Dr (TCM) Attilio D'Alberto is one of the UK's most experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, with a five-year degree from Beijing University and 25 years of clinical practice in Berkshire.

• BSc (Hons) Traditional Chinese Medicine — Beijing University, China (2004)
• Registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
• Over 25 years of clinical practice
• Published author: My Fertility Guide and My Pregnancy Guide
• Founding director of Wokingham Therapy Clinic (est. 2011)

Background and training

Dr (TCM) Attilio D'Alberto graduated in 2004 with a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing University in China, following a full five-year undergraduate programme. This is one of the most thorough and rigorous routes into TCM available anywhere in the world — the same training pathway followed by practitioners who work in Chinese hospitals alongside Western medical doctors.

His training covered TCM acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese dietary therapy, Tui Na (Chinese therapeutic massage) and Chinese medical diagnosis. Since graduation, he has been practising in Berkshire, developing particular expertise in fertility, pain management and chronic health conditions.

Professional registrations and memberships

Dr D'Alberto holds a full BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing University, China — a five-year undergraduate degree equivalent in depth and rigour to a medical degree. He is a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and has been in continuous clinical practice for over 25 years. He is also the published author of My Fertility Guide and My Pregnancy Guide, and is the founding director of Wokingham Therapy Clinic (est. 2011).

I believe that the best outcomes come from treating the whole person — not just a diagnosis. Every patient receives a fully individualised assessment and a treatment plan built around their specific needs.

Approach to treatment

Dr D'Alberto practises full TCM acupuncture — a system that integrates classical Chinese theory with evidence-informed clinical practice. Rather than applying a standardised set of points to a named condition, he performs a thorough TCM diagnosis for each patient using tongue and pulse assessment, symptom analysis and case history. This allows him to identify the underlying pattern of disharmony — the root cause — rather than treating symptoms in isolation.

This approach is most effective for patients who have seen limited results from conventional medicine, or who are dealing with complex, multifactorial or chronic conditions. It is also highly valued by patients seeking a natural, drug-free approach to their health.

What to expect at your first appointment

Your initial consultation will last around an hour. Dr D'Alberto will take a full case history covering your main concerns, medical history, lifestyle, diet, sleep and emotional wellbeing. He will assess your tongue and take your pulse — central tools in TCM diagnosis — and use this information to build a personalised treatment plan.

If you are suitable for immediate treatment, this will usually begin at the first appointment. Most patients find acupuncture deeply relaxing; many fall asleep during sessions. All needles are single-use and sterile.

Conditions treated

Dr D'Alberto treats a wide range of conditions at his Berkshire clinic, including:

• Chronic and acute pain — back pain, neck pain, knee pain, sciatica, headaches, arthritis, fibromyalgia
• Fertility and reproductive health — PCOS, IVF support, endometriosis, male infertility
• General health — anxiety, insomnia, IBS, menopausal symptoms, allergies, thyroid conditions