A centre of excellence for Complementary Medicine

THE NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC

what is unique about our pregnancy programme?

Our Pregnancy Programme is an empowering process that uniquely combines holistic assessment, therapeutic treatment, and self-help advice.

The therapists on our programme work closely together using entirely holistic methods to identify any areas of strength or weakness in your pregnancy, and to give you the tools to help make your pregnancy as smooth and comfortable as possible.

The programme combines:

• Massage/Reflexology/Shiatsu
• Osteopathy
• Acupuncture

At the conclusion of the programme, you will receive a confidential written report, which will detail the results of the assessment conducted by our therapists as well as any recommendations for further treatment. This can be kept privately for your own reference, and a copy can be sent to your GP and/or midwife if you wish.

how is the programme structured?

Following an initial consultation with the Programme Coordinator, we will arrange appointments for you with three of our therapists.

Each appointment will begin with diagnosis and assessment, and will conclude with your being given self-help advice, such as a demonstration of massage techniques, some exercises to do at home, or some dietary guidelines. A treatment will also be given where applicable.

A final consultation will be held in which we will present and go over your report with you.

when is it best to do the programme?

The programme can be undertaken at any stage in your pregnancy after 12 weeks.

what about other treatments I may need/want?

In your final consultation at the conclusion of the programme, we will share with you any recommendations for further treatment that our therapists have made. This may include other therapies than those on the programme, such as homeopathy or herbal medicine, for which we have fully qualified therapists at the Clinic here.

Research indicates that treatment with complementary therapy can help with a wide range of issues in pregnancy, including:

• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Backache
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Oedema
• Constipation
• Anaemia
• Muscle cramps
• Insomnia

In addition, should any problems arise further on in your pregnancy, we can help in determining the best course of complementary treatment for you.  

We monitor our programmes regularly to ensure that they are effective and beneficial.

how much does it cost?

The cost for the programme is £145, and includes the consultations at the beginning and end of the programme, the three therapist appointments, our self-help advice sheets, and the written report.

For those who have completed our pregnancy programme, we offer a 10% discount on our postnatal programme.

Tel: 0117 974 1199 • 39 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6JY