Acupuncture has supported fertility for thousands of years — and the research is catching up. We work alongside your reproductive care team to prepare your body, support IUI and IVF cycles, and hold space for the emotional weight this journey carries.
Research shows acupuncture before and after embryo transfer improves implantation rates and reduces the cortisol spikes that can compromise a cycle. We've supported people through natural conception, IUI, IVF, and donor cycles. Whether this is your first visit to a fertility specialist or your fourth, we meet you where you are.
What We Treat
Chinese medicine sees patterns where Western workups see normal results. We treat the whole picture — body, cycle, and everything you're carrying emotionally.
Research shows acupuncture before and after embryo transfer improves implantation rates and reduces the cortisol spikes that can compromise a cycle. We support the whole arc — preparing the body before retrieval, supporting implantation, and holding the emotional weight of each phase.
PCOS, irregular cycles, elevated FSH, luteal phase deficiency. Chinese medicine maps these to kidney, spleen, and liver patterns — often seeing the root where Western labs see only the result. We treat the underlying imbalance, not just the numbers on a report.
This is where Chinese medicine often does its most important work. When everything looks normal but conception isn't happening, we find the pattern the labs don't show — and treat it directly.
Egg quality, uterine lining, cycle regulation, ovulatory support. In Chinese medicine, egg quality is rooted in kidney jing — the deep essence governing reproductive vitality — while uterine lining depends on the abundance of blood and yin. We treat the whole pattern.
Sperm count, motility, and morphology all respond to targeted acupuncture and herbal protocols. Chinese medicine approaches this through kidney jing and yang — the foundational essence that governs reproductive vitality. Male factor is half the picture and we take it seriously.
Nausea, back pain, anxiety, breech position, birth preparation — acupuncture is safe and effective throughout pregnancy, and most people find it deeply grounding. Women who come in consistently often have what we call acu babies: very calm, easygoing newborns who smile easily, sleep well, and eat well.
We've worked with many women who've experienced multiple miscarriages, often after being told everything looks normal. Chinese medicine identifies patterns Western workups frequently miss: kidney deficiency depleting the uterus's holding capacity, blood deficiency that can't sustain a growing life, cold and stagnation blocking implantation and nourishment. We rebuild those foundations — refilling the reservoirs and restoring what the body needs to carry to full term. We hold space for the grief, and follow your timeline.
Getting here was hard. Birth draws deeply on blood and qi, and recovery means rebuilding both. We support physical healing, mood, milk supply, and a nervous system that's been through something enormous. Healing matters as much as getting here did.
What to Expect
A thorough intake focused on your full health history. We listen before we needle. Your treatment plan comes from that conversation.
Most fertility protocols involve weekly sessions timed to your cycle, supporting each phase from follicular through luteal.
When appropriate, a customized herbal formula supports your cycle between sessions. Safe alongside fertility medications.
This road is long and emotionally heavy. We make space for that. You don't have to explain or minimize here. Just come as you are.
Investment
Full intake, assessment, and treatment. This is where we learn your pattern and set the direction for everything that follows.
Building on progress. Cumulative gains happen here — most patients feel meaningful shifts by sessions 4–6.
Every formula is mixed in-house, herb by herb, specifically for your pattern. Safe alongside fertility medications and adjusted as your cycle shifts.
Packages available · HSA/FSA accepted · Out-of-network · Superbill provided for insurance reimbursement
Common Questions
Acupuncture improves blood flow to reproductive organs, regulates hormone levels, reduces cortisol, and supports uterine lining thickness. Studies show acupuncture on the day of IVF transfer can improve implantation rates.
Ideally 3 months before trying or before a transfer — one full egg maturation cycle. But starting at any point is beneficial. Many patients begin mid-cycle and still see meaningful results.
Yes. We're experienced working alongside fertility clinics and time our sessions to complement your protocol. We're happy to coordinate with your reproductive endocrinologist when helpful.
It is recommended to come weekly. A typical protocol is 12 sessions, though many continue through pregnancy.
We're out-of-network. If you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance may reimburse a portion of your visit cost. We provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) you can submit directly to your insurance. HSA and FSA are also accepted. We can also bill insurance directly for a small fee.
We see patients at every stage, including those navigating grief and loss. There is no wrong time to come. We meet you where you are.
When you're ready to take this next step, we're ready to walk alongside you. No pressure, no rushing — just honest, heartfelt care.
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