Stephanie Dornan 

There’s very little I enjoy more than finding the root cause of a client’s “unexplained” infertility or ill health - I get genuinely excited about test results, microbiomes, and all the little clues the body gives us

After more than a decade practicing law in a previous life, I bring an analytical, forensic approach to my clinic, underpinned by compassion and empathy for the huge struggles so many people face on the path to building a family. If you’re currently experiencing difficulties getting or staying pregnant, I’ve been in your shoes — or at least a very similar style of shoes — and I want to give you the support and guidance I wish I’d had.

I combine fertility-focused acupuncture with evidence-informed approaches and practical experience of supporting women and couples trying to conceive. This means you get a practitioner who understands both the science and the human side of fertility — the big picture and the little details that often make all the difference.

I regularly attend conferences and courses to continue my professional development, including completing Naava Carmen's Advanced Fertility Diploma and Dr Trevor Wing's Post-Graduate Diploma in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility. My training covered both female and male fertility; reproductive immunology; assisted reproductive techniques (including IVF), complex pregnancy conditions; PCOS; endometriosis and ovulatory and hormonal disorders. I am trained to think outside the box, question a little more and dig a little deeper, always taking the time to look beyond symptoms and understand the true root causes. I also regularly treat a broad range of other conditions including digestive problems, stress, anxiety, insomnia and emotional issues.

If you work with me, you get expertise, dedication, honesty, and understanding. I know that platitudes and empty promises are well-meaning but rarely helpful and sometimes they’re infuriating. When it feels like time is running away from you, you need action, insight, and someone who will always be in your corner.

I can’t guarantee the outcome you want in the timeframe you want but I can guarantee that I will support you through every difficult step of the process, help you navigate setbacks, and celebrate every win with you.

I am accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB) and am a professional member of the Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association of Ireland (AFPA) and Acupuncture Fertility Pregnancy Ireland (AFPI). I am fully qualified and registered, hold Professional Indemnity Insurance and am recognised by the major health insurance companies.

I won’t be the right practitioner for everyone but if any of this resonates with you, take a look at my Working With Me page to see whether we would be a good fit.