Many of my patients work with me because of fertility issues, often with other gynae conditions too – I’m an endo fertility expert amongst many other things. And, if I do say so myself, I get some amazing results. But I can’t guarantee you a pregnancy – no one can. But what I can guarantee is that I’m going to use every tool that I’ve got, and, as a team, we’ll give this our all.

I know the transformations that my work can create, and I see so many successful pregnancies (often with people who didn’t believe it could happen for them). There are some who have needed to pursue assisted conception due to structural damage, but again fine-tuning people’s bodies for success here is my speciality. I have countless people singing my praises about helping them to beat the fertility and IVF odds (check out my Fertility Underdogs series on Insta).

After booking, you’ll be sent a questionnaire to complete which will give me an overview of your health & wellbeing, your medical history, and what you’re trying to achieve. I’ll analyse this before the Consultation, so we can use the time in the most effective way. It lasts about 60 minutes, either in clinic or via video call. It enables me to evaluate and diagnose your situation and is the basis of your personalised diagnosis report and initial treatment plan. It is, of course, an opportunity for us to get to know each other, for you to share what you’ve been going through, and for us to begin this exciting partnership.

After this session, I will advise you which of my treatment packages suits your needs best, and what the treatment plan is likely to involve.

This one I can’t answer – we just don’t know. I work with less complicated cases as well as very complex conditions and of course this makes a difference too. I ask patients to come for weekly treatment, usually for at least 2 – 3 months. There are some cases that it might be fortnightly, but usually, it’s weekly. Depending on the improvements made and what we’re working with, we may then open up the space between treatments but realistically, if we’re treating complex conditions relating to fertility, hormone health, and/or gynaecology issues, it’s likely we’ll maintain at weekly or fortnightly sessions.

I will be able to advise you as to which of my treatment packages you will need after the Initial Consultation and what the treatment plan is likely to involve.  You can see more about this on my pricing page.

Well, you need to make time to come for our acupuncture sessions at the advised frequency.  And you’ll need to follow the instructions for taking your Chinese herbal medicine and any supplements. Ideally, you’ll be taking the lifestyle changes I recommend onboard and putting them into practice.

I’ll always be mindful of the demands on you in your life, plus where your health and energy is and we’ll work in alignment with this.

There’s plenty of time in our sessions for you to ask any questions you may have, to share advice and, if you wish, for you to offload and and be supported on your journey. We’ll always check-in with your progress to tailor your treatment plan and herbal prescriptions as your health transforms.

If there’s anything you think we haven’t covered, you can drop me a line by email between sessions and I will respond within 48 hours (within working hours).

I like to be fully transparent about the costs involved. Please see my pricing page to see my current prices.

As mentioned, it’s rare for the needles to hurt.  Sometimes you feel a sensation when they are in place, like a pressure or a spreading warmth.  If there’s any discomfort, the needle will be removed.

On rare occasions, a needle may leave a tiny bruise but it isn’t tender to the touch and will clear up quickly.

People tend to find the acupuncture very relaxing, and may even drift off.  The relaxed feeling can last afterwards, and you might often feel ready for bed a bit earlier in the evening, It won’t get in the way of your doing anything and you are safe to drive.  I do suggest people avoid alcohol on the evening of a treatment.

All needles used are sterile packed, single use needles, which are incinerated after use.  I have a Licentiate of Acupuncture, and I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture (only achieved through approved training and standards of practice).  Through these professional bodies, I belong an accredited register, regulated and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care (PSA).

The herbs only consist of plants, twigs, barks, flowers, bulbs, grasses and bark. They are guaranteed to be free of pesticides, sulphides, xeno-oestrogens and steroids.  Chinese herbs often come in the form of a powder which is taken as a drink.

I am fully compliant with UK government regulations and all my herbs can be traced directly to source through the supplier I use, recommended by the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM). The herbs only consist of plants, twigs, barks, flowers, bulbs, grasses and bark. They are guaranteed to be free of pesticides, sulphides, xeno-oestrogens and steroids.

I might be biased here but I don’t think so.  They can be on the bitter or pungent side so not to everyone’s taste.  But they’re really easy to swallow and I’ve got lots of tips as to how to make them easier to take, both in terms of flavour, and fitting them into a busy day.

Again, that really depends but I’ll aways ensure that we create an achievable plan.  If I feel it will positively impact your prognosis, we’ll look at dietary advice, using both Chinese Medicine and modern nutritional approaches.  There are often simple tweaks available that can really help with the natural rhythms of the body, like sleep and digestion.  And we’ll look at ways to eliminate or moderate anything that could be working against your health and fertility goals, like toxins and stressors.

I am fully compliant with UK government regulations and all my herbs can be traced directly to source through the supplier I use, recommended by the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM). The herbs only consist of plants, twigs, barks, flowers, bulbs, grasses and bark. They are guaranteed to be free of pesticides, sulphides, xeno-oestrogens and steroids.

I might be biased here but I don’t think so.  They can be on the bitter or pungent side so not to everyone’s taste.  But they’re really easy to swallow and I’ve got lots of tips as to how to make them easier to take, both in terms of flavour, and fitting them into a busy day.

The monthly cost includes:

• The Initial Consultation for all patients, including extensive pre-consultation questionnaire and test reports analysis
• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Bespoke herbal prescriptions delivered to your door
• Monthly video call consultations (up to 60 minutes)
• Ongoing support and prescription adaptations as required

If you have been sent to me by your acupuncturist, or have an acupuncturist who you want to keep informed, I’m happy to liaise with them.  This will include sharing my treatment plan, details of the herbs you’re taking and why, along with any prescription updates.  That way, your acupuncture treatments will perfectly align with what we’re doing with the herbal medicine.

Personally, I think there’s nothing more effective than the very best Chinese herbal medicine, along with professional acupuncture.  For many complex fertility and gynae conditions, I’d strongly recommend it.

However, Chinese herbs on their own can make really powerful changes. They are truly transformative.  If at any point I think you’d benefit from acupuncture alongside what we’re doing, I’m happy to point you in the right direction.

There is no tie-in with the service.  You can cancel at any time.  Once you have paid for the month, that includes any herbs you receive in that month and our consultation.  If you cancel within the month and haven’t received more herbs or booked the consultation, there is no refund.

The sessions are designed to give you plenty of opportunity to ask any questions you may have, as well as checking in with your progress and tailoring your prescriptions as your health transforms.

If there’s anything you think we haven’t covered, you can drop me an email between sessions.

That’s entirely up to you. It’s 60 minutes where you can pick my brains. It’s a great opportunity to tweak your own herbal prescriptions or acupuncture protocols with my fertility and gynae knowledge. I have a particular passion for treating endometriosis with fertility.

If you have a tricky patient and you’re feeling stuck, feel free to come along for a deep dive into treatment planning – for acupuncture and/or herbs. I’m happy to read through recent patient notes and test reports, with the patient’s permission of course.