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Endometriosis Awareness Month: From A Provider Who's Also Been a Patient
By Merritt Jones, DAIM, LAc, FABORM, MS March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Every year it brings into focus something I witness in my clinic week after week: people who have been living with significant, life-altering pain for years, sometimes decades, without ever receiving a clear explanation for it. People who have been told they are […]
"Can You Conceive with Endometriosis? An Integrative Guide"
Written by Dr. Merritt Jones, DAIM, LAc, FABORM, MS, CNC | Founder & Clinic Director | Natural Harmony Reproductive Health, March 1st, 2026 March is Endometriosis Awareness Month — a time to amplify the voices of the millions of people living with this condition, and to talk openly about something that is still too often dismissed […]
Demystifying Chinese Medicine: What Your Acupuncturist Is Really Talking About
By Dr. Merritt Jones, LAc, DAIM, FABORM If you’ve ever sat across from an acupuncturist and nodded politely while thinking “I have no idea what she just said,” you’re not alone. Terms like Kidney essence, Liver Qi stagnation, and Blood stasis can sound abstract, even mystical, especially if you’re coming from a world of FSH […]
How Many Acupuncture Sessions Do You Need for Fertility? A Realistic Guide
Written by Dr. Merritt Jones, LAc, DAIM, FABORM | Clinic Director & Founder | Natural Harmony Reproductive Health This is one of the questions I hear most often from new patients, and I appreciate it because it is a practical, honest question that deserves a practical, honest answer. The truth is that there is no […]
Acupuncture for IVF: What to Do Before, During, and After Your Transfer
Author: Dr. Brigitte Sacco, LAc, DACM, MS – Reproductive Acupuncturist | Natural Harmony Reproductive Health If you are preparing for an IVF cycle, you have probably already done a lot of research. You know what your protocol looks like, when your monitoring appointments are, and roughly what to expect on retrieval and transfer day. What […]
Fertility Acupuncture and Fertility Coaching: How They Work Together
Fertility care works best when the body and the person living inside it are supported together. At our clinic, fertility acupuncture and fertility coaching are not separate or competing approaches. Coaching is woven into every fertility acupuncture session because effective reproductive care requires more than physical treatment alone. It requires guidance, context, and ongoing support […]
How to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy After the Holidays: A Holistic Fertility Reset
The weeks after the holidays can feel like a strange in between space. Routines are disrupted, stress may linger, sleep can feel off, and many people notice changes in digestion, energy, or cycle timing. If you are trying to conceive, this can bring up concern or pressure to “fix everything” quickly. A fertility reset after […]
What to Expect Before You Start Fertility Acupuncture In San Diego
If you are exploring fertility acupuncture in San Diego, you are likely already navigating a mix of hope, fatigue, questions, and information overload. Many people arrive curious but unsure what acupuncture actually involves, how it fits into fertility care, or whether it is the right next step. This guide walks you through what fertility acupuncture […]
Staying Sane While Trying to Conceive During the Holidays
The holidays can feel heavier when you’re trying to conceive. Schedules shift, routines fall apart, family dynamics get louder, and your emotional bandwidth is already stretched. Need a game plan to get through in one piece? We’ve got you. Eat and Celebrate Without the Guilt Food is a big part of the season, and enjoying […]
Real Answers to Common Fertility Questions
Trying to conceive often comes with more questions than answers. Labs, cycles, timing, symptoms, Google at midnight. It’s a lot. These are the questions we hear most often in clinic, along with clear explanations to help you understand what actually matters when you’re trying to get pregnant naturally. 1. How long should it take to […]