Acupuncture and herbal medicine offer many benefits to women. Along with effectively addressing many ailments, acupuncture treatments also reduce stress and create a nurturing and relaxing environment. Integrative Family Health helps empower and support women in recognizing their innate healing abilities and honor their bodies, minds, and spirits.
Fertility: Acupuncture has been widely accepted by the western medical community in aiding in conception. Many IVF centers now encourage patients to use acupuncture treatments to increase their chances at a healthy pregnancy. Acupuncture works wonderfully to reduce stress during IUI and IVF cycles, supporting couples and women through intense experiences. Clinically, I have also seen acupuncture work after rounds of IVF have failed. Asian medicine is a great place to start if you would prefer to try a less invasive approach. Seeing both partners increases success, as Asian medicine also affects male fertility factors.
Menstrual Issues: From amenorrhea (lack of periods) and dysmenorrhea (painful periods), to irregular periods and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, acupuncture and herbal medicine allow you to gracefully transition through your cycle. Pain is not a "normal" part of menstruation. Use acupuncture to find a hormone-free solution to difficult periods.
Pregnancy and Post partum care, including labor induction: Asian Medicine offers an ideal, drug-free approach to a multitude of issues that can arise during pregnancy. It effectively alleviates common issues such as nausea and back pain, while improving wellness and preventing other conditions from becoming more serious. Acupuncture is helpful to induce labor and also relieve pain during labor. Herbs and acupuncture promote lactation and a healthy recovery from the labor process.
Menopause: Resolve hot flashes and mood swings and bring your body back into balance with the help of acupuncture and herbal therapy. Many women report feeling "more centered and more like themselves again" after a series of treatments.
