🎙️ In this enlightening episode, host Gabie Peytchev sits down with Dr. Rachel Hemphill, a licensed acupuncturist in California and nationally certified diplomat of medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Medicine, to explore how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can play a transformative role in fertility care. With nearly 15 years of experience, Dr. Rachel shares her expertise in bridging traditional practices with modern reproductive medicine to support both natural conception and assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and IUI.

From optimizing blood flow and reducing stress to supporting hormone balance and male fertility, Dr. Rachel breaks down how individualized acupuncture treatments, lifestyle guidance, and herbal medicine can complement conventional fertility care and empower patients to take control of their reproductive health.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Rachel: City Pulse Acupuncture
| Oakland, CA

What you'll learn:

🌿 The foundations of Chinese medicine and acupuncture: what it really is, and why proper training matters
🌿 How acupuncture supports both female and male fertility, from blood flow to stress reduction
🌿 Evidence vs. reality: why research shows mixed results and what that means for your care
🌿 The role of acupuncture in natural conception, IUI, and IVF cycles, including timing, frequency, and post-transfer care
🌿 How to find the right acupuncture practitioner for your personality, needs, and fertility journey
🌿 Understanding ovulation: does “day 14” apply to most women and how to track your fertile window accurately
🌿 Supporting diminished ovarian reserve and low AMH with lifestyle, nutrition, and targeted treatments
🌿 Addressing stress, trauma, and emotional wellbeing as essential components of fertility care
🌿 Practical, realistic strategies for incorporating acupuncture, herbs, and whole-body health into your fertility plan

✨ Plus: Insightful guidance for first-time patients and those hesitant about acupuncture, including how to start gently, build confidence, and integrate holistic care into any fertility journey.

Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, navigating IVF or IUI, or supporting male factor fertility, this episode provides evidence-based, actionable strategies to optimize your health, reduce stress, and boost your chances of pregnancy.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how acupuncture and whole-body care can support fertility and empower you on your journey to parenthood.

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