Skip to main contentAcupuncture for Fertility & IVF at The HVN supports your journey to conception — balancing hormones, nourishing reproductive health, and enhancing the conditions for new life.
Price: From £200 | Duration: From 45 minutes
The path to conception — whether natural or assisted — asks a great deal of the body. At The HVN, Susan Gu, who leads our Traditional Chinese Medicine team, offers acupuncture as a deeply supportive therapy for those trying to conceive, providing care that is both clinically grounded and profoundly personal.
Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, fertility acupuncture works by regulating the flow of Qi and blood to the reproductive organs, balancing the hormonal systems governed by the Kidney, Liver, and Spleen, and creating the internal conditions most conducive to conception. For those undergoing IVF or other assisted reproductive therapies, our lead TCM practitioner uses acupuncture alongside medical treatment to support the body at each stage of the cycle — from stimulation and egg retrieval through to embryo transfer and beyond.
This is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Susan Gu takes the time to understand your full health picture, your cycle, and your circumstances before designing a bespoke programme of care.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fertility is closely linked to the strength of Kidney Qi — considered the foundation of reproductive vitality — as well as the smooth flow of Liver Qi and the nourishing capacity of the Spleen. As head of The HVN’s TCM team, Susan Gu addresses each of these systems in turn, tailoring treatment to your constitution, cycle phase, and specific diagnosis.
Each session includes a 15-minute consultation followed by 30 minutes of needling.
What your session may include:
Acupuncture Needling: Precisely placed at acupoints including Zusanli (ST36), Sanyinjiao (SP6), and Guanyuan (CV4) to regulate reproductive hormones, improve uterine blood flow, and support ovarian function.
Moxibustion: Gentle warming therapy applied to key points to tonify Kidney Yang, warm the uterus, and support implantation — particularly beneficial for those with cold or deficient constitutions.
Cycle-Synced Treatment: For natural conception, sessions are timed to the phases of your menstrual cycle to support follicular development, ovulation, and the luteal phase.
IVF Protocol Support: For those undergoing assisted reproduction, treatment is coordinated with your clinic’s timeline, with sessions timed around stimulation, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer.
Emotional & Nervous System Support: Fertility journeys can be emotionally demanding. Acupuncture’s regulatory effect on the nervous system helps reduce stress, improve sleep, and support emotional resilience throughout.
Safety & Suitability
Acupuncture for fertility is safe for most individuals and can be integrated alongside conventional reproductive medicine. Susan Gu works collaboratively and will liaise with your medical team where appropriate. A thorough consultation is conducted prior to every treatment to ensure the programme is precisely tailored to your needs.
Expected Results
Most clients begin a course of treatment three to six months prior to trying to conceive naturally, or ahead of a planned IVF cycle. Results are cumulative, regular sessions build on one another to create lasting improvements in hormonal balance, cycle regularity, and overall reproductive health.
Your first session is a comprehensive assessment of your reproductive health, cycle history, lifestyle, and TCM constitution with Susan Gu, followed by a full acupuncture treatment and personalised programme recommendation.
Each session includes a 15-minute consultation followed by 30 minutes of needling.
Price: From £200
Duration: From 45 minutes
A structured programme of sessions designed to support you across a full cycle or IVF protocol, with Susan Gu adapting treatment at each stage.
Price: From £1620
Duration: TBA
Acupuncture for Fertility & IVF at The HVN is particularly effective for:
Susan Gu leads The HVN’s Traditional Chinese Medicine team, bringing specialist expertise in reproductive health and fertility support. Her approach combines classical TCM diagnostics with a thorough understanding of modern assisted reproductive medicine, offering care that integrates seamlessly with your wider fertility journey.
Susan creates a space that is clinical in its rigour and compassionate in its delivery, recognising that fertility treatment is as much an emotional undertaking as a physical one.
Yes. Acupuncture is considered a safe treatment when performed by a qualified practitioner using sterile, single-use needles. At The HVN, every treatment is delivered by experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners following rigorous clinical standards and a personalised approach to care. Before treatment begins, we conduct a detailed consultation to understand your health history, symptoms, and goals, ensuring acupuncture is appropriate for your needs.
Acupuncture at The HVN is led by Susan Gu, a highly experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with a distinguished clinical background and family heritage in Chinese medicine. She is renowned for her pioneering Three-Dimensional Acupuncture Method, which combines traditional diagnostic principles with a modern, integrative approach to support hormonal health, stress resilience, circulation, fertility, pain management, and overall wellbeing.
The HVN also works with highly qualified acupuncture practitioners who share the clinic’s commitment to personalised, longevity-focused care.
Your first acupuncture appointment at The HVN begins with a comprehensive consultation. Your practitioner will explore your health history, lifestyle, symptoms, wellness goals, and any underlying factors that may be contributing to your concerns. This allows us to understand your individual constitution and create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
If appropriate, your acupuncture treatment may be carried out during the same appointment. Many clients find the experience deeply relaxing and leave feeling calmer, more balanced, and refreshed. Depending on your goals, your practitioner may also discuss complementary therapies available at The HVN, including cupping, acupressure, or functional wellness support.
Most people find acupuncture far more comfortable than they expect. The needles used are extremely fine and are significantly thinner than those used for injections or blood tests. You may notice a mild sensation such as tingling, warmth, heaviness, or a gentle ache when a point is activated, but treatment is generally well tolerated.
At The HVN, acupuncture is designed to support nervous system regulation and restore balance throughout the body. Many clients find treatments deeply calming, with some even falling asleep during their session.
