There is now a large body of scientific evidence to support the idea that the mind influences the body in the healing process. Research has shown, for example, that the immune system can be stimulated by breathing techniques and meditation (see Dusek JA, et al. PLoS ONE 2008 3(7) P E2576,and McCraty R et al. Integr Physiol Behav Sci 1998 33(2) 151-179)  and through hypnosis and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) amongst other approaches. In addition, work by Rossi and Cheek (Mind Body Therapy, 1988, W.W.Norton & Co.) showed that hormonal balance could be regulated by hypnosis and other MindBody techmiques.

 

Of particular relevance to the work in this practice, Alice Domar et al, (Fertility and Sterility 2000, April 73 (4):805-11) have shown that MindBody Techniques (MBT) are effective in the treatment of infertility.  Sarah uses these techniques within the practice, and we have developed an innovative approach to the treatment of infertility and sub-fertility using MBT and nNEAP together.