A D Acupuncture, Unit C, Damsel House, Dragonfly Place, London (2026)

14/04/2026

There is a BIG gap in fertiltiy care. We know that male factor infertility contributes to around 50% of all cases of infertility.

We know that s***m health impacts ability to conceive, miscarriage risk, pregnancy risk and future health outcomes for offspring. Male partners health is 50% of the puzzle.

But so often male partners are overlooked, with pressure mounting on women to “be healthier”

We are offering bespoke online consultations for male partners to better understand their results, planning next steps, providing tailored diet and lifestyle advice that goes well beyond a quick google.

You can use our online consultations with our Andrology practitioner, Ellie, as a stand alone support. Or combine with seeing an acupuncturist to provide even greater, more holistic care.

Our understanding of male fertility influence is growing, and now the care provided needs to catch up! If you or your partner are unsure of where to turn next with male fertility, let us help you!

Our free resource “The First Steps to Understanding Male Fertility” is a great place to start. Find through the link in our bio.

07/04/2026

Welcome our new Andrology Practitioner - Ellie Russell

Ellie now offers online consultations. These appointments are for individuals or couples looking to further understand male fertility and gain invaluable support in your fertility journey.

Ellie has spent the last five years working across quality control, diagnostic laboratories, and fertility care. She currently works in a Male Fertility Clinic across London and Manchester, analysing samples and supporting patients through their fertility testing at the clinic.

Since working in a fertility clinic, Ellie has seen first-hand how limited knowledge and understanding of male fertility and the testing options available can lead to heightened anxiety and delayed answers. She is passionate about reducing the stigma around male fertility testing and focusing on education by helping explain what happens in a fertility clinic, what to expect from fertility appointments, and who can offer support during their fertility journey.

Ellie aims to provide comfort, professionalism, and knowledge to help navigate and cut through the misinformation. She is committed to ensuring couples and individuals are empowered to understand how fertility testing can be utilised.

We are so excited to have Ellie on our team, and her bookings are open now! Link in bio!

31/03/2026

Male fertility and UPFs! There is now a large cohort study showing association between paternal high UPF consumption and chance of conception and risk of sub fertility.

There were also associations with maternal high UPF consumption and early embryo development. It’s interesting to s*x specific differences in the impacts of UPF’s.
This paper does some legwork in our need for considering the male health in fertility work ups and supports what we already know. Investigating, thoroughly, and supporting effectively, the male partner is essential in fertility work ups.

And that’s why we are upping our support for male fertility more than ever before 🤭🤫 more details coming later this week.

24/03/2026

Day 5 of the Spring Reset - the perfect TCM Tea
Ok day 5, who’s still with me?
Today is a really simple tea recipe. Making seasonal teas really lies at the heart of Chinese Medicine and something I often encourage patients to do. If you haven’t ever gotten into making herbal teas in this way, I really think you should. The ritual of it is so lovely.

This tea is perfect both for the time of year but also for many of my patients who also have menstrual issues going on.
Jujube - Chinese red dates are sweet and nourishing.
Goji - even sweeter, good for the blood and the mind
Chrysanthemum flowers - smooth the Liver, they gently encourage movement
Lemon - sour, the flavour of the season, and perfect for stagnation

You’ll find these ingredients all in the Chinese supermarket or order them online. It’s actually a really delicious drink!
Bonus: allow the tea to gentle bubble away for 15-20 mins the night before while making dinner, then add to a thermos, ready for sipping on the next morning.

Day 6 tomorrow!

23/03/2026

Day 4 of the Spring Reset - an outlet for your emotions

In Chinese Medicine, your mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. And understanding your emotions is essential to understanding symptoms. But it’s more than just a way of understanding the body. It’s also a way of improving the body.
Emotions are a stimulus, something that our body needs to respond to. It’s when this doesn’t happen appropriately that our emotions can start to cause disease.
In Chinese Medicine, we think about processing and moving through our emotions and how this is essential for our health.
We do have to sometimes suppress our emotional response, for our safety and the safety of others. But it is then our responsibility to create a safe space for ourselves to move through those emotions.

Our menstrual cycle and hormones depend on the flow of energy, keeping things moving gently and consistently. In Spring, there is a tendency to stagnation. Unprocessed emotions also create stagnation. Meaning our emotional processing at this time of year is essential.
This can take a physical or mental form, and something acupuncture can really help with.

Check back tomorrow for day 5!

21/03/2026

Day 2 of the Spring Reset - Eating for Spring
In Spring, we want to keep things moving. The body tends to stagnation, often resulting in changes to our cycle like PMS, cramps and fatigue. Small changes to our diet and eating habits can help
⭐️Eating little and often - avoid overeating, espeially in spring. Instead opt for eating smaller meals, more often, at regular times. This helps the digestion to avoid becoming sluggish
⭐️Eat leafy greens - generally whats in season is what we need to eat at that time. And with spring greens and spinach coming into season, now it the time to get your fill. In TCM, leafy greens support our liver function (Sping is liver season!) Not to mention they are full of iron, folate and other micronutrients.
⭐️Try eating sprouts, such as broccoli or bean sprouts. Sprouts are a great example of spring energy – a tiny seed of potential energy starting to expand, just like the spring itself. You can buy sprouts or grow your own for very little money, so if you’ve never tried them before, now is the time!

Check back tomorrow for day 3 of the spring reset!

18/03/2026

Last week, I attended the Hertility 2025 Data Report presentation. This is now the largest data set of womens health. Here are 5 things we can all learn from the data, but evidence of this is seen in our clinic everyday.

⭐️A woman’s concerns about her own body are the strongest predictor of a diagnosis.
⭐️Exhaustion has become a social expectation.
⭐️We are stressed!
⭐️FemTech does not automatically increase understanding.
⭐️Traditional Health pathways are failing women.
We see the real-life people that are examples of these facts everyday. And now, thanks to Hertility, we have the data to back it up.
And hopefully, in our clinical work, in some small way we are working to change these facts, one patient at a time.

09/12/2025

I am the only UK acupuncturist with a Masters of Science in Women’s Health!
I officially have my MSc, having passed with a distinction.
I’m super proud of this, it’s certainly the best thing I have ever done. And everyday I see how much of an impact it makes in my clinical work.
Forever grateful for

01/12/2025

Meet Drew - Our new Associate Acupuncturist at A D Acupuncture 😁😁😁

Our team is growing, and we are welcoming Drew into the A D family. I first met Drew when he was a student and I was instantly impressed. I’ve had my eye on him, with every intention of bringing him onboard when that time came for the business. So I have every confidence in him and I know you are going to love working with him.

Drew is starting on February 2nd and will be working on Monday and Friday afternoons, offering appointments from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. This is amazing as my current availability is very limited when it comes to afternoons and evenings. So all of you who find appointment times tricky with me, Drew might be able to offer you something that suits your diary better.

I’m really pleased to be expanding our offering and bringing in a new team member!

30/11/2025

A little bit of behind the scenes life lately.
1. All the dog walks in the cold
2. Home by the fire is the only place I want to be
3. Working from the soft office with the CEO (fifer)
4. Whiskey cocktails by the fire
5. The beginning of the season where a night of just cheese is considered a meal
6. Family days that include a slightly creepy puppet woman
7. Thanksgiving! The real end of autumn, and welcoming of winter.

27/11/2025

Hi 👋👋 New Headshot!
I'm excited to share a big announcement on Monday, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to share a bit about myself and my journey with acupuncture.

I first discovered acupuncture when I was 12 years old. I was struggling with a neurological condition that left me with bladder issues, and after years of unsuccessful biomedical treatments, acupuncture changed/saved my life. After just six weeks, my symptoms started to improve, and within a year, I was symptom-free.

What's even more special is that my acupuncturist from back then is still my acupuncturist today. She's been a constant source of support and guidance in my life, even writing a piece for my wedding ceremony and bringing my original consultation documents to the wedding.

Currently, I'm going through a series of weekly acupuncture treatments, of course still with my same incredible acupuncturist. As an endo girlie, I find it really helpful to do these courses every now and then. And let me tell you, it's amazing how much of a difference it makes. I'm feeling energized and positive, bouncing off the walls after several weeks of treatment.

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