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ACUPUNCTURE FOR FERTILITY & PREGNANCY

We provide restorative treatments that bring vitality to your reproductive organs, nourish your blood and hormones, reduce stress, and calm and uplift your spirit. Chinese Medicine significantly increases your likelihood of becoming pregnant and sustaining a healthy pregnancy, whether you are trying to conceive on your own or with IVF and IUI.

We have successfully supported patients with hormone imbalance, luteal phase defect, polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos), amenorrhea, recurrent miscarriages, endometriosis, fibroids, poor egg quality, premature ovarian failure, hypothyroid and other endocrine disorders, autoimmune disease and unexplained infertility to become pregnant and have healthy babies. Acupuncture has tremendous impact on the success of Assisted Reproductive Techniques, such as IVF and IUI.

Incorporating a Western understanding of fertility issues, we thoroughly discuss your health history, look at your lab work and temperature charts, help you communicate more clearly with your OBGYN, provide you with resources to improve your fertility, and rely on a deep understanding of Chinese medicine patterns that nurture your health and ability to conceive. Book your visit today to experience all Chinese medicine has to offer you!

We offer the following comprehensive care to support your healthy fertility and pregnancy. Our team approach helps you feel your best physically, heal emotionally and recognize the beautiful essence of YOU.

NOURISH: YOUR FERTILITY JOURNEY

Whether you are trying to conceive on your own, preparing for Assisted Reproductive Techniques such as IVF and IUI, or just beginning to consider having a baby, we are here to help!

Not only do we work with you to help you achieve your fertility goals, we support you as a whole person. This means offering a safe space for you to express your emotions about the process, accept yourself, ease self-criticism, process and let go of painful emotions, and soften into the experience.

Read one patient’s fertility success story here.

Dedicating this time to yourself is an invitation to your healing and the unfolding of your fertility. Our collaborative approach ensures a richness to your care. LET US BE YOUR VILLAGE.

Our fertility services include:

Acupuncture – Strengthens your ability to conceive, encourages circulation and vitality to your uterus and ovaries, nourishes your blood and hormone levels, moves stagnation, decreases inflammation and autoimmune reactions, reduces stress and facilitates emotional healing.
Bodywork – We offer massage and neurostructural integration technique, both of which open the pelvis to support circulation to the reproductive organs, relax muscular and mental tension, calm the sympathetic nervous system, and boost your parasympathetic nervous system, which allows your body to return its priority to your hormones and fertility.
Fertility Coaching + Nutrition - The perfect choice for you no matter where you are on your fertility journey! Whether you have been receiving treatment for years or are just beginning to consider pregnancy, this is a great time to cover essential topics for your fertility and wellbeing. Your Fertility Coach will support you with nutrition, stress reduction methods, mindfulness techniques, relationships, emotional processing, conception planning, Assisted Reproductive Technique options and regimens, temperature tracking, ways to improve circulation to your reproductive organs, supplements and resources.
Resources – Health tips, dietary information, acupressure points, recommended supplements and mindfulness exercises to encourage conception.

Using the Five Elements, Chinese Medicine supports pregnancy from conception through labor. Conception relates to the Water (Kidneys) and Metal (Lungs). The Kidneys equate to the parents’ DNA and sperm and egg health. The Kidneys are the foundation of reproductive health. The Lungs bring the “spark” that makes conception happen. They invite divine or cosmic inspiration to meet with the jing, or DNA, of the parents to create a new life. The Lungs relate to the breath in, welcoming new life, and the ability to let go via exhalation.

Read on to learn how we can improve your health during the different trimesters as well as the “fourth trimester”, restoration after you have been pregnant.

NURTURE: HEALTHY STAGES OF PREGNANCY

Our team provides acupuncture, bodywork, nutrition, resources and health tips to help you have a healthy pregnancy, connect with baby and feel your best.

First Trimester – Earth (Spleen/Stomach). Earth represents the digestive system. The first trimester is all about nourishing mother and baby to support growth. Earth also encourages the body to lift and hold the pregnancy. Typical first trimester symptoms reflect the role of the Spleen and Stomach during this time – nausea, bloating, fatigue and mild cramping.

Second Trimester – Fire (Heart). The second trimester is a great time to tone the cardiovascular system and nourish the spirit. As the baby’s nervous system is developing, it is beneficial for Mama to keep calm and collected. Acupuncture can ease anxiety, improve sleep and reduce stress. Strengthening circulation decreases swelling and pain. The heat of Fire can lead to acid reflux and heartburn, also alleviated by acupuncture and herbs.

Third Trimester – Wood (Liver/Gallbladder). As one approaches labor, it is time to get active! The yang energy of Wood helps one get the body moving and ready to bring your little one into the world. Treating the Liver and Gallbladder also eases pain and tension, including that of the back and hips.

Our pregnancy services include:

Acupuncture – Helps your body sustain a healthy pregnancy, decreases nausea and acid reflux, addresses body aches and pains (think carpal tunnel, swelling, tight hips, back pain), and aids sleep. We also include points for a happy, healthy baby!
Bodywork – We offer massage after your first trimester and neurostructural integration technique throughout your pregnancy. Your body is working hard to care for your growing baby, and bodywork feels amazing during this time! Both techniques are lovely options to ease tight muscles, open the pelvis and hips, decrease TMJ and carpal tunnel, reduce swelling, calm your digestive system, and nurture restful sleep. They also are excellent go-tos as you prepare your body for labor.
Nutrition – Wondering what to eat to have a healthy pregnancy and feel your best? We will share dietary suggestions to alleviate digestive discomforts that often occur during pregnancy.
Resources – Health tips, dietary information, acupressure points, safe supplements and mindfulness exercises to ease your mind, encourage a joyful spirit and help you connect with your baby.

Did you know acupuncture and bodywork can help you have an easier labor and even turn a breech baby? We recommend beginning weekly or twice weekly treatment around weeks 34 to 36 to help you achieve these goals. (p.s. You are welcome to come in weekly at any point during your pregnancy to help you feel your best!)

RESTORE: YOUR POSTPARTUM RECOVERY

After giving birth, it is important to replenish your body. It has worked hard these past ten months and can use boosting to keep you healthy and strong. Our postpartum program includes acupuncture, bodywork and nutritional support to help you rebuild your resources, harmonize hormones, improve your sleep and boost your mood during the ups and downs of having an infant.

Our restoration services include:

Acupuncture – We focus on nourishing your body, blood and hormones, easing aches and pains, strengthening lactation, and supporting your emotional journey through motherhood.
Bodywork – Back pain, shoulder aches, sore boobs, little sleep, oh my! Massage, cupping and neurostructural integration technique are amazing options to help you nurture yourself after all the feeding, diaper changing, spouse reassuring, and running around you’re doing for others. Savor relaxing self-care and know that you’re doing your body good while you’re at it. p.s. Both of these forms of bodywork are great aids for lactation and issues of the breast (clogged ducts, mastitis).
Health Coaching + Nutrition – Nourishing foods are key after giving birth to help you restore your resources, feel energized, regulate hormones, promote lactation and lose weight. Incorporate healthy foods to help you enjoy this special time of the “fourth trimester” and take care of both your baby and yourself.
Resources – Health tips, dietary information, acupressure points, recommended supplements and mindfulness exercises to strengthen your spirit and resources, build your body back up, balance hormones and help you connect with your baby.

Additional Resources:

Natural Fertility Info Website

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