Auricular Acupuncture Europe

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Fertility and Pain management

Auricular acupuncture (on the ear) is capable of producing results comparable to those of drug therapy in the treatment of infertility. Unlike regular acupuncture, auricular acupuncture focuses only on the ear. There are over 200 acupuncture points on the outer ear. Most of these points are named after a part of the human anatomy. The outer ear is essentially a switch board to the brain and when acupoints on the ear are stimulated, they trigger electrical impulses to the specific area of the body that is being treated. Auricular Acupuncture is the part of the regular acupuncture treatment you will receive in our clinic and involves no additional cost.

Acupuncture 4 Women specializes in women’s health,helping women through each stage of pregnancy, from pre-conception care and support during infertility treatments, through pregnancy and birth, to successful post natal care. Of all the available treatments for infertility, acupuncture isnt one that people usually think of first, but it’s actually one of the safest and most effective treatments for infertility known to modern science. Why does it work so well? Because infertility isnt usually a physical problem. Its often an issue related to circulation or energy channels that govern the vitality of your body’s organs (including reproductive organs). Rebalancing those bioelectric channels can create enormous healing changes in the function of your reproductive organs. Fertility issuesUp to 60% increase rate of successful IVF, IUI.. Pregnancy related conditionsPre birth treatmentsPost natal careWhichever stage you are at, we are here to provide a helping hand every step of the way. We will help you and your baby to have the best pregnancy possible Some of the women I treat are not able to get pregnant because they are not ovulating.  It turns out that acupuncture can have a powerful effect on the ovaries. Acupuncture can increase blood flow in the pelvic region improving the blood supply to the reproductive organs, improving the quality of the uterine lining and nourishing the developing follicle. Acupuncture has a normalizing effect on reproductive hormones. It reduces the effects of stress on the body and lowers stress related hormones that can impede ovulation.

Electro-Acupuncture has been found to profoundly affect the reproductive organs, through mechanisms in the sympathetic nervous system, endocrine system, and neuro-endocrine system.  When needles are inserted into certain points and stimulated in a specific manner, this produces a neurological reflex transmitted to the organ correlated with that nerve pathway.  For example, needles inserted into the leg muscles below the knee, lower back, or abdomen in specific regions cause a response which measurably affects the ovary.  In addition, the nervous system will transmit a signal to the brain, and the brain then emits a response which affects the organ from a central mechanism.  These effects have been investigated through measurements of hormones, neuropeptides, and circulatory changes on both animals and humans receiving this specific type of electro-acupuncture. Electro-Acupuncture is the part of the regular acupuncture treatment you will receive in our clinic and involves no additional cost.

Effective anti-addiction protocols  for tobacco & drug users who want to "give it up".

Acupuncture treatments for Pain, Back pain, Menstrual Pain & difficulties, Joint Pain, Sports Injuries & Infertility. The initial consultation is often free but depends on the complexity of the case.

Acupuncture is an integral part of all expert fertility programmes. Nourishing the endometrial tissue, the blood supply to the ovaries, & fallopian tubes, clearing cold from the womb are just some of the vitally important roles Acupuncture can play in supporting IVF & IUI treatments, before, during & after the procedures in question. Establishing a healthy, pain-free regular period, enhancing fertile mucus & uterine blood & tissue health are essential for optimal fertility & optimal health.

Auricular acupuncture is useful for addictions, including weight control. The NADA 5 point protocol (a universally accepted code of practice) is used. Christine was taught this particular form of acupuncture by Pauline Ronson, the founder of the British Auricular Acupuncture Society. Cost is £40 per treatment. A course of 5 treatments costs £120.

Acupuncture is a gentle tried and tested therapy. As an insured and registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (9 years), Christine has helped many individuals, since graduating from Salford University with a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture can be highly effective for pain relief and stress related disorders. More than that, because the needles direct energy they will help your body to heal, in a side-effect free manner. Acupuncture also works alongside Western Medicine. 

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture is a useful aid to fertility treatment. It is also used to enhance IVF. Its main use is to draw the circulation of energy  and blood to the uterus. However, acupuncture is also a relaxant and where adrenaline can be reduced, this may enhance the chances of a successful pregnancy. Within the treatment package, I also teach yoga for fertility and relaxation techniques. IVF treatment, in particular is stressful and it is important that adrenaline levels are modified as far as possible. The cost of a treatment package is £120 for each course of 5 treatments. Phase 1 (preparation stage) Treatments take place on a weekly basis to encourage circulation of qi and blood. Phase 2 (hormones are down regulated) Treatment is aimed at side effects and relaxaation. Phase 3 (hormonal stimulation) During this phase I rely on feed-back from the hospital/patient and work to support treatment given.  Phase 4 (retrieval) One treatment before oocyte retrieval. Phase 5 (transfer stage) One treatment before and one treatment after transfer, each as close as possible to transfer.