigue
FEES AND PACKAGES
When you book for a treatment, you should expect a calm atmosphere of healing, an attentive and listening ear, and a gentle, effective approach to providing therapy and care to you.
Initial consultation – as part of your first treatment session, a 20-minute consultation will take place, that will take into consideration your medical history and lifestyle, in order to provide an effective treatment plan for your needs.
Treatment – for your visit, you should wear loose clothing and, will be required to lie on a bed. Acupuncture will form the core of the treatment, and where applicable, cupping and /or heat therapy will also be used. The needles will be retained for approx. 20-30 minutes before being removed. Advice on nutrition and lifestyle will then be provided, and further sign-posting where applicable. On average, a minimum of 4-6 treatments are recommended for most conditions, in order to see faster and more sustained results.
Initial Consultation and First Treatment (90 mins) - £65
Follow-Up Treatments (60-75 mins) - £55 each - suitable for fertility support, hormonal balance, stress / nervous system regulation, and general well-being
Advanced Follow-Up treatments (75-90 mins) - £60-65 each - suitable for pain & musculoskeletal conditions, and may includes additional techniques such as cupping, heat therapy and electro-acupuncture
Acupuncture Packages
These treatment packages of 6 sessions each, include a 90-minute initial consultation and treatment session, and 5 follow-up appointments of 60-75 minutes each. This price includes a discount for booking a package, and as an incentive for investing in your long-term health.
Whether you are looking for help with conceiving, support through assisted fertility treatment, general health or wellbeing support or trying to address a specific health concern, one of these treatment packages is a great place to start. The sessions are normally scheduled weekly/fortnightly initially, and then according to individual needs, but as a general guide, the treatment packages would be completed over a 2–3-month period. To discuss your needs before booking a package, or for specific questions, please contact me.
SOME health insurance providers may offer full or partial coverage for your acupuncture treatment - please check with your provider, before starting your treatment.
Boosting Immunity Package (£300) – acupuncture excels as a preventive form of medicine; it makes us stronger so that we can avoid disease and it correct minor imbalances before they become a bigger problem. This treatment package aims to:
- boost qi, our vital energy and the foundation of how everything in our body works, including the immune system;
- strengthen digestion, that connection between gut health and immunity;
- strengthen the lungs, which are our first line of defence against contracting external “wind conditions” like colds, flus and allergies;
- settle the mind, since stress can weaken the immune system.
Period Power Package (£300) - Acupuncture can normalise blood flow and help to restore regular periods when they are irregular or non-existent. It can also alleviate other conditions associated with menstrual cycles: intense cramping, bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, clotting, and mood swings. Unlike painkillers it doesn’t just treat the symptoms as they occur, but has an effect to lessen period pain for future cycles. Treatment involves weekly or fortnightly acupuncture sessions, with different points used for the various phases of the menstrual cycle.
Fertility Support Package (£300) – an individually-tailored package for those trying to conceive, whether naturally or through assisted conception (for example; IVF), it focuses on creating a state of balance and harmony in the body. The goal is always to create the best conditions and environment for conception - and a happy,healthy pregnancy. Appropriate for both male and female fertility issues, I work with issues such as; polycystic ovaries, endometriosis and poor sperm quality. Please note: research suggests that commencing acupuncture treatment at least three months ahead of any IVF treatment, offers the best results. The package includes: out-of-hours IVF treatments to compliment transfer or implantation treatments (Lisburn clinic only)
Pregnancy Support Package (£300) - created to nurture, nourish and restore, this package supports the needs of the mother-to-be (and baby) in the final weeks of pregnancy. Treatment aims to encourage the optimal conditions for a spontaneous and effective labour, as well as physical and emotional support at this special time. Tiredness, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, heartburn and other pregnancy-related conditions that are common at this stage of pregnancy can also be treated.The package includes: weekly pre-birth acupuncture from 35 weeks, or more frequently scheduled sessions if required (i.e. if over your due date and induction is being discussed), and breech moxibustion treatment if required, including provision of moxa sticks for use at home.
Peri/Menopausal Support Package (£300) - treatments can help to ease the transition by reducing hot flushes, night sweats, irregular and/or heavy periods, fatigue, brain fog, sleep disturbances and mood swings.
Pain Relief Package (£335) – acupuncture is a good therapy for many different types of muscular, nerve and joint pain, including: neck, upper back and shoulder pain, sciatica, arthritis and chronic lower back pain. Research indicates that acupuncture is also an effective treatment to relieve tension headaches and migraines. The package includes electro-acupuncture, cupping massage and heat therapy where applicable; that effectively moves blood and lymph to the area in need.
Emotional Wellness Package (£300) – for high levels of stress and anxiety disorders, treatments can also improve emotional regulation and boost overall mood. Treatments can also help with migraines, insomnia, palpitations, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other stress-related conditions.
Risk Factors: The risks of acupuncture are low. Occasionally, there may be minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted. Single-use, disposable needles are used. However, you may be at risk of complications if you have a bleeding disorder, are taking blood thinners, have a pacemaker or are pregnant.