Women’s Health
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Hormonal health plays an important role in a woman’s vitality, reproductive health, and overall well-being. Brooke works with women at every stage of life and has more than 20 years of experience supporting women through fertility challenges, pregnancy, and the hormonal transitions that occur throughout the reproductive years and beyond.
Although every treatment plan is individualized, several areas of health are consistently considered.
Calming the Nervous System
Stress can influence many aspects of hormonal and reproductive health. Acupuncture and CranioSacral Therapy are often used to help calm the nervous system, reduce the effects of chronic stress, and support the body’s ability to regulate and restore itself.
Treatment usually begins with four acupuncture sessions spaced approximately two weeks apart. After this initial period, monthly treatments are often sufficient to maintain progress, although the frequency of treatment is always adjusted according to individual needs.
Supporting Hormonal and Reproductive Health
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver plays an important role in the smooth circulation of Qi and Blood and is closely associated with menstrual and reproductive health. Brooke considers each woman’s individual pattern and determines the most appropriate way to support healthy Liver function and overall hormonal balance.
Sleep, digestion, energy, emotional stress, and the body’s ability to adapt to stress are also considered as part of the broader picture.
When appropriate, Chinese herbal medicine or Biofrequency Remedies may be incorporated into treatment. Digestive and microbial health can also be relevant to overall well-being and reproductive health. For patients who would benefit from a more detailed evaluation of the gastrointestinal environment, GI-MAP stool analysis is available.
Conditions and Concerns We Commonly Support
- Primary infertility
- Secondary infertility
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Pregnancy support
- Breech presentation
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Painful periods
- Premenstrual symptoms
- Hormonal migraines
- Hot flashes
- Emotional changes associated with hormonal transitions
- Insomnia
Fertility Support
Brooke has worked with women experiencing fertility challenges for more than two decades. Treatment is designed around the individual and may include acupuncture, CranioSacral Therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional guidance, and other supportive approaches when appropriate.
For women currently undergoing medical fertility treatment, including assisted reproductive procedures, Brooke keeps the approach intentionally simple. Treatment focuses primarily on acupuncture and CranioSacral Therapy to help the body relax, regulate the nervous system, and provide supportive care alongside medical treatment.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings continual physical and hormonal changes. Acupuncture and CranioSacral Therapy can provide gentle support as the body adapts throughout pregnancy.
Brooke has found that, for many women, monthly sessions are sufficient during an uncomplicated pregnancy. Treatment can then be adjusted as needed depending on how the pregnancy progresses and what symptoms arise.
Perimenopause and Menopause
As women transition out of the reproductive years, the focus of treatment naturally changes. Care during perimenopause and menopause often emphasizes calming and regulating the nervous system, supporting healthy Liver function, strengthening stress resilience, and supporting the adrenal system.
As at every stage of life, treatment is individualized according to each woman’s symptoms, constitution, and overall health.