PCOS (PMOS)
PCOS/PMOS is more than a diagnosis to manage.
It's a reminder that your body's needs deserve to be understood, your symptoms taken seriously, and your wellbeing supported as a whole.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), symptoms associated with PCOS/PMOS are understood through patterns of imbalance involving the flow of Qi (vital energy), Blood and body fluids. Rather than viewing symptoms such as irregular periods, weight gain, fatigue, digestive discomfort and emotional changes in isolation, TCM considers the connections between menstrual health, digestion, sleep, energy levels and emotional wellbeing.
At NRQi Studio in Winchmore Hill, North London (N21), I offer personalised acupuncture and TCM therapies tailored to your individual symptoms, menstrual history and overall wellbeing. Recognising the important role of nutrition and lifestyle in managing PCOS/PMOS, I'm also collaborating with Eleanor Reid, a Registered Nutritional Therapist, to offer a more comprehensive, complementary approach to care.
Together, we've developed the Nurture and Evolve PCOS/PMOS Support Programmes, combining acupuncture with personalised nutritional therapy over 12 weeks. Our shared philosophy focuses on understanding the individual, supporting sustainable lifestyle changes and empowering women to take an active role in their long-term health and wellbeing.
The PCOS / PMOS Wellbeing Programme
Two personalised 12-week programmes combining acupuncture, TCM and nutritional therapy.
Choose Nurture for fortnightly acupuncture or Evolve for weekly treatments, both complemented by Eleanor's personalised nutritional support. Explore the programmes below to find the one that best suits your individual needs and lifestyle.
Nurture
12-Week Programme
Fortnightly Acupuncture &
Personalised Nutritional Therapy
A supportive 12-week programme combining fortnightly acupuncture with Nickila alongside personalised nutritional guidance from Eleanor to help you better understand your body, develop sustainable habits and support your wellbeing.
Acupuncture with Nickila — £462
6 personalised acupuncture sessions over 12 weeks, including an initial consultation
£77 per treatment (usually £95 for an initial consultation and £85 per follow-up).
£58 savings on acupuncture treatments.
Nutritional Therapy with Eleanor — £300
60 minute initial consultation - £130 (usually £150)
Personalised and adaptable nutrition & lifestyle plan
Two, 45 minute follow-up consultations to review your progress over 12 weeks, answer questions and make adjustments £85 each (usually £110).
Email support between consultations
Optional functional testing (additional cost). All testing interpreted as part of your consultations.
10% off high quality supplements from trusted brands
£70 saving on nutritional therapy consultations.
Total Programme Investment: £762 (£128 savings)
Evolve
12-Week Programme
Weekly Acupuncture &
Personalised Nutritional Therapy
A supportive 12-week programme combining weekly acupuncture with Nickila alongside personalised nutritional guidance from Eleanor to help you better understand your body, develop sustainable habits and support your wellbeing.
Acupuncture with Nickila — £864
12 personalised acupuncture sessions over 12 weeks, including an initial consultation
£72 per treatment (usually £95 for an initial consultation and £85 per follow-up).
£166 savings on acupuncture treatments.
Nutritional Therapy with Eleanor — £470
60 minute initial consultation £130 (usually £150)
Personalised and adaptable nutrition & lifestyle plan
Four, 45 minute follow-up consultations every 2-3 weeks to review your progress, answer questions and make adjustments - £85 each (usually £110).
Email support between consultations
Optional functional testing (additional cost). All testing interpreted as part of your consultations.
10% off high quality supplements from trusted brands
£120 saving on nutritional therapy consultations.
Total Programme Investment: £1,334 (£286 savings)
We work together to provide to ensure you receive the best possible experience and the most effective care. Packages are invoiced separately.
Download your free NRQi Studio Menstrual Cycle Guide below.
Download and print the NRQi Studio Period Tracker below.
Complete the chart and bring it with you to your appointments.
This enables me to have a very clear understanding of how I can support you & your cycle.
PCOS / PMOS Support
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Irregular or missing periods
Difficulty with ovulation or conception
Acne or oily skin
Increased facial or body hair
Hair thinning
Weight changes
Fatigue and energy dips
Cravings or blood sugar imbalance
Mood changes or anxiety
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Verity — the UK PMOS charity, offering reliable information, webinars and online peer support.
NHS GP support — a good starting point for symptoms, blood tests and possible scan referral.
Specialist care — support from a gynaecologist or endocrinologist if needed.
Private assessment — available through private women’s health, hormone or fertility clinics across the UK.
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Nourish your body with balanced, regular meals
Move in a way that feels supportive, not exhausting
Create space for rest and stress regulation
Prioritise sleep and recovery
Build awareness of your cycle and patterns (NRQi Studio Period Tracker)
Focus on small, sustainable changes
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Offers gentle hormonal balance & cycle health support
Helps ease pain, tension and stagnation
Calms the mind and nervous system during times of stress and overwhelm
Supports emotional wellbeing with a holistic approach
Encourages greater harmony, steadiness and ease throughout the cycle
What the Research Says
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This randomised controlled trial assigned women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to low-frequency electroacupuncture, a physical exercise program, or no intervention over 16 weeks and tracked outcomes including menstrual frequency. The study reported that both electroacupuncture and exercise improved menstrual frequency compared with no intervention, with electroacupuncture showing the stronger effect in the paper’s overall conclusions. The authors also reported no short-term or long-term adverse events in the exercise group or the no-intervention group (and discuss safety across groups in the paper). As with many trials in this area, the findings are specific to women with PCOS and the intervention protocol used, so they should be interpreted as supportive evidence rather than definitive proof for all causes of irregular cycles.
Read the article (DOI):
https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00495.2010PubMed record:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20943753/ -
This prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial investigated whether repeated acupuncture could improve ovulation frequency in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Thirty-two women were randomized to receive either acupuncture with manual and low-frequency electrical stimulation or an attention control (meetings with a physical therapist), delivered twice weekly for 10–13 weeks. The primary outcomes included ovulation frequency during treatment and changes in LH secretion patterns, alongside secondary hormonal outcomes. The study reported that ovulation frequency was higher in the acupuncture group than in the control group during the treatment period, and that multiple circulating sex steroid levels decreased in the acupuncture group, while LH secretion patterns were not affected. The authors concluded that repeated acupuncture treatments resulted in higher ovulation frequency in lean/overweight women with PCOS compared with the attention control used in this study.
Read the article (DOI):
https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00039.2013PubMed record:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23482444/ -
This systematic review and meta-analysis searched 15 databases through February 2016 to evaluate randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for PCOS. Across included trials acupuncture was associated with improved menstruation rate and ovulation rate compared with no acupuncture and it was also linked to changes in several hormone and metabolic markers (including LH, LH/FSH ratio, testosterone, and fasting insulin) when used alongside medication in some studies. The authors note that overall certainty was low to very low due to study limitations and they call for larger higher-quality trials.
Read the article (DOI):
https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000007066
PubMed record:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28591042/
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This systematic review and meta-analysis searched 10 databases up to December 2017 and included 60 randomized controlled trials with 49 trials pooled in meta-analyses. Across studies acupuncture was associated with greater reductions in menstrual pain and related symptoms compared with no treatment and in some comparisons versus NSAIDs. Some trials also reported that benefits persisted for a short follow-up period though the authors note important limitations due to variable study quality and methodology.
Read the article (DOI): https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000011007
PubMed record: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29879061/
Nutritional Advice
Because acupuncture supports the whole body, menstrual cycle care works best when it is combined with daily nourishment and steady habits. The food you eat can influence energy, mood, cramps and how smoothly your cycle flows. Click the button below to explore guidance on nourishing your body with mindfulness and balance to support a healthier cycle.