Healthy Eating, Summer Body & Weight Loss Summer calls for “beach-ready” energy, and healthy eating often takes centre stage. But for many people, the weight loss journey is frustrating. You may be asking: can acupuncture really help with weight loss? What the research shows There is some evidence that acupuncture in combination with diet and […]

Womb Hara Massage Recently I booked in for a massage with my friend Natalie Andrew from Prepared to Birth and it was amazing! Natalie practises Womb Hara massage and I hadn't experienced that before, so I was curious to try it firsthand! The effects of Pregnancy and Birth on the body In the past, I'd […]

Tips on how to Make a Dandelion Poultice for Mastitis Mastitis can present differently for women. For some it begins with signs of a cold or flu, but often it's swollen, hot and painful breast tissue. The first tip is to feed a lot to keep the breast milk flowing. Using Dandelion leaf as a […]

How Does the Perinatal Experience Affect New Fathers? The transition to parenthood can be a vulnerable time for Dads too. Research shows that up to 1 in 10 fathers experience perinatal depression and anxiety, often stemming from a combination of factors, including: Unmet expectations: Fathers may feel pressure to live up to societies roles of […]

What is Perinatal Mental Health? Perinatal mental health refers to the emotional well-being of parents during PREGNANCY and the POSTPARTUM period. It includes conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress. The stats speak for themselves about how important this issue is, as it affects: 1 in 5 women during pregnancy or postpartum. 1 in 10 men, […]

Postpartum hair loss, also known as postpartum alopecia, is a common occurrence experienced by many women in the months following childbirth. It shows as excessive shedding and thinning of hair but can be distressing for new mothers. While it is a natural part of the postpartum process, acupuncture has emerged as a promising therapy for […]