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
Infertility – A Behind The Scenes Look At One Woman’s Journey to Pregnancy
One of our patients wrote a blog about their own infertility journey. She poignantly shared her experience and hope to be of help and service to others and to educate those who may not have had experience with infertility. It is March 13, 2023, about 10 days from when our due date was scheduled. … [Read more...] about Infertility – A Behind The Scenes Look At One Woman’s Journey to Pregnancy