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Acupuncture at Sweet Momma testimonials I began using acupuncture to relieve discomfort related to pregnancy. I only had an appointment every second week, so results may have been better if I'd gone as often as recommended. However, even going as infrequently as I did the results were great. The pain was less severe immediately, but still present, however after a few sessions the pain became even less noticeable. When Chung used the acupuncture to help my breathing the difference was amazing. For the first time in weeks there was no effort to breath. I never used acupuncture to specifically help with labour or delivery, however I did end up with a short, pain free labour. This was my third baby and the first time I used acupuncture. Based on my experience I have since recommended it to others. Sarah***I had mentioned to my prenatal group in December that I had developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from my pregnancy and someone had suggested I go for acupuncture. I was a bit apprehensive since I'm not a big fan of needles, but I thought it couldn't be worse than the CTS.Before my first session, I couldn't sleep on either side since my hands would go numb. Since my first acupuncture session, I can comfortably sleep on either side. My other symptom of tingly fingers and slightly painful wrists didn't actually improve right away. I never got discouraged because of the immediate results of the numb hands.It has taken a few treatments, but I can now feel definite improvements in both my hands. The needles are so tiny they aren't an issue for me. I just don't watch.I have enjoyed my experience at Sweet Momma Spa. The staff are very friendly and Chung is very personable and professional. She explained at the first treatment that it can take a little while for the CTS to improve from the acupuncture and the type of sensation the needles would cause. I would highly recommend Chung to anyone who is contemplating acupuncture.***Here is a brief description of my acupuncture experience;During the last year and a half, my wife and I have unsuccessfully been trying to get pregnant. With each passing month comes more disappointment.. I have previously been tested and was informed that my sperm levels are low. As a result of this, I had turned to acupuncture since I read this method can increase fertility.From the first time I met Chung, she put me at ease and informed me of the benefits and successes of acupuncture. Even though I was very hesitant about having needles placed throughout my body, I quickly learned that it can be quite a relaxing experience and having someone such as Chung treat me has been very positive. Chung has a very calming demeanour and honestly care's about her clients.After 10 weeks of acupuncture I visited the doctor again for another fertility test and the results came back very different. I now have normal sperm levels and I truly believe this is due to the acupuncture treatments that I have been receiving. I feel as though there is light at the end of the tunnel now, and I would like to thank Chung and the staff at Sweet Momma for making this experience a very positive one.Besides my fertility issue, I have also had a sore knee as a result of a sports injury. For the last year I have been in a lot of pain and sometimes would find it difficult walking. Chung indicated that she would treat my knee as well as the fertility issues. For the last 13 weeks I have been receiving treatment on my knee and the results have been phenomenal.. I am basically pain free and walking is a normal part of my life again..I would recommend acupuncture to everyone who is looking to improve their fertility or their overall health. Again, I would like to say thank you Chung. I honestly feel that my wife and I will be successful in our wish to become pregnant.***I had read quite a bit of literature documenting how acupunture can significantly improve the odds of successful IVF so when your name came up on the top of the list at the clinic to try our first IVF cycle, I immediately started acupuncture treatments. Everything was going along pretty smoothly until our first follicle check at the clinic showed that I had a blocked right tube (which can significantly reduce the success rates of IVF). I was devastated! I went for my next scheduled acupuncture appointment and told Chung what had happened and she put some needles into certain points to encourage my tube to open. During that treatment, I almost immediately felt a light tingling on my right side and did not think much of it until three days later at my next follicle check, the doctors told me that my tube had opened and all was well. We went on to have a successful IVF cycle and are now expecting healthy twins! I am absolutely confident that doing acupuncture regularly during my IVF cycle contributed to our results and I would absolutely encourage anyone else doing IVF to ensure that they are also undergoing acupuncture by someone who is trained specifically in fertility acupuncture. We couldn't be happier with our results!Thanks again for everything! You helped us out so much!!!***After years of unexplained infertility (which included 4 unsuccessful IUI's and 2 pregnancy losses), acupuncture has not only helped me conceive with IVF but allowed me to experience a healthy pregnancy! ***Sorry that is has taken me so long to get back to you. I did have my baby and life has been pretty hectic since. You were right. It was a boy! he was born at 7:47am on January 14th. He weighed 8lbs and 2oz. We named him Layne John Franchuk. The labour and delivery went very well. My water broke at 3:30 am and he was here by 7:47am. I was able to do it all without an epidural or any other pain medication. I really believe that your accupucture helped me prepared for his big arrival. I have a few friends that are currently expecting and I have told them all to try the accupucture so you may get to meet a few of them soon. I will try to get a photo to Sweetmama soon. I will definately be back to pamper myself in the coming weeks/months. Thanks for everything! KF

fertility

Is Acupuncture Your Solution?

Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) gives couples a proactive solution to their fertility. At Sweet Momma Spa we offer acupuncture as an effective and proven solution to natural and assisted conception.

Sweet Momma Fertility Acupuncturists focus on the following areas:

Unexplained infertility

Acupuncture support during IVF and IUI treatments

Secondary Infertility

Cycle regulation & hormone balancing

A Typical Sweet Momma fertility acupuncture treatment starts with a comprehensive evaluation of the clients and their lifestyle. Followed by development of a three pronged approach to fertility; first a acupuncture treatment program, second, a set of nutritional guidelines to follow and third a exercise program to follow.

The idea is to create the ideal environment for conception, and with our knowledgeable specialists we helped many couples successfully conceive, both naturally and with the help of standard medical techniques such as IVF.

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IVF IUI

IVF (in-vitro Fertilization) & IUI

Increase your chances of conceiving when combining acupuncture and IVF When combining Acupuncture and IVF, the chances of conceiving may increase 40% compared to those who use IVF alone. (Lifang ). Based on clinical experience when acupuncture is used for infertility and IVF for just one day before and one day after a transfer this can increase to up to 60%. (Lifang). Clinical trials and research show that acupuncture can reduce stress and anxiety related to infertility and the IVF process, and help increase your chances of becoming pregnant.Men, you play an equally important role in this process.Acupuncture can aid in the following-Oligospermia (low sperm count) Azoospermia (no sperm at all in the semen sample) Aspermia (absence of any semen or ejaculate) Varicocele (varicose veins around the testicle and vas deferens) Hydrocele (excessive fluid present around the testicle) increase sperm production (both quantity and quality) improve sperm motility The ideal outcome for your IVF Acupuncture treatment plan includes:1. Reduce stress and anxiety 2. Stability of the hormones that regulate ovulation3. Increase uterine blood flow4. Strengthen the immune system5. Improve semen quality and quantityThis treatment plan may include dietary/nutritional counseling, lifestyle changes, exercise programs and herbal medicine
Natural conception

Natural Conception

If you are trying to conceive naturally, our focus is to help and encourage woman to become more familiar with ovulation and fertility by understanding what signs and symptoms the body produces.

What is our ideal outcome for your Natural Conception Acupuncture treatment plan-

1. Reduce stress and anxiety

2. Stability of the hormones that regulate ovulation

3. Increase uterine blood flow

4. Strengthen the immune system

5. Improve semen quality and quantity

6. Increase awareness in positive nutrition and lifestyle

This treatment plan may include dietary/nutritional counseling, lifestyle changes, exercise programs and herbal medicine.

Healthy pregnany

Acupuncture Treatments from conception to labour

basics BasicsFor many centuries Traditional Chinese Medicine has offered woman a drug free approach to a successful pregnancy, healthy baby, and more efficient birth.Acupuncture during pregnancy is very safe and a natural form of health care!Treatment involves superfine needles into specific points on the body.The stimulated pressure points ease stress, relieve muscle tension, and assists with regulating hormone levels.Earlier treatments result in more effective results.A healthy pregnancy also relies on sufficient rest, a balanced diet and emotional state of mind. All of our treatment plans may include dietary/nutritional counseling, lifestyle changes, regulating exercise, dietary guidelines and maintaining a calm emotional state.

breech baby

Breech Baby

Have you been told your baby is breech?

Acupuncture and Moxibustion can help.

Breech position acupuncture treatments are series of daily appointments for a 10 day period, or 2 treatments a week for several weeks, starting at the 32-35 week range.

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy using Moxa, or mugwort herb.

Moxa to used to warm acupuncture points to stimulate blood flow in the pelvic and uterus area.

It is claimed Moxibustion can serve to turn breech babies (American Journal of Chinese Medicine 2001)

This treatment also includes the tools and guidelines in order for you and a partner to perform moxibustion at home

common conditions

Common Conditions

Acupunture during pregnancy provides women a drug free treatment in order to help you feel your best, it means you are being proactive and as a result can experience positive results usually the same day as treatment. This means you dont have to take a 'wait and see' approach! All this with no side effects! During pregnancy acupuncture has been shown to effectively ease discomfort and treat the following conditions:

Morning sickness - nausea and vomit

Heartburn

Fatigue

Anxiety and depression

Sinusitis

Pregnancy induced hypertension

Insomnia

Edema

Miscarriage (threatened and recurrent)

Sleep disturbances

Constipation

Hemorrhoids

labour induction

Labour Induction

Labour induction acupuncture is not advised before term if not medically necessary.

Labour induction acupuncture treatment will be preformed either on or past your due date and/or if a medical induction is planned.

Acupuncture induction should start two to three days prior to a planned medical induction.

Labour Induction Acupuncture has been shown to

Support cervical ripening at term

Shorten the time gap between the anticipated due date and actual delivery date

After this treatment, we will teach you some self-administered acupressure that can be performed at home to assist with the process.

pain management

Pain Management

You have a growing baby, and being pregnant can result in some pregnancy related aches and pains.

Acupuncture is a drug free way to control and ease the pain by improving circulation and reducing inflammation in areas of discomfort.

During pregnancy acupuncture has been shown to effectively ease discomfort and treat the following conditions

Carpel tunnel

Back pain

Pubic pain

Headaches - migraines

Sciatica

Hip pain

Muscle Cramps

and more

post partum

After Pregnancy Treatments

Need to gain some balance after baby?

Acupuncture can help balance, bring back and rejuvenate your body if you are experiencing any of the following post pregnancy conditions

After the birth of your child it becomes important for you to rebalance, restore and replenish your body if you are experiencing any of the following conditions

Postpartum depression

Anxiety

Insomnia

Low breast milk production

Blocked milk duct or mastitis

All of our treatment plans may include dietary/nutritional counseling, lifestyle changes,

regulating exercise, dietary guidelines and maintaining a calm emotional state.

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prebirth treatment

Pre-Birth Treatment

Pre-birth acupuncture treatments are a series of weekly appointments starting at 36 weeks, leading up to birth.

Pre-Birth treatments are designed to assist the body and prepare woman for the most efficient labour possible.

All of our treatment plans may include dietary/nutritional counseling, lifestyle changes,

regulating exercise, dietary guidelines and maintaining a calm emotional state.

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facial acupuncture

Facial Rejuvenation

Facial rejuvenation or Cosmetic acupuncture is a virtually painless and a non surgical method of renewing and replenishing circulation and moisture to the face. It relaxes worn out facial muscles and provides fresh blood flow to the damaged facial areas.

Cosmetic acupuncture slows the signs of ageing by assisting the body to look and feel younger, by treating the physical, mental and emotional cause if disease.

Acupuncture increases moisture, promotes collagen production and reverses wrinkles in the skin. And it does this by directly addressing the physiologic causes of skin ageing.

Treatment Programs

Introduction

Sweet Momma

TREATMENT PROGRAMS

We are able to treat the following conditions related to infertility:

Unexplained infertility, menstrual irregularities, PMS, painful periods (dysmenorrhea), luteal phase defect, no periods (amenorrhea), no ovulation (annovulatory), PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), Endometriosis, Thyroid conditions, recurrent miscarriage

We offer customized treatment plans with tested, research based protocols

IVF In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) If you are undergoing IVF and you are waiting for your cycle to start it is a great time to begin the balancing of your body to create an ideal atmosphere for implantation.The more balanced your body is the better the quality of your sperm and egg.Acupuncture at time of transfer:1 treatment before or after transfer 2 treaments Before and after transfer Acupuncture at any phase of the IVF cycleIf you started your cycle and you would like to minimize the side effects from drugs.1-2 treatments per week as neededAcupuncture for frozen embryo transferIncrease blood flow to the uterus and improve implantation2 treatments per week for 4 weeks before embryo transfer plus treatment on day of transfer.Acupuncture for MenIncrease sperm motility, reduce anxiety and increase blood flow to the reproductive organs.2 treatments per week in the 6 weeks prior to IVF

Preconception - Natural Natural PreconceptionAcupuncture starts 3 months or for 3 menstrual cycles before trying to conceive. Treatments are once per week during this time. The idea is to balance the body during each phase of the menstrual cycle in order to achieve an optimal environment for implantation.1 Treatment per week for 3 menstrual cycles

Medication Phase Acupuncture before and during the medication phase of IVFTreatment before and during IVF cycles increases blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. Acupuncture helps to regulate hormones that contribute to follicular development and implantation. Two treatments per week for 4 weeks before egg retrieval and treatments at the time of embryo transfer Approximately 9 treatments:

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meet the acupuncturist

Amy

Amy Wan, R.Ac . has been successfully healing and treating the community for over 8 years.

She specializes in pain management, women’s health issues, fertility, hormone balancing, detoxification, digestive issues, and stress reduction.

Amy has received comprehensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at MacEwan University.

Since graduating she has extended her studies in Chinese Herbology, Auricular therapy, Acupuncture for Addiction, facial acupuncture, fitness and nutrition.

Amy is inspired by practicing in a collaborative environment with practitioners of varying modalities, her special interests are in treating women’s health, fertility planning, pre- and post-partum care and menopause.

Annie RAc

Annie Wu, R.Ac.

Annie Wu has a bacholer degree of science in her home country. But she later found her interests in Traditional Chinese Medicine and pursued wholistic health care when she moved to Canada in 2004. Annie got her TCM education at Grant MacEwan Universtiy and interned in modern TCM hospitals in Asia. She also practiced in Edmonton and as a new mom with a 1-year-boy, she has a good understanding in wholistic prenatal/ postpartum health care and would love to share Sweet Mommas natural, relaxing, impowering way to welcome your new addition to your family!

Chung

"without our health, we have nothing.... we should be kind to it, and treasure it."

Chung Park-Le RAc started with Sweet Momma Spa in 2006 and works personally with families with fertility and pregnancy health.

Chung graduated from Grant MacEwan University and received her registration for Acupuncture in 2002. Chung helped numerous fertility challenged couples get pregnant and comfortably ease into their pregnancies.

She has two young children and has firsthand experience miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy and baby blues.

Chung believes that acupuncture is a powerful tool in helping the body to heal naturally and can be utilized in easing the body into natural transitions.

Book with Chung at our St. Albert Location

Amy

Annie RAc

Chung

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