Fertility Acupuncture Middlesbrough Specialist Support for Couples & IVF

Feeling Stuck on Your Fertility Journey? You are not alone. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IVF, or seeking answers after setbacks, I provide a compassionate sanctuary to help you regain control.

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Deanna Thomas, fertility acupuncturist in Middlesbrough, speaking with a female patient during a personalised fertility consultation.

Deanna Thomas, BSc (Hons), Lic.Ac, MBAcC, DipObsGyn Naava Carman Certified Fertility Specialist | Advanced Reproductive Immunology Training

Multi-award-winning clinic in North Yorkshire, specialist in fertility & reproductive health

Disclaimer: Acupuncture is a complementary therapy. It should not replace medical advice or treatment. Results vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed.

Your Fertility Journey Deserves Expert Personalised Care

If you are searching for specialist fertility support in Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, or across North Yorkshire, Deanna Thomas offers a distinct approach.

Trying to conceive can feel like a rollercoaster. You may be navigating fertility problems, preparing for IVF support, or longing to conceive naturally. Each cycle brings new hope, but also pressure, stress, and sometimes heartbreak.

I’m Deanna Thomas, a qualified acupuncturist with a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture, specialist postgraduate training in obstetrics, gynaecology, and reproductive health, and advanced training in reproductive immunology with Naava Carman.

At our multi-award-winning Middlesbrough clinic, I’ve supported hundreds of couples who felt like they’d tried everything. With over 600 verified 5-star reviews, the stories they share speak of renewed cycles, calmer IVF journeys, and the joy of becoming parents.

Fertility acupuncture is a gentle form of alternative medicine that may help increase blood flow to the reproductive organs, calm the central nervous system, and support your fertility journey, helping your body feel safe, nourished, and ready for conception.

How Fertility Acupuncture Works

During an acupuncture session, I use very fine, sterile, thin needles to gently stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body. This triggers the body’s healing response, influencing nerve signals and releasing chemicals called neurotransmitters. These changes may help regulate hormones, improve circulation, and support overall health.

Research shows acupuncture treatments may help:

Increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
Support ovarian function and egg quality
Encourage healthy sperm count and motility in male fertility
Reduce inflammation and balance the immune system
Relieve pain, offer stress relief, and improve emotional wellbeing

This blend of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, and modern medical acupuncture offers a whole-person approach to fertility treatment. This is whole-person care, treatments designed around you, your health concerns, and your dream of becoming a parent.

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Benefits of Fertility Acupuncture

Regulate cycles & support ovulation – restoring hormonal balance.
May help improve egg quality & ovarian function – creating the best chance to conceive naturally.
Increase blood flow to reproductive organs – supporting healthy embryo implantation.
Support male factor infertility – improving sperm count, motility, and sperm quality.
Reduce stress & calm the nervous system – easing anxiety and promoting emotional wellbeing.
Complement IVF or other fertility treatments – weekly acupuncture can support you throughout your cycle.

Book Your First Fertility Acupuncture Session Today – From £125

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Reconnect With Your Menstrual Cycle

Regulate cycles, ease PMS, and support natural ovulation with gentle acupuncture.

I’ll also guide you in tracking your basal body temperature (BBT), helping you understand fertile windows and restore balance.

Book Your First Step Towards Balance

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Emotional Relief

Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling supported, heard, and so much calmer.

Acupuncture may help lower stress, restore nervous system balance, and support emotional health, creating a space where hope can return.

Start Your Journey to Calm, Confidence & Conception

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Improved Natural Fertility

Acupuncture may support egg and sperm quality, embryo implantation, and overall wellbeing.

Whether preparing for IVF or hoping to conceive naturally, treatment is tailored to your unique fertility journey.

Let’s Begin Your Fertility Journey Together

How Acupuncture Improves Blood Flow to the Uterus and Ovaries

One way acupuncture for fertility may help is by improving circulation. Better blood flow to the uterus and ovaries brings oxygen and nutrients to the reproductive organs. This can create a more receptive uterine lining for embryo implantation and support ovarian function for egg quality.

By stimulating specific points, acupuncture helps relax blood vessels and calm the central nervous system. This reduces stress hormones while encouraging circulation. For many women, this means healthier menstrual cycles and improved chances of conception.

Male Fertility Acupuncture: Improving Sperm Quality and Motility

Fertility is a shared journey. While much focus is often placed on women, male fertility plays an equal role. Acupuncture treatments for men may help improve sperm count, motility, and morphology by increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs and reducing inflammation.

Sessions can also provide stress relief and support overall health, which indirectly benefits reproductive function. Couples often see the greatest benefit when both partners receive regular treatment, creating a stronger foundation for conception.

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"Fertility acupuncture success story – 5-star client review sharing how Deanna's treatments helped regulate cycle and achieve pregnancy within 5 weeks"

From Hopeless to Pregnant in 5 Weeks

I’d been trying to get pregnant for nearly 8 months with no success. I felt like I’d tried everything, vitamins, advice, you name it, but nothing worked. I decided to see Deanna as a last hope, and from the very first treatment, everything changed. She made me feel so relaxed, reassured, and truly cared for. I trusted her process completely. Within just 4 weeks, my cycle had already started to regulate, from 23 days to 26, and I found out I was pregnant! I couldn’t believe it. Deanna is an actual miracle worker.

This journey has been life-changing. I’m now continuing to see her for support with nausea and overall wellbeing, and I honestly can’t recommend her enough. So professional, so kind, and just incredible at what she does."

—Amy

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Explore our 16-Week Fertility Plan – supporting natural conception & IVF Book Your Fertility Consultation – From £99

Licensed acupuncturist in Middlesbrough taking detailed notes during fertility consultation

Your First Consultation

We’ll explore your fertility concerns, medical history, menstrual cycles, and emotional wellbeing. This creates a fully personalised plan that supports both your body and mind.

Fertility acupuncture treatment with fine sterile needles stimulating specific points to restore balance

Your First Acupuncture Session

Right after your consultation, you’ll receive your first treatment using fine, sterile acupuncture needles on carefully chosen points. You’ll relax for 20–30 minutes while your body begins to restore balance and reset.

Personalised fertility acupuncture aftercare plan with BBT tracking and holistic health advice

Support Beyond the Clinic

After your session, I’ll email you a tailored plan with treatment recommendations, supplements, nutrition, and lifestyle advice. Many clients also learn to track BBT and practise simple self-care rituals between sessions, supporting their overall health and emotional health.

Fertility self-care practices including yoga, stress relief, and holistic therapies between acupuncture sessions

Fertility Self-Care Between Sessions

Between treatments, I’ll guide you with simple self-care tools, nourishing foods, good sleep, gentle movement, and stress relief practices.

These steps may support your overall health, restore balance, and make your fertility journey feel more supported.

Weekly fertility acupuncture appointments marked on calendar to support IVF and natural conception

How Often Should You Have Fertility Acupuncture?

Consistency is key. While some notice changes after just two sessions, most benefit from weekly acupuncture.

Women may find it supports ovulation and implantation, while men often notice improvements in sperm count and quality.

For IVF support, many begin treatment three months before stimulation and continue through transfer.

Fertility acupuncture for couples in Middlesbrough supporting sperm count, egg quality, and emotional wellbeing

Fertility Is a Shared Journey

Fertility is rarely just about one person, it’s something you and your partner go through together. That’s why I often recommend that both partners receive regular acupuncture.

Supporting egg and sperm count, as well as emotional wellbeing, creates the strongest foundation for conception.

Find out more about our 16-Week Fertility Treatment Plan.

Positive pregnancy tests from a fertility acupuncture client with message saying "It worked! We are over the moon x"

Over the Moon After Just Two Cycle's
“I still can’t believe it, it worked after just several weeks of treatment! I’d tried everything before, and nothing felt quite right until I found Deanna. Her support, care, and calm confidence gave me hope again. We’re over the moon!”

—Anonymous Client

Investment in Your Fertility Care

I believe in being upfront about pricing, so you know what to expect:

Consultations

Start your journey with a specialist fertility consultation or choose a deeper mind–body–spirit session designed to reconnect you with your fertility journey.

^£99

Book Your Fertility Consultation – Start Here

- Specialist Fertility Consultation & Treatment – £99
- Couples Consultation (both treated together) – £125
- Believe to Conceive™ (90-min fertility mind–body–spirit session) – £125

Pay-As-You-Go Treatments

Flexible pay-as-you-go treatments with no commitment. Perfect for ongoing support, couples care, or targeted IVF preparation.

^£66.50

Schedule Your Next Acupuncture Appointment

Fertility Acupuncture Treatment – £66.50
Follow-up Couples Acupuncture Treatment – £99
Boost Your IVF Embryo Transfer (3-session implantation support protocol) – £195

The 112 Day Fertility Protocol

"A 16-week clinical partnership for couples ready to stop guessing and start following a clear, purposeful path to conception."

^£1200

Support Your Fertility Journey Together

16 specialist acupuncture sessions dedicated to regulating your cycle, reducing inflammation (PCOS/Endo), and optimising blood flow to the reproductive organs.
Treated together at the same appointment (in separate clinic rooms for comfort and privacy)
You get instant access to my "Gold Dust" evening slots or prime daytime hours, secured for the next four months. No more fighting for an appointment.
Personalised treatment plans tailored to each partner’s fertility journey
Direct Access Support: Between-session email support for when you have a question about a symptom, a supplement, or a scan result.
Nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement guidance to support conception naturally or with IVF
The Investment £1200 (Paid in full upon booking).This secures your dedicated time slot in the clinic for the entire treatment plan.

What the Research Says About Fertility Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and modern research has begun exploring its role in fertility treatment, both for natural conception and IVF support.

Some studies suggest that:

Paulus et al. (2002) – A randomised trial of women undergoing IVF found that those who received acupuncture before and after embryo transfer had a 42.5% clinical pregnancy rate compared to 26.3% in the control group. Read the study
Hullender Rubin et al. (2015) – A review of more than 1,200 IVF cycles found that women receiving whole-systems traditional Chinese medicine care (including acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle support) had live birth rates of 61.3% compared to 48.2% with IVF alone, and 50.8% with IVF plus limited acupuncture. Read the study
Kamel et al. (2022) – A recent study of 2,330 frozen embryo transfers found that women who received individualised acupuncture before and after transfer had 55% more live births compared to those who did not. Read the study
Zhang et al. (2002) – Acupuncture given alongside assisted reproduction was linked with improved sperm motility and fertilisation rates.
Read the study
Research suggests that acupuncture may improve circulation to the reproductive organs. By enhancing blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, we aim to improve the delivery of oxygen and nutrients.(Citation: Read the British Acupuncture Council Fact Sheet on Fertility for more details on current research.)

What this means for you: While results vary, these studies suggest that regular, well-timed acupuncture as part of your fertility journey may offer more support than one-off sessions, especially when integrated with lifestyle and emotional care.

Although much research has focused on IVF, many women trying to conceive naturally also find that acupuncture may help regulate menstrual cycles, ease PMS, and support overall health, creating conditions that may help the body feel ready to conceive.

The gold standard is regular, well-timed sessions, before and during IVF, or consistently when trying to conceive naturally. Over time, this may help restore balance, improve circulation to the reproductive organs, and support both partners on their fertility journey.

Book your personalised fertility consultation today

Text message from a client named Chris sharing that he and his wife had a baby boy after fertility acupuncture with Deanna, thanking her for the support that helped them conceive naturally and avoid IVF.

Chris & Emily's Story: Conceived Naturally After Acupuncture

"After a failed IVF cycle and being told we had no chance of conceiving naturally, due to my wife’s PCOS and my own sperm morphology issues, we had nearly given up. We came to Deanna as a last try before starting another round of IVF. To our absolute shock, we conceived naturally before treatment even began. Her support, care, and personalised approach changed everything. We now have a healthy baby boy and avoided the emotional and financial strain of another IVF cycle. We’ll be forever grateful."

—Chris

Acupuncture for IVF Support: When to Book Your Sessions

If you’re preparing for IVF, acupuncture can be a supportive addition at every stage of your fertility journey. Many women choose weekly acupuncture in the months before IVF to regulate cycles and manage stress.

During IVF treatment, acupuncture may help:

Support blood flow to the uterus before embryo transfer
Provide stress relief during stimulation and transfer phases
Promote relaxation during the two-week wait
Support overall wellbeing in early pregnancy

Acupuncture timed around embryo transfer may help support implantation. What’s clear is that many women find acupuncture helps them feel calmer, more supported, and more in control during IVF.

Why Patients Choose Deanna Thomas:

Sole Specialist Care: You will never be passed to a locum. I am the dedicated specialist for your entire journey.
Medical Detective Work: Using Reproductive Immunology training to support complex cases like recurrent miscarriage.
Hospital Proximity: Located just 8 minutes from James Cook University Hospital for stress-free IVF transfer days.
Couples Focused: One of the few clinics offering joint appointments to support male infertility and female health simultaneously.

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If you’re facing fertility problems, preparing for IVF, or hoping to conceive naturally, acupuncture may help your body and mind feel more balanced and supported.

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Take your next step with confidence. Book your fertility acupuncture consultation in Middlesbrough now, and let’s walk this journey together.

How does fertility acupuncture work?

Fertility acupuncture works by gently stimulating specific points on the body with fine, sterile needles. This may help improve blood flow to the reproductive organs, regulate menstrual cycles, and support hormonal balance. It can also promote stress relief, which plays a key role in fertility.

How effective is fertility acupuncture?

Research suggests fertility acupuncture may support natural conception and IVF by improving circulation, reducing stress, and helping regulate cycles. Results vary from person to person, and acupuncture should be seen as a complementary therapy alongside medical care.

How often should I have fertility acupuncture?

Many clients choose weekly acupuncture, especially when preparing for IVF or trying to conceive naturally. Some notice changes after just two sessions, while others benefit most from several weeks of consistent treatment.

How long does it take for fertility acupuncture to work?

Everybody is different. Some people see changes in their menstrual cycle or stress levels within a few weeks, while others may notice gradual improvements over several months. Consistency is key.

How much does fertility acupuncture cost?

An initial consultation and treatment is £99, with follow-up sessions at £66.50. Couples can book together for £125. We also offer structured plans, such as our 16-Week Fertility Programme (£300 per month).

Can fertility acupuncture cause side effects?

Most people find acupuncture relaxing and experience no side effects. Occasionally, you may notice mild tiredness, light bruising, or slight spotting, these are short-lived and usually resolve quickly.

Where are the fertility acupuncture points?

Common points include areas on the legs, lower abdomen, and ears. These are carefully selected based on your individual needs and fertility journey.

Can acupuncture help with PCOS-related fertility problems?

Acupuncture may help support women with PCOS by encouraging more regular cycles, reducing stress, and supporting overall hormonal balance. Results vary, and treatment is always personalised.

Can fertility acupuncture help men?

Yes. Acupuncture may help support male fertility by improving blood flow, sperm count, and motility, while also reducing stress. We often recommend couples attend together for the best outcomes.

Regain Calm & Control on Your Fertility Journey

Feel More Centred, Hopeful & Connected To Your Body

Feel calmer, clearer, and more connected to your body, starting today. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by stress, symptoms, or the ups and downs of trying to conceive, you’re not alone.

This gentle, expert-led guide helps you reconnect with your body so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.

You deserve to feel supported and informed. Download “Regaining Calm & Control on Your Fertility Journey” to learn simple daily practices, TCM wisdom, and nervous-system tools that help balance your hormones, improve cycle health, and support natural or IVF conception.

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