Where do the needles go? 

I use a technique called ‘distal acupuncture’ which mostly utilises points on the arms and legs, but addresses pelvic pain. Even when working pelvic pain conditions, I won’t be inserting any needles on the pelvis.  The same principle also applies for working with non-pelvic pain conditions.  For example, I will often use points on the arms and legs for patients coming in for fertility support, even though we are aiming to improve blood supply to the uterus and ovaries. 

Does acupuncture hurt? 

Acupuncture does not hurt, but you may feel a sensation when the needles are inserted. This is very different to pain, and is quite hard to describe. It often feels like a small electrical sensation, almost like a tiny current that lasts only for a millisecond. This feeling is associated with the nervous system response that we are trying to achieve.  

What should I wear to the session? 

I will be able to work with whatever clothes you’re wearing. If you are wearing tight-fitting pants, leggings or tights, you will most likely need to remove these so that I can access points on the legs. A clean towel will be left for you on the table, so that you can drape this over your waist, if desired.  

What can I expect from the session? 

We are looking to reduce your pain. After two sessions, I will be able to best advise you on what you can expect, and on how many sessions I believe that you will require to reach the desired level of pain reduction.

I don’t have pelvic pain. Do you work with other conditions? 

Yes. I work with a wide variety of women’s health conditions, including fertility and pre-conception care. After graduating in 2009, I did an internship with Steven Clavey, who has been at the forefront of Chinese Medical gynaecology and fertility cases for the last 35 years. As a private practitioner, I have continued to build upon this knowledge for more than ten years.