Painful or unpredictable cycles
Periods are irregular, exhausting or disruptive to everyday life, affecting energy, mood and physical comfort.
What may be bringing you here
Hormones affecting everyday life
Sleep, digestion, mood, skin, energy and emotional wellbeing can all shift alongside hormonal changes.
Moving through hormonal change
Perimenopause, menopause and other transitions can leave you feeling unlike yourself or disconnected from your body.
Common reasons people seek support
Periods and cycle health
- Irregular, painful or absent periods
- PMS or PMDD
- Cycle-related pain, bloating or fatigue
- PCOS/PMOS or endometriosis
Hormonal balance
- Hormonal symptoms affecting mood, sleep or energy
- Wanting support through a hormonal transition or life stage
- Pregnancy-related symptoms or recovery after birth
Perimenopause and menopause
- Perimenopause symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety or disrupted sleep
- Menopause-related changes
How acupuncture may help
Acupuncture is often used to support women’s health across different stages of life.
Treatment looks at your symptoms in context, including your cycle, energy, stress, sleep, digestion and overall health.
Treatment may help to:
- support more regular menstrual cycles
- reduce pain, tension and inflammation
- support sleep, energy and emotional balance
- calm the nervous system
- improve overall wellbeing during hormonal change
Menstrual and hormonal health
Menstrual and hormonal symptoms can build gradually, fluctuate from month to month, or become more noticeable during periods of change.
Treatment focuses on the wider pattern behind your symptoms rather than looking at each issue in isolation. The aim is to support your body to feel steadier, more regulated and better able to adapt.
What a treatment plan may look like
Your first appointment
A detailed consultation exploring your health, cycle, symptoms, medical history and goals, helping shape treatment around your individual needs.
A personalised approach
Follow-up sessions are usually weekly or fortnightly, adapting over time as symptoms, hormones and life circumstances shift.
Supporting hormonal balance
Treatment focuses on supporting hormone health, nervous system regulation, sleep, energy and overall wellbeing rather than addressing symptoms in isolation.
Working alongside medical care
Acupuncture can be used alongside conventional care, including medication, HRT, investigations or support from your GP or specialist.
My trusted professional network
Where helpful, Saskia can also recommend trusted practitioners working in related areas of women’s health, offering broader support where needed.
Ongoing guidance
Practical support may include lifestyle, stress and daily rhythm guidance to help you feel more supported, balanced and connected to your body over time.
Perimenopause and menopause
Hormonal transitions can affect sleep, mood, temperature, energy, digestion and overall wellbeing.
Acupuncture offers a supportive space to ease symptoms, reduce stress on the system and help your body adjust more comfortably during this stage.
Pregnancy and postnatal support
Pregnancy and the postnatal period can bring significant physical and emotional change.
Acupuncture is often used to support common symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, sleep disruption and musculoskeletal discomfort, as well as recovery after birth.
For more focused support during pregnancy or after birth, you may also want to explore the pregnancy and postnatal support page.
Who this may suit
- People experiencing ongoing hormonal or menstrual symptoms
- Those with PCOS/PMOS or endometriosis
- People navigating perimenopause or menopause
- Those seeking support during pregnancy or postnatal recovery
- Anyone wanting a more holistic approach alongside medical care
What clients say
Saskia is a lovely and professional acupuncturist with a clean, cosy, and comfortable space. From the short amount of time I’ve been going there, I’ve already noticed results. She is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about women’s health.
Saskia made my first experience with acupuncture a pleasure - she took the time to holistically understand my health history as well as explain the process clearly along my journey. Her approach always made me incredibly comfortable and I found it effective in treating my pelvic floor hypertension, as well as general tightness and stress in my body. I would definitely recommend Saskia to anybody looking to begin acupuncture!
Practical details
- Appointments take place in Saskia’s treatment room in Blackheath
- Sessions typically last around 60 minutes
- Saskia is a member of the British Acupuncture Council
FAQ
Can I have acupuncture alongside other treatments?
Yes. Acupuncture often works well alongside other therapies and medical care.
It’s usually best not to schedule multiple treatments on the same day, to allow your body to rest and respond.
How should I prepare for my session?
It’s best to have a light meal beforehand and stay well hydrated.
Otherwise, you can come as you are.
If you’re looking for hormonal health support
If you’re looking for support with your hormonal health, you’re welcome to book an appointment.
If you’d prefer to talk things through first, you can book a free discovery call.