Andrea Dewhurst

Acupuncturist

Acupuncture discovery call

  • 20m

This is a free 20-minute discovery call to understand if acupuncture could be beneficial for you.  This is an empathetic discussion with no hard sell.  You will be able to walk away at the end of the call and consider your options

Acupuncture: Home Visit

  • 90m
£115.00

This booking is for one 90-minute acupuncture treatment in your home.

I offer mobile fertility acupuncture across Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire, bringing specialist care directly to your home. 

What's included:

  1. A 45-minute consultation that will discuss both parties' health
  2. An acupuncture treatment
  3. A written Fertility Action Plan based on the five principles I use in my practice:
    1. Lifestyle (includes sleep, movement, diet, supplements, mental health, and household)
    2. Trauma/blockages
    3. Blood markers
    4. Menstrual cycle/semen
    5. Vaginal/seminal microbiome
  4. One supportive check-in message after a week

Before your appointment

  • Complete the health form and terms and conditions of booking.
  • We will talk about the sperm in your initial consultation (here are some of the points I am interested in, if you want to get any answers beforehand).
  • Please share any test results, e.g. blood tests, sperm analysis, ultrasound scans, already received before your appointment, so that I can review them

****These must be completed at least 48 hours before your appointment.****My prices are £115 for 90 minutes. Alternatively, my packages start at:

  • £243 for 3 treatments (1x 90 minutes and 2x 60 minutes) which saves £26 vs individual prices.
  • If you block book 6 treatments (1x 90 minutes and 5x 60 minutes), this saves you £100 (vs individual prices), and this costs £400.

To ensure efficient scheduling, I reserve the right to adjust your booking time by 30-60 minutes. By confirming your slot, you acknowledge this potential adjustment. For enquiries, please contact [email protected].

If booking a home appointment, please make sure I cover your area.  Please call/email if clarification is needed.

Acupuncture: Hitchin clinic

  • 90m
£115.00

This booking is for one 90-minute acupuncture treatment in my Hitchin clinic.

If you are looking for fertility or menstrual-cycle acupuncture in Hitchin, I offer clinic-based treatments from Lidder Therapies in Little Wymondley, just outside Hitchin, with easy access and free parking.

What's included:

  1. A 45-minute consultation that will discuss both parties' health
  2. An acupuncture treatment
  3. A written Fertility Action Plan based on the five principles I use in my practice:
    1. Lifestyle (includes sleep, movement, diet, supplements, mental health, and household)
    2. Trauma/blockages
    3. Blood markers
    4. Menstrual cycle/semen
    5. Vaginal/seminal microbiome
  4. One supportive check-in message after a week

Before your appointment

  • Complete the health form and terms and conditions of booking.
  • We will discuss sperm in your initial consultation (here are some of the points I am interested in, if you want to get any answers beforehand).
  • Please share any test results, e.g. blood tests, sperm analysis, ultrasound scans, already received before your appointment, so that I can review them

These must be completed at least 48 hours before your appointment.

My prices are £115 for 90 minutes. Alternatively, my packages start at:

  • £243 for 3 treatments (1x 90 minutes and 2x 60 minutes) which saves £26 vs individual prices.
  • If you block book 6 treatments (1x 90 minutes and 5x 60 minutes), this saves you £100 (vs individual prices), and this costs £400.

To ensure efficient scheduling, I reserve the right to adjust your booking time by 30-60 minutes. By confirming your slot, you acknowledge this potential adjustment. For enquiries, please contact [email protected].

IVF support

  • 60m
£210.00

This booking is for three 60-minute acupuncture treatments to run alongside your embryo transfer and two-week wait. Please book your first session for post-transfer (same day).

If you cannot see a time/date that fits with your IVF schedule, please call (07876224566) or email ([email protected]) and I will always try my best to fit you in. I try to be really flexible (where possible) when it comes to transfer timing, as I know so much is unknown until periods/scans confirm everything.

Below is an approximate schedule for acupuncture alongside the embryo transfer and implantation phase. 

Embryo transfer: 1 x 60-minute  acupuncture treatment within 24 hours of the transfer.  

Implantation support: 2 x 60-minute acupuncture treatments.  First treatment is 4 days post egg transfer, and the second acupuncture session will be halfway between that session and the proposed pregnancy test date

To ensure efficient scheduling, I reserve the right to adjust your booking time by 30-45 minutes. By confirming your slot, you acknowledge this potential adjustment. For enquiries, please contact [email protected].

If booking a home appointment, please make sure I cover your area.  Please call/email if clarification is needed.

Fertility Action Plan

  • 45m
£115.00

The Fertility Action Plan is a 45-minute online consultation (acupuncture not included) that will guide you through the process of trying to conceive, for both female and male participants. 

This is for people trying to conceive in England only, due to the nature of NHS pathways, England-specific IVF clinics and also testing

What's included:

  1. A 45-minute consultation online that will discuss both parties' health
  2. Analysis of blood and physical test results
  3. Menstrual cycle/semen analysis
  4. Vaginal/seminal microbiome analysis
  5. Priority actions for the next month
  6. Steps that fit your real life
  7. A written Fertility Action Plan based on the five principles I use in my practice:
    1. Lifestyle (includes sleep, movement, diet, supplements, mental health, and household)
    2. Trauma/blockages
    3. Blood markers
    4. Menstrual cycle/semen
    5. Vaginal/seminal microbiome
  8. One supportive check-in message after a week

Before your call, you will be required to send across any information you already have, including:

  • Any test results already received, including blood/semen/STI/scans/microbiome tests
  • Any data you have on cycle tracking, e.g. BBT, LH strips, Oura ring charts
  • Any medications/supplements already taken

Acupuncture: Follow Up

  • 60m

This session is exclusively for existing patients.

Each appointment is a 60-minute acupuncture treatment, and you can book for either Lidder Therapies Unit 7E, Old Hall Farmyard, Priory Lane, Little Wymondley, Hitchin SG4 7BL or your home address. Please specify in the booking form.

To ensure efficient scheduling, I reserve the right to adjust your booking time by 30-60 minutes. By confirming your slot, you acknowledge this potential adjustment. For enquiries, please contact [email protected].

  • About Andrea

    I’m Andrea, an acupuncturist specialising in fertility and menstrual health, in Hitchin and across Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire.


    I support couples with IVF, unexplained infertility and cycle regulation, as well as menstrual health concerns, including PCOS, endometriosis, PMDD and perimenopause.


    My work combines acupuncture with detailed cycle analysis and evidence-based lifestyle support. I’m passionate about helping people feel less overwhelmed by fertility information online and more confident in what actually matters for their body. I often describe my approach as structured and “detective-style” looking at patterns, symptoms and cycle signs to create a personalised plan that feels practical and doable.


    I first came across acupuncture in 2016 when my GP recommended it during a period of depression, which was later diagnosed as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). That experience had a huge impact on me and shaped the way I now practise: with care, advocacy, and a deep respect for how complex reproductive health can be.


    I offer a calm and supportive space where patients feel listened to, informed and guided, whether they are trying to conceive, preparing for IVF, or simply wanting to feel more at home in their cycle again.

  • C Marston

    Would highly recommend using Andrea if trying to get pregnant, with her assistance during my IVF cycle, combined with PCOS struggles she helped me finally get a positive pregnancy test in Oct 2025 after a 4 year struggle. She's incredibly warm, friendly and professional. A great experience!

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  • About Company

    The Period Acupuncturist supports people from across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire who are navigating different fertility and/or menstrual situations.

    You may be:

    • Trying to conceive naturally and wondering if something is being missed
    • Experiencing irregular or absent ovulation
    • Living with PCOS or a hormonal imbalance
    • Navigating endometriosis or adenomyosis
    • Experiencing recurrent miscarriage
    • Preparing for IVF or IUI treatment
    • Looking to improve sperm quality
    • Feeling emotionally exhausted by the fertility journey


    I offer mobile home visits, clinic sessions, and online action plans backed by professional qualifications and an evidence-based approach.

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