Statistics show that approximately one in six to ten couples will experience issues with conception and fertility. Many of these couples turn to acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for a safe, effective and natural solution to having a baby. The imbalances which can cause difficulty in conception can often be corrected by very subtle, natural adjustments to the endocrine system. When you are vital and healthy your fertile potential naturally expresses itself, and subtle obstructions to your fertility can be removed.

Successful conception is more likely when both partners are healthy. With acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, prospective parents can improve their health to create the optimal environment for conception. In addition to strengthening, supporting, and balancing overall health and wellbeing, acupuncture and Oriental medicine are effective in treating issues that affect reproductive health and fertility including:

Fertility Enhancement Program

The objective of Fertility Enhancement is to improve natural conception or prepare individuals for assisted reproductive techniques like IVF and IUI.

Those patients trying to conceive using IUI or IVF may need to be treated for the side effects that occur from medication’s and hormone therapies in addition to the regular fertility enhancement program. Additionally, these patients usually require additional acupuncture treatments just before and after the assisted therapies.

Phone Consultation

We begin with an initial phone consultation. During the consultation we will discuss your issue, medical history, any medications you are taking, and most importantly your goals. We want to be certain that our program is going to meet your needs and that there is a high probability of success for you, before we begin treatment. Your initial phone consultation is free.

The consultation is followed by:

• Diagnosis

• Acupuncture therapy

• Dietary and nutritional recommendations

• Customized vitamin and herbal medications

• Stretches and exercise

• Lifestyle adjustments

Our program is designed to stimulate your body's own natural production of hormones while restoring the health and harmony of your entire system. Once your body is in balance and your hormones are restored, conception can occur. Our program’s approaches and time-frames can vary from person to person, but are usually scheduled for three consecutive cycles (12 weeks).  Treatments are weekly.

YOUR BODY IS BETTER PREPARED TO CONCEIVE AND CARRY TO TERM

Conceiving a child (naturally, or with assisted techniques) can be stressful, not just for your mind and emotions, but for your body as well. Using our customized Program before not during your IVF/IUI injection cycle, we take time to make sure your body and mind are as resilient as possible before you try to conceive or implement any assisted reproductive protocols. 

YOUR SIDE-EFFECTS FROM MEDICATIONS ARE REDUCED

If you are using assistive techniques like IVF or IUI your body is more balanced and resilient so the side effects are minimized. We have seen countless IVF/IUI patients, and we can say unequivocally that the vast majority of them who had done previous cycles without our program reported a significant reduction in bloating, moodiness, tiredness, and other common side-effects of ovarian stimulation.

YOU HAVE ONE-ON-ONE, INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING & SUPPORT

Our program gives you the support you need so that you don’t feel alone!

YOU LEARN MIND-BODY TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED

We teach you powerful mind-body techniques to help you connect with reserves of spiritual energy you never knew you had. It is our firm belief that regardless of medical intervention, there is always a spiritual component to the process of bringing new life into the world. Our mind-body training is designed to support and encourage this spiritual process.

In women, studies show:

• Regulation of your menstrual cycle

• Improvements in your uterine lining

• Improved function of your ovaries

• Increased blood flow to your ovaries and uterus

• Regulation of your hormones

• Lowered cortisol levels

• Increased progesterone output

• Reduced stress associated with fertility problems

• Improved implantation

• Increased conception

• Increased live birth rates

• Lower rates of ectopic pregnancies

• Decreased chances of miscarriage                                                         

And for men:

• Improved semen quality and quantity

• Reduced stress and improve well being 

“Acupuncture provides better circulation and better blood flow to the womb. It will give a better chance for the eggs to be nourished and therefore carried.”

— Dr. Raymond Chang, Director of New York's Meridian Medical Group, has been incorporating acupuncture into fertility treatments for the past decadeFertility Enhancement

“Generally speaking, our success rate is 85% for patients 40 years of age and younger becoming pregnant within 1-3 months of treatment.”

— Dr. Linda Marino

IVF Cycle Optimization & Support

When you are vital, healthy, and full of life, your fertile potential naturally expresses itself in everything you do. When you are anxious, stressed, overworked, and full of negative energy, your fertility is stifled and chances for success are greatly diminished. This principle is no different for patients seeking technological assistance with conception. The success of IVF and IUI depend just as much on the state of your body as does success without these techniques. Healthy response to drugs, good egg quality, and a fertile and receptive uterine lining are essential for a high probability of pregnancy and healthy delivery of a baby. By incorporating Acupuncture, stress-reduction, lifestyle and dietary guidance, and targeted nutritional supplementation, your chances are increased and your investment is maximized.

Are you ready?

Is your body ready to support and nourish a new life? IVF and IUI are magnificent tools for overcoming difficulties with fertilization/conception, but they do very little to overcome subtle issues with circulation, inflammation, and other blockages that may be preventing you from conceiving and carrying to term. Take time to prepare your body to receive and nourish the tiny seed of life. If your body is ready, you will have much higher chances for a successful outcome. If your body is not ready, all the drugs and surgery in the world will have very little chance of helping you.

Our experience with women 40 years old and younger, receiving acupuncture in addition to IVF typically has shown an average success rate of 65%. This rate may vary based upon the number imbalances found in each patient, the specific conditions that interfere with fertility, and the number of acupuncture treatments administered prior to embryo transfer.

— Dr. Linda Marino