Testimonials
I attended acupuncture sessions with Chris at Urban Balance throughout my fertility treatment and entire pregnancy and felt that they provided a positive supporting treatment throughout this period.
We had been trying for a baby for about a year with no luck. I decided to give acupuncture a go and to assist the IVF I was about to undertake. After 1 unsuccessful course of IVF, I continued with the acupuncture and conceived naturally (just prior to starting my 2nd IVF cycle)
Chris always focused the acupuncture to the stage of treatment/pregnancy that I was at and took time before each treatment to discuss how I was feeling both physically and mentally. I always felt relaxed and informed during each session and would be talked through the reason for needling each point.
I continued acupuncture sessions throughout my pregnancy, which thankfully progressed without complications. I did however suffer from morning sickness during the first and second trimesters. Acupuncture sessions helped to reduce the feeling of nausea, as I would see a noticeable improvement 24 hours after an acupuncture session that would last for a number of days.
In preparation for birth, Chris focused on needling points that would assist in progressing labour. I was fortunate to have a positive labour experience, being fully dilated within 8 hours without any pain relief and baby was delivered within 10 hrs. I do consider that the preparation with the acupuncture was a contributing factor to the manageable progression of labour. We now have a lovely baby girl.
As well as being extremely personable, Chris clearly demonstrates a deep level of knowledge as a therapist and I would highly recommend Urban Balance to any women who is undertaking fertility treatment or who is pregnant.
- Lucy
"After 2 distressing years of trying for a baby, undergoing many invasive tests and a failed round of IVF, my husband and I were told we had 'unexplained fertility'. I followed up a friend's recommendation to visit the Urban Body Balance Clinic after she had received treatment for back pain and saw that another of their specialisms was assistance in fertility treatment. I had received acupunture in the past for stress and responded well so decided to make an appointment. I saw Chris at the clinic who started my treatment by taking a detailed history of any tests I had undergone plus any other relevant medical history that might be affecting my chances of conceiving. I began a second round of IVF just as I started treatment at the clinic and wanted to maximise my chances of conceiving by getting my body as receptive as I could to carry a baby.
Chris' knowledge of factors affecting fertility really impressed me and I left each treatment feeling more positive about my situation and excited at the prospect of a pregnancy. Urban Body Balance created a safe comfortable environment in which I could discuss my concerns and emotions during my treatment which I genuinely feel helped keep me calm throughout. Aside from acupuncture, Chris had extensive knowledge on temperature charting, something which I didn't see as important before, but used in conjunction with acupuncture, gives a picture of your menstrual health and whether any changes, even slight, are occurring following acupuncture which can have a huge impact on conception chances.
I received regular treament from Urban Body Balance throughout my IVF treatment and was overwhelmed with delight when we found out I was expecting. I continued treatment in the early weeks of my pregnancy to help with morning sickness and to keep my body as balanced as possible.
Our beautiful healthy daughter is now 7 weeks old and I still can't believe how lucky we have been to have her.
I truly believe my acupunture treatment played a vital role in finally achieving a pregnancy and express my sincere thanks to Chris for his advice, support and treatment".
- Mrs N's Story
Assisted IVF with Acupuncture & Chinese herbs 2012