Why see an ABORM-certified fertility acupuncturist?

Receiving fertility care from a general acupuncturist is like getting IVF from a general practitioner. Specialty training ensures better results. In New York, professional licensure in acupuncture is the sole legal requirement for practicing Chinese Medicine. National board-certification is not required, which means continuing education (CEUs) is not mandatory. Can you imagine seeing a doctor or nurse that hasn’t been up to date with the latest medical advancements since they graduated med school? I wouldn’t trust my health with them. ABORM board certification is the gold standard for fertility acupuncturists in North America. ABORM Fellows have advanced specialization in Eastern and Western reproductive medicine and can provide evidence-based care in collaboration with other healthcare practitioners. Furthermore, being nationally certified by the NCCAOM in herbology ensures safe, effective herbal prescriptions, if you choose to incorporate herbs as part of your treatment plan.

Is acupuncture covered by insurance?

A lot of insurance plans cover acupuncture! If you’d like me to check your benefits for you, please fill out the contact form.

When will I see results?

Patients usually start feeling better after the first one or two treatments. If you have menstrual irregularities, expect improvements within 2-3 cycles. Recovery times may be different if you have other health issues.
For fertility treatments: acupuncture can be helpful at any point in the fertility process, but it takes about 120 days for acupuncture to have a significant impact on the energy of the selected follicles. This is because follicle development, from the beginning to ovulation, takes about a 3-4 months. Sperm production takes about 90 days.

I'm a skeptic. Can we schedule a consultation to chat about this?

Absolutely! Book a complimentary 10-minute phone consultation to see how acupuncture and herbal medicine can help, and to get answers to any questions you have.