Conceive - Oru Space

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Having initially trained in shiatsu and gained hands on experience, Lola went on to graduate in acupuncture from the University of Westminster in 2000. She spent seven years working at The Gateway Clinic, a busy NHS clinic, where she gained experience in treating a wide range of conditions. Lola is warm and empathetic and she has a special interest in women’s health. She has done postgraduate studies in fertility, pregnancy and menopause, as well as nutrition and healing.

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Having started her medical career with a BSc in nutrition and physiotherapy, Anga went on to graduate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from the PCOM in San Diego, in 2002. She proceeded to specialise in reproductive medicine, attaining a Masters in women’s health in China, an Advanced Diploma in Fertility and Pregnancy with Naava Carmen and a certificate in Functional Medicine. Anga is a qualified Doula and has practised at various fertility clinics and at Zita West.

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Erika is a holistic therapist with over 17 years of experience in Mexico, the USA and the UK. Today she lives in London, where she practises pregnancy massage (https://www.conceive.org.uk/pregnancy-massage), as well as various other types of massage and craniosacral therapy. She is also currently studying for a degree in Five Element Acupuncture. Born in Mexico, from an early age Erika had a passion for natural therapies. When both her mother and her partner suffered from paralysis, she saw up close how her partner, who received only conventional medicine, struggled with slow recovery and frequent setbacks, whilst complementary therapies, in combination with conventional medicine, helped her mother to an accelerated and permanent recovery.  Subsequently, her own experience of a breakdown due to overwork and stress, convinced her to dedicate her life to her passion for therapeutic healing. Erika's studies in alternative therapies reinforced what her life experiences had already shown her – the power of mind, body and spirit as a single whole. Erika has a special interest in women’s health, and has been supporting women through their pregnancy with pre-natal massage since she qualified in 2012. She has very sensitive hands and a natural, instinctive intuition, which enables her to tune into the individual needs of her patients and to tailor the treatment accordingly.  Erika may encourage her patients to use breathing techniques during the massage to promote a profound state of relaxation. This helps to bring the patient’s mind back into her body, which helps her bond and connect with her growing baby. Pregnancy massage (https://www.conceive.org.uk/pregnancy-massage) has been demonstrated to lower stress hormones, which can benefit both mother and baby. Some women experience muscular aches and pains during pregnancy due to the increased weight of the foetus. Using gentle massage techniques, Erika is able to relax the muscles, release tension, ease pain and improve the posture. She may also be able to alleviate sciatic or pelvic pain.   By relaxing the muscles in the pelvis, Erika can also help the body prepare for labour, especially first-time mums.

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Having first studied shiatsu and ear acupuncture, Angela went on to graduate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from LCTA in 1999. She worked for many years in a busy NHS Clinic The Gateway, and then at the Yuan Clinic and College of Traditional Medicine, both as a practitioner and clinical supervisor. Having completed postgraduate studies in gynaecology and paediatrics in China, She now specialises in fertility and pregnancy care, as well as treating wide range of other conditions.

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