About us

At Ember Acupuncture, we specialise in restoring balance and well-being through expert acupuncture care. Led by Ian Prytherch, our clinic focuses on treating fertility, wellness, and insomnia by addressing the root causes of physical and emotional symptoms. Daily stresses, lifestyle choices, and injuries can disrupt the body’s natural harmony, but acupuncture helps restore it. Using ultra-fine, painless needles, we activate specific energy points to stimulate the body’s healing process. MRI studies show that acupuncture calms the central nervous system, regulates hormones, and releases endorphins—supporting both body and mind on the path to better health.

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Ian Prytherch | BSC (Hons), MBAaC

Ian trained at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in both Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Specializing in Fertility, IVF, and Obstetrics Ian provides the best support possible for couples undergoing IVF and Fertility treatment. Ian has researched the role of acupuncture in the treatment of endometriosis associated with infertility as well as the treatment of Male Factor Infertility using Chinese Medicine. He has written articles for Child of Wimbledon, South West Families and The Chinese Journal.

Post Graduate training includes:

IVF Preparation and Support
Insomnia and Stress related Depression
Obstetric Acupuncture
Further Five Element Training

“I remember the initial days out of college treating patients in my first ever clinic and the sense of amazement and fulfilment as people began to heal.What I love about what I do is that I have never lost that feeling of my first ever clinic, helping someone to overcome an illness, condition or to conceive is wonderfully rewarding. Now 15 years on and a Father, at the centre of how I practice is the idea of balance.

That includes balancing our mind and emotions as well as our body and keeping them in harmony. This is when good health can arise.Whether this brings a new baby, a lifting of an illness or a clarity and balance in our emotional lives, Acupuncture is a powerful tool that can work alone or together with Western Medicine”.

Ian is at his happiest spending time with his family, he enjoys chess, reading and a love of electronic music and is currently writing two books on Female and Male Infertility.

Hear from our customers

"I am writing this recommendation on behalf of my husband and I as Ian has been a rock to us both during our IVF treatment process.

Our journey has been quite elongated and required moving clinic twice to get us the treatment we needed, but thanks to Ian those transitions and the advice he gave on the consultants we needed at each stage was invaluable.

Obviously Ian’s manner with patients puts everyone at ease (and brings a smile to your face every session), but his knowledge of the process and experience with clients of all infertility backgrounds is so reassuring, and calming in what can be the most stressful of times.

We will forever be grateful for his help and cannot recommend Ian highly enough."

Jen

"I can’t thank Ian enough for helping me through my IVF process. I felt so supported throughout and he was such a calming influence. Someone to lean on and ask advice from at every stage and now I’m happily pregnant :)
Couldn’t recommend him enough!"

Lia

"I knew that I wanted to fall pregnant again but with support this time. Ian exceeded all of my expectations with his kindness, empathy, honesty and incredible listening skills. With his help I was lucky enough to fall pregnant again naturally at 42 years old.
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He not only provided acupuncture support for the pregnancy but emotional support throughout the journey right up until I gave birth to my healthy baby boy last year. We couldn't have done it without him.

I can't speak more highly of him and his work."

Natalia

"Having been trying for a baby unsuccessfully on and off for 2.5 years she came along two cycles after seeing you so I’m sure your work played a massive part in bringing her into the world. Thank you again - you are brilliant and I am just so grateful to have our little miracle."

Siobhan

"I contacted Ian for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue and related anxiety issues and every single time I crawl in with the weight of the world on my shoulders, I come out floating like a butterfly, re-energised like a tiger and with the sharpened focus of a hawk. His deeply professional and yet delicately caring approach means he manages to tailor his choice of protocol to my most pressing needs. The relief is immediate and the positive effects can be felt increasingly as time passes. I highly recommend Ian's expertise. His lovely new practice is conveniently nestled in Central London and yet beautifully located away from the hustle and bustle. I always look forward to my next session as I know I will be in for a most needed treat!"

About us

Ian Prytherch | BSC (Hons), MBAaC

Hear from our customers

Jen

Lia

Natalia

Siobhan

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