Acupuncture for Fertility, Pregnancy, Women’s Health and Wellness in Oakland, CA

Questions to ask your RE before starting IVF, from a fertility acupuncturist who wishes every patient knew these 👇

Most people walk into their first RE consultation overwhelmed, under-prepared, and leaving with more questions than answers.

That first appointment is actually one of the most important conversations of your IVF journey. And you have more power in it than you probably realize.

Here are the 5 questions I always encourage my IVF patients to bring:

1️⃣ What does my AMH and antral follicle count tell you about my protocol?
2️⃣ Can I work with an acupuncturist during my cycle?
3️⃣ What supplements do you recommend and are there any you want me to stop?
4️⃣ What is the plan if this cycle doesn't work?
5️⃣ Is there anything specific to MY case I should address before we start?

Swipe through for the full breakdown on why each question matters 👆

You are the CEO of your fertility journey. Advocate for yourself 💚

Save this for your next appointment 📌

📍 City Pulse Acupuncture, Oakland CA
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What nobody tells you about IVF prep 👇

You don't just show up and start. The 3 months before your retrieval are some of the most important months of your fertility journey, and most people don't know that until it's already passed.

Here's why: eggs take approximately 90 days to mature. What happens in those 90 days; your nutrition, your stress levels, your inflammation, your sleep, directly influences the quality of what your RE retrieves.

This is the window I work in with my IVF patients.

Acupuncture in this window:
🌿 Increases blood flow to the ovaries and uterus
🌿 Regulates your stress hormones
🌿 Reduces inflammation
🌿 Supports follicular development
🌿 Prepares the uterine lining for transfer

If you're on an IVF waitlist, in consultation with your RE, or just starting to think about it, now is the time to start preparing. Not when your cycle starts.

Swipe through for the full breakdown 👆

Questions? DM me or drop them below. I love this conversation 💚

📍 City Pulse Acupuncture, Oakland CA
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This one never gets old 💚
Andrea came to me after hearing statistics that made her feel like her dream was impossible. She was 42. She wanted a baby. And she did the work.
Unassisted conception at 42. A healthy four month old boy.
This is what I want every woman who walks through my door to know: statistics describe populations. They do not describe YOU.
If you are navigating fertility after 40, dealing with PCOS, irregular cycles, or just feeling like your window is closing, please hear this. Your story is not written yet.
I am here to support your body, calm your nervous system, and help you do everything possible to get where you want to go.
Holistic fertility support that works alongside whatever path you choose; unassisted conception, IUI, IVF, or simply getting your body ready.
New patients welcome 💚 Link in bio to book.
📍 Oakland, CA
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Spring is Liver season in Traditional Chinese Medicine 🌿
 
And if you’ve been feeling...
- More irritable than usual
- Bloated or constipated
- PMS that’s worse than normal
- Tension headaches
- Wired but exhausted
 
...your Liver qi might be asking for attention.
 
In TCM, the Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of qi and blood throughout the body. When it’s under stress; from poor sleep, alcohol, processed foods, or emotional tension, that flow gets stuck.
 
For women with PCOS, endometriosis, or hormonal imbalances, Liver qi stagnation can make everything worse: heavier periods, more pain, mood swings, irregular cycles.
 
Spring is actually the BEST time to support your Liver:
🥬 Eat more leafy greens (dandelion, arugula, kale)
🚶‍♀️ Gentle daily movement; walks, yoga, stretching
😴 Prioritize sleep before midnight (Liver regenerates 11pm–3am in TCM)
🌿 Acupuncture to move stagnation and regulate hormones
☕ Liver-supportive herbs: milk thistle, dandelion root, schisandra
 
Your hormones are deeply connected to your Liver. Give it some love this spring 💚
 
Questions about Liver health and hormones? Drop them below 👇
 
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