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Acupuncture is endorsed by the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
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TCM utilizes numerous healing modalities to achieve
balance including:
Acupuncture insertion of very fine needles into
specific points on the body to enhance
the flow of qi (pronounced chi), the vital energy
circulating throughout the body.
Moxabustion application of heat to specific
points or broad areas of the body.
Cupping/Guasha glass suction cups used to
relieve stagnation in the body.
Chinese Herbal Therapy oldest form of medicine
using raw herbs, pills, powders, tinctures and plasters.
Tui Na Massage/Acupressure used to release
tightness to specific points or broad areas of
the body.
Food Therapy Using whole foods to restore
balance to the body.
Qigong Exercises Chinese yoga encompassing
breathing, standing, stretching and moving exercises.
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People experience acupuncture differently. Most feel
only minimal discomfort as needles are placed, others
feel none. After needles are placed you may feel
tingling, warmth, dull ache, numbness or heaviness,
either locally or in a part of the body distant from the
needle.
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There are usually no negative side effects. As energy is
redirected in the body, internal chemicals and hormones
are stimulated and healing begins to take place.
Occasionally the original symptoms worsen for a few
days, or other general changes in appetite, sleep, bowel
or urination patterns or emotional state may be
triggered. These should not cause concern, as they are
simply indications that the acupuncture is starting to
work. It is quite common with the first one or two
treatments to have a sensation of deep relaxation or
even mild disorientation immediately following the
treatment. These pass within a short time and never
require anything more than a bit of rest to overcome.
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This varies from person to person. Complex or long
standing problems may require one or two treatments per
week for several weeks. Treatments will be spaced
farther apart as the patients condition improves. Acute
problems usually require fewer treatments. Some people
like to return
four times per year as the season changes for health
maintenance.
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Acupuncture, TCM, and other natural treatments enhance fertility to improve reproductive health. For more information, please visit our website's Infertility Research section for articles and studies supporting these infertility treatments.
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Peter Harvey has 15 years of clinical experience in
acupuncture and reproductive enhancement
Board certified Licensed Acupuncturist (NCCAOM)
American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM)
Peter Harvey has an advanced degree in Traditional
Chinese Medicine (MSOM)
Associate of Clinical Excellence in Fertility Program
(CEFP) from The Fertile Soul*
Our patient load is over 75% fertility related
We see dozens of new fertility patients each month
upon referrals of Reproductive
Endocrinologists and OB Gyns
We augment Western medical procedures like IUI and IVF
with TCM to increase the likelihood
of reproductive success
Member of the American Society of Reproductive
Medicine (ASRM)
Professional Associate of RESOLVE
Member of the American Pregnancy Association
Trained in the USA and China
Member of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine (ILAAOM)
We consider ourselves to be foremost regional experts
in Reproductive Acupuncture
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"Our hundreds of little testimonials are living
proof of the effectiveness of our methods!
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