Associated Treatments
OSTEOPATHY - PERINATAL
Osteopaths are concerned with the health of the mother during pregnancy. There are many factors that affect mothers, including sinusitis and the changes in the mechanics of the body such as extreme lordosis, (increased curvature of the lower back), malformation of the pelvis, including extreme pain lower back on either the left or right side, pubic symphisis and problems caused by injuries to the abdomen. The strain on the body at this time, especially as the baby grows bigger, can be intense and can include aches and pains all over the body. These can either be alleviated or eased by the osteopath.
REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is an ancient Chinese Medicine based on similar principles to acupuncture. It concentrates on stimulating specific areas on the soles of the feet and is deeply relaxing. It has been found to be beneficial in treating women's problems including PMT, heavy or irregular periods and fertility problems. Patients have reported feeling more positive, relaxed, with improved sleep and better menstrual cycles within a course of treatments.
Reflexology is holistic, working towards bringing the body into a state of balance, encouraging the body's systems to work to their optimum. By encouraging the body to work more efficiently, it can create a healthier environment for possible pregnancy to occur.
A detailed consultation is carried out by our trained professionals and treatment is tailored to specific problems, such as balancing the endocrine system, reducing stress, reducing tightness of pelvic muscles and cleansing the large intestine and liver.
Reflexology can be used before IVF treatment to help relax and prepare the body for embryo transfer.
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE
Aromatherapy can be beneficial in two ways when trying to conceive. Firstly, aromatherapy assists in regulating the menstrual cycle and promoting a healthy reproductive system. Secondly, it helps you relax, reducing your levels of stress, anxiety and depression and can even function as an aphrodisiac for you and your partner.
In aromatherapy, essential oils are used in order to stimulate relaxation in the muscles and to relieve tension. Essential oils are highly concentrated plant substances, distilled from the roots, seeds, barks and leaves. Certain oils such as rose, geranium and melissa are particularly beneficial to the reproductive system.
Work carried out by Dr Gary Schwartz, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Yale University, found that the aromas of some essential oils by themselves affect the nervous system and even reduce blood pressure. The oils are massaged into the skin helping to improve circulation and blood flow through the veins and stimulate the nerves.
Massage has the added benefit of relaxing tense muscles and tight connective tissues which may have been restricting blood vessels and thus enable blood to flow more freely. It is for this reason that soothing massage helps to reduce emotional tension, induces relaxation and calms stress-related conditions, therefore helping to improve your chances of conception.
HYPNOTHERAPY
Sometimes called guided imagery or visualisation, hypnosis is a state of deep physical relaxation and emotional calmness in which the subconscious mind can be more easily accessed. We naturally go in and out of similar hypnotic trance states throughout our daily lives, such as when we are engrossed in reading a book or watching a film.
Hypnotherapy is useful in the treatment of a wide range of emotional and physiological conditions, unwanted habits and unhelpful feelings. It can help with stress, anxiety, weight control, confidence, self esteem, fear, anger, addictions, sporting performance and symptoms of physical illness.
HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathy is praised for its holistic approach to the treatment of a variety of illnesses and disease. Homeopathy is an alternative medical system that helps to improve an individual's overall physical emotional and mental health. Each homeopathic treatment is individualised in order to suit the person's specific needs, symptoms, lifestyle and health.
During a consultation, sufficient time is allowed to explore all aspects of health and symptoms often looking into the root or cause of an imbalance of health.
Your individual remedy will then be used to realign the body and mind. In this way, ailments such as irregular periods or ovulation hormone changes, anxiety and other symptoms will be alleviated.