Acuneedling™
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What is Acuneedling?
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Acuneedling is gentle needling techniques performed by a Acuneedling Practitioner™ with a focus to stimulate specific points on the body to create balance and flow of 'qi' energy. Acuneedling is a safe and effective treatment for women who are experiencing pregnancy conditions and discomforts. Acuneedling can also be an effective treatment option for women seeking birth preparation, labour activation, care during their early postpartum phase and breastfeeding.
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What does it involve?
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Acuneedling sessions are offered within the comfort and privacy of your own home or in the Mindful Mama Lactation clinic located at Ararat Physiotherapy & Co (Claridge House). Sessions are 45minutes with treatments being individualised to your needs on the day and can include the combination of acuneedling, moxibustion, cupping and relaxation.
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Travel fees for Home Visits may apply
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Pregnancy
Acuneedling for pregnancy conditions and discomforts during any stage of pregnancy include:
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Nausea and vomiting
Heartburn
Constipation
Anaemia
Insomnia
Thrush
Anxiety
Haemorrhoids,
Varicose Veins
Vulval Varicosities
Oedema
Restless legs
Back and sciatic pain
Hip and pelvic pain
Fetal Growth Restriction
Itching without a rash
Pregnancy induced hypertension
Gestational Diabetes
Birth Preparation
Birth Preparation is perfect from 37 weeks gestation
Birth Preparation treatments aim to align your body and mind as you approach your final weeks and days of pregnancy.
With a focus on ripening the cervix, preparing the ligaments and soft tissues of the pelvis to encourage optimal positioning of your baby and optimising your hormones to connect your mind and body in preparation of welcoming your baby into your arms.
All sessions are individualised to your care needs and may include a combination of acuneedling, moxibustion, body work and cupping
Labour Activation
Focusing on specific points to aid in activating labour for women who are 37+ weeks gestation.
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Women who are post 40 weeks gestation are able to receive treatment with more of a focus in stimulating additional points to assist with the commencement of labour
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All sessions are individualised to your care needs and may include a combination of acuneedling, moxibustion, body work and cupping
Postpartum and Breastfeeding
Acuneedling in the postpartum can be used to aid recovery in the delicate 4th trimester with “mother warming” treatments to enable healing, treat breastfeeding issues such as blocked ducts or early onset mastitis as well as c-section scar binding to help bring the fascia back together.
Breastfeeding issues can occur without warning and being able to access treatment within a quick timeframe has a positive effect on both mother and baby. Acuneedling is helpful for issues including low milk supply, blocked ducts and early onset mastitis.
