Practitioners
Practitioners
Acupuncture
This ancient Chinese therapy using ultra-fine needles to stimulate energy points on the body is proven effective for combating nausea in pregnancy. Also used to treat a range of complains from migraines to high blood pressure to pain and depression.
Acupuncture can be helpful for many of the discomforts of pregnancy, as well as for more serious medical conditions such as high blood pressure. It is also shown to improve success rates of in-vitro fertilization (IVF)!
Chiang Acupuncture Specialist
Chiang Yok-Wah, MBAcC
Shaw Centre #17-10
1 Scotts Road
Singapore 228208
tel: +65 6737-7390
An experienced acupuncturist who teaches at the acupuncture school in Singapore, Chiang Yok-Wah uses ear diagnosis and electro-stimulation of acupuncture points rather than hand stimulation. This is not a painful procedure! Sessions also include a few minutes of back and neck massage and cupping.
Soma Clinic
Mark Chern
545 Orchard Road
Far East Shopping Centre
#16-07, Singapore 238882
tel: +65 6204-6009
Mark Chern practices Chinese Medicine in Singapore and has a background in Women’s Health. Having worked with midwives and doulas since 2011, he is familiar with being part of a wider network of practitioners assisting a woman through pregnancy and birth.
Chiropractic
A therapy based on manipulating the spine where many aches and pains and other problems originate.
Chiropractic is a form of treatment that focuses on manipulation of the spine, where many discomforts and health problems originate.
Dr. Andrew Richard Ching
Arc of Life Chiropractic Centre 1,
Scotts Road, #24-12,
Shaw Centre,
Singapore 228208
tel: +65 6732-3323
www.ArcOfLifeChiropractic.com.sg
Webster technique for turning breech babies
Holistic Chiropractic
Dr Neil Stakes, M.chiro
Dr Lilly Stakes, M.Hom
Back II Life Pte Ltd
360 Orchard Road
#10-01A International Building
Singapore 238869
(next to Thai Embassy)
tel: +65 6235-1220
@ Email: info@b2life.com
Absolute Chiropractic
Dr. Brad H. Trease
2 Jurong East St 21
05-34 B/C IMM Building
Singapore
tel: +65 6899-3442
www.absolutechiropractic.com.sg
Active Chiropractic
Dr. Brett Van Norman
1 Orchard Blvd.
#07-01, Camden Medical Centre
Singapore
tel: +65 6836-0833
www.spine.sg
Webster technique for breech baby with extensive experience in pregnant women and newborn care
Family Health Chiropractic Clinic Pte Ltd
Dr. Kelvin Ng
Doctor of Chiropractic (USA, Summa Cum Laude)
9 Penang Rd, #07-14, Park Mall,
Singapore 238459
tel: +65 6336-7714
familyhealthchiro.sg
Dr. Kelvin Ng, also avidly known as "Uncle Kelvin" by his pediatric patients, is a native Singaporean chiropractor. He received his chiropractic training in USA and graduated with top honor (Summa Cum Laude). As a father to a 2 year old, Dr Ng recognizes the importance of chiropractic care for pregnant women and children. Dr. Ng is trained to provide chiropractic care to people of all ages, including babies, infants and children and is certified in the Webster Technique by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association to provide chiropractic care to pregnant women.
He is also a professional member of the Singapore Chiropractic Association, which maintains the only professional register of qualified chiropractors to assure members of the public that their chiropractor is trained to the internationally recognized education standard, and agrees to practice within the association's code of ethics, practice and advertising. Dr Ng prefers his pediatric patients to call him "Uncle Kelvin" so as to remove any fearful memories they may have had at their medical doctors' visit. Dr Ng writes regularly for Todaysmotherhood.com and is a regular speaker at companies.
Kissun Chiropractic
Dr Kissun, 55 Siglap Road #02-09, Siglap Centre,
Singapore 455871
Tel: +65 6243 2191
@ Email: info@kissun.co
Web Site: www.kissun.co
Life Chiropractic Centre
Dr Jesse Timm,
17 Joo Chiat Place,
Singapore, 427747.
Phone: 6346 4072
Fax: 9012 7701
@ Email: info@lifechirocentre.com
Web Site: www.lifechirocentre.com
Cranial Sacral Therapy
An extremely gentle form of therapy involving using the practitioner's hands to direct energy flow. Can often be helpful for babies having trouble breastfeeding.
An extemely gentle form of therapy involving using the practitioner's hands to direct energy flow for healing. Can often be helpful for babies having trouble breastfeeding.
Lightstreams Holistic Health Care
Dr Nancy Schrauth,
Elder Chiropractic Clinic,
180 Bencoolen Street, #02-19 The Bencoolen
Singapore, 189646
Tel: 6734 8584
@ Email: dr.nancy.schrauth@gmail.com
Web Site: www.lightstreamschiropractic.com
Wellness Integrated
Adida Shahab,
3 Simei Street 3 #03-17, Tower 2A, Eastpoint Green,
Singapore 529891
(opposite Changi General Hospital)
Tel: +65 9742 6791
@ Email: adidacst@yahoo.com.sg
Web Site: www.craniosacralsingapore.com
Fitness
A general level of fitness helps alleviate any discomforts of pregnancy. A fit body also manages the challenges of labour more easily!
Keeping fit eases pregnancy discomforts and prepares the body for labour and for the demands of looking after a new baby!
The Body Temple
Suzanne Bocking
Karine Gauthier
Sophie Quilley
tel: +65 9100-8714
Specialists in women's fitness, with training programs tailored to suit each woman's individual needs. Includes the "Yummy Mummy" program, a pre- and post-natal training program. All programs include nutritional guidance, bi-monthly newsletters, and much more.
Homeopathy
Relying on the “Law of Similars” that “treats like with like,” homeopathy dilutes a range of substances so much that only the “essential property” of the substance remains and uses a substance that in larger quantities would produce the given symptoms, but in homeopathic doses can cure them.
Relying on the "Law of Similars" that treats "like with like," homeopathy dilutes a range of substances so much that only the "essential property" remains. Substances are chosen that in larger doses would actually produce the symptoms at hand, but in homeopathic doses, cures them.
Back to Life
Lilly Leong, homeopathic physician
360 Orchard Road
International Building #10-01a
Singapore
tel: +65 6235-1220
web: www.b2life.com
Gary Jackson
Naturopath
3 Greendale Ave
Singapore
tel: +65 6463-7100
Gary practices herbal medicine, homeopathy, cranial-sacral therapy, reiki, and other therapies.
Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Pallavi V. Dialani, homeopath
Osteopathic Treatment Centre
Tanglin Shopping Centre #06-15/17
tel: +65 6734-6440
web: www.complementarymedicine.com.sg
Hypnotherapy
A method of bypassing our learned defenses and automatic associations to help reduce anxiety and allow profound relaxation. Not at all the stage-show act where people do silly things: you are in control at all times.
A method of bypassing your learned defenses and automatic associations to help reduce anxiety and allow profound relaxation. Not at all the stage-show act where people do silly things: you are in control at all times.
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Hypnotherapy Services
Naturopathy
An umbrella term for an approach to health care incorporating a range of therapies such as herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutritional therapy, and others.
Naturopathy encompasses a wide range of holistic treatment methods, including herbs, homeopathy, dietary planning, and supplements.
Balanced Living,
Dana Heather
Naturopath, Homeopath
tel: +65 6762-8029
email: dana@balancedlivingasia.com
web: www.balancedlivingasia.com
Pure Health
Melanie Kulkarni, Naturopath, Reflexologist and Medical Herbalist
Tel: +65 9117-9380
@ Email: melanie@purehealth.com.sg
Web Site: www.purehealth.com.sg
City Osteopathy and Physiotherapy
Shirley Mirpuri
Naturopathic Doctor
BSc., ND, CBT
Sairupa Kirshnamurti
Naturopathic Doctor
B.A, N.D
Guthrie House (Bukit Timah)
1 Fifth Avenue, #03-02/03
Singapore 268802
tel: (+65) 6314 4440
web: cityosteophysio.com/
Nutritional Counselling
Eating for two means getting the right nutrients for your growing baby and for your body which is doing the construction work!
Eating healthfully helps your baby grow, keeps your body strong, and prepares you for labour and for the demands of life with a new baby!
Balanced Living,
Dana Heather
Naturopath, Homeopath
tel: +65 6762-8029
email: dana@balancedlivingasia.com
web: www.balancedlivingasia.com
Pure Health
Melanie Kulkarni, Naturopath, Reflexologist and Medical Herbalist
Tel: +65 9117-9380
@ Email: melanie@purehealth.com.sg
Web Site: www.purehealth.com.sg
Osteopathy
A therapy that focuses on the spine (like chiropractic) but also on soft-tissue work such as massage and pressure-point release. Very gentle for babies and pregnant women.
Osteopathy focuses on the spine, like chiropractic, but also uses soft-tissue work such as massage and pressure point release to correct misalignments and provide relief from aches and pains.
City Osteopathy and Physiotherapy
Daniele Caminiti
Registered Osteopath
D.O. BSc. Ost. (Hons) UK GOsC
Guthrie House (Bukit Timah)
1 Fifth Avenue, #03-02/03
Singapore 268802
tel: (+65) 6314 4440
web: https://cityosteophysio.com/
Podiatry
Treating problems with the feet as well as other complaints that can come from foot problems including joint pain elsewhere in the body, back pain, and more.
Problems with the feet can cause problems all the way up the body. Podiatry can help correct all sorts of difficulties so your feet can carry you throughout your day.
Osteopathy & Podiatry Centre
583 Orchard Rd
#06-03 Forum (Office Tower)
Singapore, 238884
tel: 6734 4236
fax: 6734 4237
email: info@osteopathy-podiatry.com
web: www.osteopathy-podiatry.com
Psychological Counselling and Support
Pregnancy and birth can be stressful: new parents sometimes need extra help in making transitions or in coping with challenges such as postnatal depression.
Sometimes your personal circumstances might mean you are struggling emotionally during pregnancy or after the birth. Psychological counselling or support for relationship problems, depression, dealing with loss, or many other challenges can help enormously.
Goslings
Karen Gosling, BA (Social Work), MSASW
199A Thomson Road
Goldhill Centre, Novena
Singapore
tel: +65 6256-7710
Confidential counselling in whatever way works for you: in person, by telephone, by email, or via the web. Goslings is experienced helping people with a wide range of coping strategies and methods to make positive change.
All in the Family Counselling
www.allinthefamilycounselling.com
All in the Family Counselling is dedicated to providing the highest quality of counseling services for individuals and families in Singapore. Each client is assisted in reaching their maximum potential for well-being. All in the Family Counselling works to contribute to the community through affordable workshops, support groups and educational talks.
Silvia Wetherell
The Choolani Clinic
Suite #11-59
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
38 Irrawaddy Road
Singapore 329563
tel: +65 8201 4414
email: silvia.wetherell@choolaniclinic.com
web: https://www.moremindful.me/
Reflexology
A therapy using pressure, stretch, and movement, especially of the feet and hands.
An ancient art that uses movement, pressure, and stretching especially of the feet to stimulate points corresponding to areas elsewhere in the body.
RJ Reflexology
Jospehine Tan
tel: +65 6256-7700 (phones turned off between 12 and 2PM)
Serenity Cove
Holland Village Shopping Centre
211 Holland Ave., #03-45-46-47
Singapore
tel: +65 6466-6335
Spa and Beauty Treatments
A bit of pampering can be restorative to body and soul!
Looking good and having a bit of pampering is something every pregnant woman can enjoy!
Candis Stauch
tel: +65 9106-7003
Candis is a professionally trained beauty therapist who does massage, waxing, pedicures, manicures and facials. Best part is, she comes to you!