Acupuncture & East Asian Medicine for Fertility, Pregnancy, & Postpartum

Gentle, holistic, and personalized support for your journey from maiden to mother. 

Hello friend,

Are you carefully preparing for the perfect time to get pregnant? 

Or perhaps it’s taking longer than you expected to conceive. 

Maybe you are considering, are going through, or already tried IVF? 

Or perhaps, you've begun the profound transformation of becoming a parent. 

The journey from maiden to mother is full of beauty, wonder, and mystery. But it can also be isolating, challenging, and full of unknowns. 
You were made for this. But you don’t have to go through this journey alone. 

Let’s optimize your fertility before, during and after conception. 

Whether you’re struggling to conceive… You’re anxious to get to the end of the two-week wait after your most recent fertility treatment… Or you’re braving through the nausea, food aversions, and fatigue of early pregnancy…

Acupuncture and East Asian Herbal Medicine can help improve your fertility and health prior to conception, during any fertility treatments, and throughout your pregnancy and postpartum. So that you can give your baby the best chance of developing in a healthy way both in and out of the womb.

Preconception health

You are preparing to embark on your fertility journey and want to nourish your body, mind, and spirit to create the healthiest environment possible for your baby.

Enhance your fertility

You want to optimize your chances for conception with natural treatments or to enhance the effects of IVF, IUI, or donor transfers.

Healthy pregnancy, birth & postpartum

You desire a smooth, healthy and happy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience for you and your baby.

Holistic care for your journey to motherhood.

Like the metamorphosis of Spring into Summer, the radical transformation from maiden to mother can be a time filled with both joy and unpredictability.

You may experience sleepless nights, new aches and pains, and feel like you’re on a rollercoaster of emotions, from anticipation to anxiety, to love and fear, to a sense of adventure and a ton of uncertainty. 

Many of the common symptoms and challenges that are considered a “normal” part of one’s fertility and pregnancy journey can be alleviated when you restore balance to your body, mind, and spirit. 

Together, we’ll reconnect to your feminine essence through the ancient wisdom of East Asian Medicine to optimize your health, enhance your emotional wellbeing, and resolve your unpleasant symptoms.

You’re in the right place if you want to optimize your fertility.

  • Have been trying to conceive for over a year (or had difficulty conceiving in the past)

  • Recently experienced or have a history of miscarriage 

  • Have a male partner that came back with a less-than-ideal sperm analysis (I do see men for fertility too!)

  • Experience painful, irregular or absent periods 

  • Have been diagnosed with endometriosis, PCOS, or other reproductive inflammatory conditions

  • Plan to or are currently undergoing fertility treatments

  • Experience delayed or irregular ovulation, low ovarian reserve, or a short luteal phase

You’re in the right place if you want to have a happy, healthier pregnancy. You…

  • Desire a healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum experience

  • Want to reduce pregnancy aches and pains

  • Are struggling with nausea, vomiting, constipation, or heartburn

  • Feel fatigued, have low energy

  • Want to reduce anxiety and depression

  • Are looking to prepare for labor naturally 

  • Want to boost your milk production and flow

With the right restorative practices and tools, your journey into parenthood can be a truly beautiful experience filled with memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. 

But it can be challenging to uncover the root causes of why you're struggling to get pregnant, stay pregnant, or have a healthy pregnancy. That’s why you’re here! 

Trying for a baby can be, well, trying. I’m here for you.

You deserve to be cared for, supported, and accepted — wherever you’re at in your unique journey. 

If you’re looking for someone that is compassionate, understanding, and pays attention to all the details on your fertility and pregnancy journey, I’m your gal. 

You shouldn’t feel scared, confused, or anxious along the way to parenthood. You deserve to feel seen, held, and heard, as your body prepares, changes, and grows with your little one. 

With acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, I’ve supported thousands of women in being able to:

  • Help uncover the root causes of why you’re not getting pregnant or staying pregnant.

  • Increase blood flow to your reproductive organs, uterus, and baby.

  • Regulate your hormones and resolve hormonal imbalances.

  • Feel healthy in mind, body, and spirit. 

  • Enjoy a happier and healthier pregnancy and birth.

  • Reduce anxiety, calm the mind, and keep your stress levels low.

Your Treatment

If you are looking for holistic treatments and gentle guidance, support, and vital wisdom to naturally restore harmony and balance to your womb, a Journey to Motherhood session will be the perfect fit.

Here’s what to expect during a session:

Discover:

We’ll have an in-depth conversation about your fertility journey thus far, your wellness history (including everything from sleep and digestion to your emotional wellbeing), and current health challenges.

HEAL

I’ll then create a custom healing path to address the root causes of infertility or discomfort, using natural solutions that improve your chances of a successful conception and pregnancy.

NURTURE

After a gentle acupuncture treatment, enjoy half an hour of blissful, peaceful rest while the needles do their thing to nourish and balance your body from within. 

BLOSSOM

I will offer herbal formulas and lifestyle recommendations (for things like nutrition, exercise, and relaxation techniques) for you to continue at home to enhance your overall health and fertility.

New client sessions are 90 minutes. Follow up sessions are 60 minutes.

Testimonials

  • "I have been battling infertility for close to 4 years now. During this time, I have seen close to half a dozen acupuncturists. My search ended when I found Maureen. She is full of empathy and understanding for her clients. And she is such a genuinely nice person. It has been wonderful working with her. Though I live in Kirkland and work in downtown Seattle, it’s worth it to take the 4-5 buses to see her!"

  • "My husband and I both started seeing Maureen last Fall after years of struggling to get pregnant. We both so enjoy our time spent with Maureen. Not only is she extremely professional, a wealth of information and an expert in her field, she is caring, kind and attentive to her clients. I always walk out of my sessions with Maureen much more calm, relaxed and aware of my mind and body."

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Natural (and safe!) support when you need it most. 

Whether you want to try naturally, you’re seeking fertility support, or you just got a positive pregnancy test… Let’s tap into the timeless, restorative practices of acupuncture and East Asian Medicine to keep you grounded throughout your journey.

  • • Get in touch with your body, regulate your menstrual cycle, restore your balance, and optimize your health.

    • Understand your natural hormonal cycle and the best time in your cycle to conceive naturally.

    • Address the root causes of fertility challenges (we’ll look at your diet, lifestyle, stress levels, environmental toxins, and more).

    • Prepare yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally for pregnancy and parenthood.

    • Increase circulation and blood flow to your reproductive organs.

    • Restore balance to your endocrine and reproductive systems.

    • Fully understand how your symptoms relate to your fertility and your overall health.

    • Learn what changes you should expect to see that let you know our treatments are working (before you even become pregnant!).

    I recommend starting acupuncture for fertility three to six months before you plan to conceive. How long it will take to see results depends on your state of health and any other factors that may be affecting your fertility.

  • • Naturally enhance the effects of IVF, IUI, or donor transfers.

    • Gain helpful tools and a sense of control while trying to conceive.

    • Manage any side effects of the medication and procedures during your IVF cycles. (Symptoms like fatigue, stress, abdominal bloating, and discomfort are all common complaints during IVF.)

    • Get custom treatments for each stage of your fertility journey. I’ll take into account which stage of the IVF cycle you are at and address any specific needs of that day.

    • Increase blood flow to your uterus and help regulate your hormones.

    • Feel empowered and learn what to expect during fertility treatments and IVF procedures.

    • Calm your mind and reduce any anxiety to keep your stress levels low.

    • Navigate fertility treatments with more ease and grace.

    • Boost your resilience to ride the emotional waves during this time.

    I’ve found that starting consistent acupuncture treatments throughout your IVF cycle will create the best results. I often recommend 1 treatment per week prior to the start of your IVF cycle and during the stimulation phase, a day or two after egg collection, on the day of transfer, 4-7 days after transfer, and during the two week wait.

  • • Naturally regulate your hormones, balance your emotions, and relieve common pregnancy complaints.

    • Increase oxytocin and blood flow to your uterus and baby.

    • Eliminate first trimester morning sickness, fatigue, and constipation.

    • Resolve second trimester round ligament pain and discomfort from Braxton Hicks contractions.

    • Manage third trimester sciatica, low back pain and pelvic pain.

    • Manage your fears of childbirth and increase your ability to cope with labor and delivery pain.

    • Naturally prepare for labor by softening and ripening your cervix.

    I’d recommend starting acupuncture early on in your pregnancy to see the fullest results. Acupuncture may be very beneficial in the weeks leading up to birth.

  • • Heal and restore your physical wellbeing during the first 40 days postpartum.

    • Restore your emotional balance as your hormones stabilize post-birth.

    • Enhance your chest/breastfeeding journey to boost milk production and avoid infection.

    • Reduce symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.

    • Manage the pressure of motherhood in the weeks, months and years to come.

    • Boost your resilience to navigate new parenthood with more ease.

    I’d recommend starting acupuncture within the first 40 days postpartum or anytime after! Remember, your journey through the postpartum period never truly ends.

"It's the empty space within the bowl that makes it useful" - Lao Tzu

"It's the empty space within the bowl that makes it useful" - Lao Tzu

Let’s prepare your womb for a healthy conception, pregnancy, and birth.

There is no better moment than right now to commit to a healthier you.

I am happy to support single mothers by choice, same sex couples and heterosexual couples as they work toward their family building goals.

Wherever you are in your fertility journey, I would be honored to support you every step of the way.

FAQs

  • Effective 4/3/23, Washington State Department of Health will end the mask mandate in health care settings. It will be a personal choice to continue wearing a mask at your appointment or not. Masks will still be provided if you want one. As always, if you feel ill, have a fever, flu-like symptoms or have had a known COVID-19 exposure, please stay at home.

  • $165 New Patient Exam, Acupuncture Treatment and/or Herbal Consultation

    $110 Established Patient Acupuncture Treatment and/or Herbal Follow Up Consultation

    All herbal supplements are charged separately.

  • I accept payment by cash, check or credit/debit card. There is a $35.00 fee for a bounced check and only one occurrence is permitted. If a second check bounces, I will require cash-only payment from then on.

  • If you are unable to keep your appointment for any reason, I ask that you call my office at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule the appointment. Otherwise you will be charged the full fee for the missed appointment. If you are 20 or more minutes late, your appointment will be canceled and you will be charged for the reserved appointment time.

  • I currently do not bill insurance directly. I am an out-of-network provider and can offer a superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

    Most insurance plans have out-of-network coverage which allow you to get reimbursed for treatment. For some plans, the benefits for in or out-of-network providers are exactly the same. The best thing to do is call your insurance company and ask what your out-of-network acupuncture benefits are and how to submit a claim for reimbursement. Often this can be done easily online.

    This patient-centered approach allows me to design treatment based on your individual goals and needs as well as spend more one-on-one time with you.

    Payment is due at the time of service.

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