Sally Kean-Hammerson Acupuncture at the Garden Clinic

23/01/2026

Trying to conceive can feel like an emotional minefield. One minute you’re hopeful, the next you’re frustrated, sad, anxious, or completely overwhelmed — sometimes all in the same day.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, these emotions aren’t random or “too much.” They’re meaningful signals from the body, linked to the Five Elements and your fertility system as a whole.
🔥 Sadness when your period arrives
🌳 Frustration at feeling stuck
🌍 Overthinking everything you eat, do, or Google
💧 Fear about age, time, or whether it will ever happen
🍂 Grief from cycles of hope and disappointment
If this resonates, please know: nothing is wrong with you.
Your body isn’t failing — it’s communicating.
Swipe through the carousel to explore how TCM understands these emotions, and why supporting your emotional health is a vital part of fertility care.
- Save this for the days it feels heavy
- Share with someone who might need this

14/11/2025

All the Insta gurus say I should do an introduction post - so here it is!

My account is all about fertility, acupuncture, and trying to conceive.
You’ll find posts on:

• how and why acupuncture can help
• tips, information and supportive things you can do
• how TTC affects not only those trying, but friends, family and all of us
• education about how your body works
• behind-the-scenes snippets from clinic life

If you’re reading this and would like to connect, follow along, sign up to Fertility News (I promise it’s monthly!), or pop me a DM.

I’ve absolutely loved my journey as a fertility acupuncturist. And if you’re an acupuncturist thinking about working in this field, you’ll need more specialist training than what’s covered in a 3–4 year degree — truly!

A course I highly recommend is — Naava is an incredible teacher and has created such a supportive community.

So that’s me… what about you?
I’d love you to say hi in the comments.
Sally xx

09/10/2025

Your menstrual cycle isn’t random — it’s a beautifully coordinated dance between four key hormones so important for fertility.
I have written a blog with more info - link in the bio.

Meantime like ❤️ or follow for more. Save this post to refer back to before your next cycle or hormone test.

02/10/2025

13/08/2025

How much exercise is right when you’re trying to conceive?
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, your menstrual cycle flows through 4 phases - each with different energy needs.
By considering your movement to these phases, you can:
✨ Support Yin & Yang balance
✨ Nourish Qi & Blood
✨ Reduce stress
✨ Encourage an optimal cycle
The 4 Phases:
Menstrual – Passive Yin: Gentle movement, conserve energy.
Follicular – Yin building: Gradually increase activity.
Ovulation – Yin to Yang: Moderate cardio & circulation boosting.
Luteal – Yang phase: Gentle to moderate exercise, avoid overstraining.
💡 Always adapt to your rhythms, fitness level, and how your cycle feels
📌 Save this post to refer back to each cycle
💌 Share with a friend who’s on their TTC journey

11/08/2025

If you’d like more - sign up for Fertile News. Link in Bio. Enjoy the heat! It’s probably our last hoorah before Autumn!

28/06/2025

After all the prep work the 2WW can feel like the longest wait of your life!
Here’s a gentle reminder that you are not alone and there’re ways to stay calm and grounded.
🌱save this post to come back to when your mind isn’t racing
🌱tag someone who might need this
🌱comment below to share what’s helping you through the wait

17/06/2025

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29/05/2025

Your body has wisdom. The benefits of acupuncture go far beyond needles. They reach your hormones, stress levels and influence your menstrual cycle. See bio for ways to get in touch.

15/07/2023

During the stims phase of an IVF cycle the ovaries are working hard to grow more then the usual single follicle and the lining of the womb is thickening to make a soft bed ready to receive an embryo later (for a fresh transfer). Clients often ask what they should do during the stimulation phase to encourage the best possible outcome. Most of the optimisation has hopefully been achieved in the 3 months prior to IVF. Swipe through for ideas or save for later.

06/07/2023

Acumin day today and look what turned up in my decaf coffee! Maybe it’s a sign - I wonder if any of my clients have news for me!!!