Navigating Fertility: The Fertility Program
Fertility Acupuncture: Your Holistic Solution to Fertility Challenges
In the modern world, couples face a range of challenges when it comes to fertility, stemming from factors such as lifestyle, stress, medical conditions, and age. Whether the issues lie with male or female factors, or a combination of both, the journey to conception can be an emotional and physical rollercoaster.
We offer a comprehensive and integrative fertility program that harnesses the ancient practice of acupuncture, tailored specifically for modern fertility challenges. We understand the patterns of disharmony that can affect the body’s ability to conceive, and we use key acupuncture points and integrative medicine approaches to provide the best results.
Fertility Acupuncture: How Does It Help?
Fertility acupuncture is a treatment derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine that stimulates specific points on the body using thin needles. It is known to replenish the flow of Qi (life energy) by removing blockages and stimulating energy flow, which helps to bring balance to the body and ignite its natural healing mechanisms.
This practice has been shown to regulate hormones, improve circulation and uterine blood flow, and promote relaxation in the body and mind – all key factors for improving fertility outcomes in both men and women.
For women, fertility acupuncture can enhance ovarian and follicular function, strengthening and preparing the uterus for embryo implantation. For men, it can increase sperm motility and count while decreasing sperm morphology issues.
The Multifaceted Benefits of Fertility Acupuncture
- Miscarriage Prevention: Acupuncture can help relieve stress during the conception process and also contribute to miscarriage prevention. By stabilizing hormones, preparing the uterus for egg implantation, and minimizing stress, acupuncture addresses factors like genetics, hormonal imbalances, nutrition, and mental health.
- Healthy Hormonal Balance for Fertility: Fertility acupuncture helps regulate the body and assists the liver in eliminating toxins that impact hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, affecting fertility in both women and men.
- Sperm Motility and Concentration for Fertility: Fertility acupuncture has been extensively studied as a treatment for male infertility, including improving sperm motility and concentration. It reduces stress, improves hormonal balance, and enhances sperm quality.
- Endometriosis and Fertility: Acupuncture for endometriosis can decrease inflammation, allow for proper menstrual flow, and reduce pain and blood clots. It helps minimize stress and optimize estrogen clearance, addressing fertility struggles related to endometriosis.
Integrative Care for Fertility
Fertility acupuncture plays an essential role in our integrative care program. We also incorporate:
- Functional Medicine: Delving deep into the root causes to ensure an optimized health foundation.
- Holistic Nutrition: Crafting a personalized nutrition plan to nurture and prepare the body for conception.
- Clinical Hypnotherapy: Harnessing the subconscious to alleviate mental and emotional barriers.
Our team of skilled acupuncturists and healthcare professionals work collaboratively, both internally and with external health disciplines and primary care physicians, to provide comprehensive support on your fertility journey.
Integrative Fertility Care Services Provided from Our Partners:
Naturally Inclined Health, a valued referral partner of ours, is an integrated health clinic situated in the heart of Edmonton, just off Whyte Avenue. Rooted in naturopathic principles, the clinic has expertise in fertility care. They are dedicated to providing education, empowerment, and patient-centered care. Naturally Inclined Health offers expert guidance and individualized fertility treatments to support clients on their path to parenthood.
Naturopathic Medicine: Harnessing the power of nature, their naturopathic medicine practitioners utilize herbal remedies, homeopathy, and holistic practices to optimize your natural fertility and reproductive health.
- Supplement Review and Recommendations:
- Critical appraisal of supplements used by fertility patients
- Tailored recommendations based on fertility diagnosis
- Lifestyle and Diet Modifications:
- Guidance on healthy choices to boost fertility
- Addressing diet, digestion, exercise, stress, sleep, mental health, etc.
- Fertility Cycle Charting:
- Education on fertility charting and intercourse timing
- Bloodwork:
- Ability to order most blood labs, excluding AMH
- Interpretation and integration of bloodwork into a health plan
- Note: Patient responsible for costs of labs ordered by NDs
- Genetic Testing (SNP testing):
- Identifies variations affecting metabolic pathways that may impact fertility
- Conducted with professional medical labs with strict privacy policies
Frequently Asked Questions:
Acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body to balance the body’s energies and optimize reproductive health. Our acupuncturists tailor treatments to address modern fertility challenges, improving circulation, hormonal balance, and overall well-being.
Naturopathic medicine supports fertility by using natural therapies to address hormonal imbalances, optimize ovulatory cycles, and improve overall reproductive health. Our practitioners work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that complements your lifestyle and fertility goals.
Functional medicine takes a root-cause approach to fertility challenges, addressing underlying imbalances and optimizing your health foundation. Our practitioners utilize advanced diagnostics and assessments to uncover any issues and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
Hypnotherapy helps alleviate stress, reduce anxiety, and nurture a positive mindset. Our clinical hypnotherapists work with you to address mental and emotional barriers, helping you gain the mental clarity and emotional resilience needed for your fertility journey.
Yes, our fertility program is designed to complement and enhance conventional fertility treatments like IVF or IUI. We work closely with your primary care physician and other fertility specialists to ensure a cohesive and supportive approach.
During your initial consultation, we will discuss your fertility history, current health status, and any specific concerns or goals you have. We will also outline the various treatment modalities we offer and how they can be tailored to your unique needs. This consultation will serve as the foundation for creating your personalized fertility program.
Absolutely. We are committed to providing inclusive and comprehensive support for all couples on their fertility journey. We work with LGBTQ+ couples to address their specific needs and provide a tailored approach to help achieve their fertility goals.
Acupuncture has been studied as a treatment for male infertility, including improving sperm motility and concentration. By reducing stress and improving hormonal balance, acupuncture can positively impact fertility issues in men such as low testosterone or imbalances in estrogen levels. Acupuncture treatments can also improve sperm quality, including its ability to swim strongly and the shape, size, and structure of the sperm.
Specialists on our Team:
Dr.Ac Lalonde 🇬🇧
“As a clinician and leader, I see myself not only as a caregiver but also as a teacher—empowering patients with the knowledge and tools they need to take charge of their health. By educating and guiding them, I can help transform their lives far beyond the treatment room, creating lasting wellness that they can carry with them. – Dr. Tammy Lalonde”
Caring for people is my true passion and one of life’s greatest callings. With years of experience as both a Paramedic and Acupuncturist, I’ve supported patients through obvious and invisible injuries alike. I’ve been there during moments of deep crisis—whether delivering babies in cars parked roadside, providing care at 30,000 feet aboard a domestic flight, or flying emergency medevacs over the Arabian desert. Through these experiences, I’ve learned not only how to care for those in urgent need but also how to recognize the long-term impact that lifestyle, diet, and fitness can have on overall health.
As my career has evolved, so has my focus. I now concentrate on helping more people earlier, preventing minor concerns from escalating into more complex and costly illnesses. A key part of this shift is my role in leading our Hormone Health program, which empowers patients to address hormonal imbalances that affect energy, mood, and overall well-being. This program has far-reaching impacts, not only improving individual lives but also strengthening the health of entire communities. By helping people regain balance, we’re preventing chronic diseases and fostering long-term wellness. Through a combination of my background in emergency medicine and women’s health, I offer a unique, integrative approach. I draw on the strengths of oriental medicine, along with the expertise of top practitioners, to deliver care that restores balance to the body, mind, and spirit.
My academic journey has allowed me to seamlessly blend oriental medicine with Western healthcare, creating a holistic approach to patient care. My expertise lies in navigating high-stress, complex situations, and I have a deep passion for managing care and treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD—especially among Armed Forces and Emergency Services personnel. In addition to my extensive background, I have advanced training in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) through Worldlink Medical, which enhances my ability to help patients achieve hormonal balance and long-term wellness. With a long-standing career spanning North America and the Middle East, I have been privileged to serve as a respected clinician, clinical educator, and fire and emergency medical dispatcher. I hold active licensure and registration with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA), the California Acupuncture Board, and the Alberta Herbalists Association (AHA). Additionally, I have served as a Board Director with the Alberta Pain Society and am a current member of the CAA Competence Committee.
Education:
- Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Master of Science (MS) – Traditional Chinese Medicine, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Master of Science (MS) – Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, cum laude, South Baylo University
- Bachelor of Science (BS) – Holistic Science, South Baylo University
- Diploma – Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic), Augustana University
Licensure
- RAc – Registered Acupuncturist of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA)
- RH – Registered Herbalist of the Alberta Herbalists Association (AHA)
- LAc – Licensed Acupuncturist of the California Acupuncture Board
- Dipl.Ac – Diplomate of Acupuncture of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Dr.Ac Lalonde 🇬🇧
CEO, Acupuncture, Herbalism
“As a clinician and leader, I see myself not only...
Anjali Nagda 🇬🇧 🇮🇳
Anjali Nagda has been working as a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist with an extensive academic background in Clinical Psychology, advocating for the powerful potential of utilizing the subconscious mind. Over the past year, Anjali has been navigating the evolving scope of counseling in Alberta, registering herself as a Registered Clinical Counselor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and as a Counseling Therapist with the Association of Counseling Therapists of Alberta (ACTA). Her affiliation with additional regulatory bodies is underway, especially now that clinical counseling can be directly billed.
Anjali combines her expertise as a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Registered Clinical Counselor to offer integrated services as a Clinical Counseling Hypnotherapist. This dual approach empowers her to work with both the conscious and subconscious minds of her clients. She supplements various conscious therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), to name a few, which help individuals recognize and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, manage painful emotions, decrease conflict in relationships, and transform irrational beliefs into rational ones. These techniques are particularly effective for treating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, anger, guilt, and unhealthy dependency.
Under hypnotherapy, Anjali employs techniques such as JPMR (Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation), Guided Visualizations, Regression Therapy, Parts Integration Therapy, Behavioral Hypnotherapy, Analytical Hypnotherapy, and Inner Child Therapy, among others, to support clients with psychological trauma, specific fears, phobias, anxiety, sleep issues, and more.
Anjali’s invaluable experience at a De-addiction and Rehabilitation Center has given her the opportunity to work closely with individuals grappling with addiction. She focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying triggers that contribute to addictive behaviors, helping clients achieve a natural state of mindfulness and emotional regulation. By incorporating techniques such as Age Regression and Parts Therapy, Anjali empowers her clients to replace their dependency on substances with healthier coping mechanisms and a renewed sense of self-worth.
Anjali’s role has been evolving as her stay in Canada lengthens, driven by her dedication to supporting her clients to the best of her abilities. By combining Clinical Hypnotherapy and Clinical Counseling, she offers a holistic approach not commonly found in the Edmonton market. This unique service allows her to reach more individuals who previously faced barriers due to billing issues.
Anjali’s dedication to her clients’ well-being, combined with her expertise in both Clinical Hypnotherapy and Clinical Counseling, makes her a compassionate and effective guide on their journey towards transformation and healing. Her hard work behind the scenes ensures she can now support a broader range of clients through direct billing, welcoming those who were unable to access her services earlier.
Education:
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnotherapy
- Masters in Clinical Psychology
- B.A. Psychology, Journalism, English Literature
Licensure:
- Registered Clinical Counselor, British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
- Counseling Therapist, Association of Counseling Therapists of Alberta (ACTA)
- Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist (RCH), Canada Association Of Counselling Hypnotherapists And Educators (CACHE)
- Certified Hypnotherapist (CH) – National Guild of Hypnotists
Fluency: 🇬🇧 – English | 🇮🇳 – Hindi, Gujarati (fluent); Bengali, Punjabi (conversational)
Anjali Nagda 🇬🇧 🇮🇳
Hypnotherapy
Anjali Nagda has been working as a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist...
