Services
At Acutherapy & Herbal Clinic, we recognize that the needs of each client are highly individualized, and that no two clients ever share the same history, diagnosis, or personalized needs. Our staff will work with you to clearly identify the specific factors that may be inhibiting your fertility and then work to correct them so that pregnancy can occur naturally. Whether you are trying to get pregnant naturally, or you are using procedures like IUI and IVF, our reproductive acupuncture experts look forward to meeting with you to see whether our programs can help to make a difference for you and your future family.
Our service and fees as following:
1.Initial visit (up to 30 minutes)
2.Follow-up treatment (for female)
3.Sperm improvement support (for male)
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Initial visit (up to 30 minutes)
- Review all lab-tests reports ( hormones, sperm-test and medical history and diagnosis if possible )
- Case assessment, and suggestion of treatment
- Set up individual treatment plan
- Complete the general information form and other forms (BBT Chart if needed)
(Our practitioners have rich experience in both Western and Eastern Medicine. We will explain to you in simple way for you to understand what/how we can help with your situation, and give you the option best for you.)
Follow-up treatment
Naturally conceive treatment (for female)
After initial consultation, you will get our suggestion of either 3 cycles or 6 cycles treatment plan which is best for you. Four acupuncture treatments are provided usually in each cycle. The purpose is to stimulate recruitment of ovarian follicles, boost the follicle for dominance, and improve the reproductive system blood circulation, in order to maximize the chances to conception and implantation.
Three cycles treatment plan suitable for…
- 35 years old or younger, try natural pregnancy for less than 12 months.
- Hormone level normal, no congenital and structural abnormalities.
- Normal sperm test for partner/husband.
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Six cycles treatment plan suitable for…
- 35 years old or older, try natural pregnancy for over 12 months.
- Unsuccessful cases of IVF, IUI.
- Recurrent miscarriage.
- High FSH or other hormone abnormality.
IVF or IUI support
Generally speaking, this group has probably already tried to conceive naturally for some time before setting up IVF or IUI plan. They may also have some medical issues. For this group who plan or are using IVF/IUI, we offer three types of support services.
- Preparation before IVF/IUI (3 months)
This plan starts 3 months or more before the IVF/IUI cycle, we use this time to help clients get into the best overall health possible in order to maximize the chance for a successful cycle. During this preparation, we provide acupuncture (may add some herbals) to improve quality of follicles (eggs), increase blood flow to reproductive organs (uterus and ovaries), and eliminate any existing menstrual symptoms like PMS, cramping, hot flush, and bloating.
We strongly recommend three months of treatment prior to transfer because new follicles go through a 90-120 day follicular development period before they are released for fertilization. At the same time, clients still have the opportunity to get a natural pregnancy. “Miracle” often happens in this group because they don’t expect they can get natural conception for some reasons.
Acupuncture (may add herbals) is provided for once a week for 3 months (similar to 3 cycle’s plan for natural conceive).
The clients with following situation/condition are suitable for 3 months plan.
- Age of 35 years old or older
- High FSH level
- IVF unsuccessful cases
- Less than 3 months preparation before IVF/IUI
Rather than focusing on correcting underlying factors that may impede the fertility process, we use acupuncture to help prepare the body for the best possible result in a relatively short period of time.
This treatment is ideal for those clients who are 35 years old or younger, in good health with no obvious medical problems.
The purpose is to:
- Improve blood circulation in the uterus and ovaries to boost receptivity to stimulation
- Thicken uterine lining to encourage implantation
- Decrease uterine cramping to encourage implantation and reduce miscarriage.
- Decrease cortisol and relieve stress levels to improve the outcomes of western treatment
- Pre and post transfer treatment
Treatment with acupuncture before and after embryo transfer has been demonstrated by the meta-analysis published recently in the British Journal of Medicine to improve IVF success rates by 65%, continued pregnancy rates by 82% and improve live birth rates by 91%.
During pre and post treatments, clients receive an acupuncture treatment before and after their embryo transfer or IUI. At our clinic, clients come to us before and after embryo transfer. We open our clinic any day including weekend and holidays for clients’ transfer schedule needed if they are our regular clients. Also, we would always fit in the special transfer schedules even though it is fully booked on that day.
The aim of this treatment is to relax the client (less stress produces higher pregnancy rates), improve blood flow to the uterus to promote higher implantation rates, decrease uterus spasms and cramping to improve implantation rates, and decrease the incidence of miscarriage.
First trimester care
When you find “positive” at your pregnancy test, Congratulations! Whether or not you should continue acupuncture treatment depending on your situation. We strongly suggest that you should take some treatments if you have one or more of following situations.
- History of miscarriage or recurrent miscarriage
- High stress level, and feel like helpful with acupuncture treatment
- Symptoms of pregnancy like morning sickness, nausea, fatigue or other symptoms
Warming up before delivery
We provide acupuncture treatment before delivery. The best time to get acupuncture is 1-2 weeks before the expected due date. The benefit is
- Help the baby to engage in labor
- Start to ripen the cervix, relax muscles and tendons and calm the mind
- Stimulate uterus muscles movement before/on expected due date
- Relieve some pains and stress
Sperm improvement support (for male)
In an initial visit with one of our practitioners, we will review your health history, a physical exam, and a semen analysis. After the evaluation, every man is given an individualized plan for treatment that may include weekly acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and even supplements for his needs.
TCM and acupuncture has been a successful reproductive therapy for thousands of years. In the case of male fertility, acupuncture and herbs have been able to increase motility and count, improve morphology, and eliminate infections, as well as Erectile Dysfunction. Our practitioners are well-versed in reproductive medicine and have experience working with hundreds of families. We are happy to answer questions and concerns and can even provide referrals for medical evaluations.
We strongly suggest that the male clients should take combination treatment for 3 months which is minimum time for sperm regeneration.
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Service Fees
( Effective on January 1st, 2022 )
Fees are in Canadian Funds(GST Exempt)
- Initial consultation: $30 (up to 30 minutes)
- Follow-up acupuncture – $90 (45-60 minutes)
Payment methods: Cash; Cheque; Debit; Visa and MasterCard.
If you have extended medical coverage, we ask that you pay us directly at the time of treatment as we do not bill insurance companies. If your extended health care plan covers receiving acupuncture from an R.Ac or Dr. TCM (Registered Acupuncturist), you can submit your receipt for reimbursement to them.
Cancellation Policy
Your appointment time has been reserved especially for you, which prevents others from accessing services. Therefore, 24 hours cancellation notice is required or a no-show fee equivalent to the full session fee will be charged (except in the case of an emergency).
Please call us when you know you will be late(15 minutes or more), this will allow us to plan for your expected arrival and manage our whole schedule.ICBC Claims
As of April 1st, 2019, ICBC started to cover 12 preauthorized acupuncture treatments within 12 weeks of a car accident. This is great news because Acupuncture is wonderful for treating pain and injuries. This policy benefits all ICBC clients, especially for those who just suffer from minor injury in the car accident.
After reporting the ICBC claim online, the client can go to any acupuncture clinic for first 12 treatments without any referred by Family Doctor nor proved by ICBC adjustor. The Acupuncturist just needs client’s claim number, accident date and care card number. The sooner get treatment, the better be recovery, regardless of who is responsible for the crash.
These new benefits are extremely great reformation in BC history, so tell friends, family members, and loved ones. These treatments can make the difference in recovery post car accident.
We have over 30 years clinical experience in treating physical pains as well as emotional, psychological disorders. We are positive that we can help the client somehow.
