Acupuncture and IVF go hand in hand
Acupuncture, herbal therapy, and lifestyle care to prepare your body for assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
Your partner in IVF—before, during, and after—so you can feel like a whole person on the path to parenthood
Acupuncture has enhanced fertility for thousands of years, and in 2002 it entered the mainstream in this country when a pivotal study showed that acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer significantly improved IVF pregnancy rates. More recent studies show that when acupuncture is given consistently—about 10 or more treatments over several weeks or months—the benefits are even more significant. These improvements hold true for fresh and frozen transfers and for donor-egg cycles as well.
At Arrive, our focus is on preparing your body well before retrieval or transfer instead of relying on a single treatment on the day of embryo transfer. Acupuncture and herbal support are at the heart of our work together, and when time allows, we fold in other integrative tools—liver detoxification, comprehensive lab testing, and advanced evaluation of sperm health—to help optimize every stage of your IVF or IUI cycle.
Egg quality: creating healthy eggs takes time
Egg quality is one of the most important predictors of IVF success—especially for women over 35 or for those with diminished ovarian reserve or premature ovarian insufficiency. Whereas western fertility treatments increase the quantity of eggs ovulated in a given cycle, Chinese medicine focuses on egg quality. Acupuncture and herbs increase blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, support nutrient delivery, and soothe inflammation—all essential for healthy follicle development.
It takes time to impact egg quality, at least three months or more. The environment you create in the months leading up to ovulation—through acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle—can directly influence egg quality, implantation potential and a healthy pregnancy.
Beyond egg quality: implantation, uterine receptivity & sperm health
Egg quality is essential, but it’s not the only factor that determines whether a healthy egg becomes a healthy pregnancy. Sperm health and uterine receptivity are also important for successful fertilization and implantation. In Chinese medicine, we look at the whole body—circulation, digestion, stress, inflammation, and hormonal balance—to support these key factors and create the most welcoming environment possible for conception and a healthy pregnancy.
If you’ve experienced recurrent implantation failure or miscarriage, sometimes it’s helpful to look beyond the basics. Exploring the role of the immune system, the vaginal microbiome, or specialized sperm testing can offer valuable insight.
Freezing your eggs? Preparing matters here, too.
If you’re freezing your eggs for the future, the same principles applied to an IVF cycle can be applied during your cycle too. Supporting egg quality, circulation, and overall health in the weeks or months leading up to your retrieval can help optimize the eggs you choose to preserve.
Beyond IVF success: feeling like yourself again
Acupuncture doesn’t just support IVF success—it helps you feel like a whole person during what can be an overwhelming journey. Many of our patients say the best part of their cycle is their time with us— easing side effects, navigating the emotional ups and downs, and having a safe space to simply exhale. Some even share that they wouldn’t have the stamina or focus to get through IVF without this kind of support.
Acupuncture and integrative medicine for ART
If you’re preparing for an IUI or IVF cycle, or freezing your eggs, starting three months ahead is ideal—egg quality, uterine receptivity, and hormonal balance take time. But even if your cycle is already underway, there’s still so much we can do. We can focus on detoxification and prepare for next steps while helping you feel like a whole person again.
In our sessions, we can:
- Nurture mind, body, and spirit
- Reduce unwanted medication side effects
- Support blood flow and follicle growth
- Encourage thickening of the uterine lining
- Support implantation and improve overall outcomes
- Coordinate care with your clinic’s protocols
- Review lab work and test results as time allows
- Explore microbiome tests and advanced hormone panels as needed
These care packages are for you if you're:
- Wanting to increase your chances of success
- Feeling alone in the process and want a trusted advisor
- Looking for more support after implantation failure or miscarriage
- Unsatisfied with an “unexplained fertility” diagnosis
- Seeking to be held as a whole person
IVF & Egg Freezing Packages
Our IVF Support Packages are designed to support fresh, frozen, and donor cycles for our new patients. Each one has been thoughtfully crafted to meet you wherever you are in your IVF journey, including the cryopreservation process.
And if you don’t see a package that feels like the right fit, you’re always welcome to come in for individual visits.
Arrive Package
Bundle Price $1,500
(Normally $1,595)
12 weekly acupuncture visits (initial visit + 11 weekly follow-up visits) over the course of three months. Ideal for those with more complex health histories or when egg quality is a top priority.
Prefer to pay per visit? You may pay individually at the standard rate ($275 for the initial visit, $120 for each follow-up). No bundle discount applies.
Nurture Package
Bundle Price $795
(Normally $935)
4 acupuncture visits (initial visit + 3 monthly case review visits) over the course of three months. Recommended when the focus is primarily on functional medicine, herbal consultation, & fertility coaching.
Prefer to pay per visit? You may pay individually at the standard rate ($275 for the initial visit, $220 for each Acupuncture + Case Review visit). No bundle discount applies.
IVF Jumpstart
Bundle Price $1,375
(Normally $1,595)
12 weekly acupuncture visits (initial visit + 11 weekly or bi-weekly follow-up visits) over the course of two months. This package is designed to start 6 weeks before retrieval or embryo transfer.
Prefer to pay per visit? You may pay individually at the standard rate ($275 for the initial visit, $220 for each follow-up). No bundle discount applies.
IVF Detox
Bundle Price $575
(Normally $635)
4 acupuncture visits (initial visit + 3 weekly follow-up visits) over the course of one month. IVF places significant demands on the body and mind. This detox package is designed for the month after a retrieval or between retrieval and frozen embryo transfer.
Prefer to pay per visit? You may pay individually at the standard rate ($275 for the initial visit, $120 for each follow-up). No bundle discount applies.
IUI Packages
Our IUI Support Packages are designed to support medicated and natural cycles for our new patients. And if you don’t see a package that feels like the right fit, you’re always welcome to come in for individual visits.
Arrive Package
Bundle Price $1,500
(Normally $1,595)
12 weekly acupuncture visits (initial visit + 11 weekly follow-up visits) over the course of three months. Ideal for those with more complex health histories or when egg quality is a top priority.
Prefer to pay per visit? You may pay individually at the standard rate ($275 for the initial visit, $120 for each follow-up). No bundle discount applies.
Nurture Package
Bundle Price $795
(Normally $935)
4 acupuncture visits (initial visit + 3 monthly case review visits) over the course of three months. Recommended when the focus is primarily on functional medicine, herbal consultation, & fertility coaching.
Prefer to pay per visit? You may pay individually at the standard rate ($275 for the initial visit, $220 for each Acupuncture + Case Review visit). No bundle discount applies.
IUI Jumpstart
Bundle Price $1,151
(Normally $1,355)
10 acupuncture visits (initial visit + 9 weekly or bi-weekly follow-up visits) over the course of two months. This package is designed to start 6 weeks before an IUI, with 10 visits over the course of two months.
Prefer to pay per visit? You may pay individually at the standard rate ($275 for the initial visit, $220 for each follow-up). No bundle discount applies.
Getting Started
Step 1:
Schedule a New Patient Fertility Visit online or call our clinic to make an appointment.
Step 2:
Packages can be purchased in our clinic at the initial visit. We’ll recommend the best package for you, or you may already have one in mind. Pay in full for a package to receive a discount, or pay individually per treatment without a savings.
Questions?
We’d love to hear from you! Email us or book a free 15-minute consultation.
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