You deserve more than
"just keep trying."

Honestly — much less than almost everyone expects. The needles used in acupuncture are hair-fine — completely different from a blood test or injection. Most people barely feel them going in. Common sensations are a dull warmth, a gentle ache, or a slight tingling around the needle site. That's called 'de qi' — the sensation of energy arriving — and it's a good sign.

If something is uncomfortable, we adjust immediately. You are always in control.

It depends on your situation. For natural conception support, I ask for a minimum of four months of regular treatment. This is not arbitrary — eggs take 90 days to mature and sperm takes 74 days, which means the acupuncture we do today is directly influencing the egg that could fertilise three months from now. Starting sooner gives us more to work with.

For IVF support, I work to a three-month timeline timed specifically to your protocol. Your written plan will give you a clear recommendation tailored to your situation.

Yes — when delivered by a qualified, experienced specialist. Acupuncture does not interfere with fertility medications, stimulation drugs, or the IVF process. It is complementary to your clinic's protocol, not in competition with it.

Absolutely. Fertility is rarely just one person's journey, and male factor infertility accounts for around 50% of fertility challenges. Acupuncture has good evidence for supporting sperm quality, motility, and morphology — and I am happy to treat both partners as part of a whole-couple approach.

We offer a dedicated Couples Fertility Acupuncture session at £125 — one appointment, two individual treatments, personalised care for both of you. Partners are also welcome to attend consultation appointments for support.

A single IVF cycle costs between £3,000 and £15,000. £99 for 75 minutes with a specialist who will actually understand your body — and give you a written plan tailored specifically to you — is one of the most valuable hours in your fertility journey.

What you actually get: undivided time with a practitioner holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a full acupuncture treatment on the day, and a written plan within 48 hours.

Most acupuncturists offer fertility treatment as one item on a long menu of services. Deanna's entire practice is built around fertility and women's health. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, trained under Naava Carman, and has completed specialist training in reproductive immunology.

No — and anyone who promises that should be avoided. What acupuncture can do is create better conditions in your body: improved circulation to the reproductive organs, more regulated cycles, reduced cortisol, better sleep, and a calmer nervous system. I will always be honest with you about what I can and cannot offer.

You can absolutely come for individual PAYG sessions at £75 per session. The programmes exist for those who want a structured, sequenced approach — but there is never any pressure. Your consultation will help us figure out together what's right for you.

Ideally, three months before your stimulation begins. Eggs take around 90 days to mature, so acupuncture started three months out is influencing the very eggs that will be collected during your cycle. The same applies to sperm — 74 days to fully develop. Starting earlier gives us more to work with.

If your cycle is imminent and you haven't started yet, don't let that stop you booking. Even support that begins closer to stimulation can still make a meaningful difference to your nervous system, stress levels, and uterine blood flow. Come in and we will talk through what's realistic and useful for your specific timeline.

Yes — and many clients find it one of the most valuable sessions in the whole cycle. The two-week wait is emotionally and physically demanding. Acupuncture during this period focuses on supporting implantation by maintaining good uterine blood flow, calming the nervous system, and reducing the cortisol spike that stress during this window can cause.

We do not use points that are contraindicated in early pregnancy during this period. Your safety is always the first consideration, and any treatment during the two-week wait is carefully selected to be supportive rather than stimulating.

The Natural Fertility Programme™ is a structured four-month acupuncture programme designed for women and couples trying to conceive naturally. It is not a block of standalone sessions — it is a clinically sequenced pathway where each treatment builds on the last, timed to the phases of your cycle.

The programme includes treatment for both partners where relevant, optimising both egg quality and sperm health simultaneously. It also includes cycle coaching, BBT tracking guidance, supplement and nutrition support, and direct ongoing access to Deanna throughout.

It is the right fit if you want a structured, committed approach rather than occasional sessions. It is not the right fit if you are preparing for IVF — in that case, the Roots To Transfer™ programme is the more appropriate pathway. Your consultation will clarify which is right for your situation.

The clinic is at 283 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 7BP. Free parking is available at Acklam Shops, right next door. Clients travel from across Teesside, North Yorkshire and County Durham.