Infertility, Gynaecology & Aromatherapy

Gynaecology is one of the most sophisticated branches of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), a medical system that has a long documented history of treating infertility and gynaecological problems generally. By drawing upon its traditional teachings and adapting them to modern conditions, this course aims to facilitate a thorough understanding of fertility and reproductive health from both TCM and western medical perspectives.

With surveys demonstrating a greater use of complementary therapies among infertile women than the general population, infertility represents a vitally important area of professional practice — and one that is full of possibilities for inter-professional exchange with infertility specialists. The course is ideal for aromatherapists wishing to work confidently with infertile couples, or who wish to develop gynaecology as a clinical specialty.

Instructor: Janetta Bensouilah, LicAc,MBAcC,MIFPA,CertEd

Janetta is a fertility and obstetric acupuncturist-aromatherapist.  She qualified in aromatherapy in 1995, and went on to gain a Licentiate in Acupuncture in 1998. She has undertaken further studies in advanced clinical aromatherapy as well as fertility and pregnancy acupuncture, and holds a postgraduate Certificate in Obstetric Acupuncture. As a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network, Janetta is committed to ongoing professional development of traditional acu-puncture in support of pregnancy and fertility.

Janetta is currently undertaking an MSc Degree course in Chinese Herbal Medicine at Westminster University, and maintains a busy private practice specialising in traditional gynaecology and dermatology. She is co-author of the book Aromadermatology – aromatherapy in the treatment and care of common skin conditions.