Are you trying to conceive? Just about to start your IVF journey or already in the process? You might want to give Crofton Healthcare a call.
Assisted Conception is demanding and stressful, something the therapists at Crofton Healthcare in Woking know, both from personal experience and through many years of working with fertility clients.
The Crofton team support women and their partners with natural fertility, assisted conception and pregnancy. Therapies include acupuncture, manual lymph drainage, massage and nutritional advice. Keep it simple – there’s a right time for each treatment and the Crofton team will be happy to advise. They also have a good local referral network, should you benefit from another approach.
Crofton Healthcare is conveniently located ten minutes from the Victoria Wing (Woking Nuffield Hospital) and open Mondays to Saturdays. Call us on 01483 770529 to arrange your consultation.
What is it?
Acupuncture stimulates specific points using very fine needles, to help release energy and rebalance the body.
How can it help?
It can address emotional issues (stress), as well as physical factors, like blood flow to the uterus. Studies suggest that women who had acupuncture on the day of transfer had higher chances of conceiving. It can also help treat underlying conditions, like PCOS, endometriosis or irregular cycles.
When to have treatment?
We recommend weekly treatment during an IVF cycle, as well as before and after embryo transfer. Also beneficial to support natural fertility and in the lead-up to an IVF cycle.
Celia Griffin
Celia has been working with fertility patients since 2000 and is a member of the BAcC (British Acupuncture Council), as well as the Zita West Affiliate Network.
Nadia Sempels
Nadia has a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine and is a BAcC member, with an interest in fertility and pregnancy.
What is it?
MLD is a very gentle type of massage, aimed at stimulating the lymphatic system, the body’s waste disposal system.
How can it help?
It can balance hormones and support the body to detox in preparation for conception and pregnancy. It helps reduce bloating between IVF cycles. It is also a hypnotically relaxing, balancing treatment.
When to have treatment?
MLD is recommended for detox before conception, in the lead-up to an IVF cycle or between cycles.
We also offer massage treatments for relaxation, individually customised sessions according to individual needs. Recommended up to the two weeks wait.
Astrid Lowe
Astrid is a Vodder qualified Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) therapist, with an ITEC diploma in holistic massage and qualifications advanced massage techniques.
What is it?
Advice on optimising your diet in preparation for conception and pregnancy.
How can it help?
Optimal nutrition is important for balancing hormones, egg production, ovulation, enriching the lining of the womb and possible fertilisation. Both women and their male partners will benefit.
When to have nutrition advice?
Ideally, attend a talk a few months before you embark on your conception journey, but it can also be beneficial at later stages.
Ivan Lawler
Ivan founded Crofton House Clinic in 1998 which later became Crofton Healthcare in 2001. Ivan is an osteopath, as well as a lifestyle and nutrition coach.
You can meet the members of the Crofton team and hear them talk about how the complementary therapies they offer can assist your IVF journey at the Victoria Wing, Woking Nuffield (WISH Group) on Thursday 8th of March 7.30pm. You don’t have to be a patient at the Nuffield to attend.