After many years working in reproductive medicine, I’ve had the privilege of supporting countless individuals through the journey of IVF. Patients that integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine into their fertility journey find that we become more than practitioners. We become guides, listeners, and … [Read more...] about The Internet is NOT a Crystal Ball: IVF, Support, and the Illusion of Control
Why I Always Recommend a Doula — And How Acupuncture Can Help in Early Labor
Why I Always Recommend a Doula — And How Acupuncture Can Help in Early Labor I always recommend a doula to my patients. These amazing women offer non-medical support during labor — a time when you deeply need the steady presence and guidance of someone experienced. Birth is a threshold moment, a … [Read more...] about Why I Always Recommend a Doula — And How Acupuncture Can Help in Early Labor
Low Level Light Therapy for Fertility
What is Light Therapy? Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is the application of light energy to tissue to obtain therapeutic benefits. The energy is used to improve cellular performance. LLLT is known for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties and has a variety of applications … [Read more...] about Low Level Light Therapy for Fertility
My Favorite (Fertility) Thing: Castor Oil Packs
In the world of infertility, there is no magic bullet. (Oh, how I wish there were!) There are so many tools that can be offered to patients and recommendations are unique to each person’s energetic and physical “landscape”. But there is one thing that I would call my favorite: castor oil packs! … [Read more...] about My Favorite (Fertility) Thing: Castor Oil Packs
Male Infertiility – An Integrative Approach to Wellness
The journey to becoming parents is not always as simple and easy as it may appear on the surface. Although it is not often talked about, many couples have difficulty conceiving, for a variety of reasons. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), … [Read more...] about Male Infertiility – An Integrative Approach to Wellness
What do I do next? How to make informed choices in healthcare
In 18 years of practice, I've had my fair share of conversations supporting a patient in figuring out what to do next. When it comes to health, the journey forward is not black and white. There are many things to consider when you're thinking about possible treatments whether they be … [Read more...] about What do I do next? How to make informed choices in healthcare
