Georgie Smith - Acupuncturist Brisbane

1. Acupuncturist - Australia

2. About Me • My name is Georgie Smith and I am an acupuncturist based at Conceive Natural Health and Fertility clinic in Red Hill. As the name suggests I specialize in treating people trying to conceive and those already pregnant. However, please don't be put off by the clinic name if you are not wishing to have a baby as I treat all manner of disease, disharmony, aches and pains. • As well as being an acupuncturist I am a practising midwife and am currently studying a Masters in Reproductive Medicine. I have a very keen interest in fertility and pregnancy from both a Western and Eastern medicine perspective and feel I can provide a holistic approach when treating and supporting women and men experiencing difficulties conceiving or during pregnancy.

3. Acupuncture Fertility Brisbane Infertility affects many people due to known, unexplained or social reasons. At Conceive we work with couples or singles preparing to conceive or who are experiencing difficulties and already undergoing IVF procedures. My treatments are designed to optimise ovarian function and egg quality, improve blood flow to the uterus and reduce stress and anxiety. Chinese medicine assists with regulating and supporting the body during this process.

4. Acupuncturist Brisbane • Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years and is a safe and effective way to promote healing and cure illness for a wide variety of disorders. Chinese medicine believes that good health is dependent upon a balanced and smooth flow of energy – or Qi – through our body, and disease results when this flow is impaired. Impaired Qi flow can stem from many sources, such as stress blocking the smooth flow of Qi, or inadequate diet leading to insufficient Qi. In short, the demands of modern life are notorious for interfering with Qi flow and production, and thus disharmony follows. As such, an acupuncture consultation aims to discover why and how this flow has been disrupted, and treatments aim to restore this flow andconsequently, good health. • I use comprehensive interviewing and physical assessment to develop an understanding of the nature of the complaint and then prescribe a tailored acupuncture treatment. • Acupuncture is classed as a complementary medicine and this is appropriate as it complements our medical health care system and provides a more holistic approach to people. I continue to work as a midwife in Brisbane, and I whilst I can draw on my years of nursing and midwifery experience, I do not offer a midwifery service at Conceive Natural Health and Fertility.

5. Acupuncture Pregnancy Brisbane  • Acupuncture is becoming increasingly valued in Australia as a safe, effective and drug-free option for enhancing health and well-being during pregnancy and treating disorders associated with pregnancy. Treatments are based on the individual’s requirements and aim to prepare women both emotionally and physically for birth. Our clinic has a pregnancy massage table so all women regardless of gestation are able to lay face down if the treatment requires.

6. Natural Fertility Support Brisbane • Chinese medicine believes disease or disharmony results from a blockage or imbalance within the body. This can be the result of a myriad of causes including lifestyle factors, previous trauma or injuries, or genetic predisposition. Whilst we can’t change the past everyone can improve their health and well-being for the future. The aim of all Chinese medicine treatment is to firstly improve overall health and well-being in all aspects of the individual.

7. Morning Sickness Brisbane • Whilst morning sickness is regarded as a normal part of pregnancy it can be a debilitating condition for many women and is often accompanied by severe fatigue. Acupuncture can be effective in treating the fatigue and nausea although it will often require weekly or sometime twice weekly treatments depending on the severity.

8. IVF support Brisbane • I work with women undergoing IVF and other forms of fertility treatments. My IVF Support treatments aim to improve blood flow (and drug delivery) to the uterus and ovaries, assist implantation, and reduce the side effects many women experience when taking fertility drugs. • Once you have conceived treatment is continued through the first trimester to reduce the risk of miscarriage and assist with the anxiety many women feel during this period. • At Conceive we work with couples or singles preparing to conceive or who are experiencing difficulties and already undergoing IVF procedures. My treatments are designed to optimise ovarian function and egg quality, improve blood flow to the uterus and reduce stress and anxiety. Chinese medicine assists with regulating and supporting the body during this process. • Chinese medicine believes disease or disharmony results from a blockage or imbalance within the body. This can be the result of a myriad of causes including lifestyle factors, previous trauma or injuries, or genetic predisposition. Whilst we can’t change the past everyone can improve their health and well-being for the future. The aim of all Chinese medicine treatment is to firstly improve overall health and well-being in all aspects of the individual.

9.  Acupuncture Breech Brisbane • Ideally treatments for turning a breech baby will begin at 33-34 weeks gestation as the baby will have bit of extra room to move at this time, although treatment may still be beneficial after this gestation. The acupuncture treatment points are used to relax the ligaments and muscles, promote the baby to turn and reduce stress and anxiety. I will teach you to use a moxa stick to stimulate a acupuncture point at home for approximately 10 days. Acupuncture and moxibustion treatments may also make a ECV (manually turning the baby) more effective if it’s needed through relaxing the body and reducing anxiety. There are certain maternal positions that may help your baby turn to head down and these are well explained on the www.spinningbabies.com website.

10. Labour induction Acupuncture Brisbane • Women in Brisbane are increasingly using acupuncture as a means of avoiding medical induction of labour. The treatments aim to build energy, reduce stress and anxiety, soften the cervix, and encourage the baby to turn into the best position.

11. Contact Us • LOCATION: 47 Arthur Terrace, Red HillQueensland, 4069, AustraliaEMAIL: info@georgiesmith.com.auPHONE: 07 3367 1150 • The clinic is located in Arthur Terrace at Red Hill which has plenty of on street parking. The clinic is also a short walk from several bus stops.