Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which involves placing very fine needles into the body on acupoints. Acupuncture can be useful to treat pain and injury, mobility issues, stress, insomnia, digestive issues and weight gain, anxiety and depression, fertility and gynecological imbalances, and much more.
Acupuncture is often used for sports medicine, and with a knowledge of anatomical neuromuscular focused acupuncture, as well as traditional style acupuncture, it can be used to treat sports injury and rehabilitation.
TCM offers many modalities including and beyond acupuncture; Cupping, Tui-Na Massage, electro-acupuncture therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, gua sha, and cosmetic acupuncture are all examples of what a Registered TCM practitioner can offer.

Holistic Pelvic and Gynecological Health Support
-There are three levels of practitioners that work with Peristeam Hydrotherapy (aka Vaginal steaming/Yoni steaming).
Certified Peristeam Hydrotherapists are the most advanced level which allows them to
work with various menstrual, pelvic and gynecological issues as well as with fertility
issues, birth, postpartum and miscarriage.
-Peristeam Hydrotherapists work with several Steam Plans, Herbal Steam Blends,
Lifestyle Guidance, Food Therapy and Oral Herbs with their clients.
-Once a client receives their Personalized Care Plan, they can implement their plan
from home. Follow up sessions are conducted every 1-3 months to shift the Care Plan
as the body re balances.
-Much like Chinese Medicine, Peristeam Hydrotherapy works with imbalances in the
body that present through symptomology and various Western Medicine diagnoses.
-An 18-page intake form is completed by the client before meeting for their
Consultation. There are separate intake forms for Labor Preparation, Menstruators,
Non-Menstruators, Pregnancy Loss and Postpartum care.
-An Intake Consultation lasts from 1-1.5 hours. The Care Plan and several personalized informational PDFs are included afterwards.
-The correct Herbal Blend Selection and a Personalized Steam Plan are of utmost
importance.
-Steaming has been found on every continent in 70 countries and is now being utilized
in dozens of European Hospitals and by some North American doctors & OB/GYNS.

Peristeam Hydrotherapy can help address issues with:
Menstrual Cramps
-Caused by stagnation in the uterus (old blood, clots, fibroids, cysts, endometriosis)
-Requires different plans based on severity
-Often resolves completely
Menstrual Symptoms
-Sore breasts, nausea, low back pain, shooting pain, headaches, brown blood, pink blood,
black blood, mood imbalances, etc.
Menstrual Cycle Irregularities
Fibroids
Ovarian Cysts, Dermoid Cysts, Bartholin Glad Cysts, Labial Cysts (and more)
Infections: Bacterial Vaginosis, Yeast Infections, UTIs, Endometritis etc.
HPV & Cervical Dysplasia
Scar Tissue
-Best to work with as soon as possible (note* some surgeries require a 6-week waiting
period before steaming)
Endometriosis
-Considered an imbalance of extreme stagnation. Some types are easier to work with
than others.
-Pain and symptoms can lesson or clear completely
Labour Preparation & Active Labor
-Never steam while pregnant without the guidance of a certified Peristeam
Hydrotherapist
-Steaming is utilized in dozens of European hospitals for labour preparation and birth
-Client first meets with the Peristeam Hydrotherapist at or before 36 weeks ideally to
determine when and if it is safe to steam (usually it is.)
-We are seeing a very significant reduction in tearing during birth
-We also see a soft cervix which allows labour to progress without stalling (which often
leads to a host of medical interventions
-We see a reduction in blood pressure and pain
Postpartum
-Always work closely with a certified Peristeam Hydrotherapist to steam postpartum
-Lochia clears faster, helping to prevent infection
-Uterus and vulvar tissue are returned to normal size and function faster
-Blood pressure lowered
-Many more benefits

Fertility Optimization/Unexplained Infertility
Prolapse (Uterine, Bladder and Rectal)
Dryness
Vaginal Atrophy
Pain with Penetration/Intercourse
Miscarriage/Pregnancy Loss
-Always work closely (may be daily check ins) with a certified Peristeam
Hydrotherapist.
Hemorrhoids
PCOS
Immediate Pregnancy Prevention
-Peristeam Hydrotherapy can never be used for abortion, only pre-implantation
Physiological Effects of Trauma
Recovery from Surgery
Medical Procedure Preperation & Aftercare
-Helps to relax and cleanse the pelvic area

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