I only had one embryo to transfer and I got pregnant at 43. I believe acupuncture with Marylynn definitely helped.

I recommend Lori. She's very easy to work with, great listener and very knowledgeable

My first appointment with Lori and I was pleased to be able to sit and talk to her with my husband about future in conception. But first we needed to get educated how my body and his body works. Lori answered all our questions and concerns. Very educational and I was able to book an appt with her every month until August 2022. Natalie the receptionist was very professional and friendly. Day one of the journey to conceive. Let's go!! read more

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My husband and I were trying for a family for 4 years. Many unsuccessful rounds of clomid, menopur, and 4 IUIs. Lori was a reference from a friend who had 2 friends get pregnant under her care. Lori encouraged me to move past the neglect of my primary care physician and to seek a thyroid panel outside of network that ultimately led to my diagnosis of a pituitary tumor that caused Cushing's Disease. I had been sick for years with extreme levels of cortisol flowing through my body. I would have remained that way for who only knows how long with complications that are deadly. So in June, I went through an endoscopic craniotomy to remove the tumor. It's been a long, painful and difficult journey. My husband and I decided that we would postpone our efforts to get pregnant until a year post surgery. I take hydrocortisone replacement (strange, I know, but now that the tumor is gone, my pituitary gland doesn't properly communicate to my adrenal glands to produce cortisol.... and while high levels of cortisol are toxic, no cortisol is also deadly). The time came sooner than all my doctors and we anticipated: I'm 12 weeks pregnant! All natural. A complete surprise. I'm back with Lori and full of sincere gratefulness. It is not a line of exaggeration to say that Lori saved my life. If you are looking for someone who truly listens, this is your girl. read more

Lori works wonders! I was 26 when I had my first, and started trying immediately for a second. With a high stress job and a baby, I had no luck. After three failed years, hormones, progesterone, and two failed rounds of clomid, I decided to try acupuncture. I immediately felt a difference after the first few sessions, my periods regulated without all of the horrible side effects of hormone therapy. She also helped decrease my anxiety levels. Within a few months, I conceived my second baby boy . Almost 38 weeks in, I could not be more grateful. Best money ever spent. If you're thinking about spending money on fertility treatment, don't do it without trying Lori first!!!! read more

I've been seeing Lori for years. She is professional, calm & supportive. I originally went to see her for infertility. 2 friends had recommended her and had successful pregnancies after long battles with infertility. I had not done acupuncture before but the data surrounding it was worthy of adding it to my regime. I was not able to get pregnant after several attempts and switching doctors but Lori was there to support me the entire time. She also gave me the referral to switch my infertility specialist. I believe that was the best move I made even though it didn't result in a pregnancy I know I was in the right hands during that journey. I continue to see her for immune system support and a monthly maintenance of "me time". Her herbal remedies & treatments have kept me healthy when I used to get sick easily. I leave my treatments with a physical and mental balance. She has a gift!!! I would recommend her to anyone! read more

I was a little skeptical of acupuncture but figured I would try it after not finding a solution for my physical pain through Chiropractic care, Massage, Orthopedics, etc. Lori is professional, honest, caring and supportive. She exemplifies all that is needed in order to be an incredible acupuncturist. I came to Lori for pain management and she was able to completely shift my life from one of pain and suffering to openness and health. I highly recommend anyone that is suffering from physical pain to call Lori. Her office is calm, inviting, and provided the perfect ambiance to feel secure and relaxed. read more

Lori is the guru of pain managment. I have severe back problems at times where I can't move. She has some magic head needling technique that has me walking in 15 minutes. She knows herbs like the back of her hand and is fantastic at keeping me at full capacity. I lift a very heavy little girl who is wheelchair bound and I cannot afford to not move as she is dependent on me. I send my students there all the time. Lori's front desk staff is wonderful! Brittany is welcoming and never forgets a detail! Yes to all things Fertile Turtle. read more

I was recommended to Lori by the Birth Education Center and my Doula. With an induction date nearing, I was looking for any natural ways to encourage this baby to arrive. Lori was able to see me on short notice and gave me amazing treatment and advice. I would highly recommend her to any future or current mommies. Lastly, a big compliment to the office manager, Brittany. From the minute she answered the phone to meeting her, she was sincere and professional. It makes a big difference when the entire staff is enjoyable and she is top notch! read more

Absolutely adore Lori and Brittaney. Lori is a miracle worker. After several years of TTC with multiple failed IUI's, we decided to give acupuncture a try. Within 3 months and some minor lifestyle tweaks, we are now 9 weeks pregnant and it happened naturally!! Lori is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and such a sweet person. I look forward to my weekly sessions with Lori. I've never experienced acupuncture like this before. She is truly amazing. read more

I can't say enough about Lori she has done an amazing job with both my husband and myself. I look forward to our sessions and would recommend her to everyone. She is so gentle and caring and really knows her stuff. She makes you feel so at ease in every session leaving you feeling 100% better when you walk out of her office. Thank you Lori we wouldn't trade you for anything read more

Lori was referred to me by another doctor after struggling through infertility for three years. I was about to start fertility treatments and wanted to try acupuncture again. I immediately felt comfortable with the practice, Lori and Brittaney. Lori is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and provided incredible guidance and health support through my journey to pregnancy. She helped regulate my body in ways it needed in order to sustain a healthy pregnancy. I could absolutely see the changes with the consistent acupuncture appointments. I saw Lori weekly for months leading up to my IUI and I'm happy to say my first time was a success. I continued to see Lori throughout my pregnancy and right up until I delivered a healthy baby boy. I'd recommend Fertile Turtle to anyone struggling with fertility, pain management or stress. I always look forward to my appointments and relaxation it brings to my daily life. I can't thank Fertile Turtle enough!!! read more

I have seen Lori for several health issues over the last few years from hormone balancing to lowering stress to immune system support. She is extremely knowledgable, very relatable and easy to talk to, and reliable. I have also sent several friends to see her for help with fertility with excellent results! Whether you want help with fertility or any other health, stress or lifestyle related issue- come see Lori first! read more

Lori is a master of her craft! My wife and I both visited Lori and were very pleased with our results. Lori does a great job of looking at the whole picture of your health and will then work with you to develop a plan to get healthy, it is much more than just acupuncture. I would recommend Lori to anyone looking for alternative solutions to fertility and/or chronic pain, she works wonders! read more

What an amazing experience! I am recovering from a herniated disk in my lower back, and after months of pain and slooooowwwww recovery, I turned to acupuncture as an alternative to regular physical therapy. I am SO glad my mom pointed me in Lori's direction. Although I was nervous about trying an "alternative" method, Lori's calm demeanor and warm professionalism put me at ease. After four visits in two weeks, I noticed a significant difference, and I credit Lori with helping to get me over the hump of my recovery. With a five month old at home, I am so happy to be well on my way to healed. In my last session, I could literally feel the movement in my body after she had placed the needles, helping me to move from the "stuck" feeling I'd had after months of not being able to exercise. I will definitely be back for a visit when I am next in San Diego. Thank you, Lori, for all of your help! UPDATE: I recently had to avail myself of Lori's services again after a second pregnancy and back pain when my new daughter was about seven months old. Lori, always such a comforting presence, squeezed me in for appointments since she knew I was only in town for a short time. She really helped me once again, and I am so grateful for her awesome skills and compassionate bedside manner. Thanks to her, I am once again on my way to recovery, and hopefully will not reinjure in the future. But if I do, I know she'll be there for me! Thanks, Lori! read more

Fertile Turtle Acupuncture is the place to go for a knowledgeable, professional, and caring acupuncture treatment. Lori has a centered and welcoming presence that immediately sets you at ease whether this is your first or tenth treatment. Her ability to target your areas of need and provide helpful and appropriate herbal and treatment recommendations is critical in reaching a place of well-being. read more

Words can't express what Lori means to our family. She helped us conceive our 2nd child. We had been trying for our 2nd for over a year and since I was 41, I met with an infertility specialist. I really did NOT want to do IVF until I exhausted all other possibilities. I did ALOT of research and kept reading about the benefits of acupuncture, supplements and Chinese herbs. I was referred to Lori, and even though I was initially skeptical, I decided to give it a try. It was the best decision I ever made. She has an amazing sense of touch and is so passionate about what she does. Everything Lori told me proved true. She had me commit to a 3 month plan (weekly treatments and a series of herbs/supplements) and by the end of the 3rd month, I was pregnant!!! She reduced my stress levels and most importantly, she gave me hope and encouraged me every step of the way. Every week, I found myself looking forward to my appointment. If you're even thinking of trying acupuncture, especially for infertility issues, pick up the phone and call Lori today. My only regret is that I didn't find her sooner. Both my husband and I think the world of her! read more

Lori Wilson is an incredible acupuncturist! She helped regulate the pain in my back and neck, and has practically eliminated my headaches. She has a very professional, calming nature and made my experience relaxing and memorable. Thank you! read more

First, let me start off by saying that I have never written a review for anyone/anything before. That being said, this review is way overdue. I started seeing Lori in October 2014. Six months later, I was pregnant! Lori was recommended to me by someone who was having difficulty getting pregnant. I was having trouble staying pregnant. I had suffered four painful miscarriages and had lost all hope. I had visited several IVF clinics who ran every test possible and couldn't find what was wrong. In fact, I was finally told that I probably "just had bad eggs". It was recommended that I do IVF. The odds I was given were: 10% chance of getting pregnant and 90% chance of miscarrying - with IVF. WTF, right? So, after a lot of soul searching I decided to try the acupuncture route. After my "odds" and everything else I had already gone through, what did I have to lose? As it turns out, nothing! I had everything to gain. Going to Lori has been by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. Because of her I am a Mom, something that I thought was completely unattainable. From the beginning, Lori was not only knowledgeable and determined to figure out what was wrong, but she was also compassionate, understanding and caring. Lori radiates love and her care reflects that. I now have a 7 month old son and I know that he wasn't possible without her help. Because of several health problems I experienced throughout my pregnancy, I continued to see Lori regularly throughout my whole pregnancy and she helped me so much. She was such a great support system and will always consider her someone very special in my life. She even came to see me at the hospital when my baby was born. If you are reading this, it's probably because you find yourself in a similar situation. Please don't second guess yourself and make an appt! It can change your life, as it did mine. read more