UK’s Leading Fertility Acupuncture Expert
Patients Reviews and Testimonials
“Irina is very enthusiastic and always did her best to help us with fertility issues. We got pregnant naturally in the end after some acupuncture treatments with Irina and now I’m 8 months pregnant with a healthy baby girl.
I had two miscarriages and a failed IVF cycle before I booked a free phone consultation with Irina. Initially, I was hoping the acupuncture might help our second IVF cycle but we didn’t need the IVF in the end.
Irina did not only give me acupuncture treatments but also gave me some useful advice on what to eat or do in our lifestyle which normally a fertility clinic doesn’t really care, but actually, I think it is very important.
She treated me after I found out I was pregnant as well to prevent another miscarriage, also to reduce the terrible morning sickness I had.
Irina’s knowledge and experience helped us and we thank her very much!
We recommend her to anyone who is trying for a baby or has any issues with their health.”
M.H.
I have had acupuncture with Irina for a number of months now. She has treated me for my infertility, and throughout my second round of IVF. This lead to a successful round and we are now 9+4 weeks pregnant, with 2 frozen embryos stored too.
Alongside the calm of the acupuncture, Irina’s experience and knowledge has been extremely helpful and reassuring and she has helped me manage the overwhelming stress and worry that comes with fertility treatment. I am so grateful I found Irina and invested in acupuncture with her during my fertility treatment!
K.C.
I started my treatment a number of years ago when I was struggling to conceive. I saw Irina weekly at this time and she was with me on my 4 year journey to conceive. The advice Irina gave me along with the acupuncture helped me on my journey and I eventually had healthy twin boys. I continued to have acupuncture monthly as a top up and to help me feel balanced. It also greatly helped a shoulder injury. I cannot recommend Irina enough, without her I would not have my family. She has been a great support to me over the years and I am forever grateful.
C.M.
From the very first contact I made with Irina I knew I had finally found the support I needed for my pregnancy journey. Irina had a natural empathy and drive to help me when I had suffered repeated miscarriages and heartache and there had been no reason found as to why. She offered up refreshing new advice based on her vast experience within the field which complemented her acupuncture treatments. I turned to Irina for acupuncture in 2012, which coincided with a successful conception later that month, and never looked back. I believe my first child, now 7, would not have been here had I not visited Irina for acupuncture sessions at a time that my pregnancy was most vulnerable and appeared to be failing. Irina went above and beyond for me and responded to any issues or doubts I had in those first ‘tricky’ months with true compassion and professionalism. I felt thoroughly supported and reassured by her throughout my visits and outside of my visits as she was always there at the end of the phone or email when I needed her. I have, and always will, recommend Irina to people suffering pregnancy loss and/or unexplained infertility. I know she has a special place in my and other people’s hearts because she stands out from the crowd in this field.
J.M.
“Irina helped me with both my pregnancies. She really concentrated on my body’s weaknesses and when the time was right I got pregnant. She was highly knowledgeable not just about acupuncture but my pregnancies in general pre, during and post. She was truly amazing. After 10 years of trying her help and support were invaluable. We had tried virtually everything without success until I met Irina. We were a team and she supported me throughout. I had absolute faith in her abilities.”
A.R.
“I found Irina’s clinic when I was trying to conceive a number of years ago, and was drawn to her passion and knowledge around fertility. I became a very regular acupuncture client over a number of years, with Irina supporting me through numerous IVF cycles. Her expertise and knowledge is exceptional, and the support I received both during and in between sessions was outstanding. She truly goes the extra mile to help you to piece together your fertility jigsaw. She was diligent in ensuring I got a second opinion about a thyroid issue, which resulted in a cancer diagnosis which would otherwise have remained undetected. With Irina’s support, I went on to recover from that bump in the road, with a successful round of IVF followed by a natural pregnancy, both of which she supported me with up to 12 weeks. Inspired in part by her work, I went on to retrain as a therapist myself & my approach to my business is very much inspired by how Irina helped me during some very dark times – she will always have a very special place in the heart of me & my family. 5 stars really aren’t enough!”
J.P.
“I cannot recommend Irina highly enough, particularly to any woman who is trying to conceive, is getting ready for IVF or is pregnant.
Not only did Irina’s acupuncture treatments result in a healthy pregnancy after years of heartache miscarrying many times and then not being able to conceive at all, but she supported me well above and beyond the call of duty during those worrying pregnancy months.
Irina is a skilled and highly experienced acupuncturist, has a real empathy for the people she treats and her integrity and passion shine through in bucket loads.”
H.D.
“I have been attending regular acupuncture with Irina for several years. I can honestly say the treatment, knowledge and care I have received has been second to none. Having gone through several rounds of IVF, Irina has helped to relieve the debilitating symptoms associated with this and provided expert advice. Her knowledge around infertility and IVF is outstanding and she has on several occasions suggested tests and options that even the doctors hadn’t mentioned at that point.
Irina goes above and beyond for her patients and frequently emails out of hours with advise and support. She has also come in for treatment on her days off for me! I don’t think this level of service is common in other practices.”
S.M.
“Excellent is all I can say. I always enjoy seeing Irina and having the acupuncture (well once the needles are in anyway!). Whilst it is hard to know if it is really doing anything, I do feel like this is a contributor for where I am now (happily 12+ weeks pregnant after years of heartache and failures). And I can’t deny the evidence in front of me. I like how knowledgeable and professional she is, and she always goes that extra bit further to make me feel important and deserving of her time. After being initially sceptical on acupuncture, I am definitely now in a position to say that I would recommend it.”
A.D.
“Irina Szmelskyj treated me for a number of years, mainly related to my IVF treatments. Throughout the time I was going to her, I found her care and professionalism to be absolutely outstanding. Not only did I eventually become pregnant (and I do put this partly down to the acupuncture I had) but the emotional support I received from her as a person (and undoubtedly also due to the acupuncture) was invaluable. She is a really kind and warm person, but also absolutely committed to her profession, reading widely and keeping up to date with current thinking. It is no surprise that she combines practising with teaching and is the author of a major book. I would recommend her without reservation.”
A.G.
“I can’t recommend Irina highly enough for the help and support she gave through my IVF journey. We had been trying to conceive for nearly 4 years and suffered ectopics and a miscarriage before being told we could start our IVF journey. Before I started I went to see Irina and from that first meeting she couldn’t do enough for me from phone calls to late night emails throughout my IVF treatment. We now have a beautiful 2 year old that is more incredible than we could have ever have dreamed of. It is very clear to see how much Irina loves what she does and has so much compassion and dedication in the treatment she provides.”
K.A.
“Irina has successfully prepared my body for two IVF babies, pregnancy and birth. She has an amazing knowledge and understanding of women’s health, expertise in acupuncture and such a high level of care. I continue to come for treatment for general well-being and migraines and have recommended Irina to many friends over the years.”
S.V.