Fertility Journeys
"After years of struggling with endometriosis and irregular cycles, I felt like my dream of becoming a mother was slipping away. The pain and unpredictability left me emotionally and physically drained.
That’s when I found Katie. Her combination of weekly fertility acupuncture, personalized herbal medicine, and tailored dietary guidance was exactly what I needed. Katie helped me understand how to nourish my body and balance my hormones naturally.
In just three months, my cycles became regular, my energy improved, and I felt more in tune with my body than I had in years. The best part? I found out I was pregnant! Katie’s expertise and care have been life-changing. I can’t thank her enough for helping me on this journey."
Rebecca Taylor
"Struggling with Graves' disease, I felt like my body was working against me. My thyroid dysfunction caused irregular cycles, constant exhaustion, and intense anxiety. I was desperate for a solution and unsure where to turn.
Katie's approach was a breath of fresh air. She guided me through dietary changes to reduce inflammation and stabilize my thyroid, while her weekly acupuncture sessions helped me relax and reset. She also focused on reducing cortisol and calming my overworked nervous system, which made a huge difference in how I felt day-to-day.
After just four months of working with Katie, I found out I was pregnant. It still feels surreal! Katie’s support and expertise were exactly what I needed to turn things around, and I couldn’t be more grateful."
Olivia Harper
"At 43, I knew the odds weren’t in my favour. My AMH levels were low, and I worried that my dream of becoming a mom might not be possible. I was preparing for IVF but wanted to do everything I could to improve my chances of success.
Working with Katie was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Her weekly acupuncture sessions left me feeling balanced and supported, and her tailored nutritional advice gave me confidence that I was doing all I could to improve my egg quality.
After four months, I went into my IVF round feeling stronger and more prepared. To my amazement, we got three embryos, and on our second transfer, I conceived!
Charlotte Reynolds
"After two years of trying to conceive our second child, I was starting to feel defeated. Our first pregnancy happened so easily, but this time, nothing seemed to work. I didn’t realize how much growing a baby, working full-time, and raising a toddler had taken a toll on my body.
When I met Katie, she helped me see that I was nutritionally depleted and my nervous system was under constant stress. Her weekly acupuncture sessions were like hitting a reset button for my body and mind. She also guided me with simple but powerful nutritional changes that made such a difference.
I wasn’t ready to go down the IVF route, and thanks to Katie, I didn’t have to. Just three months later I was pregnant.
"After 15 years on the contraceptive pill, I was shocked when my periods didn’t return after stopping it. I had no idea what was happening with my body, and panic set in because I wanted to start a family.
Katie’s calm and caring approach helped me feel at ease right away. With regular acupuncture and tailored herbal medicine, my body started to respond. Within a few months, my period returned, and by the sixth month, my cycles were regular again.
By the seventh month, I was pregnant! Not only was I thrilled, but I also felt confident that my health was in the best possible place to carry a pregnancy."
Aarti Sharma
"My partner and I had been trying to conceive for months, and despite having regular cycles and no issues flagged in any of our tests, it just wasn’t happening. It was incredibly frustrating not knowing what we could do differently or why it wasn’t working.
Katie took a comprehensive approach, focusing on both my health and my partner’s. We made changes to my diet, balanced my blood sugar, and addressed nutritional deficiencies with targeted supplements. Katie also suggested supplements for my partner to boost his sperm quality, something we hadn’t even considered.
Weekly acupuncture sessions became a highlight of my week, helping me to de-stress and feel more in tune with my body. I started to notice positive changes quickly—better energy, improved focus, and a deeper sense of balance.
Two months later, our efforts paid off, and I found out I was pregnant!"
Sophie Adams
"After being told I had a low sperm count and poor motility, I felt defeated. My wife and I had been trying to start a family for over a year, and hearing this news was like hitting a brick wall. I wasn’t sure there was much we could do to change the situation.
A friend recommended I see Katie, and I’m so glad I did. She put together a plan to improve my overall health and fertility. I started taking fertility supplements, cleaned up my diet, and cut back on alcohol.
Within a couple of weeks, I started noticing changes in my energy levels and overall wellbeing. When we retested my sperm after three months, the improvement was significant. My count was up, and my motility had almost doubled. Now we’re pregnant.
James Carter
"When I was diagnosed with PCOS, I finally understood why my cycles were so irregular—sometimes lasting 45 to 60 days—and why trying to conceive felt like such an uphill battle. Not knowing when or if I was ovulating made the process incredibly frustrating and stressful.
Katie helped me make significant changes to my diet to regulate my blood sugar and address insulin resistance. I also started fortnightly acupuncture and took herbal medicine tailored to my needs. Katie taught me how to track my cycles using basal body temperature, which gave me a better understanding of what was happening in my body.
Over time, my cycles began to regulate, though they were still longer than average. I started to feel healthier and more optimistic. Then, to my surprise, after just four months of working with Katie, I found out I was pregnant!
Mei Lin Zhang
What The Science Says
Studies have shown that acupuncture can positively influence fertility outcomes.
In particular there is a lot of data to show that when combining fertility acupuncture with conventional treatments like IVF, there is an approximately 15% increase in outcomes.
Research highlights acupuncture's role in improving endometrial thickness, ovarian response, and embryo implantation rates.
All the assisted fertility providers in New Zealand endorse fertility acupuncture for couples going through IVF, recognising acupuncture’s capacity to improve outcomes, reduce stress and improve uterine blood flow.
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