The Helix Clinic is a private acupuncture practice based in Fitzrovia W1 (near Warren Street and Great Portland Street tubes). Our practitioners are all fully qualified and insured with many years of experience, and are members of the British Acupuncture Council, the main regulating body for traditional acupuncture in the UK.
We provide a caring, holistic approach and are deeply committed to improving your health and well-being. Many common health conditions can be treated effectively, including back pain, general stress, digestive complaints and period or fertility problems. Look here for a more detailed list of what we might be able to help you with.
We provide a caring, holistic approach and are deeply committed to improving your health and well-being. Many common health conditions can be treated effectively, including back pain, general stress, digestive complaints and period or fertility problems. Look here for a more detailed list of what we might be able to help you with.
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We operate by appointment only, so if you have made an appointment, your practitioner will know you are here and will be with you shortly. If you don't have an appointment, the best thing is to call us first before coming to the clinic. Remember to include your email address if you want us to reply!
I am a doctor and therefore a natural sceptic of of 'alternative' medicine. However, after going through the emotional misery of 18 months of failing to conceive naturally, starting acupuncture seemed to provide me with a breathing space to allow me to get my emotions back under control. I continued it through 2 cycles of IVF and am now pregnant.
All our practitioners are fully insured members of the British Acupuncture Council, the UK's main regulating body for acupuncture. They have all completed a minimum of 3 years training to earn the Licentiate in Acupuncture Lic. Ac., and are committed to developing their practice through advanced training, either in the UK or abroad.
The treatment of fertility with acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has been the main focus of the Helix Clinic since we opened in 2005. We have a huge amount of experience working with fertility issues and would be happy to help you work towards your goal, whether that is through a completely natural approach to fertility or complementary treatment alongside conventional assisted treatments e.g.
We understand the many stresses encountered by people having assisted reproduction and have worked with patients who have been through all of the major fertility clinics in London e.g. The Lister, ARGC, CRGH, Bart's, Guy's etc. Women who come to us for complementary treatment usually find that they feel much more relaxed and in control if they have acupuncture during an assisted cycle.
Reviews (9)
Emma Barry
May 02, 2021
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I was keen to trial acupuncture to support and relax me on my IVF journey after reading about the many benefits of treatment for fertility. Whilst I had been elsewhere, it wasn’t the right fit for me, and the Helix clinic was local to my IVF clinic. Mike made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived in the quaint news house practice with his calming nature and expertise. Each session started with a chat about your health and any areas of concern/ focus before the acupuncture treatment. I always looked forward to my sessions during a particularly stressful time of appointments and medication
Katie Kerry
Apr 22, 2021
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I had acupuncture treatment with Mike during my IVF treatment and especially for pre and post embryo transfer. He is very professional, empathetic and kind - exactly what you need during the stress of an IVF cycle. I had treatment at CRGH which is round the corner and Mike was always accommodating and flexible around my treatment/appointment times at the clinic. I am currently sitting at home with my 2 week old son after a successful IVF cycle. It's certainly worth a go and really helps you to relax before heading into the clinical environment of a fertility clinic.
Krystal Pang
Aug 30, 2019
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It is to find a trustee Osteopath clinic, and I came across the Helix clinic in Warren Street then booked an appointment. Monica is smiley and friendly . Monica gave her every attention to listen and take note. I came in with lower back pains and left the clinic with a brand new back. Monica's clinic is very cosy and I could just fall asleep on the bench. Monica shared a lot of insight of her knowledge. Once I heard that '' CLICK'' on my back, that release of pain was gone and that cloud 9 feeling, Excellent Massage. I have booked another session with Monica I can't wait to get clicked again !
S. Khan
Dec 04, 2018
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Emma Name
Jun 17, 2018
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I had acupuncture with Mike in the lead up to, and through my IVF treatment. The sessions were so relaxing and allowed me to totally switch off from the worries of the treatment and helped with some of the side effects that IVF drugs can result in. I'm happy to say I'm now 5 months pregnant and wanted to come back and thank Mike and clinic for helping me through that time. Having been a bit sceptical of acupuncture in the past, I would now not hesitate to go for further treatment.
Natasha Neill
Oct 04, 2017
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Vicky Hall
Jul 14, 2016
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I decided to look for someone who specialised in fertility acupuncture following two miscarriages last year. I have experienced acupuncture previously so I was familiar with the technique.
Mike was really welcoming and made me immediately feel at ease following what had actually been a very stressful and traumatic time. He was very knowledgeable and reassuring. My first block of sessions concentrated on my cycle and getting this back to how it had been before the losses, I felt that this went extremely well and Mike was really great at explaining what we should aim for. I was able to thoroughly
Mike was really welcoming and made me immediately feel at ease following what had actually been a very stressful and traumatic time. He was very knowledgeable and reassuring. My first block of sessions concentrated on my cycle and getting this back to how it had been before the losses, I felt that this went extremely well and Mike was really great at explaining what we should aim for. I was able to thoroughly
Jennifer Bryant
Aug 03, 2015
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I’d heard mixed reviews about acupuncture but decided to give it a try. I chose Helix as they specialised in fertility & IVF support and I’m very glad I did!
Mike has been my main practitioner for over 2 years and I’ve also had sessions with the other practitioners during that time. All are very friendly and knowledgeable and the extra advice given has been invaluable.
The process is pain free and once the needles were in place I had approx. 25 minutes to work on deep breathing and relaxation. The sessions with Mike helped me through both the stress leading up to IVF and supported me throughout
Mike has been my main practitioner for over 2 years and I’ve also had sessions with the other practitioners during that time. All are very friendly and knowledgeable and the extra advice given has been invaluable.
The process is pain free and once the needles were in place I had approx. 25 minutes to work on deep breathing and relaxation. The sessions with Mike helped me through both the stress leading up to IVF and supported me throughout
Sarah Ogilvie
Dec 25, 2014
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I had two accupuncture sessions with Mike near the end of my pregnancy. As a first-time Mum, I wanted to decrease my chances of being induced and have a good (quick!) labour and had read good things about accupuncture + childbirth. I was new to accupuncture at the time, and Mike and the treatment made me feel relaxed and grounded after each session. After the second session, I went into labour the next day around 4 days before my due date and had a smooth 4 hour drug-free labour. I can't recommend it enough.
