Advanced Certificate Course in

Infertility, Gynaecology & Aromatherapy

with Janetta Bensouilah LicAc,MBAcC,MIFPA,CertEd

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.

COURSE COMPONENTS

• The biology of reproduction: Understanding the menstrual cycle; reproductive hormones; fertility indicators.
• TCM understanding of the menstrual cycle: Four phases of the cycle; yin and yang aspects of fertilisation; balancing the imbalances with aromatherapy; the energetics of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).
• Disorders and diseases that affect fertility: Reviewing gynaecological conditions which compromise fertility, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); endometriosis; fibroids; miscarriage.
• Effects of stress and lifestyle: The impact of stress on fertility; negative lifestyles; social factors.
• Orthodox approaches and assisted reproductive technology (ART): Diagnostic methods and treatments; IVF protocols; ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome; combining natural treatment options with ART programmes; aromatherapy support through treatment cycles.
• The role of aromatherapy: Essential oil energetics in gynaecology; reviewing the science of 'hormonal' oils; integrating aromatherapy with reproductive medicine; when and when not to treat.
• Diet and nutrition: Modern insights into traditional dietary therapy for pre-conceptual health, foods for fertility.
• The emotions of infertility: Emotional issues - their energetic impact on reproductive health; psychoaromatherapy.
• Specialising in gynaecology and infertility: Things to ask and be aware of when taking the case history; understanding medical investigations; treatment schedules.

Entry Requirement
• Entry onto this course requires a prior Aromatherapy qualification.

An Institute Certificate is issued on completion.

Janetta Bensouilah LicAc,MBAcC,MIFPA,CertEd
Course Instructor

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 acupuncture 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.

LOCATIONS, DATES AND FEES

Location: Regent's College, Regent's Park, London NW1.
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 29-30, 2008 (1 weekend).
Times: 10 am to 5 pm daily.
Course Fee: £150 incl VAT, payable on booking.
Tel: 01638 741296 for further info, or to make a debit/credit card booking.

Accommodation: For overnight accommodation near Regent's College, our course venue, we recommend that students visit the following website featuring several reasonably-priced small hotels:
www.hotels-london-hotel.com/hotels/marylebone/cheap