Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness at NCCRM
Supporting fertility, hormones, and whole-person wellness
At NCCRM, our Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness program complements your fertility and hormone care with evidence-informed, patient-safe therapies. Whether you’re preparing for IVF or IUI, optimizing natural conception, managing PCOS or perimenopause symptoms, or recovering post-procedure, our licensed acupuncturists work alongside your NCCRM care team to support your goals.
Why Integrative Care for Fertility & Hormones?
Modern reproductive medicine is powerful—and patients often feel best when clinical treatment is paired with therapies that support sleep, stress regulation, circulation, and overall well-being. Acupuncture and select integrative therapies may help with:
- Cycle regulation and ovulation support
- Blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
- Egg/sperm quality support (adjunct to medical care)
- Stress, anxiety, and sleep quality
- PMS/PMDD, perimenopause symptoms (hot flashes, mood, sleep)
- Post-operative recovery and pain modulation
Collaborative care: Your acupuncturist coordinates with NCCRM providers to align treatment timing with your cycle, stimulation phase, transfer window, or surgical recovery plan.
Who We Help
- Individuals and couples trying to conceive naturally
- Patients pursuing IVF, ICSI, IUI, ovarian rejuvenation, or tubal reversal recovery
- Those managing PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, thyroid/hormone imbalances
- Perimenopause/menopause symptom support
What to Expect
- Visit 1 (60–75 min): Health intake, cycle/history review, gentle first treatment, and a personalized plan aligned with your medical protocol.
- Follow-ups (45–60 min): Targeted acupuncture plus supportive modalities as appropriate.
Treatment
- Pre-conception / IVF prep: 1–2 visits weekly for 6–8 weeks before retrieval or transfer
- Stimulation phase: Weekly, coordinated with monitoring
- Transfer window: Treatment within 24–48 hours before and after embryo transfer (as feasible)
- Post-op/recovery: Weekly for 2–4 weeks, then taper as needed. (Your exact plan is personalized in consultation with your NCCRM provider.)
Cosmetic Acupuncture, Massages & Homeopathic Injections
Experience a natural approach to rejuvenation. Facial acupuncture and homeopathic injections gently stimulates circulation, collagen production, and muscle tone to promote a lifted, radiant complexion from within. Results take 8-10 treatments and are permanent, but as the skin continues to age maintenance is required.
Pain & Recovery Management
Acupuncture is a powerful tool for athletes and active individuals seeking faster recovery and pain relief. Whether you’re dealing with an acute injury, chronic soreness, or training fatigue, acupuncture supports the body’s natural healing process—keeping you balanced, strong, and ready to perform at your best. Cupping and homeopathic options are also available.
Fertility, Digestive Issues & More
By restoring harmony in the body’s meridians, acupuncture can support a wide range of concerns—infertility, pregnancy & postpartum support, digestion, stress, anxiety, sleep quality, overall energy, emotional wellness, immunity, allergies & more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does acupuncture replace fertility treatment?
No. It’s an adjunct therapy designed to support comfort, stress regulation, and physiologic balance alongside your medical plan.
Can I do acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer?
When logistics allow, we aim for a session within 24–48 hours before and after transfer. We’ll coordinate with your cycle calendar.
Is acupuncture safe if I might be pregnant?
Yes—when performed by trained clinicians using fertility-appropriate protocols. We avoid specific points in early pregnancy; please tell your provider if pregnancy is possible.
Does it hurt?
Most patients feel minimal sensation (a light tap or dull ache) followed by deep relaxation—many nap during sessions.
How many sessions will I need?
Most plans range from weekly sessions over several weeks, adjusted to your protocol (prep, stimulation, transfer, or recovery).
Can acupuncture help with PCOS or irregular cycles?
It may support cycle regularity, stress, and sleep while you follow NCCRM’s medical recommendations for PCOS.
Any side effects?
Mild temporary effects can include light bruising, fatigue, or transient soreness. Serious adverse effects are rare with licensed practitioners.
Do you offer other integrative support?
We provide ear seeds, breathwork, lifestyle guidance, and coordinated referrals when appropriate.