Meet our fertility experts
Our Holistic Expertise
Our specialised team of fertility doctors at the Zita West Clinic creates personalised treatments to increase your chances of success. We are committed to assisting you through each stage of your journey with expert support.
Our Medical Director
Simone Rofena Medical Director
I’ve always felt incredibly lucky that I chose, some 20 years ago, to focus on fertility and IVF, as I work in the side of medicine that is about life.
Since I started working in IVF, I have had the amazing luck to work in the holistic area of IVF. This has helped me to develop innovative ways of treating patients that blend science with other treatments. I promise all my patients a personal approach, and I’ll do everything I can to help you succeed on your journey.
See my full CV here.
Our expert team of practitioners
Valeria Frank Acupuncturist
Valeria has been a complementary therapist for more than 25 years, first practicing and teaching Shiatsu bodywork therapy and later retraining as a Traditional acupuncturist. She has been working at the Zita West clinic since 2010, enjoying the clinic’s multidisciplinary and collaborative ethos, and holds a BSc (Hons) TCM Acupuncture from University of Westminster and is a fully insured Member of the British Acupuncture Council.
Susanne Weichhardt Acupuncturist
Susanne graduated from the University of Westminster with a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and later gaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Gynaecology, Fertility & Obstetrics from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading.
She has specialised in all aspects of fertility, including IVF support, for over 10 years, completing numerous CPD courses to ensure the highest quality of treatment and support for all patients.
Isabelle Obert Nutritionist
Isabelle has been working at the Zita West Clinic since 2005. She trained at the Raworth Centre and qualified in 2002 with a Nutrition Consultant’s diploma with Distinction.
Isabelle believes that diet plays an important role in assisted fertility and natural conception and can have a positive impact on hormonal imbalances such as PCOS and endometriosis.
Josephine Cerqua Acupuncturist
Josephine has been part of the Zita West team for over 15 years, having graduated with a BSc (Hons) from Westminster University in 2002.
She has had the privilege of working with many couples on their fertility journey, allowing her to develop her knowledge and expertise in all areas of fertility and pregnancy.
Clare Casson Nutritionist
Clare trained as a nutritional therapist with the UK College of Nutritional Health (BCNH) and Institute of Optimum Nutrition (ION.
She graduated in 2010 with distinction, and has worked with the Zita West Clinic since 2011, advising and supporting women and men on their individual fertility journeys, whether they’re trying naturally, going through assisted fertility such as IVF, planning to freeze eggs, or want to address any health concerns that may be impacting their fertility.
Maureen Kiely Senior Clinical Hypnotherapist
Maureen Kiely is a senior clinical hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience at the clinical level and is a full member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis and a Fellow of the British Association of Medical Hypnosis.
Maureen lectured at senior level and internationally for the London College of Clinical Hypnosis.
