Fertility Support in
Burley in Wharfedale

Are you currently trying to conceive? Wherever you are on the path to starting or growing your family, Jo draws upon more than 25 years of experience and specialist training to offer warm, personalised fertility support for women, men and couples.

We provide specialist fertility support near Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

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Do these experiences sound familiar?

My clients seek fertility support for many different reasons, but here are the things I hear most often:

We’ve been trying for months.
My cycles are painful or irregular and I'm worried they may be affecting my fertility.
We still don’t have clear answers.
I’m navigating PCOS/PMOS or endometriosis.
We’re worried about male fertility.

We’ve experienced pregnancy loss.
Tracking everything is taking over our life.
We’re considering IVF but don't know where to start.
I don’t know what to try next – nothing is working!
It's affecting my wellbeing and/or mental health.

Your fertility journey deserves time, understanding and truly personalised care. Your initial consultation gives you space to share your experiences, explore your health, ask questions and leave with a clear, supportive plan for moving forward.

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Meet Jo, your experienced Fertility Practitioner

Hello, I'm Jo Kirk, AoR, BAcC, FHT, MSc (Hons), DipFertAc, MAR.

More than 20 years ago, I became pregnant while receiving weekly Reflexology. My Reflexologist then supported me at my child’s birth and proudly became their godmother. That deeply personal experience sparked a passion that has shaped my work ever since, leading me to undertake extensive specialist training in fertility-focused Acupuncture, Reflexology and whole-person care.

Today, I support women, men and couples on their fertility journeys, using a variety of treatments including Reflexology, Acupuncture, western nutritional advice, traditional Chinese nutritional advice, Chinese herbs, supplements, lifestyle changes and fertility counselling.

I understand that trying to conceive can bring hope, sadness, grief, frustration, uncertainty and countless questions. I'll meet you wherever you are on your journey and help you feel informed, empowered, nurtured and supported.

The majority of my clients get pregnant naturally, and if for some reason they have to go on to do IVF, I support them through that too.

It is a genuine privilege to support my fertility clients as they work towards the family they dream of – and those positive pregnancy-test messages make me smile from ear to ear.

Jo Kirk taking a photo in her treatment room

The birth of my baby, Alannah, in 2006.

Over 25 years of holistic
health experience

Member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network

Support for women,
men & couples

Advanced fertility training

Fertility Reflexology & Acupuncture near Ilkley

"Clients can hardly believe just how
effective our fertility treatments are!"

I support women, men and couples trying to conceive naturally or undergoing IVF with holistic approaches to improve your chances of successful conception and a healthy pregnancy.

Fertility Acupuncture and Reflexology may help to:

Balance hormones
Regulate inflammation
Enhance egg and sperm quality
Promote uterine health
Maintain a regular cycle

I usually begin with Reflexology, working carefully selected areas of the feet traditionally associated with the endocrine and reproductive systems. This practice may help balance hormones and stimulate the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Once your body is relaxed, I may then incorporate Acupuncture using protocols selected to support your fertility journey.

Of course, you don’t have to have both – you can choose Reflexology by itself, which is how my own fertility journey began more than 20 years ago.

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To learn more about how Acupuncture can support fertility, explore the British Acupuncture Council’s research fact sheets.

From Fertility Reflexology to helping with lifestyle changes and nutrition, I can help prepare your body for conception and continue to support you throughout pregnancy, birth preparation and postnatal recovery.

Support for every stage of
your fertility journey

Natural Conception Support

Personalised natural fertility support for women, men and couples, shaped around your reproductive health, lifestyle and medical history.

As it takes three months to produce a good quality egg or sperm, I like to work with female clients through at least three menstrual cycles to focus on ovulation, period health and the uterine lining.

Male Fertility

Sperm health can be influenced by count, motility, morphology and wider lifestyle factors. Acupuncture for male fertility can improve sperm quality, support diabetes and more.

As it takes around three months to produce a good-quality egg or sperm, I recommend a personalised 12-week programme combining Acupuncture with nutrition, supplement and lifestyle guidance. A follow-up sperm test can then assess any changes.

Sperm health can be influenced by count, motility, morphology and wider lifestyle factors. Acupuncture for male fertility can improve sperm quality, support diabetes and more.As it takes around three months to produce a good-quality egg or sperm, I recommend a personalised 12-week programme combining Acupuncture with nutrition, supplement and lifestyle guidance. A follow-up sperm test can then assess any changes.

My care can continue throughout pregnancy, with each appointment adapted around your trimester, symptoms and how you feel that day. Treatment may focus on pregnancy-related aches, nausea, fatigue, stress and relaxation.As your due date approaches, I can help you feel more prepared for birth – Acupuncture has been found to help soften the cervix and ready the body for childbirth. After your baby arrives, gentle postpartum support can provide valuable time to rest and recover.

Drawing upon my Diploma in Chinese Nutrition from the Northern College of Acupuncture, I can offer personalised guidance on food, supplements and lifestyle changes throughout your fertility journey. Where specialist Western nutritional advice would be helpful, I can also recommend a qualified nutritionist or dietitian.Rather than giving you an overwhelming list of rules or unrealistic changes, I’ll help you understand your body and identify manageable steps that fit your health, needs and everyday life.

Trying to conceive can bring anxiety, frustration and uncertainty, affecting your confidence, relationships, wellbeing and/or mental health.Person-centred psychotherapist Alison Longden, BSc (Hons), MA, PgCert, PgDip, MBACP, offers a safe, confidential space to talk openly, process difficult emotions and feel less alone. Alison works collaboratively and adapts her support around your experiences and individual needs.

IVF can feel physically and emotionally demanding. We offer personalised IVF Acupuncture and Reflexology, before and throughout your cycle, to help prepare your body for transfer and ease some treatment-related symptoms. Appointments are carefully planned around your fertility clinic schedule and adapted for each stage – from ovarian stimulation to egg collection and embryo transfer. Visit our IVF Support page to find out more.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support

My care can continue throughout pregnancy, with each appointment adapted around your trimester, symptoms and how you feel that day. Treatment may focus on pregnancy-related aches, nausea, fatigue, stress and relaxation.

As your due date approaches, I can help you feel more prepared for birth – Acupuncture has been found to help soften the cervix and ready the body for childbirth. After your baby arrives, gentle postpartum support can provide valuable time to rest and recover.

Emotional Wellbeing

Trying to conceive can bring anxiety, frustration and uncertainty, affecting your confidence, relationships, wellbeing and/or mental health.

Person-centred psychotherapist Alison Longden, BSc (Hons), MA, PgCert, PgDip, MBACP, offers a safe, confidential space to talk openly, process difficult emotions and feel less alone. Alison works collaboratively and adapts her support around your experiences and individual needs.

Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance

Drawing upon my Diploma in Chinese Nutrition from the Northern College of Acupuncture, I can offer personalised guidance on food, supplements and lifestyle changes throughout your fertility journey. Where specialist Western nutritional advice would be helpful, I can also recommend a qualified nutritionist or dietitian.

Rather than giving you an overwhelming list of rules or unrealistic changes, I’ll help you understand your body and identify manageable steps that fit your health, needs and everyday life.

IVF Support

IVF can feel physically and emotionally demanding. We offer personalised IVF Acupuncture and Reflexology, before and throughout your cycle, to help prepare your body for transfer and ease some treatment-related symptoms.

Appointments are carefully planned around your fertility clinic schedule and adapted for each stage – from ovarian stimulation to egg collection and embryo transfer.

Visit our IVF Support page to find out more.

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Real fertility stories from our clients

Kathryn, 5* Google Review

"I saw Jo for support with my fertility after suffering from two losses and struggling to get pregnant. I honestly cannot recommend Jo more. She really cares for her fertility ladies, is very knowledgable (but is always expanding her knowledge through courses and books), I feel that her prices are reasonable, Jo herself is genuinely kind and thoughtful. For me part of what I found really helpful was having Jo to talk to, she never pried but for me she was someone I could talk to. Having issues with your fertility can feel lonely but Jo helped me feel less lonely, she was someone I could talk to, vent to and occasionally have a cry on. Jo always made me feel empowered, something I’d lost and gave practical help and advice with diet and life style, as well as reflexology and acupuncture. I am very happy to say that I’m sat writing this with my 12 week old baby asleep on my chest."

Ready to take control of your fertility journey?

✓ Fertility Initial Consultation (includes first treatment), 90 minutes — £100

Wherever you are on your fertility journey, your first consultation gives you time to talk through your experiences, health and any concerns with Jo. It also includes your first treatment, shaped around your individual needs and the most appropriate place to begin.

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Looking specifically for Fertility Reflexology? Please follow this link to book an initial consultation with Jenny, who has specialist training in Barbara Scott’s Reproflexology approach.

For Fertility Acupuncture or a combined treatment (Reflexology, Acupuncture and more), please book with Jo.

If you'd like to ask a few questions before booking in, you can schedule a FREE discovery call first.

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Fertility FAQs

If you're new to natural fertility support, you may have a few questions about how it all works. We've added our most frequently asked ones below...

If you've still got a question or two, go ahead and book a free 15-minute discovery call. We’d love to see how we can support you, wherever you are on your fertility journey.

Fertility Acupuncture and Reflexology can help you prepare for pregnancy by supporting relaxation, menstrual wellbeing and fertility-related stress, including while navigating PCOS or endometriosis.I’ll consider your reproductive and general health, cycle, nutrition, sleep, lifestyle and emotional wellbeing before creating a personalised plan. This may combine Acupuncture and Reflexology with nutrition, supplement and lifestyle guidance, Chinese herbs or fertility counselling.Regular appointments also give you space to slow down, ask questions and feel supported throughout an emotionally demanding journey. These complementary therapies cannot guarantee conception or a particular pregnancy outcome; however, the majority of my fertility clients have gone on to fall pregnant and give birth to healthy, loved babies. You can read some of my client stories over on the Testimonials page.If you’re looking for a fertility acupuncturist near Ilkley, I offer natural fertility support from my welcoming clinic in Burley in Wharfedale. Simply book your Fertility Initial Consultation to get started or arrange a free 15-minute discovery call with Jo to ask any questions you may have first.

You can begin Fertility Acupuncture at any point – whether you have only recently started trying or you have been trying for some time already. We will meet you wherever you are on your fertility journey and shape your fertility support around your current circumstances.It usually takes 12 weeks or three menstrual cycles to produce a good-quality egg or sperm, and we like to work with clients through at least three cycles to support period health and ovulation. This gives us time to understand your health, establish a consistent approach and adapt your care as your journey develops.If you're looking for fertility support in West Yorkshire, you can book your Initial Fertility Consultation today or schedule a FREE 15 minute chat to go over any questions you may have first.

I often work with fertility clients regularly for at least 12 weeks or three menstrual cycles, as it can take three months to produce a good quality egg or sperm. During your initial consultation, I’ll explore your reproductive health, cycle, lifestyle and any medical investigations before recommending a personalised schedule. Your appointments can then evolve as your needs change, providing consistent support while trying to conceive.The most appropriate frequency will depend on your health, fertility journey and chosen treatment. Support can also continue during pregnancy. Towards their due date, some clients choose fertility reflexology or acupuncture to encourage relaxation, ease pregnancy-related discomfort and help them feel physically and emotionally prepared for labour.I'd love to have a chat and find the best way to support you – you can begin by booking a FREE 15 minute discovery call first or come along to our Burley in Wharfedale clinic for a Fertility Initial Consultation.I welcome fertility clients from Ilkley, Otley, Harrogate, Guiseley, Skipton, Baildon and all surrounding areas for Fertility Acupuncture, Reflexology and more.

Yes, I provide Male Fertility Acupuncture and wider Fertility Support in Burley in Wharfedale.Your initial consultation will consider your general and reproductive health, lifestyle, sleep, stress, nutrition, medication, semen analysis results and any medical investigations. I can then create a personalised programme that may combine Acupuncture with nutrition, supplements and lifestyle guidance.Male Fertility Acupuncture is complementary and should not replace semen analysis, medical investigations or advice from your GP or fertility clinic.If you'd like to ask a few questions before booking in for your first fertility consultation, please schedule a FREE 15 minute discovery call and we'll be happy to help.

Jo Kirk Therapies provides specialist fertility support in Burley in Wharfedale, from a private and welcoming clinic conveniently located near Ilkley and Otley.If you have searched for a “fertility acupuncturist near me”, I offer Fertility Acupuncture in West Yorkshire, Fertility Reflexology and wider natural fertility support for women, men and couples.Clients visit the clinic from Ilkley, Otley, Menston, Guiseley, Baildon, Bingley and surrounding areas for personalised Fertility Support across West Yorkshire. If you’d like to find out how I can support you, please book a free 15-minute discovery call.

Our ProRed3000 full-body panel delivers carefully selected red and near-infrared wavelengths designed to support cellular energy, circulation and the body’s natural repair processes. A relaxing 10-minute session may be incorporated into your personalised fertility plan to support energy levels, recovery and overall wellbeing.Early research is exploring whether Red Light Therapy could also support ovarian function, egg maturation and sperm motility. Where appropriate, Red Light Therapy may complement Acupuncture or Reflexology. Jo will consider your health, fertility treatment and current stage before recommending it.

Fertility Support in
Burley in Wharfedale

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