Uma has 13 years of work experience as an acupuncturist in London, treating a wide range of conditions. She has a particular interest in women’s health , including, gynaecological disorders miscarriage, infertility and IVF support. Uma is also trained in pulse diagnosis, scalp acupuncture, facial acupuncture, reflexology, and auricular acupuncture, and is currently training in breath-work coaching.
Conceive is a specialised acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine clinic, based at The Acupuncture Studios in Islington, East Dulwich, Belgravia , Kew, Queen's Park, and Hackney
Established in 2007 by acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Claire Battersby (https://www.conceive.org.uk/claire-battersby), it specialises in male and female infertility, miscarriage, IVF support, pregnancy care, gynaecological disorders and all aspects of women's health.
We have an expert team of dedicated fertility acupuncturists at Conceive, who are here to support you on your fertility journey, and throughout your pregnancy, to birth.
We are able to establish the appropriate treatment for you, taking into account lifestyle, medical history, Western medical test results, menstrual patterns, body basal temperature, environmental toxins, nutritional, structural and emotional health.
Comprehensive preconception advice is given accordingly, and a unique treatment programme can be drawn up to address each patient's individual needs.
An increasing number of gynaecologists and midwives work together with acupuncturists to support their treatment, and acupuncture has become the number one complementary therapy to support and enhance IVF.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine form the core of our treatment at Conceive. We also offer nutrition, functional medicine, Maya abdominal fertility massage, pregnancy massage, reflexology and fertility coaching (including hypnotherapy, EFT and NLP, to give you a truly integrated service
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Situated near Angel station, ensuring convenient access for clients.