Holistic fertility support
The beauty and art of Chinese medicine is in seeing the nuance and sensitivity in each body, to nurture an individual to restore their fertile potential.
Optimize your fertility with acupuncture
During your initial consultation, we will discuss a holistic fertility plan, incorporating acupuncture to support your path to pregnancy and a healthy baby. With over two decades of experience, Erika specializes in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, evidence-based supplements, and holistic fertility lifestyle practices to optimize your chances of success. We understand how to customize treatments safely and effectively for our patients that are utilizing fertility medications and ART procedures including Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) and IVF and how to make them more successful.
Whether you're trying to conceive on your own or with the help of a fertility clinic, our expertise and personalized approach are here to assist you in achieving your goal.
Treatment Helps With:
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Unexplained Infertility
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IVF and FET preparation and support
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Medicated cycle support
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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
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Endometriosis
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Ovulatory disorders and cycle irregularities, anovulation and amenorrhea
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Hormone imbalance
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Improving blood flow to the reproductive organs
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Stress reduction
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Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR)
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Egg quality (age, low AMH, high FSH, low AFC)
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IUI support
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Autoimmune disorders
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Implantation failures and disorders
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Miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss
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Sperm health
What to Expect When Beginning Treatment:
Erika will meet with you during your initial consultation to discuss your history. She will then work with you to create an appropriate treatment plan. Depending on your fertility factors, your plan may involve one or both partners and will incorporate a combination of our holistic fertility services.
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Fertility acupuncture treatment generally ranges between 4 and 9 months but can vary greatly depending on your circumstances. During this time, the focus is on correcting the underlying imbalances and obstacles preventing conception while working to increase fertility during each cycle. Some conditions respond quickly to acupuncture, while others may take several months to address. Erika will give you an idea of the expected time frame for your condition.
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Our individualized treatment plans are comprised of varying combinations of acupuncture, nutrition, vitamins and supplements, herbal formula, massage techniques, stress-reducing techniques, fertility guidance, and support.
ABORM Certified Acupuncturist
REPRODUCTIVE ACUPUNCTURE SPECIALIST
The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine certification ensures that your reproductive acupuncturist has undergone advanced training in western and eastern reproductive medicine and treatment.
ADVANCED FERTILITY TRAINING
ABORM certification ensures extensive training in biomedicine, reproductive anatomy, physiology, pathology and differential diagnosis as well as ART procedures and medications, recurrent miscarriage and pregnancy.
EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT
Our approach to patient care is informed by the latest research and best clinical practices. ABORM membership requires an ongoing recertification process, staying abreast of current research and developments in integrative fertility medicine.
COMPREHENSIVE INTEGRATIVE CARE
Having a wealth of knowledge in Chinese and Western fertility medicine, our acupuncturist can help coordinate care between these two disciplines. We strive to create collaborative interdisciplinary communication with your fertility team to help advance your goal of a successful pregnancy.
Our Practitioner
Erika Foy
L.Ac., MSOM, FABORM
Erika has been specializing in holistic and integrative fertility care since she founded The Fertility Clinic at Practice Longevity in 2004. Erika holds a Master of Science degree in Chinese Medicine and is board certified by the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine with extensive training in both Eastern and Western fertility medicine.