Johnny Childs
Five-Element Acupuncturist
My practice is defined by a rare combination of clinical precision and emotional resonance. As the original apprentice to Gerad Kite, I have spent over a decade refining a lineage of healing that addresses the person not just the problem.
Today, I serve as the Clinical Lead at Yellow Path Training, where I teach and supervise the next generation of practitioners in the classical tradition. My clinical work is split between Kite Clinic and Liberty London, with a specialised focus on constitutional health and fertility support.
Fertility Acupuncture Specialist
Working alongside leading fertility clinics including The Evewell, Johnny Childs provides Five-Element acupuncture to support natural conception, IVF and complex fertility cases.
“he acquired his skills from the very best”
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Clinical Training, Lineage & Practice
I completed my formal training at The Acupuncture Academy, qualifying with a Professional Licentiate in Acupuncture, and am a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council.
Upon qualifying, I joined Kite Clinic, where I remain over a decade later, having worked very closely with Gerad Kite through years of shared clinical and teaching experience within the classical Five-Element tradition.
Alongside my clinical work, I serve as Clinical Lead at Yellow Path Training, where I teach and mentor the next generation of practitioners.
My Path to Acupuncture
Before training as an acupuncturist, I spent years immersed in physical discipline and precision, first as a martial artist and later as a professional stuntman.
Those experiences shaped my understanding of resilience, recovery, and the close relationship between physical and emotional health.
As my career evolved, I became increasingly drawn to the quieter systems that sustain long-term health; emotional regulation, nervous system balance and the body’s capacity to heal and repair. This shift ultimately led me toward acupuncture as a clinical practice.
My Approach to Treatment
Five-Element acupuncture looks beyond symptoms to understand the deeper patterns shaping health. My approach is attentive, unhurried and individual, with each session beginning in observation and listening rather than diagnosis.
Treatment is not about suppressing symptoms, but about supporting the conditions in which balance can return naturally. I work with the body’s own intelligence, allowing systems to settle, regulate, and re-emerge in a more resilient state.
Fertility, IVF & Support
Fertility support forms a central part of my clinical practice. I work closely with leading fertility clinics, supporting patients through natural conception, IVF, egg freezing, miscarriage recovery and longer fertility journeys.
My role is not to replace medical fertility care, but to support the body and nervous system during what is often one of the most emotionally and physically demanding periods of a person’s life. Treatment is carefully adapted as circumstances change, with a focus on hormonal regulation, emotional resilience and recovery.
“Designed to really understand your needs - and how you want to feel when you walk out the door.”
Teaching & Mentorship
Teaching has been part of my life since my early days in the dojo, and it remains central to my work today.
Alongside my clinical practice, I mentor and teach the next generation of Five-Element acupuncturists, serving as Clinical Lead at Yellow Path Training. Supervising students in clinic keeps me deeply connected to the principles of the tradition - clarity of diagnosis, presence with the patient, and respect for the wider context of their lives. It also continually refines my ability to explain complex ideas simply and clearly.
Learn more about the training I provide at yellowpath.com
