Flourish Acupuncture
Treatments
Acupuncture
Fertility Acupuncture
Additional Techniques
Patient Self Care App – Jing
Acupuncture
At Flourish Acupuncture, I offer personalised acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatments from calm, professional clinic spaces in Warwick and Leamington Spa. Each treatment is tailored specifically to you, taking into account your unique physical, emotional, and energetic needs. I use the gentle yet powerful approach of Five Element Acupuncture, a time-honoured system that works by treating the root cause of illness rather than just the symptoms. This method supports deep healing, helping to restore balance, vitality, and a greater sense of wellbeing.
Whether you’re seeking relief from physical discomfort, emotional stress, chronic conditions, or simply looking to maintain good health, treatments are designed to support you holistically. By creating a nurturing, supportive environment, I help you reconnect with your body’s natural ability to heal and flourish. Many clients report feeling more grounded, energised, and emotionally balanced after sessions – benefits that often extend well beyond the treatment room.
Fertility Acupuncture
At Flourish Acupuncture, I understand that fertility is a complex and deeply personal journey. As a degree-level qualified traditional acupuncturist with specialist post-graduate fertility acupuncture training, membership in the Acupuncture Fertility Network, and a science background, I am committed to supporting all individuals and couples in their pursuit of parenthood with bespoke treatments and advice as a holistic health partner. My understanding of IVF treatments and processes allows me to offer informed and effective support at every stage of your fertility journey.
Inclusive Fertility Support
I work with both female and male fertility, offering personalised care also for same-sex couples and single mothers-to-be. Each fertility journey is unique, and I tailor my treatments to address your specific needs, providing a compassionate and inclusive environment where you can feel listened to and supported.
A Holistic Approach to Fertility
Beyond fertility-specific treatments, I believe in fostering overall wellbeing. My approach to acupuncture is holistic, focusing not only on fertility but also on enhancing your general health and emotional balance. Acupuncture can help to balance the body and mind, reducing stress and promoting relaxation, which are vital components of any successful fertility journey.
Natural Conception and Assisted Reproduction Support
Acupuncture can support both natural conception and assisted reproduction techniques, such as IVF and IUI. Throughout your journey, whether you are trying to conceive naturally or with the help of assisted reproduction, I am here to provide continuous support and care. By addressing both physical and emotional aspects, acupuncture can enhance your overall experience and increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. IVF acupuncture is a specialist field, and you can rest assured that I have undergone additional training, using my understanding of IVF processes to offer targeted support. I am familiar with the common protocols and processes used by IVF clinics and can work collaboratively with your fertility team.
Timing for Optimal Results
To achieve the best possible outcomes, it is recommended to start acupuncture treatments at least three months prior to trying to conceive or beginning IVF procedures. This timeframe allows for the body to respond to the treatments and for physiological processes associated with fertility to regulate. However, I understand that timing may not always align perfectly, and acupuncture can still provide benefits at any stage of your fertility journey. Particularly, stress reduction and emotional support can be crucial in the high-pressure environment of fertility treatments. I work flexibly with you around the crucial IVF stages and also offer out-of-hours appointments for critical timings, such as around embryo transfer (existing patients only).
Continued Care Through Pregnancy
Acupuncture is perfectly safe throughout all stages of pregnancy when administered by a trained practitioner. By avoiding certain areas of the body, we ensure the treatments are both effective and secure. Acupuncture can help alleviate anxiety and provide supportive treatments in the early weeks, help ease pregnancy symptoms naturally as they arise, and prepare your body for birth. Additionally, techniques like breech moxibustion can encourage optimal fetal positioning. With ongoing support, acupuncture offers a gentle and holistic approach to maintaining your wellbeing during this special time.
Private and Community Acupuncture Services
I offer private one-on-one sessions for those seeking personalised care in a quiet setting. Additionally, I provide affordable acupuncture treatments in a community clinic setting. This unique offering ensures that high-quality fertility and pregnancy support is accessible to everyone, allowing more individuals to benefit from acupuncture. In both settings, the initial appointment is longer and involves a thorough consultation due to the complexities of fertility cases, making it slightly more expensive than a standard first appointment. However, after the first visit, all subsequent sessions are charged at the same rate, regardless of whether they are for fertility or non-fertility treatments, as I believe in fair pricing for everyone.
Your Holistic Fertility Partner
Embarking on a fertility journey can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. As your holistic health partner, I am here to guide you with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to your total wellbeing. If you would like to know more, I offer a free initial phone consultation where I can explain in more detail how acupuncture may be able to help, and you can ask any questions you may have.
Additional Techniques
Alongside Traditional Acupuncture, I am also qualified in Moxibustion, Cupping, Guasha and Auricular or Ear Acupuncture. I may use these techniques during an acupuncture treatment as indicated and can also offer them as standalone therapies.
All of these will be thoroughly explained to you before I introduce them. Dietary and lifestyle advice according to Chinese medicine principles and recommendations for herbal supplements are also provided as part of a holistic treatment plan.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is the burning of an herb called moxa (Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris) to warm specific parts of the body, including acupuncture points. Archaeological evidence suggests that moxibustion was the most commonly practised method of stimulating the points when acupuncture first began. Moxa has a pleasant smell and creates a nice warm feeling in the body, is nourishing and very relaxing.
Cupping and Guasha
Manual techniques such as cupping and guasha have also been used alongside acupuncture for thousands of years.
Cupping provides a form of massage which can help to improve circulation and to relieve both chronic and acute pain. It is a technique that involves applying a vacuum to the skin in the form of a glass or plastic cup. The cup is either left in place for several minutes or moved around the affected body part. The characteristic red circular marks are not usually painful and resolve within a couple of days.
Guasha is a therapeutic technique which can help to ease tension in tight muscles. A specific tool is used to apply strokes to the body to bring blood to the affected area. ‘Sha’ is the typical red marking which appears on the surface of the skin when tension underneath starts to resolve. It is not painful and patients find it is a relaxing experience.
Ear or Auricular Acupuncture
Ear acupuncture may be used alongside body acupuncture points in treatments to provide a specific effect or to enhance the overall treatment. The ear is seen as a micro system resembling a holographic picture of the entire body. It contains a completely separate set of acupuncture points. Treatment involves the use of small needles during treatment, as well as ear seeds or press tack needles which are retained and provide a continuation of the effect after the treatment.
Herbal Food Supplements
Following the completion of further training, I am now able to offer a range of high quality, ready-made herbal food supplements in tablet form. The use of herbal formulas can be beneficial in more complex cases or for specific health complaints. One or two formulae may be recommended by myself, if required based on your Chinese medicine diagnosis (at extra cost). The supplements would usually be taken on a short-term basis, from a few weeks up to three months, in addition to regular acupuncture treatment. (Disclaimer: I am not a qualified herbalist and use standardised (so-called patent) formulae only. In specific cases I may refer you on to an expert herbalist for an individualised herbal assessment and prescription.)
Jing Self-Care App
I believe it’s important to help my patients make lasting improvements to their health, and this often means taking action outside as well as inside the treatment room. Chinese medicine offers a comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing, including an array of self-care practices, and I can help you utilise these. There is no extra cost to you – this is a free added benefit for my patients.
I use the Jing app in my practice as a convenient way to prescribe self-care programmes in the form of videos, audio recordings, articles and recipe cards. I can put together a bespoke plan for you based on my diagnosis and understanding of your condition, which might include acupressure points, self-massage routines, qigong exercises, guided meditations, dietary advice and recipes. For patients who are open to integrating these simple techniques and principles into their lives, results can be faster and longer-lasting.
