Women’s Health

At the Hummingbird Clinic we aim to support women as their hormones shape every aspect of their lives, from onset of menstruation to menopause. Many women experience problematic periods from their teenage years, not realising that there are effective ways of treating their cycles without the need for medication. We are able to support women throughout every stage of their fertility journey, including those undergoing IVF, through to pregnancy and onto post-partum recovery.

With regards to the menopause, our emphasis is to support our patients throughout this transition, and not to treat it as something to dread or avoid. In Japan the menopause is referred to as the 'second Spring', which encapsulates the notion this is the start of a new chapter where we have an opportunity to work with and support our bodies.

There is now research evidence that supports what we've been seeing in clinic for many years, that acupuncture can help make menopausal symptoms more manageable; be it hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia or other bodily changes.  We understand many women choose to use HRT to manage their symptoms and we are able to work alongside anyone choosing this option.

At the clinic we also offer nutritional, herbal and lifestyle support, to address any vitamin deficiencies and dietary issues which may be worsening the symptoms of hormonal imbalances.

As these two approaches work so well, we offer discounts if seeing the Medical Herbalist Jessie Martlehof who works with herbal medicine and nutrition, alongside the acupuncturists Emma Vickers, Rosie Jackson or Diana Kathryn. Please contact us to make an appointment.