Our hand-picked team of fertility specialists all have an outstanding reputation for patient care as your emotional wellbeing is our top priority. As many of them have experienced their own fertility challenges, you can be reassured to benefit from their own personal and professional experience to provide you with the very best care and support.
Sarah has 12 years’ experience of working in one of the UK’s leading Fertility Clinics and has a real passion and desire for supporting patients through their fertility journey.
Sarah has helped and supported over 3,000 people over the years and created Fertility Retreats in 2020 as she really wanted to offer a safe and supportive place where people can come together, find out how they can maximise their dream of having a family, whilst also taking some time to relax, unwind and reconnect.
Sarah is committed and dedicated in ensuring your stay is a thoroughly positive and supportive one and looks forward to welcoming you to a Fertility Retreat very soon.
Lisa is the owner of Grassfield Hall which is situated on the edge of Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire which has stunning views over the Nidderdale Valley. Lisa bought the property in 2010 with her husband and has spent many years restoring it from a derelict shell to a magnificent, beautiful, and stylish home.
Lisa has many years’ experience in hosting wellness retreats and is a fabulous host and personal contact throughout all Fertility Wellness Retreats from the moment guests arrive until they leave. Lisa has a wealth of knowledge and a calming presence to all guests at Grassfield Hall and is passionate about helping people to find emotional balance during their busy lives.
Gemma is a fully qualified Fertility Counsellor who has over 12 years’ experience of supporting couples who are struggling with infertility, and is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Gemma is also a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) and has achieved the Advanced Course in Fertility Counselling.
Gemma provides tailored support to people of all ages to help people rediscover their confidence and to be able to move forward with resilience and self-compassion, particularly to those who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed by the complexities of infertility.
Carrie trained to be a Yoga teacher in 2011 and believes that Yoga is a powerful tool for self-discovery which guides the mind, body and soul towards greater presence and inner peace. Carrie’s teaching style is chilled, nurturing and kind with an added sense of empathy and stillness.
Carrie is also a breathwork practitioner which guides people through conscious breathing exercises to help release stress and anxiety feelings and improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. Carrie is passionate in helping and supporting people to achieve and maintain a clearer mind.
Paula is a plant based Chef who is passionate about creating food that nourishes both the body and soul. Specialising in holistic nutrition, and dedicated in creating natural and balanced dishes, Paula’s meals are both visually stunning and incredibly delicious.
Paula believes in the power of fresh, locally sourced ingredients to elevate every dish that is not only environmentally friendly, but also ethical and sustainable wherever possible, which is a true reflection on her values and beliefs. Paula is passionate about helping people to reduce inflammation, regulate hormones and to live a healthier lifestyle through the power of food.
Patti is a Wellbeing therapist who offers a wide range of holistic therapies and has over 20 years’ experience of helping and supporting people to lead happier and healthier lives. Her personal and caring approach is very beneficial in helping people to relax and to achieve a more relaxed and positive mindset.
Patti’s areas of expertise include helping and supporting people who are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety that are associated with the challenges of conceiving. Many clients facing fertility issues have achieved wonderful results with Patti’s holistic wellbeing approach after only a few sessions.
As I am a full member of the British Acupuncture Council if you have a health insurance policy (this is often provided by employers) you may be able to reclaim a percentage of the cost of your Acupuncture treatment. A formal receipt can be provided for these purposes.