Carmen McIntyre Acupuncture                      

In working with fertility, the first appointment consists of a thorough health history of both partners.  Then we lay the foundation for creating a healthy and vital environment to conceive. 

A thorough nutritional analysis is made with recommendations for optimal success.  Lifestyle and stress factors are also discussed with suggestions on how to handle existing stressors.  Acupuncture plays a significant role in helping the body and mind handle stressors with less impact on the nervous system. 

 Finally, the couple leaves with detailed instructions for completeing lab work that will be the "road map" for an effective protocol of nutritional supplements, herbs, acupuncture, exercise and relaxation suggestions. 

Modern lab testing gives accurate results to determine adrenal and thyroid function, as well as brain-to-gland communication.  Lab results show hormone levels which give information on where deficiencies or other imbalances may specifically reside.   

Common food sensitivities are also analyzed, since these can also affect adrenal function.

This type of information can be extremely helpful in determining the source for generalized symptoms such as fatigue, depression, insomnia, headaches, digestive imbalances, menstrual irregularities, infertility, low libido and many others.  

Once baseline information is obtained, a specific program of diet, nutritional supplements, herbs, acupuncture and lifestyle considerations are discussed. 

Acupuncture and herbal treatment for children is extremely effective, fast acting, and gentle. 

Children can receive monthly Shonishin treatments to keep their immune systems strong, as well as for treatment of illness or disharmony. 

Shonishin is a method that was developed in Japan specifically for treating children.  Various tools are used to gently stimulate the surface of the skin along the body's meridian system. 

During a session, parents are given instruction on ways to relieve their child's discomfort during an illness, dietary suggestions and an herbal perscription to help the illness pass more quickly and without complications.

Acupuncture is one of the most effective modalities in the treatment of acute or chronic pain.  Additionally, healing time after most surgical procedures can be reduced with regular acupuncture treatments.  

The placement of needles along the meridian path that is effected encourages the movement of blood and fluid .  This helps to reduce pain and more effectively transition into the next phase of healing. 

Frequency of treatments varies depending on the severity of the injury and how long it's been there.

There are many factors that can effect digestion.  Stress, diet, past lifestyle, current lifestyle and food sensitivities are just a few.

A thorough analysis of all of the above, plus other considerations, are discussed in the first session.  Additional lab work may be needed to confirm food sensitivities as well as possible parasite or bacterial/yeast imbalances. 

Once a diagnosis is determined, dietary suggestions, nutritional and herbal supplementation, along with acupuncture are implemented to strengthen the digestive processes.