MOST PEOPLE WHO FIND ME HAVE ALREADY BEEN THROUGH SOME VERSION OF THE SYSTEM.
HOW I WORK
They've had investigations, been given results described as normal, and been left without a clear plan. Some have been told they have unexplained infertility. Some have been given a diagnosis but not much else. Some are preparing for IVF and want to give it the best possible chance.
What they all have in common is that they want someone to actually look at the whole picture with them, thoroughly, and without rushing them toward the next protocol.
I go through everything: hormone health, cycle patterns, egg and sperm quality, inflammation, nutrition, stress, digestion, past medical history. Small details matter here and there is genuinely no such thing as too much information. I'll always be honest about what I think will help, what might not, and when something needs further medical investigation. No false promises. No sugar-coating. Just honest, evidence-informed guidance.
PROCESS
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01. BOOK ONLINE
Choose a time in Skerries or Duleek and book online. Select the appointment type that matches your pathway — if you're not sure which to choose, the pathway descriptions on the Fees page will help, or you can book a free 15-minute consultation to talk it through first.
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02. COMPLETE YOUR INTAKE FORM
Before your appointment you'll receive a detailed intake form specific to your pathway. The more information you give me, the more useful your first session will be. By the time you arrive I'll have reviewed your form and any test results you've provided so we can get straight into the detail.
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03. YOUR INITIAL CONSULTATION
Fertility, preconception and IVF clients: 90 minutes. All other pathways: 75 minutes. We go through your full health and fertility history — every test result, every symptom, every detail. Even if you've been told something isn't relevant — in my experience it probably is. I'll give you my honest assessment and will follow up with a clear plan. Fertility clients receive a written report covering my clinical assessment, recommended investigations, lifestyle changes and personalised treatment plan.
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04. WE GET TO WORK
Most fertility clients work with me over a minimum of three months — twelve sessions, which mirrors the time it takes for eggs and sperm to complete a full development cycle. For other pathways, timeframe depends on the condition and we'll discuss this at your initial consultation. I'll be straight with you throughout about what's working and what needs to change. I can't promise you the outcome you want in the timeframe you want. But I can promise you'll always know exactly where you stand.
WHO I WORK BEST WITH
My approach works best for people who are:
Ready to take an active role rather than be passive recipients of treatment
Open to further testing if I recommend it - and to understanding what the results actually mean
Willing to make changes where they'll genuinely help
Prepared to share everything - from childhood illnesses to digestion, nothing is off the table
Ready to commit to at least three months of treatment
Looking for honesty over reassurance
If that's you, we'll work well together.
A NOTE ON TESTING
If you work with me, it's very likely I'll recommend additional testing at some point. Sometimes people arrive having already done extensive investigations. More often they've been told they've had all the tests when in reality they've only had the basics. If further testing would be helpful I'll always explain what I recommend and why - and I'll help you understand what the results actually mean, which is something that doesn't always happen elsewhere.
YOU BRING THE COMMITMENT. I'LL BRING THE STRATEGY, SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE.
And together we'll focus on improving your health and giving you the best possible chance of getting the outcome you're looking for.
If you're ready to book, you can do that online. If you'd like to talk it through first, you can book a free 15-minute consultation or get in touch directly.
HERE ARE THE FOUR TREATMENT PATHWAYS
I WANT TO BE THE PERSON IN YOUR CORNER.
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If you've been told everything is normal when it clearly isn't, been pushed toward IVF without a clear diagnosis, or you just need someone to properly explain how to prepare your body for conception — this is where I come in. Whether you're just starting out, have been trying for a while, or are preparing for IVF, this is the right pathway for you.
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Acupuncture is safe throughout pregnancy and can support you at any stage — from first trimester fatigue and morning sickness through to birth preparation at 37 weeks.
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Have you been told your symptoms are normal? Because common and normal are not the same thing. From painful periods to perimenopause, most hormonal and menstrual conditions have a root cause worth finding — and that includes the postnatal period.
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I also treat a range of other health conditions — particularly where they overlap with hormonal, digestive or reproductive health. If something isn't working and nobody has worked out why, that's worth looking at.