Are acupuncture, Chinese herbs and working with Louise right for you?
Women's Health Pregnancy Fertility
I’ve created this guide to give you an introduction to me and the way I work, so you can decide if it feels like a good fit for you and your needs.
And I’ve covered the main questions I get asked to hopefully give you the information you’re looking for.
But of course, if you have any other questions, please just drop my PA, Marie, a note on: louise@louisecollyeracupuncture.co.uk and we’ll get back to you just as soon as we can.
Welcome Thanks,Louise x
Hi, I’m Louise...
and I’m a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, a Functional Medicine professional, an acupuncturist, a herbalist and a natural health guru.
And I’ve spent over a decade studying, advocating, and treating women’s health and fertility issues.
I’m passionate about empowering women to stop putting up and shutting up. Fighting their corner so they don’t settle and suffer. Healing their health so they can seize a life without limitations. And enabling them to have the family they long for, whatever hand they’ve been dealt.
My Credentials
I pursued a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) after living in Japan for a couple of years, and witnessing the health benefits of a culture using acupuncture, herbs and shiatsu.
After overcoming fertility issues of my own with TCM, and becoming incensed with the pain and limitations women were being expected to tolerate, I chose to dedicate my career to supporting women to reclaim their health, their vitality and their fertility.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships:
PostgraduateDiplomainAcupuncture
NorthernCollegeofAcupuncture,York
DiplomainChineseHerbalMedicine AcupunctureFoundation,Dublin
TCMGynaecology,Obstetrics&FertilityDiploma
DrTrevorWing,Women’sNaturalHealth,London
FertilitySupportDiploma
NaavaCarmen,FertilitySupportCompany,London
TheWomen’sFunctionalandIntegrativeMedicine
ProfessionalTrainingProgramme
DrAvivaRomm
MemberofthetheBritishAcupunctureCouncil
MemberoftheAssociationofTraditionalChinese Medicine&Acupuncture
OngoingCPDwithDrTrevorWing,RandineLewis, CharlotteHunter,LauraErlich&NaarvaCarmen
JointownerofJesmondNaturalHealth&Fertility, Newcastle
Working With Me
When you work with me, you'll get:
Excellence & expertise
I specialise in fertility & pregnancy, endometriosis & other gynaecological conditions, as well as women’s health. And I pride myself on the standards I set. I’ve been doing this for many years and continuously hone my skills with ongoing training with leading tutors in the UK and worldwide.
Bespoke support
There’s no off-the-shelf package or one size fits all here. We dig deep to deal with the root causes of your specific health and fertility issues. Not the diagnosis you’ve been given. Not the stage of life you’re at. You. Just you.
Acupuncture and more
I’m a leading fertility, endo & women’s health acupuncturist, an advanced practitioner in Chinese herbal medicine and proficient in Functional Medicine testing and supplements. So you get the most effective, targeted treatment to get you to where you want to be.
A winning partnership
I thrive on meaningful connections and, if we are to work together, this will be a partnership where we’re both fully committed to the process of regaining your health and wellbeing. Obviously, I lead the way, but you’re also a key part in this.
An overwhelm-free zone
I’ll always meet you where you are, as your practitioner, advocate, mentor and cheerleader. There’s no overwhelm – just logical, achievable steps with me alongside you every step of the way. And we’ll have fun and laughter along the way – it’s a great healer.
The Way I Work
My Reset – Restore – Reclaim Method leads people from illness, chaos and struggle to balance, health and vitality (plus pregnancy if that’s what they want!).
Reset
Your body feels out of whack - and it is. It’s screaming for help, and we’re going to listen. We’ll go back to basics, diagnose what’s going on and design a plan to clear and reset, at a pace that works for you.
Reclaim
We’ll now recharge and restore putting the foundations in place. We’ll work with your body rather than against it. And tailor a healing process so you can recuperate, balance, strengthen and bloom.
And now it’s time to reclaim your life. Back to confidence, saying yes, seizing chances and inhabiting that youshaped space once more. Back to abundance, adventure, and reclaiming your space as a healthy, vital woman.
Restore
Am I Right For You?
I’m the practitioner for you if you’re:
Ready to reclaim your life and your health and are fully committed to the process
Keen to work with a natural health expert and follow proven therapeutic protocols
Open to the potential of Traditional Chinese, Functional and Naturopathic Medicine
Passionate and determined to give your body its very best chance to heal, to conceive, to flourish
Screaming with frustration at “try this” tips on Insta and TikTok and looking for bespoke, effective expertise
Yearning for someone to understand, to help and enable you navigate the difficulties
Eager to get back to balance, vitality, capability, energy and fun, and willing to put the effort in
I’m not the practitioner for you if you’re:
Looking for quick fixes. I work with complex conditions which can take time and consistent effort. We work together to create significant health gains that last
You are a “do it for me” person. I’ll do the heavy lifting but your commitment and effort is key
You want an off-the-shelf solution. My work is tailored to you as an individual. We work entirely in alignment with you and your needs
You’re a Yes Person. I’d love you to follow my advice, but I expect you to question and consider. I’ll always make the case for what I’m suggesting
FAQs
Can you help me?
This is the most common question I get asked and, of course, this is so personal it seems odd to give a “blanket” answer. But in honesty, if you’re suffering with any fertility, endo, gynaecological and other women’s health issues, I’m confident that I can help you.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a wonderful approach which works holistically and systemically, bringing the body back towards balance - the positive impacts can be far-reaching and you’ll feel the changes that are happening.
Conditions I work with regularly include:
Fertility and IVF
Pregnancy and pre-birth treatments
Endometriosis
Gynaecological issues, fibroids, PCOS, hormone imbalances
Amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, oligomenorrhea and all period disharmony
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Perimenopause and menopause
How much does it cost?
I like to be fully transparent about the costs involved.
Please see the Pricing page on my website to see my current prices.
How long will we need to work together?
How often do I need to come?
This one I can’t answer – we just don’t know. I work with less complicated cases as well as very complex conditions and of course this makes a difference too. I ask patients to come for weekly treatment, usually for at least 2 - 3 months. There are some cases that it might be fortnightly, but for most cases, it’s weekly.
Depending on the improvements made and what we’re working with, we may then open up the space between treatments but realistically, if we’re treating complex conditions relating to fertility, hormone health, and/or gynaecology issues, it’s likely we’ll maintain at weekly or fortnightly sessions.
What happens in the Initial Consultation?
After booking, you’ll be sent a questionnaire to complete which will give me an overview of your health & wellbeing, your medical history, and what you’re trying to achieve. I’ll analyse this before the Consultation, so we can use the time in the most effective way. It takes place via video call and lasts about 60 minutes. It enables me to evaluate and diagnose your situation and is the basis of your personalised diagnosis report and initial treatment plan. It is, of course, an opportunity for us to get to know each other, for you to share what you’ve been going through, and for us to begin this exciting partnership.
What do I need to do for the acupuncture sessions?
Just turn up! On time please as my clinic is super busy so punctuality is a must. We’ll have a chat to see how you’ve been getting on and I’ll discuss any changes I think will be useful, such as a tweak to your Chinese herb prescription, sharing valuable holistic health protocols, or giving targeted nutritional advice. We’ll then get you on the couch. The fine, sterile needles are gently inserted and not usually painful - they stay in for about 20 minutes. I’ll leave you in peace during that time so you can really relax. Then we remove them and you’re done. It can be useful to wear loose clothing to access the areas we need but don’t worry, we can always make it work.
FAQs
Do I need to take Chinese herbs as well?
For many patients, and with many conditions, I’d say the use of herbs is essential. I want you to get the results you long for and if I truly believe that they are what you need, I’m going to struggle not to include them. There are some people who may not need them - say if you’re about to start IVF very shortly - but in general you’ll benefit most from the treatments if you’re open to taking them.
Are Chinese herbs safe? How do I take them?
I am fully compliant with UK government regulations and all my herbs can be traced directly to source through the supplier I use, recommended by the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM). The herbs only consist of plants, twigs, barks, flowers, bulbs, grasses and bark. They are guaranteed to be free of pesticides, sulphides, xeno-oestrogens and steroids.
Your unique prescription is created and the herbs are delivered to your door. They tend to come in the form of a powder which is taken as a drink.
FAQs
What is Functional Medicine? Do I need it?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a powerful system but there are times when some extra help from modern medicine can be incredibly powerful. Functional Medicine can give a huge advantage when dealing with underlying infections (often asymptomatic), microbiome imbalances or system dysfunction, such as autoimmune or thyroid conditions.
Not everyone needs this, but if I think it will be valuable in your specific case, I’ll discuss the options and, with your agreement, use targeted testing. We’d then further tailor your treatment plans, as well as implementing a personalised supplement regime (testing and supplement costs are not included with the acupuncture sessions).
Can you guarantee I’ll get pregnant?
Many of my patients work with me because of fertility issues, often with other gynae conditions too – I’m an endo fertility expert amongst many other things.
And, if I do say so myself, I get some amazing results. But I can’t guarantee you a pregnancy - no one can. But what I can guarantee is that I’m going to use every tool that I’ve got, and, as a team, we’ll give this our all.
I know the transformations that what I do can make, and see so many successful pregnancies (often with people who didn’t believe it could happen for them).
There are some who have needed to pursue assisted conception due to structural damage, but again fine tuning people’s bodies for success here is my speciality. I have countless people singing my praises about helping them to beat the IVF odds (check out my Fertility Underdogs series on Insta).
Location & Working Hours
Jesmond Natural Health & Fertility
1 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AA
Monday: 11am – 6.30pm
Tuesday: 9.30am – 6pm
Heaton Acupuncture Clinic
182 Portland Road, Sandyford, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1DJ
Wednesday: 12.30pm – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 3pm
