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Fertility Acupuncture

 

Fertility has become one of my main focuses in the clinic because of the joy it brings me to help my clients conceive and bring healthy babies to term. Infertility is becoming more common in younger women when, a decade ago, infertility issues were more common in women over 40. 

Using acupuncture to assist with fertility involves looking at many aspects of a woman’s health, as there are many different factors to consider when treating infertility. Elevated stress levels, hormone levels, menstrual cycle, diet and, lifestyle are just a few of the areas that are evaluated when doing fertility treatments, and treatment plans are based on the individual to achieve the best outcome. 
Acupuncture can also assist with IVF and IUI by preparing the body for a successful implantation. 

It is recommended to start fertility acupuncture treatments at least three months before trying to conceive to address the underlying concerns.

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-Kenda Chang-Swanson

"This is my first time accessing acupuncture treatments and Carly offered a caring and professional environment. Continuing to return for follow-up treatments. Would recommend!"​

Carly Potter Acupuncture
  • HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?
    Acupuncture has been widely studied and proven to be effective in the treatment of many conditions. How does it work physiologically? Simply, acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well being. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow to the area of pain, stimulate the immune system, calm the nervous system, stimulate the release of dopamine and other pain relieving neurotransmitters in the brain, balance hormones, and release bound up muscular and facial tissue. Essentially acupuncture restores balance and function within your body.
  • WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?
    Several years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) published an official report listing 31 symptoms, conditions and diseases that have been shown in controlled trials to be treated effectively by Acupuncture. Following is the list of conditions shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by Acupuncture: Low back pain - Neck pain - Sciatica - Tennis elbow - Knee pain - Peri-arthritis of the shoulder - Sprains - Facial pain - TMJ - Headache - Dental pain - Acute and chronic gastritis - Rheumatoid arthritis - Induction of labor - Breech birth presentation - Morning sickness - Nausea and vomiting - Postoperative pain - Stroke - Essential hypertension - Primary hypotension - Renal colic - Leucopenia - Radiation/chemo reactions - Allergic rhinitis - Hay fever - Biliary colic - Depression - Acute bacillary dysentery - Primary dysmenorrhea - Acute epigastralgia - Peptic ulcer
  • WHAT INSURANCES DO YOU ACCEPT?
    You can contact your insurance provider with specific questions regarding your coverage. I am credentialed with the following insurance companies: Blue Cross BPA Canada Life Canadian Construction Workers Union Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance CINUP ClaimSecure Cowan Desjardins Insurance First Canadian GMS Carrier 49 GMS Carrier 50 GroupHEALTH GroupSource ICBC Industrial Alliance Johnson Inc. Johnson Group Inc. LiUNA Local 183 LiUNA Loal 506 Manion Manulife Financial Maximum Benefit Sun Life Financial TELUS AdjudiCare
  • HOW DO I PREPARE FOR A TREATMENT?
    Make sure you are well hydrated and have eaten a small meal or snack before your appointment. Avoid caffeine two hours prior to your treatment if possible. Bring a list of your medications and supplements with you. Dress in comfortable loose clothing, workout shorts and t-shirts or tank tops are best.
  • I KNOW ACUPUNCTURE INVOLVES NEEDLES. DOES IT HURT?
    Generally speaking, Acupuncture should not be painful. You may feel a dull ache, perhaps a feeling of electricity or tingling, a sensation of heat or cold, or it may just feel strange. You may experience a vague numbness, heaviness tingling or dull ache. Occasionally you may feel like you’ve been stung by a bee. This should pass almost immediately, and does not have any lasting sensation. If it doesn’t, tell your practitioner right away so they can adjust or remove the needle. Occasionally you may feel a throbbing ache, which may also be somewhat uncomfortable, especially if you are being treated for a chronic condition. At no time, though, should you have any sensation that is beyond your tolerance level. If you do, let your practitioner know right away. The fact is that the vast majority of clients report that, after a while, they begin to feel a real sense of well-being, almost euphoria.
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