For more than two thousand years acupuncture has helped couples to conceive and has ensured health and well-being for mothers to be and their babies.

It is an ideal form of treatment to support women in pregnancy, as well as offering them safe and drug-free relief from a multitude of problems that may arise during pregnancy, childbirth and after delivery.

It can also be hugely beneficial for couples who are trying to conceive naturally or who are undergoing the stressful process of fertility treatment.

Treats underlying deficiencies and imbalances that may interfere with conception

Addresses problems relating to male fertility (eg. impotence, low sperm count)

Relieves conditions associated with female infertility ( eg endometriosis, polycystic ovaries)

Overcomes "unexplained infertility"

- Ensures a better outcome
- Regulates hormones
- Improves the quality of the egg, the embryo and the uterus
- Reduces stress during the procedure
- Minimises possible pharmaceutical side effects
- Strengthen the immune system
- Supports safe egg collection and embryo transfer
- Reduces the chance of miscarriage

The support we offer during IVF cycles conforms to well-proven practices such as the German Protocol.

- An ideal treatment for women to stay well during pregnancy
- Safely relieves nausea, vomiting, heartburn
- Treats constipation, tiredness, anaemia, back pain and urinary discomfort
- Greatly relieves stress, lifts depression and calms anxiety
- Encourages optimal position of the baby
- Turns breech position into head down position
- Prepares for a successful labour and a smooth delivery
- Induces labour, if necessary

We also teach partners the skills of acupressure so they can positively assist in the birth of their child by relieving pain and providing comfort and practical support.

- Assists with vital over-all healing process and restoration of energy

- Supports breast-feeding

- Improves milk supply

- Prevents mastitis

- Prevents post-natal depression

To receive care in conception, pregnancy or childbirth from a WAFT practitioner, you will usually need an initial consultation. During this we will ask about your general health, your pregnancy and your expectations. We will also ask about your plans for labour, whether you would prefer this to be at home or in a hospital.


We will offer a gentle acupuncture treatment and advice on how regularly you are likely to need to see us. We offer advice on diet, herbal medicines and life style. We also provide a referral service to experienced practitioners in other forms of complementary therapies, if necessary.

Shion Buschner-Wilson BAc MBAcC holds qualifications in shiatsu massage and macrobiotic nutritional counselling. She qualified in acupuncture with a Licentiate in 1985 then with a Bachelor degree in 1988 at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa. She pursued post-graduate studies at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. Shion is also certified to practise facial rejuvenation. She has practices in Aberystwyth and Tregaron.
Phone: 01974 298070 & 07837656492 (mob)

Alison Kaye Lic Ac MBAcC BA(Hons) graduated from the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa in 1987 and went on to post graduate study. She moved to Lampeter in 1991 and added a further practice in Llandeilo in 2003.
Phone: 01570 423241 / 01558 824235 & 07779256388 (mob)

Alice Panton BAc MBAcC trained at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa, graduating with a Licentiate in Acupuncture in 1983 and a Bachelor degree in 1988. She pursued post-graduate studies at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. She completed a two-year counselling and communication skills course at Spectrum, the Centre for Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy in London. Alice is also certified to practice facial rejuvenation. She has practices in Swansea and Llandeilo.
Phone: 01558 824235 & 01792 817766

Emma Williams Lic Ac MBAcC RCHM began studying Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in 1998 in Cheltenham and then attended the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine at Reading, following this with studies into Chinese Herbal Medicine. She now owns and runs two clinics in Swansea and the Neath Valley.
Phone: 01792 817766