Fertility
Kerry works from two clinics focusing on integrated fertility health and believes by fusing traditional acupuncture and western medicine knowledge has the most positive outcomes for her patients. She is passionate about creating working relationships between these disciplines. To tie in with this she has presented on pre menstrual syndrome for The Princes Foundation For Integrated Health.
It is at Westover House that she served an apprenticeship with Emma Cannon and is working here and Brompton cross clinic as part of the fertility team comprising of GP’s, specialists and other complimentary practitioners. She recently completed an internship with Dr Mike Berkley, a fertility acupuncturist at the Berkley centre for reproductive wellness in New York.
Kerry is a founder member of the Acupuncture Childbirth Team, ACT London. This is a team of acupuncturists and midwives who share an interest and continued professional development in the area of fertility, pregnancy and labour. This team provide a shared network to promote the benefits of traditional acupuncture treatment through preconceptual support, pregnancy health, efficient labour and post natal care.
Kerry is also a member of the acupuncture fertility network, for those with a special interest in the treatment of fertility with traditional acupuncture and a commitment to ongoing post graduate study in the fields of gynaecology and fertility study through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Members are required to have attended post graduate courses in these fields.
Improve your menstrual cycle
A women's fertility is controlled by monthly cycles and our age. Many factors can contribute to the disruption of this and inhibit a smooth transition of the different stages. Whether you are trying to conceive or not Kerry can help improve your cycles with acupuncture. Symptoms can arise from the beginning of periods right up to post menopause. Common problems: Pain, irregular cycles, clots, heavy bleeding, PMT including, depression irritation, anger and tender breasts. Menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, dryness or mood and hormone changes. Western diagnosed problems such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome have been proven to improve with acupuncture treatment.
Pre conceptual health
This is important for both partners as the state of health at conception will ultimately reflect the health of your child's constitution. It is advised for couples trying to conceive naturally or prior to assisted fertility treatment. You may consider acupuncture as a way to aid in detoxification, strengthen your body and improve your health. Kerry may give advice and support with regards to diet and lifestyle changes.
IVF and assisted fertility
Acupuncture used alongside assisted fertility techniques can improve your chances of successful treatment. As well as strengthening and improving your health physically acupuncture can support you through the different stages on an emotional and mental level.
Male infertility
Male factors contribute to 40% of fertility problems. Sperm quality overall has declined over the past 20 years. Acupuncture treatment is aimed at improving sperm quality and general health prior to conception and during assisted fertility treatments.
Get in touch with Kerry to explore how acupuncture may be able to support your fertility.