Spring is the time of year for new activity and growth, fresh starts, rebirth, and renewal. It is also a wonderful time to put some extra focus on your fertility.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where endometrial tissue grows in sites other than the uterus and sticks to various pelvic organs, but also in other parts of the body. Learn how acupuncture, herbs and Chinese Medicine can provide wonderful support to help relieve symptoms.

Blood deficiency is a common occurrence in women, especially those who are menstruating or following a vegan/vegetarian diet. Check out our favorite ways to support and boost blood with lifestyle changes, herbal medicine and acupuncture treatments.

March is Women’s History Month. We want to honor all the amazing women out there by sharing information, tips and resources to support women’s health and wellbeing through all stages of life.

September is PCOS awareness month. At Blue Heron, we see many women who suffer from PCOS, particularly as it affects their fertility and quality of life.

Women who are pregnant or trying to conceive are constantly being told not to stress but never told how. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are so beneficial for reducing stress and calming the sympathetic nervous system.

We love working with women who are trying to conceive because we have seen such great success with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and fertility coaching.

At Blue Heron, we want to help you feel empowered and learn as much as you can about your body. Check out some of our team’s favorite books for women’s health & fertility.

Blood deficiency is a common occurrence in women. Our favorite ways to support and boost blood are through lifestyle changes, herbal medicine and acupuncture treatments.

March is Women’s History Month. We want to honor all the amazing women out there by sharing information, tips and resources to support women’s health and wellbeing through all stages of life.

If you’ve been to an acupuncture clinic before, you may have noticed on occasion an earthy, smoky smell coming from the treatment rooms. This smell is produced by a process called moxibustion, where mugwort (ai ye) is burned either directly or indirectly on the skin to provide warmth and other therapeutic benefits.

We are so excited to bring you this virtual fertility Q&A with acupuncturist, herbalist, and owner of Blue Heron, Lisa Abernathy! Check in with Lisa to learn why Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are so beneficial for fertility, what supplements and dietary changes she recommends to her fertility patients, and her thoughts on the most important things you can do to nurture your fertility.

There are so many factors in play when we discuss a woman’s fertility: hormones, diet, stress levels, emotions, genetics, having an adequate support system, the list goes on. We love working with women who are trying to conceive because we have seen huge success from the addition of acupuncture and herbal medicine.

I want to share my story and thank Lisa Abernathy and Blue Heron Acupuncture and Apothecary for changing my life (literally and you’ll see how!).