Traditional acupuncture takes a holistic approach to health and regards illness as a sign that the body is out of balance. The exact pattern and degree of imbalance is unique to each individual. The skill lies in identifying the precise nature of the underlying disharmony and selecting the most effective treatment. The choice of acupuncture points will be specific to each patient's needs. Traditional acupuncture can also be used as a preventive measure to strengthen the constitution and promote general wellbeing.



An increasing weight of evidence from Western scientific research is demonstrating the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating a wide variety of conditions. From a biomedical viewpoint, acupuncture is believed to stimulate the nervous system, influencing the production of the body's communication substances - hormones and neurotransmitters. The resulting biochemical changes activate the body's self-regulating homeostatic systems, stimulating its natural healing abilities and promoting physical and emotional wellbeing.

Fertility focused acupuncture treatment has been found to increase blood flow to the reproductive organs, balance hormone levels, regulate the menstrual cycle and help improve the lining of the uterus and quality of eggs released.

Acupuncture and IVF - The success rates for IVF treatments without acupuncture are usually between 20-30% depending on the clinic. In several recent studies a 43% success rate was achieved by receiving acupuncture.

In summary, some of the benefits you can gain are listed below:

•   Enhance the internal environment of the fallopian tubes.
•   Promote embryo implantation
•   Promote a viable pregnancy
•   Increase blood flow to the uterus
•   Enhance uterus lining
•   Assist in transfer of embryo's
•   Relax patient
•   Improve quality of eggs and sperm
•   Reduce unwanted side effects of drugs
•   Strengthen immune system
•   Reduce chance of miscarriage
•   Regulate hormones