Prenatal & Postpartum Healthcare Rooted In Chinese Medicine
Prenatal Expertise
With decades of clinical experience and a commitment to exceptional care, I specialize in supporting your pregnancy journey through all its phases. I am a certified graduate of the internationally acclaimed MAMPS (Maternity Acupuncture Mentorship Program) and a member of OBAA (Obstetrical Acupuncture Association), a global organization dedicated to advancing excellence in obstetrical acupuncture. My work is rooted in both classical Chinese medicine and evidence-informed practice—including a peer-reviewed published paper on safe practices with cupping for treating low back pain in pregnancy.
Whole-body Pregnancy Care: Guided by the Moon, the Seasons & the Five Elements
Pregnancy is more than a physical process—it is a sacred passage, a dance between the seen and unseen, the ancient and the new. This work draws from time-honored practices of Chinese medicine—acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal wisdom—woven gently with modern understanding and trauma-informed care. Whether you’re seeking relief from physical discomforts, emotional steadiness, or simply a place to be held, this is care that honors the whole of you. Elemental, embodied, and soul-deep.
Pregnancy Support with Chinese Medicine
Compassionate care for the journey of creating life
Pregnancy is one of the most profound transformations a body can undergo—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether this is your first pregnancy or one of many, each experience is unique and deserving of attentive, individualized care.
In Chinese medicine, pregnancy is a sacred unfolding. The body is seen as a vessel nourishing both the new life within and the essence of the one who carries it. During this time, acupuncture and Chinese medicine can offer gentle, effective support for common physical discomforts while also nurturing emotional balance, spiritual connection, and deep vitality.
Conditions I Support in Pregnancy Include:
Low Back Pain & Pelvic Discomfort
As the body shifts and expands, acupuncture can help relieve musculoskeletal strain and improve circulation, offering relief and ease in motion.Nausea & Morning Sickness
Treatment can help regulate digestion and soothe the stomach Qi, often reducing the frequency and severity of nausea.Fatigue & Sleep Disturbances
Acupuncture supports the Spleen and Heart systems, helping restore energy and improving sleep quality without medications.Anxiety & Depression
Emotional fluctuations are natural, but they don’t need to be overwhelming. I offer trauma-informed care to help ground, calm, and uplift, using gentle techniques to balance the Heart and Shen (spirit).High Blood Pressure & Preeclampsia Support
While this requires close medical monitoring, acupuncture can be a supportive adjunct in promoting calm and improving systemic flow.Headaches & Migraines
By relieving tension and regulating the Liver Qi, acupuncture can reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches safely during pregnancy.Acid Reflux & Indigestion
Hormonal and anatomical shifts can cause digestive distress. Acupuncture works to restore harmony to the digestive system, easing discomfort and bloating.Labor Preparation (Starting 5–6 Weeks Pre-Labor)
Regular acupuncture in the final weeks of pregnancy helps ripen the cervix, soften ligaments, calm the mind, and support a smoother, more efficient labor. Treatments are tailored weekly as your body prepares for birth.Breech Presentation
Moxibustion—a traditional heat therapy—is often used around weeks 33–36 to encourage optimal fetal positioning in a gentle, non-invasive way.Placenta Previa
Though it requires Western medical care, acupuncture may be used alongside to support uterine Qi, reduce anxiety, and encourage healthy blood flow.Miscarriage Prevention & Early Pregnancy Support
In the early weeks, treatments focus on stabilizing and nourishing the Kidney and Spleen systems to help the body hold and protect the pregnancy.
Every session is tailored to your needs and comfort. Whether you’re navigating physical symptoms, emotional ups and downs, or simply seeking a sacred pause in your week to reconnect with your body and baby—I’m here to support you.
You are not alone on this path.
Your body knows how to grow life.
I’m here to walk beside you as you do.
Postpartum Healing with Chinese Medicine
Restoring the body, nurturing the heart, honoring the threshold
The postpartum window is often called the fourth trimester in Chinese medicine—a sacred time of recovery, bonding, and recalibration. After birth, your body undergoes another profound transformation. Just as it took time to grow and bring new life into the world, it deserves time, care, and support to heal.
In many cultures, the postpartum period is held as a rite of rest and restoration. In Chinese medicine, we honor this with gentle, nourishing treatments that focus on rebuilding strength, calming the nervous system, and helping the body return to balance.
Postpartum Care Includes Support For:
Postpartum Depression (PPD) & Anxiety
Emotional shifts after birth are normal, but when sadness, disconnection, or overwhelm become dominant, it’s time to seek support. Acupuncture helps regulate the Heart and Liver systems, calm the Shen (spirit), and gently lift emotional heaviness without judgment or shame.Uterine Prolapse & Pelvic Floor Weakness
Chinese medicine recognizes the importance of the Spleen and Kidney in holding and lifting the body’s structure. Treatments focus on tonifying these systems while also addressing the energetic and emotional depletion that often accompanies physical collapse.
- Urinary Incontinence
Often connected to weakened pelvic tissues and Qi deficiency, this condition can improve with acupuncture and herbal support to strengthen the Kidneys and reestablish smooth flow and control.
Heavy or Prolonged Postpartum Bleeding
We use diagnostic tools from Chinese medicine to determine whether this bleeding is due to Qi deficiency, heat, or blood stasis. Treatments are customized to regulate bleeding gently while supporting overall vitality.Regulating Menstrual Cycles After Birth
The return of your menstrual cycle is another threshold of transformation. Chinese medicine can support the healthy reestablishment of your cycle, helping with irregularity, painful periods, or emotional symptoms that arise as your hormones rebalance.
Whether you had a vaginal birth, cesarean, or traumatic experience, your postpartum body deserves to be held with reverence—not rushed, not ignored. My intention is to help you reclaim your strength, process your experience, and root into this new chapter with grace.
You brought life into the world. Now let’s bring your body—and spirit—gently back home.