Sexual Health

MEN: Chronic/acute pain, prostatitis, sperm health, erectile dysfunction, IVF preparation and support, premature ejaculation, CPPS

WOMEN: Fertility, pregnancy, morning sickness/nauseaIVF preparation and support, PCOS, endometriosis, painful period, heavy menstruation, unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, advanced maternal age, pelvic pain

For men or women. Infertility can be a result of several different factors including advanced age, diminished ovarian reserve, male factor and sperm health, as well as unexplained infertility (perhaps the most frustrating), endometriosis or PCOS. The stress of infertility can be extreme and profound, not to mention the affect it can have on relationships and our physical health. Typically if you are under 35 years old and have been trying to conceive for a year or more, or over 35 years old for 6 months, you will be able to get a referral to a fertility doctor for support and to explore further options.

With acupuncture and fertility coaching, you will get a full assessment and analysis of your reproductive health, as well as a treatment plan including acupuncture protocols, dietary changes, exercise, and useful or necessary supplements. Implementing changes to your daily routine can optimize your chances of a pregnancy, and reduce the chances of miscarriage. Acupuncture can address menstrual irregularities, reduce inflammation and improve uterine blood flow, support healthy sperm production and men's health, and reduce the stress and anxiety surrounding your journey to a happy, healthy pregnancy.

Typically 10-12 acupuncture treatments are required, as well as a commitment to lifestyle and dietary changes. It is always best to treat both the female AND THE MALE PARTNER!

Pregnancy

Fatigue, morning sickness, threatened miscarriage, pelvic pain, back pain, labour and pre-birth preparation, high blood pressure

Pregnancy is an incredible and life-altering experience, but can bring many unwanted symptoms and conditions that left unchecked can seriously disrupt daily life or worse. Nausea, fatigue, pelvic pain, back pain, shoulder pain, high blood pressure and threatened miscarriage are amongst the realities of a pregnancy, sometimes making it difficult to continue working productively, having a healthy sleep and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Acupuncture can help to reduce reliance on prescription medications for nausea, as well studies have shown acupuncture to be more successful at reducing pelvic and back pain compared to physiotherapy. Pre-birth acupuncture has also been clinically shown to reduce pain during labour and reduce the amount of pain medication required - this is amazing! A course of acupuncture treatments in the first trimester has been shown to reduce incidence of postpartum depression and acupuncture can help with lactation and pain following labour.

Treatment frequency varies, depending on which trimester you are in and what support you require. Morning sickness requires a minimum of weekly treatments until symptoms dissipate, and labour preparation typically begins at 36 weeks needling weekly or 2/weekly treatments until birth. 

Stress and Sleep

Insomnia, rumination, anxiety, stress, irritability/anger, addiction support, PTSD, depression

Modern life is not always conducive to good sleep, relaxation or general stress-free living. While stress is absolutely essential to survival - keeping us safe, ensuring we eat and drink well, and supplying our bodies with information and the physical tools to allow us to navigate the world, too much time in a stressed state or a very traumatic experience can affect sleep, digestion, immunity, mood, emotions, pain response, and many other essential systems.  Acupuncture is a fantastic tool to help combat the negative effects of stress because it supports balance in the nervous system, helping to down-regulate the fight-or-flight response responsible for stress symptoms.

Acupuncture can regulate emotions, boost your energy, improve sleep quality and quantity, and importantly, is a drug-free alternative. With acupuncture, every patient is considered unique and treatments are tailored to specific needs. It is easy, relaxing, accessible and can seamlessly be integrated with medical treatments such as counselling or medical prescriptions.

Treatments frequency varies depending on your situation, however weekly treatments for 6-8 weeks is one course of treatment and can address many issues. Ongoing biweekly or monthly treatments are often required for ongoing care and prevention.