Our team of experienced acupuncturists hold membership of the following Professional Bodies and are Member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). The ATCM  – is the main regulatory body for the practice of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Tuina therapeutic massage in the UK. The BAaC  – is the leading self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture in the UK.

Acupuncture needles are very thin, most people feel no pain or very little pain when they are inserted. You may feel some sensation during the treatment which is normal. Acupuncture often leaves you feeling relaxed and energised.

Acupuncture works by stimulating special Acupressure points that are all part of an interconnected network that spans across your entire body. This stimulation helps restore the flow of energy (Qi) and blood through your body, and this helps your body absorb nutrients and remove toxins. Keeping your Meridian System clear helps you keep your body functioning properly, and a functioning body is a healthier body.

It is advised to have acupuncture once a week but our consultants may suggest more than 1 session a week depending on your individual condition to achieve the best results. Your acupuncturist will discuss this with you during your free consultation. 

Acupuncture can treat majority of illnesses but some health issues need to combine with herbal medicine to enhance the results. Acupuncture works to help maintain your body’s equilibrium, it can be used to help with a range of health issues. Acupuncture has been proven to be effective for fertility, Acupuncture can also relieve pain, reduce stress, low energy, enhancing your feeling of well being, restore balance and improve overall health. Many people have acupuncture as a preventative health measure, to maintain health and energetic balance.

Cupping is a healing technique which consists of creating a vacuum by placing a cupping glass on the skin. The cup creates suction on the skin stimulating blood flow to the areas where the cup is placed. This process helps relieve any inflammation in the body.

Cupping does not hurt but sometimes you may experience slight discomfort. You will experience some cupping marks left on your back after the treatment. But don’t worry, the marks will usually disappear within a week.

For your free online consultation simply fill in our online consultation form here. After you fill in the consultation form one of our consultants will be in touch within 24- 48 hours. Alternative you can also visit our clinics. Book your appointment here.

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Cupping offers many benefits such as detoxing, reduce pain, sports and muscle injuries, skin issues (psoriasis, eczema, acne etc). Cupping can also be used for fertility, stress, anxiety and migraine.

• Treatment by Acupuncture and Massage: improves blood flow to the organs involved in pregnancy, improves organ function, increases blood flow to create a stronger uterine lining, harmonises the reproductive system and corrects hormonal imbalances.

• Chinese Herbs (whether taken as Herbal Tea or Supplements): enhances well being, improves the general condition of the organs involved in pregnancy, regulates the menstrual cycle, assists ovulation, clears clots and removes toxins.

• Stage 1: Takes between one and two months and is focused on: detoxing, changing hormone levels to improve blood flow to the organs involved in pregnancy, and improving sperm production.
• Stage 2: This stage is also the last one to two months. Treatment is aimed at improving the quality of eggs and sperm.
• Stage 3: This stage lasts two weeks to one month. This involves recording your morning temperature and taking guidance from our Practitioner as to the best time to have intercourse so that you become pregnant.

We recommend the following course of acupuncture:

1 acupuncture session per week for at least 6-8 weeks before you start the IVF cycle
1 acupuncture session per week during the IVF cycle.
2-3 acupuncture treatments 1 week before embryo transfer
2 -3 sessions of reflexology per week after embryo transfer.

Research demonstrates that regular acupuncture treatment leads to more successful pregnancies. Acupuncture treatment will help to prepare you emotionally and also ensure that the flow of blood and Qi to your uterus and ovaries is optimised. The treatments will flood your reproductive organs with blood, nutrients and oxygen which will lead to improved egg quality and a thicker lining of the uterus and reduce stress and tension.

Absolutely. Not only does acupuncture improve egg quality, but by diverting energy to your ovaries it leads to an increased number of eggs being released. Many women find acupuncture a helpful treatment to have in the lead up to her egg collection day – and many women book an appointment with us on the day of their egg collection to both help to keep them calm, as well as to boost the energy flows to the ovaries.

There is no real difference between implanting fresh or frozen embryos and acupuncture is helpful in both situations. Close to the day of implantation acupuncture treatment will focus on ensuring that the lining of the uterus is optimised. Your acupuncture practitioner may use a technique called moxibustion – which is where a warming herb is applied to the skin. This will nourish your energy levels, ensure that your abdomen is the correct temperature and ensure that the uterus is in the best possible condition for implantation.

Absolutely. Here at Ginsen we recommend that a woman receives an acupuncture treatment before and after embryo transfer. Undertaking IVF treatment can be very emotional at times and we are pleased to offer calm and confidential support that will help you to feel relaxed and in control. Large scale research demonstrates that the acupuncture treatment we offer helps for embryo transfer.