
Positive ovulation test but still not pregnant? Here is what your test is not telling you.
Quick answer Most ovulation tests measure a hormone called LH, which surges just before an egg is released. A positive test shows your body is
Specialist, gentle support for periods and hormones, fertility and IVF, pregnancy and menopause, from a calm garden clinic in Bricket Wood.
If you’ve been struggling with symptoms that are affecting your daily life — and feeling dismissed, unheard, or simply exhausted by it all — you’re in the right place.
★★★★★ 5.0 from over 80 Google reviews · 16 years in practice · Affiliate clinic of The Fertility Suite
Support for every stage, from your first periods to menopause and beyond
Periods & hormones
Painful, heavy or irregular periods, PMS and PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis and adenomyosis. You don’t have to just put up with it.
Unexplained infertility, preparing to conceive, IVF and IUI support, and care after miscarriage.
Pregnancy aches and sickness, breech babies, labour preparation from 36 weeks and natural induction.
Hot flushes, 3am waking, brain fog, anxiety and low mood. Feel like yourself again.
General health for women, men and children
Headaches and migraine, insomnia, TMJ and jaw pain, back, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, stress, anxiety and hay fever.
Specialist training, always learning
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Fertility Support and have trained in fertility and IVF acupuncture, pregnancy and childbirth, and auricular acupuncture. In 2026 I joined a human dissection course at King’s College London and visited an IVF clinic to meet the consultant.
Never relying on just one opinion
I’m an affiliate clinic of The Fertility Suite. Every week I meet a group of experienced fertility acupuncturists to talk through complex cases. I refer to consultants, a pelvic floor physiotherapist or a visceral osteopath when needed.
Science and Chinese medicine together
My first degree was in Molecular Biology, so I’m comfortable reading your blood results and spotting tests that might be missing.
I’ve been where you are
I’ve had my own fertility journey and I’ve been through perimenopause and menopause myself. I know how lonely and exhausting it can feel. You’ll be listened to, believed and never rushed.
A calm space just for you
My garden clinic in Bricket Wood is quiet and peaceful. You’ll hear birdsong, rest on a heated couch and choose your own music. Soft sage green walls, warm wood and gentle scents help you switch off from the moment you arrive.
Five minutes from Radlett and close to St Albans, Watford and Park Street. Free parking right outside, and no busy waiting room.
Choose the option that fits you best
Book a free 15 minute call. I’ll ask what’s going on and tell you honestly if I can help.
Book the Initial Fertility Consultation (90 minutes). We’ll go through your history and tests and make a written plan.
Book a standard appointment (up to 60 minutes). Your first visit includes a full consultation and treatment.
Yes. I am a member of the Association of Acupuncture Clinicians (AAC), which requires practitioners to meet rigorous training and safety standards. I use sterile, single-use needles for every treatment.
Acupuncture needles are extremely fine - nothing like an injection. Most people feel very little at the point of insertion. Sessions are deeply relaxing and many patients fall asleep.
This depends on your condition. Most people notice changes within the first two to four sessions. A typical course is six to twelve weekly sessions. For fertility, I recommend at least three months of weekly treatment where possible.
I’m based in Bricket Wood, St Albans — five minutes from Radlett, easily accessible from the M25, M1, A414 and A405. Free street parking is available at all times. Local train station and bus stops within walking distance.
Possibly. As an AAC member, my treatments are recognised by many private health insurers. Check your policy or the AAC website for details.
Acupuncture works by regulating the hormonal communication between your brain and reproductive organs, reducing cortisol (the stress hormone that disrupts cycles and ovulation), improving blood flow to the pelvic organs, and reducing inflammation. The result is more balanced hormones, more regular cycles, and often a significant reduction in symptoms like period pain, PMS, hot flushes and fertility challenges.
Yes. Alongside women's health, I treat headaches and migraine, insomnia, TMJ, back, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica and other everyday aches and pains. Take a look at my General Health page or book a free 15 minute call to talk it through.

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