Acupuncture Testimonials

“Melanie has a wealth of knowledge about all things fertility, and I found it incredibly helpful to gain a deeper understanding of the process throughout our journey. Her guidance extended beyond female fertility, and her recommendation for male fertility testing and knowledge around it ultimately proved to be a significant part of our path to conception too. Every session provided not only treatment but also reassurance and support. I always felt comfortable discussing any concerns with Melanie and greatly appreciated her thoughtful advice and encouragement. The clinic itself is beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming - such a calm environment where I could truly relax. Each appointment was both enjoyable and restorative, and I always left feeling more informed, supported, and positive. I also continued to see her throughout my pregnancy and found her support just as valuable at this stage. I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone seeking fertility support. Her expertise, compassion, and holistic approach made a real difference during an important chapter of our lives.”

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“Melanie opened my eyes to the power and positive energy acupuncture can have on the body. We came to see her after fertility and early pregnancy issues after a bad experience with our local doctor. The work she has done with us has been so helpful and has worked wonders! After two early losses, with her help and support we are now expecting our little girl any day now!! I would recommend to everyone and anyone who may need the help.” (male partner)

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“I really can’t recommend Melanie enough. She is incredibly knowledgeable, not just about acupuncture but about fertility and supporting the body through pregnancy. After experiencing two early losses, Melanie helped me understand what may have been contributing to them and gave me reassurance and support along the way. I also really appreciated her honesty throughout. I’m now 20 weeks pregnant, and I really feel that Melanie’s knowledge, care and support have been such an important part of my journey. Her treatments were also hugely beneficial during the early weeks of my pregnancy, particularly in helping to ease symptoms and making what was a very anxious time feel much more manageable. I’m grateful to her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone going through fertility or pregnancy difficulties.”

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“My fertility journey was not an uncommon one. With some bumps in the road and after some routine nhs tests we were told our chances weren’t great. A few friends in similar situations told me how great acupuncture was and a neighbour recommended Melanie. From the moment I walked into my first appointment with Melanie I knew I was in great hands. Not only does she have the coolest, calmest and most supportive of energies, she has a wealth of knowledge that’s invaluable to anyone going through fertility issues. After our first appointment Melanie put me in touch with a gynaecology and fertility specialist who made a small tweak to some medication and combined with my acupuncture treatments, seemed to do the trick and we were able to conceive naturally. I’m very pleased to say that I’ve just given birth to a beautiful baby boy. I honestly think if I hadn’t met Melanie, our story would be very different. Thank you Melanie, you really are a wonder!”

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“I have been seeing Melanie for acupuncture for two years, throughout fertility struggles, recurrent miscarriage, IVF and finally throughout my successful pregnancy. Her support, knowledge and expertise have played a huge role in my journey to motherhood. From suggesting different testing that might be useful, to tailored treatments to support whichever stage I was currently at. I looked forward to my sessions as a way to talk to someone who’s become a friend about the difficulties of trying to conceive whilst also holistically supporting my body. Melanie is warm, non judgmental and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her as an acupuncture specialist and practitioner.”

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“I started seeing Melanie in January after experiencing some fertility issues, and her expertise, advice, and calming presence played a huge role in my fertility journey. Thanks to her support, I successfully became pregnant in April. Not only is Mel an incredible acupuncturist, but she also goes above and beyond to offer valuable advice and recommendations. For example, when I was struggling with low iron, she recommended a natural iron supplement this helped me avoid medication that could have had unwanted side effects. What made the biggest difference for me was that I initially knew very little about acupuncture, but Mel’s friendly and comforting nature made the entire process so reassuring. She is incredibly sensitive and empathetic—sometimes, you just need someone to listen without judgment and offer suggestions that you can take or leave without pressure. I highly recommend Mel to anyone on their fertility journey. Her support has been invaluable, and I plan to continue seeing her post-pregnancy for my general female health. She has been a pleasure to get to know—not just from a medical perspective, but as a truly wonderful person. Thank you, Mel, for everything!”

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“I went to Melanie in a desperate attempt to support my fertility journey, after multiple miscarriages and being told to start IVF, I felt like I was running out of options. The whole experience was so holistic and inclusive of all aspects of my life, from diet to household products. It was much more than ‘sticking needles’ which had been my understanding of acupuncture. I followed the advice, and had two weekly appointments, and to my surprise and delight found out I was pregnant the day my IVF procedure was due to happen. I continued my acupuncture throughout my pregnancy and it was such a restorative, calming and healing experience. I absolutely loved it. I can’t recommend Melanie enough, as I sit here writing this review I am holding my three month old daughter with such gratitude for everything Melanie did for me.”

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“I'm so glad I found Melanie. I'd never had acupuncture before, but had heard of it's benefits for fertility issues. Not only did Melanie provide acupuncture, but she also helped me push my GP for certain tests and then helped with understanding the results - she really was with me at every step and was the first to suggest I may have raised NK cells, which it turned out I did! I couldn't recommend her enough!

*This client had a successful pregnancy to term after multiple miscarriages.

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“I have been coming to Melanie now for roughly 8 months, and she has seen me through one failed IVF round and a second frozen embryo transfer, which has been successful. Melanie has been a steady rock for me through an incredibly stressful and difficult time, and her sessions allow me to breathe and feel light for a time. She is so kind, caring and supportive and I honestly couldn’t do this ivf and now pregnancy journey without her. She is super knowledgable, nothing is too much bother and she is a constant support, even staying open late for me on the day of my transfer so I could have a treatment on the same day. Thank you Mel for everything so far!”

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“Having acupuncture with Melanie has been transformative for my TTC journey after recurrent miscarriage. From the very first session I felt safe and welcomed. The infertility and pregnancy loss world can be intimidating and punishing at times, and very often you are made to feel like you are not 'doing enough' or 'should be doing more' and I'm so glad I never felt this vibe from Melanie. Her support goes beyond an acupuncture session and is so holistic and caring.”

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“Melanie is like a guardian angel. I initially saw her for chronic headaches and she continued to support me through IVF and pregnancy. Melanie is extremely knowledgable, caring and committed to resolving any health concerns you may have, with an excellent network of other wonderful professionals for onward referral, where appropriate. I feel very reassured knowing I can see Melanie at her lovely practice whenever anything comes up in the future.”

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“Having been through multiple rounds of IVF, I started to explore fertility acupuncture as I had heard of the numerous benefits of it. Melanie is extremely knowledgeable on fertility and the entire IVF process, I knew I had chosen the right person to support me after our initial consultation. Melanie has such a kind approach and calming presence in what can be a very chaotic world of IVF which can be mentally, emotionally and physically demanding.  She recommended some small adjustments to my diet, lifestyle and overall well-being to support my IVF FET drug protocol and it made me feel like I was gaining control of my life again. I was so grateful for Melanie’s support throughout the IVF cycle, the day before and the day of our embryo transfer, throughout my pregnancy all the way up to my due date. We have now welcomed our baby girl! I am so thankful to Melanie for her positive impact throughout our journey; she really goes above and beyond in supporting her clients.  Thank you, Melanie!”

Stephanie T. (submitted directly to preserve anonymity)

“I started having acupuncture with Melanie after my first round of IVF failed at an early stage (none of my eggs fertilised). Melanie is very knowledgeable about the fertility treatment process and she has a very reassuring presence. I found the acupuncture sessions extremely helpful in calming me in the run up to my second round of IVF and also during it. My endometrial lining was also a much healthier thickness this time round and I’m sure the acupuncture contributed to that. I felt much more supported during my second round of IVF which was due to the acupuncture sessions with Melanie that she’d carefully scheduled for key points during my IVF treatment. She also made the time (out of hours) for acupuncture sessions both before and after my embryo transfer. We have now welcomed our daughter and we are so grateful to Melanie.”

Catherine (submitted directly to preserve anonymity)

“Melanie is an exceptional acupuncturist. I have been seeing her for around 2 years (and will continue to do so) to keep various health conditions at bay (Endometriosis), and to support me with my fertility journey. Her expertise with all things fertility is amazing. Melanie recently prepared me for a very successful egg freezing cycle, and I have no doubt that the specific work Melanie did with me was a huge contributor to the success. The clinic itself is beautiful and calming, and Melanie takes the time to really listen and get a deep understanding of your personal situation. I can’t recommend Melanie enough - finding someone like Melanie really can be life changing.”

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“Melanie supported me through my fertility struggles and was a huge part of how I became pregnant. Melanie also helped me during my third trimester towards birth, relieving me of back pain and preparing my body for birth. There were many stages of this journey for me and through all she was supportive, kind, calm and positive. Everything I asked was explained very clearly and gave proactive advice to support my body and mind. I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone in need due to her excellent service and advice.”

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“Melanie was incredibly warm and welcoming. As someone who was quite anxious about trying acupuncture for the first time, I felt completely supported by her holistic approach. Her professionalism and deep understanding helped me relax, and it was clear to see her passion and expertise in Chinese medicine.
I became pregnant with my second child within just a few sessions! I am now looking forward to returning to continue my holistic journey and becoming the best version of myself.”

5-star Google review

“I’m so glad I found Melanie! Her professional, calm and supportive manner is exactly what I needed. She took a holistic approach to my previous miscarriages and supported me and my husband to access tests to understand our situation more. She was a great support during my most recent pregnancy which resulted in our little boy. I found Acupuncture to be relaxing and helpful.”

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“I saw the wonderful Melanie both before and during my second pregnancy. She was always kind and considered in her approach, taking into account where I was in my journey and any symptoms before planning her treatment. I found the treatments helpful in preparing for the pregnancy and the birth, and would strongly recommend.”

5-star Google review

“I booked in with Melanie after hearing great things about Acupuncture to encourage labour, and wanting to do whatever I could to avoid induction and have the home birth I’d planned. I started weekly appointments from 36 weeks, and then twice weekly from 40, which wasn’t needed for long as our baby girl arrived safely at home 10 days post due date without any intervention. The Acupuncture helped in a number of ways, rebalancing my body and preparing for a smooth spontaneous labour (I could feel baby moving into the optimum position during the sessions) and, just as importantly, giving me space to be calm and rested in the last few days of pregnancy. I would spend the days after the session feeling very still and peaceful. Melanie is super knowledgeable and gentle (I have a needle phobia so I kept my eyes shut and felt very little) and she really listened to my needs, making sure each session targeted the problem areas. I had bad reflux and insomnia which drastically improved after the sessions. My baby is now 6 weeks old and I’ve booked in for a bit of TLC and me time!”

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