Phoenix Tree Fertility

Supporting your fertility journey

- whether you’re seeking natural solutions or IVF support, we’re here to help.

I’m Susanβ€”The Fertility Detective.

With over 15 years of clinical experience as a specialist fertility acupuncturist, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate their journey to parenthood. My approach combines the time-honoured wisdom of traditional acupuncture with the latest advancements in reproductive medicine, ensuring my patients receive personalised, evidence-based care.

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) in Reading and have undergone advanced fertility training with renowned expert Naava Carman. My professional journey led me to co-found ACCT Bristol (Acupuncture from Conception to Childbirth Team), a collaborative group focused on providing integrated fertility and pregnancy support.

Through continuous professional development, I ensure that my practice is aligned with the latest fertility research, allowing me to provide cutting-edge treatments that optimise reproductive health.

But beyond my professional expertise, I have also walked this path myself. I have faced my own fertility struggles and undergone IVF, so I understandβ€”on a deeply personal levelβ€”the rollercoaster of emotions, the uncertainty, and the hope that comes with trying to conceive. My first-hand experience fuels my commitment to providing not just clinical expertise, but genuine empathy and emotional support to every patient I see.

Why "The Fertility Detective"?

Before dedicating my career to acupuncture, I spent 25 years as a police detectiveβ€”a role that sharpened my investigative skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail. Now, I bring these skills into the fertility world, working to uncover the missing pieces in each patient’s reproductive health journey.

I take a meticulous, problem-solving approach to fertility, exploring everything from hormonal balance and reproductive immunology to lifestyle and nutrition, ensuring my patients receive the comprehensive support they deserve.

I truly believe that there is no such thing as unexplained infertilityβ€”only unexplored infertility, and my mission is to leave no stone unturned in identifying and addressing the root causes of reproductive challenges.

🧩 Finding the Missing Piece in Your Fertility Journey 🧩

Trying to conceive can feel like working on a jigsaw puzzleβ€”carefully placing each piece, only to realise something vital is missing.

For many, that missing piece could be something often overlooked, like:

🧩 Reproductive immunology such as a High TSH & thyroid peroxidase antibodies

🧩 PCOS & hormonal imbalances

🧩 Endometriosis

🧩Male factor infertility such as varicocele or urogenital infections

🧩 OHSS & IVF complications

If you’re facing challenges or preparing for IVF, I use Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART)β€”helping to optimise your body and improve success rates.

I also work with experts Emily Barker, nutritionalist and fertility specialist, and Jennifer Creedon, nutritionalist and acupuncturist, who can guide you through what best foods and supplements can nourish yours and your partners  health and fertility.

As part of @fertilitysupport, I’m backed by a network of leading fertility specialists, ensuring I bring the gold standard of fertility acupuncture and coaching to every patient.

πŸ” Struggling to find the missing piece? Let’s complete your fertility puzzle together.

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πŸ” Struggling to find the missing piece? Let’s complete your fertility puzzle together. 〰️

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