Acupuncture for IVF

Boost your fertility and optimize IVF results with integrative acupuncture therapy. Multiple studies show that acupuncture can improve IVF outcomes, even doubling pregnancy rates when administered within one hour of embryo transfers. You can read a couple of the studies here and here.

Book a free 10-minute phone consultation and see how we can help support your fertility journey.

 
 

With you every step of the way

Personalized Fertility Coaching

Fertility acupuncture treatments are personalized according to your TCM and Western diagnoses. Treatments also vary with each phase of your cycle and/or according to your IUI/IVF drug schedule. Besides acupuncture, your treatment plan can include:

  • Diet & lifestyle recommendations

  • Herbs, vitamins, & supplements recommendations

  • Fertility tracking and coaching, including reviewing your most recent lab work

  • IVF/IUI coaching, managing side effects

  • Take-home guides for self-care, plus any additional guides for any coexisting reproductive health issues (PCOS, endometriosis, etc.)

Integrative Treatments

Evidence-based, clinically proven therapies, both modern and classical, may be incorporated in fertility treatments so we can help you achieve the best results, as quickly as possible. They can include:

  • PhotoBioModulation (PBM) therapy by Celluma. (Click here to learn more)

  • Infrared heat therapy

  • Moxibustion

  • Manual therapy: cupping, Guasha, acupressure

  • Nutritional counseling

  • Referrals and collaboration with other fertility specialists and experts

Treatments can also help to reduce unwanted side effects drugs commonly used in IVF programs, including migraines/headaches, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), water retention, weight gain, digestive issues, emotional stress, anxiety, insomnia, etc.

Abdominal Guasha to improve uterine blood flow

PBM therapy by Celluma added at no additional charge

On-site acupuncture for IVF support

On-site Embryo Transfer Support

$600

We are conveniently located within minutes to many fertility clinics in Manhattan. However, on the day of your IVF embryo transfer, you have the option of having me accompany you to your appointment and providing pre- and post-transfer acupuncture treatments on-site. This option is available as a package, which includes:

  • Pre-transfer acupuncture (30 mins, done within 1 hour before the transfer)

  • Post-transfer acupuncture (20 mins, immediately after transfer. This is recommended on a case-by-case basis)

  • Take-home Embryo Transfer self care guide

  • Ear seeds to help reduce stress and anxiety during the “Waiting Period”

  • Complimentary follow-up appointment to support implantation 1 week after transfer (in-office here at The Base)

Note: on-site acupuncture requires your clinic’s written approval prior to booking. An initial consultation and treatment is required no less than 1 week prior to the transfer so we can collaborate and personalize your treatments on transfer day. This service is available only at clinics located between 70th & 14th Streets in Manhattan.