About Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto

On this page

1. About me
2. My approach
3. Qualifications
4. Professional affiliations
5. Clinical experience
6. Achievements and publications
7. Media and press
8. Interview

1. About me

I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with over 25 years of clinical experience in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and fertility. I am widely regarded as one of the leading practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine in the UK, with specialist expertise in fertility, pregnancy, pain, stress and insomnia.

I graduated from the world-renowned Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine — one of the world’s foremost institutions for TCM — with a Doctor of Medicine degree after completing a five-year full-time programme with a strong basis in western medicine alongside traditional Chinese medicine. I also hold a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Middlesex University in London, considered to be the most comprehensive TCM degree programme in Europe at the time of my graduation. I completed clinical hospital training at Whittington Hospital in London, and at Zhong Ri Hospital and Xi Yuan Hospital in Beijing.

I have been practising in Wokingham, Berkshire for over 25 years. I also offer online Chinese herbal medicine consultations for patients who cannot attend in person.

I hold a 5-star patient review rating from over 228 patients. I am recommended by the NHS and my treatments are covered by a wide range of private health insurers.

2. My approach

I am passionate about acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and about the depth of insight they provide into the nature of health and illness. My clinical approach blends classical Chinese medicine theory with modern scientific understanding, allowing me to offer treatment that is both deeply grounded in a 2,500-year tradition and informed by contemporary evidence.

I believe strongly in explaining to patients what is happening in their body and why — not just treating symptoms but helping people understand the patterns of imbalance underlying their condition. This empowers patients to participate consciously in their own recovery and to make the lifestyle and dietary changes that will sustain the benefits of treatment over the long term.

Over 25 years of practice I have continued to study and develop my clinical skills, learning from masters of different styles of acupuncture — including Dr Tan and Master Tung — and integrating these approaches alongside the classical TCM foundation of my Beijing training. This breadth of method allows me to select the most precisely targeted approach for each individual patient, rather than applying a single rigid technique.

In my treatments I draw on the full range of TCM therapies as clinically appropriate: acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping therapy, moxibustion, heat therapy and Chinese food therapy. Using a combination of therapies in a single session consistently produces faster and more lasting results than any single modality used in isolation.

3. Qualifications

1. Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine — Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China. Five-year full-time programme combining traditional Chinese medicine with western medical science.
2. BSc (Hons) Traditional Chinese Medicine — Middlesex University, London. Considered the most comprehensive TCM degree programme in Europe.
3. Diploma in acupuncture during pregnancy — specialist postgraduate training in the safe and effective use of acupuncture throughout pregnancy.
4. Diploma in Dr Tan and Master Tung acupuncture — advanced training in two of the most clinically powerful balance acupuncture systems, both of which I integrate into my practice.

Clinical training hospitals

1. Whittington Hospital, London — NHS clinical placement
2. Zhong Ri Friendship Hospital, Beijing — one of Beijing’s leading TCM teaching hospitals
3. Xi Yuan Hospital, Beijing — a major centre for integrated TCM and western medicine

4. Professional affiliations

1. British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) — the UK’s largest professional body for traditional acupuncturists, regulated by the Professional Standards Authority. BAcC members must complete a minimum of 3,000 hours of training.
2. Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) — the professional body for Chinese herbal medicine practitioners in the UK, requiring extensive specialist training and adherence to a strict code of professional conduct.
3. Accredited Voluntary Register — overseen by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.

5. Clinical experience

Over more than 25 years of clinical practice I have treated thousands of patients for a wide range of conditions. My principal areas of specialist expertise are:

Fertility and reproductive medicine

I am a UK fertility specialist, with particular expertise in the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to support natural conception and IVF. I treat the full spectrum of fertility conditions including PCOS, endometriosis, low AMH, high FSH, male infertility, recurrent miscarriage, repeated IVF failure and unexplained infertility. I also provide IVF acupuncture support, including out-of-hours sessions on the day of egg collection and embryo transfer.

Pain and musculoskeletal conditions

I am a NICE-recommended acupuncture practitioner for chronic pain. I treat all types of pain using acupuncture, electroacupuncture, cupping therapy and moxibustion, including back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches, migraines, frozen shoulder, sports injuries and fibromyalgia.

Mental health and wellbeing

I have extensive experience treating stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia and burnout, using both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to address the underlying TCM patterns driving these conditions.

Women’s health

In addition to fertility, I treat a range of women’s health conditions including menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, painful periods and hormonal imbalances throughout the reproductive years.

Digestive and general health

I treat a broad range of general health conditions including IBS, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, Long COVID, tinnitus and acne.

6. Achievements and publications

Books

1. My Fertility Guide — How to Get Pregnant Naturally — published in English, French (Mon Guide de Fertilité) and German (Mein Kinderwunschratgeber). A fact-based guide to natural conception combining modern research with TCM principles, used by thousands of couples worldwide.
2. My Pregnancy Guide — Ensuring a Healthy Pregnancy and Labour — a comprehensive guide to pregnancy health and preparation for labour, combining evidence-based western medicine with the wisdom of TCM.

Research and academic publications

I have published research studies and academic papers on acupuncture and Chinese medicine, including work on fertility, sperm quality and TCM treatment protocols. My publications are listed in full on the research studies and academic papers pages.

Podcasts and online content

I host a regular podcast on traditional Chinese medicine, fertility and health, and run a YouTube channel with educational videos on acupuncture, Chinese medicine and fertility. I also offer online courses on how to get pregnant naturally and healthy pregnancy.

7. Media and press

I am regularly called upon as an expert commentator on acupuncture, Chinese medicine and fertility by national and international media. I have been featured in and quoted by:

1. The Telegraph
2. Men’s Fitness
3. Glamour
4. My Weekly
5. Fertility Road
6. Victoria Health
7. My Baba
8. Female First
9. TRAIN magazine
10. Netmums, London Metro, The Fertility Show, and more

My work has also been published in the European Journal of Oriental Medicine and the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. A full list of press appearances and publications is on the press page.

8. Interview with Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto

Watch the video below in which I introduce myself and answer commonly asked questions about my background, training, clinical approach and the treatments I offer.

To book an appointment at my Wokingham, or to arrange an online herbal consultation, please use the booking button at the top of this page or visit the treatment prices page for full pricing information.