Has anyone ever done reiki or TCM?

migdala · October 2016

I'm like the least new-agey person ever but I can't get into an RE for a few months and I hate feeling like I'm not doing anything to move this TTCAL journey along. I've heard mixed things about acupuncture and reiki. I can kind of see how acupuncture might be helpful, but the whole "energy healing" thing seems like it must be a scam or at least placebo effect. Has anyone tried anything like this? Any tips for a good experience or what to look for in a practitioner?

Thanks ladies, hope your October has been a gentle one so far.

rainbowwishes5 · October 2016

Never tried. Interested to hear if others have though!

justsuzie · October 2016

I've done both. I am super crunchy though and I think your mindset affects the outcome. Acupuncture was an awesome experience and helped with my allergies. I had reiki done to me to help with anxiety. Have you ever heard of cupping?
https://drmeelainling.com/cuppingbasics/

ladipale · October 2016

I've done acupuncture and really liked it and its on my list of things to research moving into the next few months of TTC. I am going to ask a few friends for recs for someone who specializes in acupuncture while TTC... It is a very relaxing experience if nothing else.

migdala · October 2016

@justsuzie Cupping scares me - it looks like it hurts! But I'm game to try anything. I might try making an appointment at a more general "naturopathic wellness" place and see what they recommend. I live near Boulder and there are SO MANY places like that, I might as well take advantage I guess.

@ladipale I have a phobia about needles but I've heard only good things about acupuncture from actual people (as opposed to Dr. Google). Thank you for sharing your experience, I think I'm going to try it!

ladipale · October 2016

@migdala - Just close your eyes

justsuzie · October 2016

@migdala Cupping scares me too, especially the marks it leaves afterwards! Someone I know just had it done last week and their back looked horrendous afterwards! Good luck on your naturopath journey! It's helped me out tremendously with other issues.

amberruka · October 2016

@migdala I haven't heard of cupping for the sake of it, I had it done to work on a muscle spasm I continuously get from a car wreck in 1998. DH was flabbergasted at how my back looked but it doesn't hurt after or anything. Mine was only done for a few minutes at a time and just feels like a big pulling sensation--and kinda awesome, the good pain that I think would compare to a deep tissue massage. I second @ladipale with the accupuncture-for at least a relaxing experience (I fell asleep the last time, was like a rock for 30 min). And since there isn't harm in doing it TTC, why not?

Best of luck to you.

roxgibbons · October 2016

I do acupuncture and it's fantastic! I do it weekly and my acupuncturist has been a great support during my process. She specializes in fertility and women's health. I plan on continuing for a while. I generally fall asleep during my sessions. Like PP said if anything it's relaxing.

starfish827 · October 2016

I have my first accupunture appointment next week. I want to target fertility. I will keep you posted.

justsuzie · October 2016

@endo_mom That's exciting. Let us know how it goes.

ladipale · October 2016

Oh @roxgibbons - you'll have to let me know who you go to! Its on my list to research and start in the next couple of months... Last time I went to acupuncture was when i was living in Sacramento

roxgibbons · October 2016

@ladipale I'll PM you the details.

NewMommyCoop · October 2016

@migdala My grandma, who passed away a few years ago, was certified in Reiki. She used to treat me (stomach issues - before I learned I was gluten intolerant) and it did help. she also used to treat my parents dog who had a lot of back pain. The dog would lay there for 30 minutes and receive treatment and when it was done she could walk easier.

justsuzie · October 2016

@NewMommyCoop Wow, reiki on animals. So cool! I had a roommate that was taking classes for it and she did it on me all the time. It helped with my anxiety.

migdala · October 2016

@NewMommyCoop That's amazing! I think I'm going to try acupuncture early next week but I might try reiki too ... I'm intrigued!!!

NewMommyCoop · October 2016

@migdala You'll have to let me know what you think. It is different. It creates a very warm feeling on the area being treated. My poor grandmas hands would go numb from it.

jwg9101 · October 2016

I do acupuncture specifically for fertility. My acupuncturist specializes in it and she helped regulate my cycles for the first time in years. I absolutely believe it works and if nothing else, it is relaxing and gives me my own time once a week. If you feel anxiety or stress about the IF process, let them know that too because they can place needles to help you cope emotionally.
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After my loss, my acupuncturist did a lot for cleansing and healing the womb and for grief. It made me feel better!

justsuzie · October 2016

I wonder if their is accupuncture to make my freakin' HCG level get to 0 already. It's been 5 weeks and I am only in the 2000s!

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