When dealing with fertility and pregnancy related visits, it’s always better to establish care as early as possible. The longer you wait in your journey the more complicated things get.
At BPHAC, we are uniquely positioned to support you through fertility, IVF/IUI, pregnancy, and postpartum care because our acupuncturists and pelvic floor physical therapists work together to create a comprehensive framework for treatment.
If you are uncertain about a timeline, please call our office and ask for a discovery call with a practitioner. We will be there to walk you through it.
We are uniquely positioned to treat and understand the pelvic floor in a way that a standard acupuncture office doesn’t.
Our pelvic floor physical therapists and our acupuncturists have created a methodology that combines the knowledge from two separate disciplines to create a comprehensive framework for treatment.
We’ve been in the acupuncture business for 17 years, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that 2 to 5 brains are better than one.
We are the only office that specializes in the pelvic floor and works as a team all the way from IVF/IUI/conception to postpartum care. Most acupuncturists aren’t educated in the intricacies of the pelvic floor and all of its conditions.
We have created a methodology with our pelvic floor physical therapists to ensure that no matter the journey you are on, we are uniquely qualified to treat and support you.
Real talk: you should not have to piece this together on your own. This level of integrated care should be the standard.
We are uniquely positioned to treat and understand the pelvic floor in a way that a standard acupuncture office doesn’t.
Our pelvic floor physical therapists and our acupuncturists have created a methodology that combines the knowledge from two separate disciplines to create a comprehensive framework for treatment.
We’ve been in the acupuncture business for 17 years, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that 2 to 5 brains are better than one.
We are the only office that specializes in the pelvic floor and works as a team all the way from IVF/IUI/conception to postpartum care. Most acupuncturists aren’t educated in the intricacies of the pelvic floor and all of its conditions.
We have created a methodology with our pelvic floor physical therapists to ensure that no matter the journey you are on, we are uniquely qualified to treat and support you.
Fertility acupuncture at BPHAC may support patients navigating:
- IVF / IUI support
- Natural conception support
- Hormonal balance
- PCOS
- Menstrual irregularities
- Pregnancy-related symptoms
- Morning sickness
- Pain during pregnancy
- Labor preparation
- Breech baby support in collaboration with your provider
- Natural birth induction support when appropriate
- Postpartum recovery
- C-section scarring
- Milk production
- Physical and emotional trauma after birth
Acupuncture regulates hormones by stimulating the nervous system to modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis.
This helps balance cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and androgen levels.
Fertility is not only about one isolated system. Stress, hormones, circulation, pelvic floor function, pain, sleep, and emotional health can all play a role in the body’s ability to regulate and heal.
Why Fertility Challenges Persist
Fertility is rarely just one issue.
If everything looks “normal” but you are still struggling, it often means that the systems responsible for regulation are not communicating effectively.
Stress, poor circulation, pelvic floor dysfunction, and hormonal imbalance can all contribute to the body being in a state where it is not ready to conceive or sustain a pregnancy.
Without addressing these systems together, it is common for patients to feel stuck or to cycle through treatments without meaningful progress.
Did you know that adding acupuncture to your IVF journey increases your chances of getting pregnant by 30-34 percent? That’s a wild improvement.
Acupuncture supports fertility by working directly with the systems that regulate reproduction, healing, and hormonal balance.
What Acupuncture Does in the Body
- Improves blood flow to reproductive organs, increasing oxygenation and nutrient delivery
- Regulates the nervous system, shifting the body out of a chronic stress response
- Supports communication between the brain and reproductive system through the HPA and HPO axes
- Reduces inflammation and supports tissue healing
- Encourages hormonal balance by influencing cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and androgen levels
Why This Matters for Fertility
When these systems are not functioning together, the body can struggle to regulate ovulation, maintain hormonal balance, or support implantation and pregnancy.
By improving circulation, reducing stress, and supporting hormonal signaling, acupuncture helps create an internal environment that is more supportive of conception and pregnancy.
This is why acupuncture can be effective both as a standalone treatment and as a complement to IVF, IUI, or other fertility treatments.
We pride ourselves on working with your other providers to create the easiest, most effective treatment plan.
Our pelvic floor physical therapists and acupuncturists work together to create a comprehensive treatment framework.
We are here to listen and support you in all areas of your fertility journey, but at the end of the day your comfort and that 34% increase in effectiveness is our absolute priority.
Our Approach to Fertility Care
At BPHAC, we approach fertility care by addressing the systems that support conception and pregnancy.
- Regulating the nervous system to reduce stress and improve hormonal signaling
- Improving blood flow to reproductive organs
- Addressing pelvic floor function and coordination
- Supporting hormonal balance across the HPA and HPO axes
- Coordinating care with your existing providers when applicable
This approach allows us to treat the full picture rather than focusing on one isolated factor.
Did you know that adding acupuncture to your IVF journey increases your chances of getting pregnant by 30-34 percent? That’s a wild improvement.
We understand that this journey can feel daunting. We pride ourselves on working with your other providers to create the easiest, most effective treatment plan.
We are here to listen and support you in all areas of your fertility journey.
Not only is acupuncture safe during pregnancy, but it is one of the most efficient ways to treat a variety of pregnancy related issues.
Things like morning sickness, stabilizing pregnancy in the first trimester, high blood pressure, and any kind of pain are all easily treated with acupuncture.
In the third trimester we work on preparing the body for labor. We are able to collaborate with your provider for flipping babies that are breech, or when you are in need of natural birth induction.
We have created a methodology with our pelvic floor physical therapists to ensure that no matter the journey, we are uniquely qualified to treat and support you.
There are so few ways that we typically support women after birth, but not in this office.
We are able to treat the very normal but challenging situations that come with this time. Both physically and emotionally, new parents are in need of care after giving birth.
We are able to treat pain, effects of anesthesia from epidural, milk production, scarring from c-sections, and any trauma, physical or emotional.
It is an act of rebellion to care for yourself in a time where the world is telling you that sacrifice is the only way.
We aren’t supposed to recover alone.
We aren’t supposed to figure it all out by ourselves. Our exceptional team has answers to your questions, and are ready to treat you in whatever space you are in.
Did we mention that babies are welcome in the office? So book that appointment, and let us help you heal.
There are so few ways that we typically support women after birth, but not in this office.
We are able to treat the very normal but challenging situations that come with this time. Both physically and emotionally, new parents are in need of care after giving birth.
We are able to treat pain, effects of anesthesia from epidural, milk production, scarring from c-sections, and any trauma, physical or emotional.
It is an act of rebellion to care for yourself in a time where the world is telling you that sacrifice is the only way.
We aren’t supposed to recover alone, and we aren’t supposed to figure it all out by ourselves. Our exceptional team has answers to your questions, and are ready to treat you in whatever space you are in.
Did we mention that babies are welcome in the office? So book that appointment, and let us help you heal.
Our pelvic floor physical therapists and our acupuncturists have created a methodology that combines the knowledge from two separate disciplines to create a comprehensive framework for treatment.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can play an important role in supporting the body during pregnancy because the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, and hips experience significant stress as the baby grows.
This type of therapy focuses on strengthening, relaxing, and coordinating the muscles that support the pelvis and core so the body can better handle the physical changes of pregnancy and prepare for delivery.
Many pregnant individuals experience discomfort such as low back pain, hip pain, pelvic girdle pain, tailbone pain, or pain around the pubic bone, including conditions like Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction. And frankly, we don’t believe in asking women to suffer as the status quo.
We always start with Softwave shockwave to help tissue heal and work on the scar. In conjunction we start rehabbing the “intrinsic core,” the part of the abdominal wall that we contract without thinking about it.
But in conjunction with Softwave we also start to rehab the muscles affected during C-section. Bringing integrity to the core, pelvic floor and helping you plan out what is normal and what needs attention in the months after bringing your baby into the world.
When first starting out, most patients come once per week for 3-5 visits. From there, your practitioner will adjust your treatment plan based on your response and where you are in your journey.
Not only is acupuncture safe during pregnancy, but it is one of the most efficient ways to treat a variety of pregnancy related issues including morning sickness, pain, and preparation for labor.
Adding acupuncture to your IVF journey has been shown to increase the chances of getting pregnant by 30-34 percent. We also work with your existing providers to create a coordinated plan of care.
Not every patient will require pelvic floor physical therapy, but because our providers work together, we are able to determine when it is appropriate and integrate it into your care when needed.
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)
Our office is able to accept and process insurance that goes through your car insurance company after you have been in an accident. Your insurance can be used for acupuncture, massage and physical therapy. We currently work with a number of law firms and are dedicated to being a part of your recovery team.
HSA / FSA
Our office is able to process a health savings account or a flex spending account for treatment. If you have a plan that requires detailed bills for reimbursement we are able to email you what is called a superbill, an itemized and coded receipt, so you can be easily reimbursed.
Out-of-Network Insurance Reimbursement
Our office offers superbills, itemized and coded receipts, to get you reimbursed through out of network benefits. Wondering if you are able to access these, call your insurance or our helpful team. They will help walk you through how to figure it out.
When dealing with fertility and pregnancy related visits, it’s always better to establish care as early as possible.
The longer you wait in your journey the more complicated things get. There are exceptions to this: think induction, for example.
If you are thinking about starting care, this is the time to begin.
If you are uncertain about a timeline, please call our office and ask for a discovery call with a practitioner. We will be there to walk you through it.
