Acupuncture

• This 90min session begins with an in-depth consultation to identify the areas for which you seek treatment. We will discuss your medical history and explore all aspect of your health and lifestyle.  
  
• The initial discussion will inform the treatment that you receive for this first session 
• We’ll discuss and agree on a treatment program best suited to your need – please note that this can be reviewed at any time during the program 
• Sophie will give you personalised advice to support your progress between treatments – this includes breathing, movement and exercise, self-acupressure for example 

Acupuncture is a medicine with powerful cumulative effects. It’s important to take a consistent approach to achieve the best results. As such, treatments are typically booked as a six-session program.

• A follow-up treatment is 45min long
• It comprises a review and evaluation of your progress
• A custom acupuncture treatment that takes into account your progress in the context of your treatment program and objectives

Acupuncture for pregnancy and birth is a safe, effective and natural treatment for all stages of your pregnancy from the early stages right the way through to birth preparation. Treatments address pregnancy related issues and conditions, and offer relief when other options might not be possible.

Ensuring that you are in good physical and mental health during pregnancy, for labour and the post-natal period is important. We offer

Acupuncture during pregnancy for:

• nausea & morning sickness
• headaches & body pain
• digestive problems
• insomnia and tiredness
• stress and anxiety
• preparation for labour/pre-birth preparation and relaxation

At the end of the consultation, we will provide:

• Moxa sticks
• Instruction sheets (incl. list of equipment needed and method, and safety guidelines)
• Telephone support for any query

You can book an acupuncture session just before your coil insertion procedure. The 30 min acupuncture treatment uses a combination of body and ear acupuncture to prepare you naturally for your IUD/IUS insertion session. It relaxes your body, reduces anxiety and acts as an adjunct to pain management just before your coil fitting procedure. Specific acupuncture points are stimulated, telling the brain to release beta-endorphins, our body’s natural opioid. This leads to a reduction in pain response.