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3 ways an acupuncturist can help with infertility

3 ways an acupuncturist can help with infertility

Oct 26, 2018 | Fertility and infertility, Low Testosterone, Male Factor, Sperm and egg quality, Sperm Morphology and Motility, Womens Health

Over the past 40 years infertility has been on the rise in most Western Countries , in fact one in 10 couples in the United States currently struggle to conceive.  Chances are someone you know has struggled and turned to Western Medicine for help such as taking...
Acupuncture For Low Libido In Men

Acupuncture For Low Libido In Men

Oct 4, 2018 | Fertility and infertility, Low Testosterone, Male Factor, Sperm Morphology and Motility

There are many factors to consider that could be contributing to low libido in men, including stress, depression, age, drugs and alcohol, low testosterone and diabetes, to name a few. It’s important to find the underlying cause of low libido before treatment begins,...

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  • Sperm and egg quality (5)
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Michelle P.
Michelle P.
2021-02-16
I was a patient of Sandra's for acupuncture. I had been trying to get pregnant with PCOS for years and couldn't. Sandra worked with me and my symptoms and got my cycle back and healthy!!! I now have a 19 month old healthy boy and I am forever grateful.  Thank you SO much Sandra.
Barbara A.
Barbara A.
2021-02-07
When I was trying to get pregnant I heard of acupuncture and how it could help. I found Sandra somehow by the grace of god and fate. Sandra is not only a fantastic acupuncturist she is also a wonderful person. She is so caring and truly is invested in being part of your journey. For my my journey it was trying to get pregnant. The stress of IUI's and IVF is overwhelming and Sandra was my sanctuary for 3 years. As I mentioned, Sandra is invested in your goals whether that be pregnancy or something else. When I had my first round of IVF and had an egg retrieval scheduled, she made sure she was available the night before so that I could have a session with her. I have no doubt she helped with the outcome of that retrieval. I ended up with 20 eggs being retrieved, which resulted in 12 viable embryos. I continued to go to Sandra after, and especially after my first embryo transfer. Which resulted in a pregnancy with twins! Once pregnant I went to Sandra for the pregnancy pains and to help lower my stress levels. I can't say enough good things about Sandra and her work. Her services are truly amazing and she is such a special person. Thank you Sandra for all you do!
Kat K.
Kat K.
2020-01-20
Ahhhh Sandra is literally a creator of life! I started acupuncture with Sandra after almost 2 years of trying to conceive naturally. She gave me amazing guidance on a holistic view to my fertility, and treated me with such love and care in our appointments. After only 2 months of her treatments I was able to conceive! Sandra answered every question I had for her both during and outside of appointments, and always showed that she truly cared about me, my baby, and my outcome. I would recommend her to anyone! I am so grateful to have met her.
Maegan M.
Maegan M.
2019-10-28
Sandra is absolutely incredible. She goes the extra mile to assist in your healing. She was a cornerstone in my infertility treatment and was constantly available for emotional and professional support. When I look back on my difficult and painful infertility journey, I am immensely grateful that I got to have someone like Sandra in my life! I was so excited to be able to share photos of our new baby with her and contribute her healing treatments as an element to our baby success!
Michelle R.
Michelle R.
2019-08-14
I struggled with two miscarriages before visiting Sandra. I have used her for the past 3 years and conceived 2 children naturally thanks to her treatments. While I had seen other fertility acupuncturists during my fertility complications, Sandra's initial consultation was far more in depth and I felt like it identified possible root causes to my problems better. Her treatment and consultation resulted in pregnancy right away for both children (~2-3 months). I continued to go to her to manage pregnancy discomforts and panic attacks over the fear of having another miscarriage. Overall I had very manageable pregnancies with little complaints. Her recommendations always seems dead accurate and resolved my concerns quickly. My two son was born healthy and happy and I believe I owe a lot of that to Sandra for getting me though the stress and discomforts of fertility issues. She went above and beyond and treated all patients with a personal touch. She treated me more like a best friend helping me though a rough patch in life than just a acupuncturists. She always listened patiently and cared about my well being. I highly recommend Sandra to anyone struggling with fertility issues and think she is simply the best!
E Y.
E Y.
2019-07-18
I saw Sandra for fertility acupuncture treatments for about a year and a half. I started seeing Sandra when I was 35 and had just found out I was pregnant for the first time. We got pregnant quickly and easily, so I was just planning to see an acupuncturist for supplemental pregnancy support. Unfortunately, I ended up having two early miscarriages in about a 6 month period. Throughout the whole process of being pregnant and then not being pregnant multiple times, it was wonderful to have Sandra as a resource. The acupuncture time helped me destress.  The treatments were focused on cleansing my body of pregnancy hormones and resetting my system so we could try to conceive again. Sandra gave me good and affordable recommendations for herbal supplements and vitamins. After my second miscarriage, she also gave me good suggestions for testing to request from my OB. Some blood clotting factors were a possible cause of my miscarriages, so I was on blood thinner medications at the start of my third pregnancy. I also changed up some of my prenatal vitamins, with Sandra's feedback, and continued the weekly acupuncture. We ended up with a healthy baby boy from the third pregnancy!  Although after we got to the second trimester, we learned I had a short cervix that could lead to premature labor. That caused another level of stress for the remainder of the pregnancy, but I'm thankful I had acupuncture to help. Sandra used some acupuncture points to focus on uplifting the uterus, and showed me how to do moxibustion at home for uterine strength.  Despite my months long fear of the baby coming early, I carried the baby to term. My pregnancy journey had long periods of feeling helpless while waiting for my body to reset or for test results to come in, or just waiting for 9 months to safely pass, but seeing Sandra every week helped me keep my sanity and feel like I was doing something productive for my mind and body.  Sandra is very knowledgeable, supportive, and easy to talk to.
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Barbara Alvarado
Barbara Alvarado
2021-02-07
When I was trying to get pregnant I heard of acupuncture and how it could help. I found Sandra somehow by the grace of god and fate. Sandra is not only a fantastic acupuncturist she is also a wonderful person. She is so caring and truly is invested in being part of your journey. For my my journey it was trying to get pregnant. The stress of IUI's and IVF is overwhelming and Sandra was my sanctuary for 3 years. As I mentioned, Sandra is invested in your goals whether that be pregnancy or something else. When I had my first round of IVF and had an egg retrieval scheduled, she made sure she was available the night before so that I could have a session with her. I have no doubt she helped with the outcome of that retrieval. I ended up with 20 eggs being retrieved, which resulted in 12 viable embryos. I continued to go to Sandra after, and especially after my first embryo transfer. Which resulted in a pregnancy with twins! Once pregnant I went to Sandra for the pregnancy pains and to help lower my stress levels. I can't say enough good things about Sandra and her work. Her services are truly amazing and she is such a special person. Thank you Sandra for all you do!
Joko Halim
Joko Halim
2019-11-11
My wife and I have been going to Sandra for acupuncture for years, now. She is always very knowledgeable about the pressures points to help us with our aches and pains! Very relaxing and calming environment. I've always had trouble with deep sleep. With Sandra's help, I sleep better after the acupuncture sessions with her.
Bree Soellner
Bree Soellner
2019-10-02
Sandra is an angel sent from above! I have known her for over 2 and 1/2 years, been going to her since about February 2017. She’s always been patient, loving and kind with me. I’m afraid of needles and she has such a gentle approach with me that I can actually enjoy Acupuncture. Who would have thought?! Everybody needs a Sandra in their life! I would refer her to everyone because she makes Acupuncture easy and fun! She works with your schedule and really wants to help you! I could go on and on I just love her!
Heather Willens
Heather Willens
2016-03-28
As an already active client in the jean claude studio, I was given the referral to Sandra by trusted friends. I got the opportunity to speak to her between her appts. and discuss my issues of concern and desire to be treated by someone with experience in those specific areas. i appreciated how approachable, very easy-going, and upfront and honest she was with me. best of all, she accepted Kaiser insurance and was very familiar with how they operated and approved acupuncture treatment. ive been curious of acupuncture for a while and as i began to be at a loss with western medicine's approach, I wanted to give it a go. i kept hearing such great things about it and was beginning to get concerned with all the prescription drugs I suddenly had in my drawer (and werent really solving my issues). well, after 5 sessions im hear to tell you: do it. if you are dealing with muscle pain, migraines, cramps, insomnia...things that are interfering with your life and well being, and you are only getting *temporary relief* with painkillers and other drugs, you really should consider trying this out. its not scary, its not painful...if anything, its extremely relaxing and you may nod off during a session. Sandra's space is warm and inviting, beautifully decorated, and comfortable. as you are being treated she gives you the option to have a heater on you, which I always took up and added to the comfort and relaxation. i recommend coming with headphones and music on your phone or ipod as you sit and let the needles do their magic. one instance i have continued to share about my experience with acupuncture and its legitimacy involved this weird sudden pinched nerve of shooting pain in my upper left back one day. it started early, and continued all through work. thankfully it was a day of one of my appointments. after telling her about it and indicating the exact point of pain (every session I would tell her the areas I needed treatment -- or general "maintenance."), she put a needle directly into that area. as i lay there on the massage table i literally felt the sharp pain become lesser and lesser with each pulse. it was as if the needle and the pinched nerve were having a battle and the needle continued to forced the pain to its knees and finally surrender. i left that session with no more pain in that area...and havent experienced it since. needle-1, stupid pinched nerve-0. ...and so, with 5 weekly sessions, a few needles, and other lifestyle changes recommended to me, I have abandoned the meds I was fearing dependency on...and im back to my old self. i am so thankful for sandra and this ancient form of treatment, and actually amazed at how quickly i found resolution. always keep an open mind!
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