Fertility & Childbirth

Fertility & Childbirth
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Fertility and Conception

The road to parenthood isn't always easy and some specialist support can often help those facing fertility issues.

Our fertility specialists include:

Caroline Longmore, a medical doctor turned naturopath who uses a combination of nutrition, herbal medecine and other natural methods to support a successful journey to parenthood;
Richard Jackson, our acupucturist, who specialises in fertility, conception, pregnancy and childbirth;
Norah Brasington, a Fertile Body Therapist, EFT practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and reflexologist who uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to help clients, both physically and emotionally, on the road to parenthood.

More details on each of these practitioners can be found below.

Our Fertility Specialists

DR CAROLINE LONGMORE

Caroline started her career as a paediatrician in Paris. After working for the humanitarian medical aid organization, Medecin Sans Frontieres, she worked in hospitals and private practice.

Her passionate interest in Complementary Medicine and Naturopathy led to extensive studies in Nutritional as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, including time spent in China.

She specializes in nutrition, food intolerance, fertility, mental health, weight management, anti aging and cancer treatments, utilizing Acupuncture, Naturopathy and Herbalism.

Caroline has been devotedly treating people holistically for over 10 years, and continues to do so here at reCentre.

RICHARD JACKSON MSC BSC MBACC LICAC

Richard has been practicing acupuncture since 1997 and is a fully insured member of the British Acupuncture Council. He has a particular interest in sub-fertility issues.

Richard is deeply committed to acupuncture as a means of protecting and restoring health and well-being. He treats a wide range of conditions and specialises in both Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture.

Richard has a particular expertise in treating both men and women with fertility problems, including couples undergoing IVF and other assisted conception programmes.

NORAH BRASINGTON CNHC MAR ARR BIH

Norah is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and master NLP Practitioner specialising in Fertility through to Natural Birth. She is a Fertile Body Therapist and a member of the British Institute of Hypnotherapists.

Norah uses a combination of therapies to help eradicate the stress and anxiety around trying to conceive to help restore and rebalance your health, wellbeing and fertility. She works with couples who may be experiencing problems with fertility issues to help them on their road to parenthood. Norah will also support individual women who may be struggling with emotional blocks that may be getting in the way of fertility such as fears around birth, recurrent miscarriage, grief around baby loss and those who are going through IVF and assisted conceptions.

Norah shares some wisdom about EFT and fertility: "I first trained as an EFT practitioner in 2003 during which time many of my clients were experiencing fertility issues. I was lucky enough to train and work with EFT masters Emma Roberts and Sue Beer. My passion for EFT continues to gather strength daily as it can help to shift negative energy that may be held onto in your body, either conscious or unconsciously. I’ve seen for myself the relief on a clients face when they release something which they have been holding onto. I like to think of it as clearing debris from your pathway. The beauty of EFT is that I can teach you how to use it on yourself when you most need it which gives you a sense of being back in control, especially if you are struggling with fertility problems. Did you know that 25% of infertility remains medically undiagnosed - there is no certain physical cause. That in itself can cause stress and a whole myriad of emotions. If you're considering IVF or are already in a cycle, using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) as an additional tool can help you control your emotions and the stress that goes with your roller coaster fertility journey. Using EFT together with NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) may help promote a more positive outlook which can only be a good thing for both of you.

How Does EFT Work?

We use light tapping of acupressure points on the body and the repetition of certain prescribed phrases to effect rapid emotional and behavioural changes and shifts in energy. We may start with a ‘specific trauma’ that can have impacts that reach deep into our subconscious, sometimes causing behaviours or fears many years later on. My job is to be an emotional detective to help release past trauma so that you can live in the here and now.

How can EFT help with Fertility?

When working with a client who has unexplained infertility, many issues can get in the way of them becoming pregnant so my aim is to help identify and resolve issues that may be preventing conception. Following are just some examples;

- Fears about pregnancy, birth & becoming parents

- Concerns about work vs family, finance

- Relationship issues

- Previous miscarriage, still birth or birth trauma

- Previous terminations

- Unresolved grief & trauma

- Perhaps your relationship to your own birth parents

Identifying and resolving these issues is a good place to start eradicating that stress that can affect conception. Follow up sessions will help you work through;

- Emotions such as anxiety, anger, depression, guilt & jealousy

- Re-connecting your mind and body

- Resolving relationship issues and increasing intimacy and affection

- Restoring self-esteem and self-worth and trust in one’s own body and building inner resources

- Working through unresolved grief and sometimes coming to terms with infertility

By using a combination of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), NLP and sometimes Hypnosis to help reduce stress and increase feelings of calm and relaxation to restore emotional wellbeing, Norah often gives 'homework' and shares self-help tools which may include and MP3 download/CD, EFT and affirmations to re-route old outmoded beliefs and negative self-talk.

Norah also supports women in protecting their mental health whilst nearing or going through the menopause in preparation for this important stage of womanhood.

Norah also trained as a Reproductive and Pregnancy Reflexologist as she likes to take a more hands-on approach and offers specialist support to clients who may have unexplained infertility, secondary infertility, low AMH results, PCOS, endometriosis, hormone imbalance or poor sperm results to enhance chances of conception whether trying to conceive naturally or with assisted conception.

‘……Following my miscarriage earlier in the year, I struggled to get my cycles back on track. Put it down to my body realigning or stress, I was willing to try any suggestions to fall pregnant again! Alongside following my cycle, I dabbled with acupuncturists and nutritionists. Neither of the aforementioned rung accord with me.

I do clearly remember my first session with Norah though. She was the one and only person who really acknowledged my circumstance and what I had been through as something I was, and indeed should be, sad about. I am fortunate to have an incredible support network of friends and family who rally to my side at the first sign of trouble or distress. However, I felt the predominant message was. - “it could be worse”.

Norah was very much a therapist AND reflexologist for me…..’ She has been such a huge part of my journey to motherhood and I will be eternally grateful.’

Chez SW17

‘Norah was a ray of light that was so needed as my husband and I navigated our way through an incredibly tough fertility journey. We both always left the treatment room feeling calm and relaxed and I have no doubt her treatments helped us towards parenthood. She listened, she believed in us and she was there literally the day before I gave birth.’

Mel C SW17

‘I first went to see Norah on a close friend’s recommendation after I suffered a miscarriage in July 2017. Norah’s calm and relaxing demeanour together with the perfectly targeted reflexology treatments were without doubt one of the key factors in getting me through that experience. I continued seeing Norah while trying to conceive again a few months later, with the ultimate success of the birth of our perfectly healthy baby in September 2017. In early 2020 I started seeing Norah again for a combination of talk therapy and reflexology as I know she would be the perfect support as we started the journey in further expanding our family.’

Jacqui SW17

Pregnancy and Childbirth

For support during pregnancy, we offer:

Women's Health Physiotherapy with Corinne Letizia and Maud Cioffi;
Women's Health Osteopathy with Ruth Levitan;
Acupuncture with Richard Jackson;
Reflexology and Hypnotherapy with Norah Brasington.

Our Pregnancy and childbirth Specialists

RICHARD JACKSON MSC BSC MBACC LICAC

Richard has been practicing acupuncture since 1997 and is a fully insured member of the British Acupuncture Council. He has a particular interest in sub-fertility issues.

Richard has a particular expertise in treating both men and women with fertility problems, including couples undergoing IVF and other assisted conception programmes.

Find out more on his website Aculibrium.

MAUD CIOFFI MCSP

Maud graduated in physiotherapy in 1998 in Paris.

She ran a clinic in Paris for 10 years where she developed a strong interest in women's health. As pelvic floor and abdominal retraining are highly promoted in France and grant aided by the French National Health System, Maud quickly gained good experience in treating pelvic floor disorders, bladder and back passage conditions and prolapses.

She has also completed postgraduate study to manage breast cancer related conditions including manual lymphatic drainage, shoulder exercises, and scar tissue work.

Maud had also extended her knowledge and skill in the treatment of pelvic pain, ante-natal musculo-skeletal conditions and diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles following childbirth).

Maud is a hands-on physiotherapist using both manual therapy and exercises in her treatment. Her approach is global and she does not believe in no pain, no gain.

In addition, Maud offers specialists chest physiotherapy for babies with bronchiolitis.

Maud is available for appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please visit our Women's Health page for more information about our Women's Health services.

Maud also offers massage treatments at reCentre.

CORINNE LETIZIA MCSP

Physiotherapist, Women's Health Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates Instructor

Corinne is originally from Australia and graduated from James Cook University in Townsville in 2013. She has experience working in both a hospital and musculoskeletal private practice setting which has helped her to understand the treatment required at all stages of rehabilitation.

Since completing her degree Corinne has become a qualified Women's Health Physiotherapist and has more recently had experience working within the NHS specifically treating women with continence issues.

Corinne also has a special interest in pre- and post-natal physiotherapy and was part of the team which pioneered an in-hospital post-natal Women's Health Physiotherapy service in the private hospital situated in her hometown.

Corinne has also completed an advanced DMA Clinical Pilates course and has experience teaching small group classes as well as completing one-on-one sessions which can be highly beneficial when creating a tailored programme specific to the level and injury of the individual.

Corinne also has experience with 'hands on' physiotherapy such as massage and in addition is trained in dry needling. She is interested in treating acute and chronic lower back pain as well as post-operative, orthopaedic and surgical rehabilitation. Corinne is very thorough in her assessments and strives to ensure she provides the highest level of client care.

NORAH BRASINGTON

Norah is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and EFT and master NLP Practitioner specialising in Fertility through to Natural Birth. She is a Fertile Body Therapist and a member of the British Institute of Hypnotherapists.

Norah uses a combination of therapies to help eradicate the stress and anxiety around trying to conceive to help restore and rebalance your health, wellbeing and fertility. Norah works with couples who may be experiencing problems with fertility issues to help them on their road to parenthood. Norah will also support individual women who may be struggling with emotional blocks that may be getting in the way of fertility such as fears around birth, recurrent miscarriage, grief around baby loss and those who are going through IVF and assisted conceptions.

Norah also supports women in protecting their mental health whilst nearing or going through the menopause in preparation for this important stage of womanhood.

Norah was very much a therapist AND reflexologist for me…..’ She has been such a huge part of my journey to motherhood and I will be eternally grateful.’

Chez SW17

Mel C SW17

Jacqui SW17

Post-natal Care

Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding place great demands on a mother's body and we advise all women to book in for a post-natal MOT with one of our women's health physiotherapy specialsts for a thorough, individualised post-natal check up.

Our psychological therapist, Dr Alexandra Kasozi, runs a practice focused on women’s mental health. She provides counselling and psychological therapy that aims to support women in their many female-centric experiences. She's passionate about working with women in the post-natal period, whether it be in adjusting to a new or changing identity as a parent, working to develop self-compassion and self-care, supporting women suffering from post-natal depression or to heal and recover from a traumatic birth experience.

Our Post-natal Specialists

MAUD CIOFFI MCSP

Maud graduated in physiotherapy in 1998 in Paris.

She has also completed postgraduate study to manage breast cancer related conditions including manual lymphatic drainage, shoulder exercises, and scar tissue work.

Maud had also extended her knowledge and skill in the treatment of pelvic pain, ante-natal musculo-skeletal conditions and diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles following childbirth).

Maud is a hands-on physiotherapist using both manual therapy and exercises in her treatment. Her approach is global and she does not believe in no pain, no gain.

In addition, Maud offers specialists chest physiotherapy for babies with bronchiolitis.

Maud is available for appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please visit our Women's Health page for more information about our Women's Health services.

Maud also offers massage treatments at reCentre.

CORINNE LETIZIA MCSP

Physiotherapist, Women's Health Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates Instructor

ALEXANDRA KASOZI

Alexandra is currently on maternity leave and plans to return to clinic early 2021.

Alexandra is a chartered Counselling Psychologist and is registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). She completed a professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (PsychD) at the University of Roehampton. In addition she has undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of Nottingham.

Alexandra’s Approach

As a psychologist, Alexandra’s approach begins with an attitude of warmth, responsiveness and kindness. She uses collaborative enquiry to help clients to gain a greater understanding and insight into their problems. Alexandra is very aware that each client’s journey to counselling is particular to them. We may have a sense of being alone, feel hopeless, guilty or overwhelmed, but we might find it hard to pinpoint what in particular brought us here. Alternatively we may know exactly why we are here, but not have a clue what to do about it.

Alexandra’s approach recognises how different each person’s experience is and addresses this by taking an integrative approach to counselling. Drawing on her clinical expertise in humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies, she tailors therapy to clients’ unique needs and requirements.

Alexandra’s Expertise

Before qualifying as a Psychologist, Alexandra worked in communications in the international humanitarian sector. Her work in this field led her to develop a specialist interest in Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, anxiety and depression, and she undertook specialist training in NHS services dedicated to these problems.

Alexandra has extensive experience of working with individuals who have suffered difficult and challenging circumstances in their family lives. She has also worked frequently with men and women who are survivors of emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse. Alexandra recognises the pain, anger and shame that often accompany such experiences, and how difficult it can be for clients to discuss their lives in therapy. She is continuously humbled by the bravery and capacity to heal she witnesses in her clients and feels privileged to work with them through this process.

In addition to supporting clients facing the challenges mentioned above, Alexandra also runs a practice focused on women’s mental health. She provides counselling and psychological therapy that aims to support women in their many female-centric experiences. Many of these experiences are incredibly difficult and disorientating, yet they are often swept aside and labelled “normal” simply because they are common.

Such experiences include fertility problems, miscarriage, pregnancy and fear of pregnancy and childbirth (tokophobia). Alexandra is also passionate about working with women in the post-natal period, whether it be in adjusting to a new or changing identity as a parent, working to develop self-compassion and self-care, supporting women suffering from post-natal depression or to heal and recover from a traumatic birth experience. She also provides therapy home-visits for new mums.

Alexandra sees clients who are self-funding their therapy, or paying for their therapy through their healthcare insurance. Alexandra is registered as a healthcare provider with AXA PPP, Aviva and Vitality Health.

New Babies

The birthing process can be traumatic for baby, especially if the birth has been difficult or assisted with forceps or ventouse. A baby's head comes under enormous pressure as it journeys along the birth canal and can absorb a great deal of stress.

Our paediatric specialists, Marcia Hugall and Ruth Levitan, use the very gentle cranial osteopathy approach to treat many babies. Stresses and tensions are released using specific, light pressure which is gentle, safe and effective for babies and children.

Our Paediatric Specialists

RUTH LEVITAN M.OST

Ruth is one of our resident Paediatric Osteopaths. With over 20 years’ experience as an osteopath, she specialises in the treatment of babies, children and post-partum mothers. She holds a Masters in Paediatric Osteopathy from the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy, and is a tutor at the University of Osteopathy on their Post-graduate Diploma in Paediatrics.

Ruth uses a variety of techniques when treating you or your child, and particularly favours gentler methods such as cranial osteopathy, which suit a wide selection of patients and problems. She uses her extensive experience as a practitioner and lecturer in the UK and Australia to treat patients of all ages.

In her spare time Ruth enjoys walking, cycling and yoga. She is a mother to young twin boys.

MARCIA HUGALL BSC (HONS) OST, MSC PAED. OST

Marcia Hugall is a fully qualified, GSoC registered osteopath. She became a MSc in Paediatric Osteopathy in 2009 and has worked at the Osteopathic Centre for Children, Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy.

Marcia has lectured at the both the British School of Osteopathy and the London School of Osteopathy. She is also a member of the Cranial Academy, a branch of the American Academy of Osteopathy, having carried out post-graduate study in the USA.

Marcia is a registered osteopath with BUPA, AXA PPP and other private medical insurance companies.

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