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
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
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
Femoral Artery Massage – a great tool for fertility
This exercise increases blood flow to the pelvic organs, including the uterus and ovaries. This exercise can be done alone or with a partner. Locate the femoral artery – which is located just beneath the crease in the groin area, between the thigh and the lower abdomen. It is … [Read more...] about Femoral Artery Massage – a great tool for fertility
4 Things To Know BEFORE Getting Pregnant
As a fertility specialist in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), I’m grateful to be able to offer people a set of tools to help them along their way. Whether people are just starting their fertility journey or have been going through it for years, people seek out TCM treatment as a means of … [Read more...] about 4 Things To Know BEFORE Getting Pregnant
