Fertility & Infertility Care
Natural Fertility Support to Help You Conceive
Fertility challenges can be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting—especially when you’re not getting clear answers about what’s really going on.
At New Direction Natural Medicine, we take a different approach. Rather than focusing only on outcomes, we work to understand why conception may not be happening and what your body needs to restore balance.
By combining acupuncture, functional medicine, Chinese herbal therapy, and personalized nutrition, we help support your body’s natural ability to conceive and sustain a healthy pregnancy.
A Root-Cause Approach to Fertility
Infertility is often not a single condition, but the result of underlying imbalances within the body. Hormone dysregulation, inflammation, stress, blood sugar instability, gut health issues, and thyroid dysfunction can all impact reproductive function. Even when lab work appears “normal,” subtle imbalances can interfere with ovulation, egg quality, implantation, and overall fertility. Our approach is designed to identify and address these root causes—so your body can function optimally.
Conditions We Commonly Support
We work with a wide range of fertility-related concerns, including:
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Unexplained infertility
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PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
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Endometriosis
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Irregular or absent ovulation
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Luteal phase defects
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Hormonal imbalances
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Thyroid disorders
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Diminished ovarian reserve and egg quality concerns
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Recurrent miscarriage
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Male factor infertility (low count, motility, morphology)
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Stress-related fertility challenges
Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture is a powerful tool for supporting reproductive health by improving communication between the brain and reproductive organs.
It can help:
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Regulate menstrual cycles and ovulation
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Increase blood flow to the ovaries and uterus
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Improve uterine lining thickness
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Support egg quality
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Reduce stress and nervous system dysregulation
By promoting balance and circulation, acupuncture helps create an optimal environment for conception.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine has been used for centuries to support fertility and treat gynecological conditions.
Each formula is carefully customized to your specific presentation and may help:
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Balance reproductive hormones
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Improve cycle regularity
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Support ovarian and uterine health
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Enhance fertility for both women and men
Herbal therapy works synergistically with acupuncture to address the underlying patterns contributing to infertility.
Functional Medicine & Advanced Testing
Fertility is influenced by many systems in the body—not just the reproductive organs.
Through a functional medicine approach, we evaluate:
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Hormone levels and metabolism
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Thyroid function
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Gut health and microbiome balance
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Inflammation and immune activity
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Blood sugar regulation and insulin resistance
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Stress hormones and adrenal function
This deeper level of assessment allows us to develop a highly targeted, individualized treatment plan.
Nutrition for Fertility
Nutrition plays a foundational role in hormone balance, egg quality, and reproductive health.
We help you use food as medicine to:
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Stabilize blood sugar and support hormone production
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Reduce inflammation
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Improve energy and nutrient status
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Support healthy ovulation and cycle regularity
Small, strategic changes can significantly improve fertility outcomes and overall well-being.
Support for Natural Conception & IVF
Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or undergoing assisted reproductive treatments such as IVF, we provide comprehensive support.
Integrative care can help:
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Improve ovarian response and egg development
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Enhance uterine lining and implantation
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Reduce side effects of fertility medications
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Support emotional well-being during the process
Many patients choose to combine acupuncture and functional medicine with IVF to optimize their chances of success.
Fertility Is a Whole-Body Process
Reproductive health is deeply connected to overall health.
When the body is supported—hormonally, metabolically, and emotionally—it is far more capable of conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Our goal is not just to help you get pregnant, but to help you become as healthy and balanced as possible along the way.
Begin Your Fertility Journey
You deserve a thoughtful, personalized approach to your care—one that looks beyond surface-level answers and supports your body as a whole.
If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to help guide you.
Acupuncture for Pregnancy
Acupuncture regulates the hypothalamus and pituitary gland which can be thrown out of balance due to stress, aging, and other environmental factors, inhibiting its ability to function properly. Acupuncture also promotes the circulation of blood in the pelvic cavity to improve ovarian function. Acupuncture is beneficial in promoting follicle production, enhancing uterine blood flow, and improving uterine lining thickness. By positively enhancing overall health, acupuncture increases the chances of conception.
Acupuncture is beneficial in treating the following causes of infertility:
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Unexplained Infertility
Many patients seek out acupuncture for fertility because they were never given a specific diagnosis or reason why they are struggling to conceive. We help to remove the frustration and give you the answers you've been looking for, as well as a plan of action. Many factors can negatively influence fertility, and we are here to help solve the puzzle for you.
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Advanced Maternal Age:
Chromosomal problems increase with advancing maternal age as the egg a woman conceives with is as old as she is. Although women over 35 will have a significant decline in the number and
quality of eggs, by increasing blood flow to the uterus through acupuncture treatments, we can still help improve the quality of your eggs. Acupuncture can also stimulate ovulation and increase the thickness of the uterine lining for implantation of the embryo.
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Anovulation:
Anovulation is when a woman misses ovulation or stops ovulating. Ovulation, the release of the egg from the ovary, must happen in order to achieve pregnancy. Research shows that acupuncture and herbal medicine can induce ovulation in many patients. We have seen patients begin to ovulate normally in as little as one cycle.
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Hormonal Imbalance:
Acupuncture treatments can be especially beneficial for women faced with luteal phase defects, high FSH levels, low estrogen levels, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Acupuncture influences the autonomic nervous system and hormonal regulation centers in the brain.
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Stress:
Stress can cause hormonal imbalances that can affect the timing of an egg being released, causing a delay or inhibiting the release. Stress can also reduce the blood flow to your reproductive organs. Acupuncture is very beneficial for regulating stress, thereby increasing circulation to the reproductive organs and regulating hormones efficiently.
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Male Infertility:
Low sperm count, poor sperm motility or morphology can reduce the chances of conception. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help to enhance sperm motility, improve morphology, increase sperm count and boost testosterone.
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Miscarriage:
Chromosomal abnormalities, illness, problems with the uterus or cervix, advanced maternal age, and hormonal imbalance may be the cause of miscarriage. Acupuncture regulates hormones and optimizes progesterone production which is essential to maintaining the uterine lining. Chinese herbal medicine is also effective for preventing miscarriage and strengthening the uterine lining.
Acupuncture & IVF
Studies have shown that Acupuncture improves pregnancy rates two-fold within a four month treatment period compared to fertility drugs and/or IVF. We help patients choosing to do IVF treatments prepare their bodies for the procedures as well as significantly improve IVF outcomes and minimize side-effects. Acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine is often combined with IVF treatments to significantly boost the chances of conceiving as well as prevent miscarriage.
Benefits of Acupuncture & IVF:
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Increases ovarian response
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Increases estrogen levels if too low
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Enhances follicle/egg quality
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Increases follicle/egg quantity
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Improves sperm vitality
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Relieves side-effects of IVF drugs
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Increases endometrium thickness
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Increases implantation rate
Our Success Stories:
"Dr. Stephanie, I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me and my family. As you know, when I first came to you I was so discouraged with the lack of success with my fertility treatments and was desperate for a miracle. Having never tried natural medicine and acupuncture, I was skeptical but you made me a firm believer!! I know that without your help we wouldn't have our baby boy...so I will forever be grateful for you! I also want to thank you for all your encouragement, support, and caring. You've become more than just a doctor, I consider you a friend. You've always gone the extra mile for me. You've got a patient for life in me!" ~ Shawnna O.
“Dr. Stephanie, Thank you so much for everything you
did to help us get pregnant with our baby girl!
I honestly feel that we would not have our little girl if it weren’t for you! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!” - A.Z.
“Dear Dr. Stephanie, After trying for a long time, we are so glad we came to you for help. Thank you for addressing my fertility issues, for placing my fears to rest, and making my
pregnancy a natural and smooth experience. But most of all,
thank you so much for your help in making this wonderful blessing possible! We do plan on continuing to see you for baby #2 in the future! Many Thanks”
- Onew & Howard K.”
“We can’t thank you enough for helping make Violet possible. This sweet baby has brought us tremendous joy, hope, healing and love and we are so glad to have her. I hope you know what your work has meant to us. We can’t thank you enough.”
- Katie F.
“Dr. Stephanie thank you so much for treating me while I was struggling with infertility. Without your care I don’t think I would have my beautiful daughter today. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!”
- C.M.
“Words can't even describe the gratitude we have towards you for helping us make our precious miracle. If it wasn't for you she wouldn't be a part of our family. We are so thankful for everything." - Nicole A.
