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Welcome to the Olivia Shaw Acupuncture blog, a space where I share expert insights, practical advice, and gentle guidance on fertility acupuncture, women’s health, and pregnancy support in Surrey.

Here, you’ll find evidence-based articles, personal stories from my patients, and answers to common questions. Whether you’re exploring acupuncture for the first time, seeking support during fertility treatment, or looking for ways to support your wellbeing, I hope this blog offers clarity, reassurance, and inspiration.

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Acupuncture for Stress Relief: A Natural Way to Find Calm

Discover how acupuncture can help manage stress and promote emotional wellbeing. Learn about the benefits and what to expect during treatment.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine

Pregnancy loss

Unfortunately, 25% of women who conceive experience a pregnancy loss.  This can be a devastating event, particularly if it follows a long period of infertility ...
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Patients Stories

Other conditions

Barbara I first went to see Olivia in May 2008, after being recommended by a friend who was having treatment to help her conceive. I ...
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Patients Stories

Women’s health issues

Tally I found Olivia after searching on the internet for an acupuncturist in my local area. I came for treatments weekly for the first month ...
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Patients Stories

Pregnancy Acupuncture

Denise I discovered Olivia advertising in a local parenting magazine and she treated me before, during and after the birth of my third child at ...
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Patients Stories

Acupuncture and IVF

Sarah Last year my husband and I were refused IVF treatment by a respected fertility clinic, on the grounds that a routine blood test had ...
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Patients Stories

Fertility Acupuncture

Mrs T I am in my early 40’s. My husband and I have tried for several years. I have severe endometriosis with endometrioma in both ...
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Patients Stories

Patient’s Stories

The best endorsement that any practitioner can have is from their patients. On my website, I have included a selection of testimonials from my patients ...
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Chinese Herbal Medicine

Conditions that can be treated with Chinese medicine

  Chinese Medicine can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions and is an appropriate treatment for all ages (I have treated people ...
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Women's Health

Menopausal symptoms

The average age for the menopause is approximately 51, although the perimenopause (the time when alterations to the menstrual cycle begin) can sometimes start approximately ...
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Women's Health

Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)

PMS (or PMT) is caused by hormonal changes and imbalances during the menstrual cycle and can last from one or two days to two weeks. ...
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Women's Health

Painful periods

“I no longer suffer excruciating pain and am now able to function normally for 4 weeks of the month, instead of just 3!!” (A.G) The ...
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