INDUCTION TREATMENTS
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a form of Chinese Medicine that dates back 2,000 years. This ancient technique takes a whole-body approach and offers a natural, safe way to restore balance and promote healing. The theory behind Chinese Medicine begins with the concept of "Qi" or life force energy. This energy flows through pathways, which are called meridians within the body. These meridians provide nourishment for every cell, tissue, muscle and organ. When this flow becomes blocked or imbalanced, dis-ease occurs and symptoms may arise.
During a treatment fine, sterile needles will be inserted into specific acupoints along the meridian. Each acupoint has it's own function and directly influences the body once stimulated. This treatment will remove any obstruction within the meridian, opening it and allowing Qi to flow freely again.
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Induction treatments beginning at 37 weeks will....
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ripen the cervix,
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help baby descend,
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initiate contractions
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open the hips
Reiki is also included if fear or trauma is sub-consciously restricting your body from fully opening.
PRE-BIRTH TREATMENTS involve a series of four treatments weekly from 37 weeks to prepare for labour. Points are used according to a woman's constitution and pregnancy history. This may include points used to assist in ripening the cervix, positioning the baby in the best presentation for labour and to help baby descend. Andrea also considers the emotional state of both mom and baby. This is evaluated by assessing the chakra system, and scanning the body for areas that may be carrying suppressed emotions. When sub-conscious blockages are cleared the body can further relax and surrender to the process.
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BREECH BABIES are ideally treated between 34 - 36 weeks gestation. This is often a one off treatment with women being shown how to continue treatment at home with a moxa stick (a herb that has been shaped into a cigar like stick). Andrea tunes into the emotional body of both mom and baby as well during this treatment.
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During each treatment Andrea offers her clients take home tools as well as acupressure points that will further support the natural process of labour.