How Acupuncture Supports Fertility in Central London
- Johnny Childs
- Sep 13
- 3 min read
As someone who specialises in fertility acupuncture in central London, I see patients every day… one theme keeps coming back: balance. Living and working in central London doesn’t always leave much room for it. The long hours, the pace, the pressure — it’s no wonder so many people come to me feeling burnt out, worried, or frustrated when they’re trying to conceive.
“Johnny helped me throughout a very tricky IVF journey… attentive, calm and positive. His knowledge and understanding is exceptional.” - Jane.
For me, fertility acupuncture isn’t about ticking boxes or chasing symptoms. It’s about creating a space where the body and mind can breathe again. That’s when things begin to shift.
Why Central Londoners Turn to Acupuncture
I often hear the same story: “I thought I could keep going, but my system just feels off.” Stress is the big disruptor. It pulls at sleep, hormones, mood — and fertility is often the first thing to be affected.
What acupuncture does is surprisingly simple yet powerful:
• It helps calm the nervous system, so you feel more grounded.
• It improves blood flow to the reproductive organs.
• It helps regulate cycles and hormones.
• And it builds resilience and energy, which makes everything feel more manageable.
For some, that shift happens subtly over weeks. For others, it’s felt right away — a sense of coming back to themselves.
Supporting IVF and Treatment Journeys
Quite a few of the people I treat are going through IVF or other assisted fertility paths, especially around Marylebone, Wimpole Street and Harley Street. Those treatments can feel intense and clinical — which is why the calm of acupuncture can make such a difference.
In practice, that might mean:
• Preparing the body in the run-up to IVF.
• Supporting side effects from medication.
• Encouraging balance around implantation.
• Simply giving someone the resilience to face another cycle with hope intact.
Each session is always shaped to where they are in their treatment — no two are the same.
The Five-Element Lens
Because I practise Five-Element Acupuncture, my focus is always the bigger picture. Fertility isn’t only about the reproductive organs. It’s about energy, emotion, resilience — all of it is connected.
If one part of the system is off balance, the rest will be affected. Working this way allows me to treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis. And for many patients, that’s where the breakthrough comes.
Stories That Stay With Me
Some of the stories I’ve witnessed will stay with me forever. Patients who’ve come to acupuncture after months — even years — of trying, and found that treatments gave them not just physical support, but emotional grounding.
One recent review put it beautifully:
When I read words like that, I’m reminded why I do this work.
Where You Can Find Me
I practise fertility acupuncture in central London at:
• Kite Clinic, Wimpole Street — just by Harley Street in Marylebone.
• Liberty London — a unique, central space that makes treatments easy to access.
I also work closely with the brilliant team at The Evewell clinic, so patients benefit from fully integrated care.
A Final Note
Whether it’s your first step into exploring fertility support, or you’re in the thick of IVF, or navigating the complexities of secondary infertility — acupuncture can offer a space to feel held, balanced, and supported.
If you’d like to go deeper, you can explore my Fertility Acupuncture page or book an appointment.
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