Acupuncture & Naturopathic Medicine for Fertility

The issues that affect one's ability to conceive can be very intricate. For an accurate picture, it is crucial to consider every aspect of your health.

Dr. Lana takes a comprehensive approach to assessing and addressing all the health conditions that could potentially impact your ability to conceive a child. 

Naturopathic vs. Traditional Approaches to Infertility

Naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive approach to improve fertility from the ground up. Rather than work to override or overcome suboptimal fertility through pricey treatments like IVF (in vitro fertilization) or IUI (intrauterine insemination), naturopathic medicine, nutritional counseling and acupuncture aim to improve fertility whenever and wherever possible so that those expensive interventions may either yield improved results or in the most natural of instances, are able to be avoided altogether. 

Addressing Male & Female Infertility Naturally

Naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive approach to improve fertility from the ground up. Rather than work to override or overcome suboptimal fertility through pricey treatments like IVF (in vitro fertilization) or IUI (intrauterine insemination), naturopathic medicine, nutritional counseling and acupuncture aim to improve fertility whenever and wherever possible so that those expensive interventions may either yield improved results or in the most natural of instances, are able to be avoided altogether. 

Fertility Conditions Dr. Lana & the DLW Team Specialize In

• Endometriosis

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

• Poor Egg Quality

• Low Ovarian Reserve

• Implantation Issues

• Autoimmune Infertility

• Luteal Phase Defect

• Poor Response to Fertility Medication

How Acupuncture Supports Fertility

Acupuncture supports fertility through a whole-body Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) framework that focuses on hormonal balance, circulation, and nervous system regulation. It helps improve blood flow within the pelvic region, specifically to the uterus and ovaries, supporting a healthier reproductive environment. Acupuncture can also support more regular, predictable cycles, which may make conception timing easier to track. Because chronic stress is closely linked to hormonal and ovulatory disruption, acupuncture’s role in regulating the stress response can also be an important part of fertility support. In fact, there are even certain acu-points that are known to help to relax the cervical os, which is the opening to the uterus in which sperm must travel through prior to implantation.

Nutrition Support For Fertility

There is emerging literature on the importance of nutritional interventions in fertility outcomes. Whether you're just beginning to think about starting a family, actively trying to conceive, navigating fertility treatment, or recovering postpartum, your nutritional status has a profound impact on outcomes at every stage. Emerging research confirms that what you eat, the nutrients you absorb, and the inflammatory load your body carries all influence egg quality, sperm health, implantation success, and postpartum recovery. Our team nutritionist focuses on both maternal and paternal health as well as nutrition choices. We want what’s best for you, your partner, and your baby, and we can work with you through the pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum period to ensure optimal nutrition and proper development for you and your growing family.

Nutrition Support for IUI and IVF

If you’re navigating fertility treatments such as IUI or IVF, you don’t have to go through it alone. These assisted reproductive technologies can be physically and emotionally demanding—and nutrition can make a significant difference in how your body responds. Our team nutritionist is here to support you every step of the way, helping to:

• Optimize hormone balance

• Support egg quality and uterine health

• Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress

• Build nutrient reserves to prepare for implantation and pregnancy

We work alongside your fertility team to create a supportive plan that includes nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies tailored to your unique needs and schedule.

Acupuncture for IUI & IVF Support

• Acupuncture is often used alongside assisted reproductive technology (ART) as a complementary, not replacement, therapy

• Sessions can be timed around retrieval and transfer to support circulation and reduce stress

• Our practitioners at DLW have had great success with timing out IVF and IUI assisted protocols.

Acupuncture for Egg Freezing

• Acupuncture can help to improve ovarian reserve

• We recommend weekly acupuncture for three complete cycles leading up to your retrieval. The more consistent the better results you will get 

• Acupuncture can also help to re-regulate your body post retrieval by regulating your cycle, assisting  with mood stability, decreasing bloat (that inevitably comes with those exogenous hormones needed for the procedure) and thereby rebalancing hormones. 

What a Fertility-Focused Acupuncture Plan Looks Like

• Detailed intake covering cycle history, prior diagnoses, and current fertility treatment (if any)

• Tongue and pulse diagnosis to identify underlying TCM patterns (such as blood stagnation or qi deficiency)

• A personalized point protocol, often combined with nutrition support for hormone and egg-quality optimization

• Weekly  sessions timed to your cycle or treatment calendar, focusing on specific points for each phase of your cycle, whether that is to move blood and Qi, or to support liver detoxification or to relax the cervical os during ovulation for maximum fertility.

Postpartum Nutrition Support

The postpartum period is a time of immense physical recovery and emotional adjustment. Whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section, your body has undergone major changes—and your nutritional needs are just as important as they were during pregnancy. At DLW, we provide individualized postpartum nutrition plans that support:

• Hormone rebalance and adrenal recovery

• Tissue restoration and anti-inflammatory support

• Breastfeeding and milk supply (if applicable)

• Energy, mood, and nutrient replenishment