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. Tammy Lalonde 🇬🇧
Caring for people is my passion and one of the greatest callings life has to offer. I am a seasoned Paramedic and Acupuncturist with extensive experience assisting patients as they cope with obvious and invisible injuries. I have been there for those in desperate medical, psychological or traumatic situations, delivered beautiful babies in vehicles parked along the side of the road, and administered care in such odd locations as on a domestic airliner at 30,000 feet or when flying emergency medevacs over Arabian desertscapes. I know full well how to care for those in true crisis but have also witnessed so many more whose illnesses and injuries could be traced back to their treatment of the body as a whole, whether through their diet, fitness levels, or neglect. As my career has evolved, so has my focus, which has shifted to helping a greater number of people early on to prevent minor issues from evolving into larger and costlier illnesses. In my practice I have found a niche offering by pairing these strengths in emergency care and women’s health with the respected skills and techniques from top practitioners in oriental medicine. All care is focused on returning the body, mind, and spirit to a whole.
My academic preparation closely incorporates oriental medicine with Western healthcare. My passions build on natural strengths in highly stressful complex interactions, care management, and treatment of anxiety, depression and PTSD – particularly amongst Armed Forces and Emergency Services personnel. Within North America and the Middle East I have enjoyed a long standing career as a respected clinician, clinical educator, fire and emergency medical dispatcher. I hold active licensure/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). I am a past Board Director with the Alberta Pain Society and a present 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. Tammy Lalonde 🇬🇧
CEO, Acupuncture, Herbalism
Caring for people is my passion and one of the...
Anjali Nagda 🇬🇧 🇮🇳
Anjali, a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist with an extensive academic background in Clinical Psychology, advocates for the powerful potential of hypnosis as a therapeutic tool. Anjali has a deep understanding of the power of the subconscious mind and is determined to restore the integrity of hypnotherapy, which has often been overshadowed by stage shows and pop-culture portrayals.
Her invaluable experience as a Clinical Hypnotherapist at a De-addiction and Rehabilitation Center has afforded Anjali the opportunity to work closely with individuals grappling with addiction. Through her dedicated efforts, she focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying triggers that contribute to addictive behaviours.
Anjali abides by the mantra, “A tense mind can never exist in a relaxed body,” highlighting the importance of relaxation for holistic well-being.
She employs techniques such as Breathing Awareness and Mind-Body Relaxation and guides her clients to delve into target areas of the mind at profound levels. This approach facilitates sustainable improvements, empowering clients to overcome challenges and make lasting positive changes in their lives.
To enhance the effectiveness of the therapeutic process, Anjali encourages her clients to practice with session recordings as advised. By committing to this practice, individuals can reinforce the progress achieved during their sessions and further deepen their personal growth.
Anjali’s dedication to her clients’ well-being, combined with her expertise in Clinical Hypnotherapy and understanding of Clinical Psychology, make her a compassionate and effective guide on their journey towards transformation and healing.
Education:
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnotherapy
- Masters in Clinical Psychology
- B.A. Psychology, Journalism, English Literature
Licensure:
- 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, a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist with an extensive academic background...
