Women's Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

TCM is often very effective in the area of women’s health.

PMS Symptoms include breast tenderness, increased moodiness, bloating and food cravings. Both acupuncture and Chinese herbs are very effective in ameliorating PMS symptoms. Two to three cycles are often needed to affect a change.

Menstrual Problems - These include painful periods, no periods and irregular periods. Because these symptoms are often created by a stagnation of qi and blood in the uterus area, Chinese medicine is very helpful in reducing these symptoms. Two to three cycles are usually needed to affect a change.

Fertility - please see fertility section.

Menopause - Chinese medicine is often very effective in the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Chinese herbs, some of which contain phytoestrogens, are usually more effective than acupuncture in this case. Menopause is a place where Chinese herbology shines. Be sure to read this informative article about TCM and the treatment of menopuase.

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine offers many therapies to help balance the female endocrine system and create harmony and wellbeing. Environmental and dietary factors play a huge role in female health and can easily be modified to bring about lasting change. As a Naturopathic physician, we can discuss lab results and order further testing as necessary to discover any underlying issues in your case.

Naturopathic Medicine can be helpful for several complaints including:

  • Menstrual irregularities
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Anovulation
  • Endometriosis
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Cervical changes
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Premenstrual Syndrome
  • Fibrocystic Breasts
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Vaginitis
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Infertility

Mayan Abdominal Massage (MAM)

  • Displaced or prolapsed uterus and or bladder
  • Painful periods and ovulation
  • Irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
  • Bladder or yeast infections
  • Miscarriages, difficult pregnancies
  • Endometriosis
  • Peri-menopause, menopausal symptoms
  • Infertility
  • PMS/Depression with menstruation
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Enhances Pregnancy, aids in labor and delivery
  • Low energy

Mind / Body Therapy

Mind/Body therapy can be beneficial to women struggling with poor body image, eating disorders, addictions, intimacy problems, relationship issues as well as lack of balance between work and their personal lives. Many times our stress around everyday life contributes to our bodies developing dis-ease. Therapy can give you some tools to handle your problems more effectively and lead to feel more empowered.