Welcome! My name is Laura. I am an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist based in Sutton Coldfield.
I am an MSc ‘Fertility Support Trained’ Acupuncturist and Herbalist with advanced expertise in reproductive health, providing compassionate, evidence-based support for complex fertility cases. I have over a decade of experience and work with people from all walks of life, particularly those with fertility issues, anxiety and hormonal imbalances. I have a BSc Honours (Acu) and an MSc (Herbs) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I have undertaken advanced courses in fertility, have conducted and written a research paper specifically looking into male-factor fertility and am currently working toward an advanced diploma in fertility support. I work with couples or individuals to optimise their chances of conceiving naturally or through IVF and follow evidence-based protocols and guidance. During your comprehensive initial consultation, together we work through your diet, lifestyle and environment and I can advise if further medical testing may be required. I am a medical phlebotomist and can arrange blood work and other testing privately or suggest what may be necessary if you can access it through the NHS (although this would need to be arranged through your general practitioner). Over the years, I have worked with many couples and individuals. Natural medicine can be a slower route, but it will focus on the cause of your issues and symptoms and address them from the root. I have confidence that with patience and perseverance, we can work together to optimise your chances of achieving your goals.
15/12/2025
Christmas 2025 Clinic Hours 🎄
I’ll be staying open as much as possible over the Christmas period to continue supporting those I’m currently working with. Aside from Christmas Day, I’ll be offering reduced clinic hours, so availability will be more limited than usual.
If you’re hoping to book an appointment over the coming weeks, I’d encourage you to book ahead to secure a time that suits you and avoid disappointment.
Wishing you a wonderfully festive season. ☃
23/11/2025
Today, we’ve harvested our sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) and got SO many from the 3 we planted in the spring. We filled a whole bucket!
Have you tried them? Any recommendations of recipes? We’re roasting this one tonight - starting small…
Some info on sunchokes:
• Supports a healthy gut due to its high inulin content
• Helps with blood sugar balance
• Naturally rich in potassium
• Can aid fullness and appetite control
• Low glycaemic index despite a sweet taste
However, it can cause gas and bloating when you first add them to you diet, if your gut isn’t used to a high prebiotic load.
14/11/2025
Back pain doesn’t always come from where you think. Gua Sha helps trace where the tension is actually radiating from, and once those points show themselves, cups are placed to lift old, stagnant blood to the surface. That’s what creates the familiar cup marks, which usually fade within a week.
Gua Sha feels like a firm, purposeful scraping on the skin, while cupping gives a gentle pulling sensation. Moxa adds soothing warmth that encourages circulation without ever feeling too hot.
In the photos, you’ll see the results after a first session and then again one week later. The change in colour and intensity shows how quickly the body responds and how each treatment builds on the last.
This can be added to any acupuncture session and usually takes around 30 minutes. It’s also available as a standalone 45-minute appointment.
You can check pricing and availability at www.theacu.co.uk.
12/11/2025
🌿 Special Opening Offer – £25 Off Your First Treatment in Lichfield! 🌿
I’m so excited to be opening a new Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic in Lichfield — and to celebrate my very first day there, I’d love to offer you £25 off your first treatment!
📍 Where: 1 The Mews, Backcester Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6JH
📅 When: Thursday 20th November
🕐 Discounted appointments available: 12pm–4pm
This is a wonderful chance to come and meet me, explore how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can support your health, and enjoy a little opening-day thank-you from me.
To arrange your discounted treatment, please call or text me on 07581 241525. (You may need to leave a message and I'll return the call if I'm with patients)
Or, if you’d prefer to book a regular appointment, you can visit www.theacu.co.uk
and choose your preferred date and time there.
I can’t wait to meet you and begin this new chapter in Lichfield!
Warmly,
Laura Biddle
MSc CHM, BSc (Hons) Acu PGDip
Fertility Support Trained Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Standard clinic times in Lichfield are Thursdays 10am - 8pm. Other days are available at the Boldmere clinic. Please see the website for all clinic locations and availabilities - www.TheAcu.co.uk
08/11/2025
Ask me about the benefits of cupping and Gua Sha.
08/11/2025
Hi I’m Laura the Acupuncturist. I’ve travelled to 70-something countries now and as much as I love it and love learning new things, I am SO EXCITED to get home and back into clinic (and of course, to see my beautiful dog, Bridget Rose Erin). I’m back in clinic from Wednesday 12th November and can’t wait to see you very very soon. All my best, Laura x
06/11/2025
Do you often feel congested, foggy, or weighed down? Which foods or drinks seem to help clear your head and chest?
If you’d like more support with your health, please visit www.TheAcu.co.uk and schedule a free discovery call.
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05/11/2025
Do you notice puffiness or water retention at times? Which foods or teas help you feel lighter and less swollen?
If you’d like more support with your health, please visit www.TheAcu.co.uk and schedule a free discovery call.
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04/11/2025
Do you notice certain foods make you feel heavier, bloated, or foggy? Which changes have helped you feel clearer or more energised?
If you’d like more support with your health, please visit www.TheAcu.co.uk and schedule a free discovery call.
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03/11/2025
Do you feel heavy, bloated, or sluggish after certain foods? Have you found meals that help you feel clearer and lighter?
If you’d like more support with your health, please visit www.TheAcu.co.uk and schedule a free discovery call.
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30/10/2025
Do you tend to feel hot, dry, or restless at night? Which cooling, hydrating foods make you feel replenished?
If you’d like more support with your health, please visit www.TheAcu.co.uk and schedule a free discovery call.
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29/10/2025
Do you often feel chilly, especially in your hands, feet, or abdomen? Which warming foods do you naturally crave?
If you’d like more support with your health, please visit www.TheAcu.co.uk and schedule a free discovery call.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist specialising Musculo-Skeletal, Mental-Emotional and Gynaecological issues. #thehappyacupuncturist
Acupuncture has been developed over thousands of years to be able to help you today. Whether you're suffering from headaches, migraines, arthritis, IBS, acid reflux, digestive concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, allergies, plantar fasciitis, neck pain, shoulder tension, substance abuse, eczema, acne, insomnia, worrying about the amount of medication you’re on... any health concern you may have, come and get treated the natural way.
Acupuncture works in numerous ways. It sets your body into Parasympathetic Nervous State to stop the secretions of Adrenaline and Cortisol, this reduces stress levels, blood pressure, aids digestion, improves sleep and so much more. It also starts off a reaction in the body which increased histamines, white blood count, prostaglandins, gamma globulins and antibody levels, this is what controls your body’s inflammatory response and leads to a reduction in pain levels, as well as the white blood cells promoting the healing of certain things. It has also been shown to increase your serotonin levels, which is why it is so successful in treating depression and anxiety, as well as PTSD.
I am Laura the Acupuncturist. Here is a little bit of information about myself. I gradutated from the Northern College of Acupuncture, after 4 years of studying full-time. Since then, I have completed numerous additional courses to enable me to specialise and therefore, be able to help people by using a higher standard of treatments. I am now a freelance acupuncturist and work world-wide, treating over 100 patients per week and I give time to each and every one of them, by offering a holistic approach to the acupuncturist/patient relationship.
