Charlotte Conwy Acupuncture

I’m kicking off a fertility series over on Bath Natural Remedies

First up: Navigating the Fertility Journey, on understanding your options and where to start if you’re trying to conceive.

Over the coming months we’ll cover:
• When to seek fertility support
• Understanding ovulation & timing
• Fertility testing explained
• Male fertility & s***m health
• How acupuncture can support fertility & IVF

Read the first article - link in bio

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Clinic Update 💚
I wanted to share a quick update with you all.
Following a recent wrist injury, I’ve temporarily paused acupuncture appointments while I recover.
The good news is that I’m still here for you through online talking therapy and Chinese herbal medicine consultations, so if you need anything during this time, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Online fertility consultations are also available - message me for more details or book directly here: https://www.acueast.co.uk/book-online/
Thank you so much for all of your kind messages, patience and support over the past few days. It really has meant a great deal.
I’m looking forward to welcoming you back into the clinic as soon as I’m able. 💚
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✨ New clinic open ✨

I’m now offering sessions at Bath Natural Remedies
🕑 Wednesdays, 2–5pm
📍 Central Bath

Bookings via my website or DM 💚

Here’s to 2026! And as I didn’t manage to jump on here to say happy Christmas, here’s a picture from a blustery beach on Christmas Day. And yes, I am wearing my (now very small) hat from primary school 😬

For many people (and energetically) 2025 has been quite a tough one - myself included. In Chinese medicine, the Year of the Snake is often associated with shedding, introspection and necessary but sometimes uncomfortable change. A year that asks us to slow down, let go of what no longer fits, and sit with uncertainty while something new takes shape.

As we move towards the Year of the Horse, there’s a sense of shift towards movement, momentum and looking ahead. A change in pace and direction.

As the year draws in, I invite you to take a moment to reflect on what 2025 has held for you, what you’re ready to leave behind, and what you might wish to carry forward into the year ahead.

Wishing you a healthy, steady and well-balanced 2026.

After many years at my London clinic, this chapter of my practice is now coming to a close.

I’m so grateful to all my colleagues and clients - I will miss you all enormously. This time has shaped my practice in so many ways and I’ll always be thankful for the connections I’ve made during my time here at IA.

And so as the year comes to an end, so too does my time in Islington. A heartfelt goodbye for now.

Stay tuned for what’s coming next. ❤️

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✨ Why you shouldn’t rely on cycle tracking algorithms ✨

Those pretty graphs and predicted “fertile windows” might feel reassuring… but here’s the truth: your body isn’t an algorithm.

Cycle tracking apps often assume that everyone ovulates on day 14 of a textbook 28-day cycle. In reality? Less than a quarter of women actually ovulate on cycle day 14, and ovulation can shift earlier or later depending on stress, illness, travel, exercise, diet, or just the natural ebb and flow of your hormones.

This means that the app’s predicted fertile window could be totally off - and if you’re trying to conceive (or avoid pregnancy), that’s a big deal.

🌱 The good news: real insight comes from tuning into your body’s own signals - cervical mucus, basal body temperature, cervix position, energy, and mood shifts. These give a much clearer picture of your fertility than an algorithm ever could.

This is where I can help. As a fertility specialist, I work with women to:
• Understand their unique cycles
• Identify the most fertile windows for conception
• Spot underlying issues that might be affecting ovulation
• Support the body naturally so fertility is optimised

So instead of guesswork from an app, you get personalised guidance based on your own body, giving you confidence and clarity on your fertility journey.

Your cycle is as beautifully unique as you are. 💫

✨ Exciting News! ✨

It’s been a busy last few months, with clinic renovations, potty training and studying! But I’m really happy to share that I’ve successfully completed an Advanced level Diploma in Fertility and am now a certified practitioner.

This diploma, taught by the inspirational Naava Carmen is the gold standard in fertility training for acupuncturists. It includes in depth training in the following:

- Reproductive immunology, including recurrent miscarriage, implantation failure and thyroid issues
- Ovulatory and hormonal disorders, PCOS and Endometriosis
- Pregnancy support and treating complex diseases of pregnancy
- Male factor issues
- Full support throughout ART & IVF cycles

Fertility Support trained acupuncturists are trained to think out of the box, question a little more and dig a little deeper.

If you’re curious about what this means or want to chat about anything to do with fertility, do reach out.

And last not but least, a big thanks to for all the support and endless cups of tea ❤️

And now for the before and after…!
This was the space before we started - all bare walls, blank floor, and….an overly large mod sign 👀

Swipe for the transformation (and the dog giving it her seal of approval).

Hey friends!

I’ve been a little quiet here, but it’s because something exciting has been happening behind the scenes…

I’ve moved clinics — and not just any clinic, but a bespoke, lovingly renovated clinic space here in Frome 🌿✨

This new space feels like a real sanctuary, designed with care and intention for all of you who come for healing, calm, and renewal.

Can’t wait to welcome you in, show you around, and continue this journey with fresh energy.

If you’ve been waiting to book or want to visit, send me a message — I’d love to share this special place with you.

Here’s to new chapters and sacred spaces… 🧘‍♀️💚

HOW IS SEEING AN ACUPUNCTURIST FOR FERTILITY DIFFERENT TO SEEING A GP?
1. Before you even step in the door, I know why you’re coming.
2. We spend an hour doing a full consultation, starting with details of your fertility journey so far. We review any testing / investigations that have been carried out and we discuss all factors of your health in general (including sleep, digestion etc). I take a full health history, including details of lifestyle & diet and we take a deep dive into looking at all aspects of your cycle, including the length of each phase, your ovulation and fertile window. And, of course, we look at male factor and discuss your partner’s side of things too.
3. I come up with a Chinese Medicine diagnosis and start treating you for this from the off - from the very first session.
4. This is my speciality area, so we also look at your what your hormones are doing, any indicators that your cycle might need tweaking and your microbiome. I’m used to looking at blood results with a fertility lens, so I’m aware of the optimum parameters for conception (and when testing should be carried out - you’d be surprised how many GP’s get this wrong!). I’ll also suggest any additional tests if anything needs to be looked at in more detail.
5. We have regular weekly or biweekly catch ups and track developments using tools such as BBT charting.
6. I can prescribe herbal supplements, if we feel they’re necessary.
7. I have an extensive network of contacts so can point you in the direction of other specialists that could help if additional support is needed (eg nutritionists, functional medicine practitioners, women’s health osteos etc).
8. We work to support natural conception by a series of tweaks (ie to your cycle, lifestyle, diet, male factor etc), and we use acupuncture to help make improvements, using your specific Chinese Medicine diagnosis and a point prescription that’s individually tailored to you.
9. If it looks like IVF might be necessary (and only if) we can work to prep for that, ensuring that you’re going into it as best prepared as possible in terms of hormonal balance, egg quality etc.