FERTILITY TREATMENTS

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is an essential part of Chinese medicine which uses moxa, a soft woolly substance prepared from mugwort leaves (Artemisia vulgaris). In moxibustion the moxa is placed either directly on the skin or held just above it, over specific acupuncture points or meridians. The herb is lit and as it smoulders slowly, a therapeutic heat permeates the skin and affects the flow of ‘Qi’ (energy) and blood in the area being treated. Direct moxibustion is more commonly used for specific areas needing treatment. The moxa is shaped into a tiny cone and placed directly on to the body before lighting. The lit moxa cone is removed as soon as the patient feels any sensation of heat.

Korean Hand Therapy (KHT)

Korean Hand Therapy is a Korean form of acupuncture in a full independent micro meridian system for bringing the body to balance and wellness through your hands. By stimulating specific points on the hands, you can resolve pain and balance internal organ function. It is based upon the theory that the hand is a micro-universe of the human body. The functions of human physiology can be influenced by stimulating specific corresponding points on the hands for the treatment and prevention of specific conditions, including fertility treatment. In KHT, treatments are given to the hands. These include miniature needles as well as non-needle techniques including moxibustion and silver and gold coloured pellets.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is based on a system of Traditional Chinese Medicine dating back 3,000 years. Fine needles are inserted at points around your body to correct inbalance in energy or ‘Qi’ (pronounced ‘chee’) which flows around your body in ‘channels’ or ‘meridians’. There are 500 different acupuncture points around the body and by stimulating these with tiny needles can get your energy flowing. How can acupuncture help with fertility? I will aim to rebalance your energy flow and prime your body for fertility. I believe acupuncture boosts female fertility by doing these key things:

• Regulating hormone fuction.
• Increasing blood flow to the ovaries and uterus and helping to relax your muscles which can improve the chance of conceiving.
• Tackling the causes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – a common cause of infertility.
• Generally helping to relieve stress and make you feel more relaxed.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

Craniosacral Therapy is an alternative therapy which is focused on the fluids that surround the brain and the spinal cord. The underlying principle of craniosacral therapy is that the craniosacral system is a conduit for spinal fluid, which encases the brain and the spinal cord. The fluid moves in a series of rhythmic pulsations which can be palpated by sensitive hands. During a craniosacral therapy, I will check in with the client by using gentle touch to probe the craniosacral system for signs of imbalance and blockage. By touching the body, I listen to and attempt to discover how the fluid moves normally in the client, and use gentle pressure on the skull and spine to free the fluid and restore natural body rhythms. In fertility treatments this therapy helps to improve the function of the endocrine glands that reside within the brain. It also releases tension in the pelvis to improve circulation to the ovaries and assist in the proper positioning of the uterus.