"Xiao Ping Zhai is incredibly compassionate and understanding, and her results are very good." Michael Dooley- Consultant Gynaecologist "Thank you, I am so greatful for your excellent care, You really are magnificent!" J.C "Thank you for everything you have done for us this year, and for giving us hope." Sally "A huge thank you for all your help and support. " Justine "At 44 I had almost given up hope, thank you once again for all your help. " Katie "I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help last year." Lisa "We would like to thank the entire team at 'The Zhai Clinic' for helping us." Camelia "We will never be able to thank you enough for all you help in making our dreams come true." Helen "Thank you very much to you and your team, you always managed to make us feel positive and hopeful." Svetlana "I’m sure without all your help and treatment this wouldn’t have happened. I felt so well and positive going into the IVF and that I’m sure was all it needed to get the end result. She’s PERFECT!” (2009) " (2009) "“My beautiful baby boy is now eight weeks old. Our son really is our miracle baby. At 44 I had almost given up hope of having another baby. I really couldn’t believe it when, six weeks into my treatment at the Zhai Clinic, I became pregnant. So I really wanted to say thank you and to all of your team. We are very grateful to you." 2009 "“Words cannot express our deep thanks for your amazing skills''." A.N "''Four miscarriages, two IVF treatments and you just sorted us out so quickly – months! We are so proud of our gorgeous son & younger brother. Thank you so much.” " 2009 "We know that without your help Oliver would not be with us now, and he is worth the wait. We cannot thank you enough for helping us!" Martin and Denise "We are so grateful for the help that you gave us, and we have no doubt that without your help this miracle would not of happened, especially after so many years of conventional fertility treatment adn numerous miscarriages. I am particulary indebted to you for your continued support when the majority of other doctors had told me to give up hope of ever having a child of my own. Thank you again. " K M "We are most grateful and feel very privileged to have been under your care. There is hope for those older women out there, and I would encourage anyone in a similar position as we were to try Chinese Medicine. Thank you once again. " Mrs Sarah B "Nick and I can't thank you enough for all the help you gave us prior and alongside our IVF treatment. " Mr and Mrs P "I can't believe that our little miracle has finally arrived. Thank you so much for being part and making it all possible for us to have Jasmine in our lives, we really appreciate everything you have done for us. " Lisa "All that remains to be said is that we will be eternally indebted to you for making our dream, which often felt out of grasp come true. You will always have a special place in my heart. " K & H "We wanted to thank you and your colleagues for all your help and achieving our pregnancy." Daniel and Sam "We still can't believe that after 7 years and 5 IVF attempts we finally have a baby. Thank you for all your help and great care." Melanie "I am very grateful for your treatment alongside my IVF treatment and will always remember how positive and relaxed you made me feel whenever I came into your clinic." Nadine "I thought you'd like to know that our baby has arrived at last. All is going well and she is really here! We still can't believe she's here and keep going into her room to check! " Sally and Andrew "Thank you very much for your medical guidance. Alex was born and he is healthy, hungry and happy. We are delighted. Without you it would be a very different story. " Simone "Huge thanks for helping us to achieve our dream. Words cannot express how happy we are to finally have our beautiful little boy, and we are forever grateful to all of the team at The Zhai Clinic for helping us get there. " Adele and Neil "Thank you so much for your never ending support and encouragement throughout our visits to you. My pregnancy was so smooth, no doubt due to your continued care. When we are ready to extend our family we will see you again. " Verity and Olly "Words cannot express how grateful we are to you and your wonderful team, for giving us the chance to have the most precious gift in the world." Rebecca and Alan "I just wanted to say thank you for all your help, herbs and support! I gave birth to a very healthy baby boy." Karen and Paul "I wanted to let you know that we were blessed by the arrival of a second baby daughter and im sure that your treatment to help my FSH condition was responsible for both spontaneous pregnancies. Without your help we would never have achieved our dream of a family, thankyou. " Joanne "Our much longed for baby has now arrived, after a very straight forward pregnancy and labour. I am sure that our son would not be here if it were not for the herbs and acupuncture I had in the months before he was conceived. Thank you very much for all your help. " Alison "When IVF fails for childless couples, despair can set in, but Dr Xiao Ping Zhai has helped hundreds of infertile women to concieve - She is the Miracle on Harley Street. " Telegraph "The Doctor Who Makes Babies! Dr Xiao Ping Zhai has helped hundreds of infertile women to get pregnant using acupuncture, herbs and boiled twigs." The Observer "Thank you- Two small words but the only ones we have to express how we love and respect you for all you have done. You have without doubt changed our lives abd made our dreams come true." Daniel and Sam "We are overjoyed with the birth of our little daughter. Thank you so much for your help and support in achieving this. The medicine gave us a lot of hope in such a short space of time with amazing results." Mr and Mrs A "Thank you so much for all your care and attention. We still can't quite believe 'our little miracle! He is completely fantastic, Thankyou" Karen and Mark

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • How long does treatment take?

    Traditional Chinese Medicine is a very personal treatment. As such, it’s very difficult to say how long your treatment will take. The minimum length of time however is three months, but it can be much longer.

  • Can I take TCM whilst undergoing assisted fertility procedures like IVF?

    Yes, it’s possible to combine TCM with assisted fertility procedures. We ask you to inform us of any forthcoming IVF, IUI etc so that your treatment plan can be modified accordingly to coincide with your assisted fertility treatment cycle. When planning assisted fertility treatment, we recommend that you let your fertility clinic know that you’re also having treatment at our clinic.

  • Are there any side effects?

    Our patients don’t normally suffer from side effects. But we encourage them to let us know if they do feel unwell so that we can try and help.  It’s not advisable to take Traditional Chinese Medicine if you’re suffering from a cold, cystitis or if taking antibiotics.

  • Is acupuncture painful?
    The majority of our patients find the acupuncture so relaxing that they often fall asleep. If a needle was to cause discomfort, our practitioners are always available to make you more comfortable.
  • Who perfoms the acupuncture treatment?
    We have fully qualified TCM Practitioners who will carry out your treatment.  
  • How long is an appointment?
    Initial consultations are 1 hour.  Follow up appointments are generally 50 minutes long. This includes an approximately 10 minute consultation, with the remaining time for your acupuncture.
  • How often do I need to come?
    Most of our patients, who live or work in London, normally come every two weeks; outside London and up to Yorkshire, they normally come every three weeks and patients from Scotland and Ireland attend every four weeks. Our patients from Europe will come every four to six weeks and so this all depends on the individual circumstances and how they can manage their appointments around work and life.

    We would like to let you know what is involved in a follow up consultation.

    During this appointment, we normally spend approximately 15 minutes assessing how you are getting on with the herbs we have prescribed.  We will also monitor the progress you have made by evaluating your temperature chart, your pulse and tongue, as well as some general health questions. We will then prescribe further herbal medication for you based on this evaluation. The whole process is about reviewing and re-formulating and we will then offer you a session of acupuncture with no extra cost.
  • I'm having IVF, should I have more acupuncture

    Many patients have asked us to provide acupuncture during their IVF treatment. We’ve therefore designed a three-session package for couples who wish to combine IVF with the relaxing benefits of acupuncture.

    For more information please see 'TCM and Assisted conception' under 'About Your Treatment'

  • What can I do to take the taste of the herbal tea away?
    Some Chinese medicine can taste quite bitter and we suggest having some raisins, a mint or a few rinses of water after you’ve drunk your herbal tea.  We don’t recommend that you add anything, such as honey, to the tea itself, as invariably it won’t make a difference to the taste and we believe can affect the potency of the medicine.
  • Can I take the tea if I have a cold?
    We don’t recommend that you drink the tea if you’re suffering from a cold, as this can occasionally aggravate symptoms. And we always advise patients to contact us if they feel unwell during treatment so we can advise them on the best course of action. If cold symptoms persist, it’s possible to have an appointment to see if we can help relieve them.
  • My GP can't arrange investigations for me, can you help?
    From time to time, it may be necessary to have an investigation or blood test. We work with a select few laboratories and clinics in Harley Street who can perform these tests for a fee, if your GP can’t arrange them for you.
  • What should I expect at the initial consultation?
    The initial consultation is with Xiao-Ping Zhai and takes one hour. It involves a diagnostic interview, which includes questions about your medical history, previous investigations and general health and there will be plenty of time to discuss your past gynaecological history and fertility treatments. Xiao-Ping Zhai will also talk you through exactly what’s involved with TCM treatment and explain any recommended tests or investigations. You’ll then create a treatment plan together. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to have acupuncture on the day of your initial consultation.
  • What's the typical patient experience and how long does their treatment last?

    The length and course of treatment depends on many factors. However the average length of treatment is 10-12 months.

    We usually continue to take care of our pregnant women until 13 weeks of pregnancy or – in the case of recurrent miscarriages – until the time at which your latest miscarriage occurred has passed.

  • Can I have acupuncture elsewhere?
    We recommend and prefer to provide the herbal medication and acupuncture ourselves, as it will be easier for us to monitor any changes. If a patient were to have acupuncture elsewhere, it would be difficult for us to monitor as different practitioners practice differently.