It has been proven that acupuncture contributes to a good outcome in an IVF-IUI cycle by:
Increase ovarian responsivity
Increase estrogen levels if they are low
Enhance follicle/egg quality
Improve sperm vitality
Relieve side effects of drugs
Increase endometrium thickness where it is too thin
Increase implantation rates
Increase growth of new blood vessels in the uterus (which increases a viable pregnancy)
Increase the ATP & antioxidants in the mitochondria of the embryo to enhance development & implantation

Acupuncture can increase blood flow to the reproductive organs, which dramatically improves a woman’s response to the hormonal therapy.
Acupuncture has been shown to regulate hormone levels by moderating the release of beta-endorphin levels in the brain, which improves the release of gonadatrophin releasing hormone by the hypothalamus, follicle stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland, and estrogen and progesterone levels from the ovary.
Acupuncture reduces stress and a hyperactive sympathetic nervous system response.
Acupuncture has been speculated to moderate cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin levels in the uterus, reducing uterine motility to improve implantation rates.
Conditions such as PCOS and Endometriosis often engender a hormonal environment that is hostile to the conditions optimal for the developing embryo. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine contribute to correcting hormonal imbalances prior to IVF, giving women a much higher chance of achieving a healthy and successful pregnancy.

At RUHE we are obsessed with supporting women during their prenatal journey as acupuncture is the most safest and result driven therapy to support healthy development for baby and mom. Form preventing a miscarriage, supporting blood flow production, development, and proper positioning of the placenta in the uterus, treating/preventing aches and pains, proper positioning of the baby, to ensuring labor is in due time and smooth.

Your first prenatal visit provides you with a 90-minute one-on-one session with our prenatal physician. Your session starts with an assessment and discussion of your current pregnancy journey, concerns and questions you may have. Our physician will provide you with a trimester-by-trimester view of care and support to be provided followed by your first one-of-a-kind treatment!

- 1st trimester: Increase the foundation for a healthy pregnancy. Alleviate and prevent morning sickness, vomiting, fatigue and headaches.

- 2nd trimester: Create balance and relief from common complains by alleviating and preventing heartburn, hemorrhoids, stress, sleep problems, edema, elevated blood pressure and weight gain.

- 3rd trimester: Preparing the body for labor and delivery. Alleviate and prevent sciatica, hip, joint, pubic and back pain.

A 60 minute virtual with our Clinic Director and Integrative Fertility Consultant/Coach, Ivelisse DeJongh. During your first visit, you will explore, in detail, the 3-step program developed by Ivelisse consisting of a comprehensive discussion/review of your journey to conceive, bloodwork or other lab results available (but not required for first visit), medical history, and other. The goal of your first visit is to have clarity and a clearer picture of what are the factors that are limiting your ability to conceive, supplements and diet to support, and how we work in conjunction with OBGYN or Reproductive Doctor.

Spouses/partners always welcomed. We fully support all partners healthy involvement in the process.

One of the most sophisticated and safe herbal systems in existence is Traditional Chinese Herbal medicine. Herbology in Chinese medicine is practiced and prescribed by an experienced Doctor of Chinese medicine, licensed Acupuncturist or other qualified practitioner as a Chinese medicine diagnosis is required to prescribe and customize your formula.

There are thousands of single herbs in Chinese pharmacy and each formula is typically customized. It is important to understand that the real value and effectiveness comes from being properly diagnosed and taking the appropriate herbal formula through working with an experienced Acupuncture Physician.

In Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine single herbs (ex: vitex, maca…) are rarely taken alone but rather prescribed as balanced, targeted formulas to address whole body health and in turn, Gynecological & Reproductive health for optimal results. A meta-analysis found that the appropriate use of Chinese herbs increases reproductive health two-fold within a four month period.

At RUHE we practice Traditional Chinese medicine pharmacology as through out the years we have seen astonishing results by making costume formulas and also by traditional formulas made thousands of years. The key to these results is in our qualified and experienced Acupuncture Physicians!

*In reproductive and gynecological health we prescribe Chinese herbs according to your menstrual cycle to optimize results. As per IVF/ IUI we prescribe herbs before your stem cycle and non during your stem cycle.