Are you lost in the world of trying to conceive (TTC)?
Feeling stressed and sad that it’s not happening as you dreamt it would?
Becoming obsessed with all things fertility and babies, and losing sight of the real you?
And getting overwhelmed by well-meaning advice and an impersonal medical service that’s treating you like a statistic?
Welcome. I know this. I understand this. And I’m here to help.
For over a decade, I’ve specialised in acupuncture for fertility along with Chinese herbal medicine (including IVF support), helping hundreds of people in South West London to take charge of their bodies, optimise their fertility and have the baby they long for.
Wherever you are on the fertility rollercoaster, I’m here for you. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been trying for a long time; whether you’ve a complex diagnosis (such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS, fibroids or an autoimmune condition) or that catch-all term “undiagnosed infertility”; or whether you’ve got IVF/ART in the diary, I’m passionate about the power of Traditional Chinese Medicine to help you heal and conceive.
Oh, and if I do say so myself, this is with a bit of my own magic thrown in too. I’m an expert in crafting bespoke fertility acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbal medicine formulas which will give you the very best chances of success, honed with the very latest fertility developments. And I’ll walk alongside you every step of the way, so you feel less overwhelmed, less confused, and less alone during this time.
With acupuncture for fertility, we'll help you to:
- Optimise your fertility - balancing hormones, improving egg quality, boosting ovulation and nourishing the uterine lining - giving you the very best chance of success
- Or for men, we’ll be working to boost sperm production, sperm motility, sperm health and hormone health (let’s not forget, men have hormones too!)
- Find solutions to your fertility issues no matter how complex so you’re empowered and proactive, with a clear route forward
- Shift the underlying imbalances that are making it difficult to conceive and maintain a health pregnancy (that your doctor may not be picking up on)
- Get back in charge of your body, your emotions and your options and welcome the real you once more
- Be stronger and calmer to deal with this stressful situation without it taking over every aspect of your life
- Make significant health gains (which show your body's getting ready to conceive) such as improved energy, good sleep, smooth digestion, blooming libido, and (for women) a low impact, regular menstrual cycle
- Navigate this complex area - I can answer your questions, help you to ask doctors the right ones, translate what you’re being told, interpret your test results and if needed, help you weigh up medical intervention and IVF/ART options
- Feel supported with the fertility highs and lows, with a guide and mentor to help you navigate the physical and emotional impact, and find hope in the overwhelm
- Find some calm in the storm, with a safe, nourishing space to offload and express your deepest thoughts and feelings. You’ll always be met with compassion, warmth and unwavering support
- Know that you’re giving this the very best chance of success. I can’t guarantee you a baby, much as I’d love to (and I see positive outcomes so often), but I can guarantee that we’ll both give this everything we can and that might mean having a baby in a way you didn’t expect
"I saw Sally when trying to conceive and found her to be the most supportive and caring person! She really helped me to understand my body and become in tune with it, through acupuncture. I am now pregnant and will be seeing Sally again at the end of my pregnancy!"
MW, 37
"I can't recommend Sally enough. I turned to acupuncture as a last resort and didn't have much hope but Sally reassured me and offered so much support. I got pregnant within two months and still can't quite believe it - I'm now over 8 months pregnant! I looked forward to my sessions and always came away feeling positive and reassured. Thank you Sally."
LS, 33
"At our initial consultation, Sally made me feel at ease and listened to, which is what I really needed. I don't feel judged and feel I can talk to her about anything. She listens, and I really believe she wants the best for me, and that she's fighting my corner. It makes such a difference when going through fertility issues to have someone on your side. I am now happily pregnant and looking forward to baby's arrival in a couple of months."
LM, 41
“I came to see Sally after a failed IVF attempt when I was at my lowest. After all the clinical staff I had dealt with in the IVF process Sally was a breath of fresh air. On top of the acupuncture treatments, she provided practical advice about diet and lifestyle and a lot of emotional support. After a couple of months of weekly acupuncture we felt ready to try again.
Our second round of IVF was completely different from the start. I produced much better quality eggs all of which fertilised. We put back the best two and now I’m 22 weeks pregnant with twins! I really feel that huge the difference in cycles was largely due to Sally’s efforts and would recommend her to anyone seeking help with fertility.”
MT, 32
“I had acupuncture with Sally when I started getting worried about not being able to conceive. Sally did everything she could to help me relax and not get stressed. After every session, I felt calmer and more in control of the situation. After 4 months, I was pregnant and the happiest person in the world! Thanks so much Sally!”
HB, 32
Why me?
I have a genuine passion for acupuncture for fertility - both the treatment and the support that goes alongside it - and am pretty evangelical about the positive impact specialist Traditional Chinese Medicine can have.
And specialist is key. Though the basis of acupuncture is to treat the person, not the condition and its roots are thousands of years old, fertility expertise in both Chinese and Western medicine is very complex and evolving rapidly. I’ve dedicated over a decade to acupuncture for fertility, honing my skills and knowledge with a busy clinic and regular training with the very best, including advanced diplomas with experts such as Dr Trevor Wing and Naava Carmen.
And my use of Chinese herbal medicine is a fabulous adjunct to the fertility acupuncture, enhancing its impact significantly. Again, I follow the ancient Eastern tradition of a lifetime of mentorship, working with some of the UK’s leading herbalists.
The benefits of acupuncture for fertility
- Regulate your menstrual cycle, creating low impact, regular periods with a strong follicular and luteal phase and healthy ovulation so everything’s working as it should
- Improve blood flow to the ovaries, boosting ovarian function and egg quality - getting the basics in place
- Nourish the womb lining to create a wonderful environment for implantation
- Or for men, boost sperm health, production and motility and hormone balance to give the best chances of fertilisation
- Clear and calm any inflammation or autoimmune response that might be fighting against your body
- Identify underlying issues which could impede ovulation, fertilisation, implantation, viability and work to resolve these
- Boost your general health to create a body that’s primed to conceive
- Support your detox pathways, improving healthy hormone balance
- Manage stress and nourish your holistic health - body, mind and spirit
- Navigate this complex world without the overwhelm or confusion
All of which hugely increase your chances of conceiving naturally, or through IVF/ART if required.
Places are limited!
I limit the number of people I work with at any one time to ensure I deliver the level of service and support I pride myself on, and my clients get the results they desire. I often have a waiting list so please bear that in mind.
Our work together
Whether you’re a woman, man or a non-binary person, part of a couple (same or opposite sex) or on your own, I’ll fully support your conception choices and help you with professional fertility acupuncture.
Our work together will be a committed partnership where we both work hard to get you to where you want to be. This process takes time and I ask all my fertility acupuncture clients to commit to my initial 3 month Acupuncture for Fertility Foundation package. This covers a whole cycle of influence on follicular development and egg quality (folliculogenesis) and sperm generation. It includes everything you need to create the ideal foundation for our work together, which we’ll then continue as needed, with treatment frequency based on your progress and goals (see ongoing pricing here).
In the interest of fairness - as everyone’s prescription is specific to them and therefore priced differently - the packages do not include the cost of the actual herbs. They do include my work tailoring your specific prescriptions and creating orders with the relevant herbal supplier which you then pay for directly (guide pricing shown below).
For women, the vaginal microbiome test needs to be paid for additionally and directly to Invivo. Full hormone testing is included in the package. For men, the comprehensive sperm testing needs to be paid for additionally and directly to The Doctors Laboratory, though hormone testing is included. Any additional costs are highlighted below and the packages include my analysis of all test results with reporting and supplement and treatment advice.
Please note that I require clients to be willing to take Chinese herbal medicine and do the additional testing.
Acupuncture for Fertility Foundation for Women (3 Month Treatment Package)
- DIAGNOSIS
- Extensive pre consultation questionnaire with analysis
- Initial consultation, evaluation and diagnosis session (90 mins including 1st acupuncture treatment)
- Personalised diagnosis report
- Initial treatment plan
- Extensive female hormone testing and result interpretation (more nuanced than the standard NHS testing)
- Invivo Vaginal Microbiome Test interpretation, report & supplement advice (actual test to be paid for directly to Invivo £170)
- TREATMENT
- 10 further acupuncture sessions (11 in total) at weekly intervals
- Bespoke Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions and order creation (actual herbs to be paid for directly to herbal supplier – prices range from £20 – £35 pw)
- SUPPORT
- BBT menstrual cycle charting and interpretation throughout the month
- Targeted holistic health protocols
- Full support including between sessions and out of hours via Signal
Acupuncture for Fertility Foundation for Men (3 Month Treatment Package)
- DIAGNOSIS
- Extensive pre consultation questionnaire with analysis
- Initial consultation, evaluation and diagnosis session (90 mins including 1st acupuncture treatment)
- Personalised diagnosis report
- Initial treatment plan
- Extensive male hormone testing and result interpretation (more nuanced than the standard NHS testing)
- TDL Comprehensive Sperm Testing - interpretation, report & supplement advice (actual test to be paid for directly to The Doctors Laboratory £210)
- TREATMENT
- 7 further acupuncture sessions (8 in total) - 3 x weekly, then 4 x fortnightly
- Bespoke Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions and order creation (actual herbs to be paid for directly to herbal supplier – prices range from £20 – £35 pw)
- SUPPORT
- Targeted holistic health protocols
- Full support including between sessions and out of hours via Signal
Ready to give your fertility the very best chance of success, and leave the stress and overwhelm behind? Then let’s talk.
My discovery call is a 15 minute free chat where we can check we’ll work well together and you can ask any questions you may have. And if all feels great, we’ll get you booked in for your initial consultation (no obligation; no hard sell).