I started seeing Eric a year ago for fertility treatment. He is extremely knowledgable about health, hormones, and women's fertility. I have always felt comfortable and encouraged when I've received acupuncture treatments. We got pregnant a few months after I started and he has seen me throughout my entire pregnancy. Acupuncture has helped with nausea, hip pain, and overall well-being. I've had a very positive pregnancy and I owe a huge part of that to Eric! read more

TW... Miscarriage. This review is 4.5 years overdue. I had suffered a miscarriage 5 years ago, and I was heartbroken, depressed, and lost. At that time, I was given slim chances in getting pregnant, and we were lucky that by chance we got pregnant naturally. Sadly, right before my 2nd trimester, I started to bleed and I went to the ER. It was at that time when I was told that I had a spontaneous miscarriage. After my body fully recovered, we decided to seek fertility treatments. After prepping for that first month of treatments, I underwent an IUI. It wasn't until a couple weeks later when my blood work came back negative for pregnancy. I was bummed, stressed, anxious, mad, and emotional. My treating doctor recommended acupuncture. I was skeptical, but I was desperate so I took a chance and decided to look up fertility acupuncturists in the area and found Eric Hollander. Luckily this office took my insurance and I called to make an appointment. Eric at the time ran his own office so he took the calls himself, checked you in, and performed your treatment. I left a message with Eric and when Eric called me back he was so nice and patient with me. He listened to my story and was very compassionate to help. He asked when my next IUI was and after I told him the date he scheduled me immediately to make sure he treated me before my upcoming procedure. I've done acupuncture once before on my knee (from running injuries), and after that one treatment my knee puffed up and gave. It was painful so I did not have a good experience my first time. Eric made me feel at ease and explained what he was going to do. I barely felt the needles and when I did feel them they were minor pinches. The times I came in for my treatments, I felt very relaxed and sometimes I fell asleep on the table. So after my first couple treatments, I had my 2nd IUI. I was advised to come back for additional treatments to help with fertility. Well, 2 weeks later, I was pregnant!!! The second time around I did change my lifestyle a bit, ate healthy, no coffee, no alcohol, no aggressive workouts, relaxed more, and got acupuncture. The treatments I received from Eric very much contributed to my miracle baby and I can't thank him enough. I did see Eric throughout my pregnancy. Although I haven't seen him in over 4.5 years, I want to say thank you for giving me hope again and blessing me the opportunity to have a healthy baby. Since then, I was able to conceive 2 more kids naturally. So I say this... If you are trying to conceive and you are seeking an alternative, consider acupuncture! And consider it with Eric! read more

I came here a few years back for anxiety and fertility, and really got help with the anxiety. The fertility, not as much at the time, but that was due to a strong overgrowth of endometriosis that I needed to have removed. I also wasn't coming consistently. After 5.5 years of trying, this year, I told my husband I was going to try a few natural methods, and give it our all, commit to every week, and told my husband he needed the treatments as well. We came to Eric for two months before we found out we were pregnant! My husband stopped going, but I go every week for pregnancy support. With all the uncertainty of pregnancy, it's nice to feel like you're doing something to help! Thanks for helping us get pregnant, Eric!!! read more

I had the best experience seeing Eric for 3 years during my complicated infertility journey. He helped get my cycle regulated during IVF and after I stopped IVF, helped with pain management during fertility surgeries, with stress and anxiety dealing with with the emotions that go along with infertility, and eventually helped me manage my symptoms when my miracle baby was conceived! I highly recommend Eric! read more

Fertility Points Acupuncture - Acupuncture Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been coming here for 5 years and Eric has never let me down! He is patient, kind, and thorough and his calm demeanor and clear explanations have always put me at ease. His treatments have helped me with everything from irregular periods and severe back pain to anxiety and relaxation. Even if you've tried acupuncture before, you need to give Eric's practice a try. I had tried other acupuncturists before with moderate success and stumbled across Fertility Points while looking to address back pain - I enjoyed the treatments so much, Eric ending up helping me through two successful pregnancies and births. He also complements his treatments with high quality, reasonably priced herbs when needed. Proud to be a patient of his! read more

Where should I start? In June of 2019 I thought I was pregnant because I missed my period...but it came a week later and it was a bummer. I have tried fertility smoothies, foods to help with fertility, anything that's natural I was willing to give it a shot. But after my period came in June I was desperate because we have been trying since Oct of 2018. I know it doesn't sound too long ago, but we had a miscarriage 3 months before that and it turns out the tissues didn't fully leave my body until I went in for a D&C operation. Acupuncture was my last resort and it was recommended by a couple of my friends. So I found Eric through my provider and made an appointment to see him ASAP when I got back from the East Coast. He gave me herbs to help me balance out my blood and chi. I saw him once a week for 2 months. I asked him how long it takes to get pregnant, etc he said to give it 3 months. After seeing him for a couple sessions I felt more calm and stress relieved. I really enjoyed all my sessions, the stress just peeled away! And after my second cycle/month of seeing him I was pregnant. I am currently 36 weeks and I am ready to pop this baby out! I am so blessed! We are so blessed our miracle child is arriving soon. We can't thank Eric enough throughout this entire process. I continued to see him once a week and then it went to 2x. The pregnancy hasn't been easy. I was nauseous a lot and acupuncture helped a little. It definitely helped me ease my stress and sleep better! Go see Eric, getting pregnant is not easy, but don't give up!!! Thank yo so much!!! read more

I originally came to Eric suffering from back pain and gastrointestinal issues stemming from Celiacs disease. He got me back on my feet and was the only person that could help me recover from an attack in a timely fashion. When it came time to start a family, he was instrumental in my conceiving, and has been invaluable when it comes to treating my symptoms through the pregnancy. I have remained relatively symptom free, and that is largely attributed to Eric! I recommend anyone that I can to him. Believe the hype- he's incredible! read more

I can't thank Eric enough! I am amazed at his willingness to go out of his way for a brand new customer! I woke up the morning of my embryo transfer and realized.... duh... I should be having acupuncture to get the blood flowing, etc! I was freaking out a little... like we all do on this important this day. I left Eric a voicemail and he called be back before office hours even began! He came in early to accommodate me and squeezed me in after the transfer. Eric is also extremely well versed in the nuances of IVF which def put me at ease. Thank you!!!! read more

I met doctor Eric Hollander a few days ago and I was truly impressed! Not like other acupuncturists that I met (and I met quite a lot in San Diego), he has a genuine and sincere interest in people and their care; he is a great listener with a lot of patience; he has an open mind about new technologies and inventions (and does not limit himself to old school TCM theories and studies); he enjoys building connections with individuals and companies; he excels at patient education; and he is so brilliant, talented, diverse-in-culture, yet very humble and kind. He has a charming character, which makes people's hormonal imbalance already better immediately after you walk into his office and talk to him. I think (without needles, cups, or herbs), even talking to him is therapeutic and enjoyable! I strongly recommend you scheduling a consultation with him and have your family dream achieved soon! read more

I heard of Eric as a referral. My husband and I were trying for almost a year and I heard of acupuncture. I made an appointment and the first visit was thorough and he really took the time to ask all the right questions. He knew what he was talking about and he made me feel at ease right after. I went once or twice a week, followed his instructions and the herbs to take (in pill form). He always answered my questions. I always looked forward to my sessions. About 4 months later I got pregnant and continued to see him and now my healthy baby boy is 5 weeks old. I'll be coming back for sure. Thanks Eric! read more

You won´t regret it!! That´s the bottom-line. Eric´s holistic approach taught me so much about my body and my health. I felt extremely comfortable around him. Every appointment he was patient and present and offered a wealth of information. I went to see him after a year and a half of infertility and 2 months after treatment here I am pregnant with my first baby! I attribute it fully to his care and the weekly appointments. Each week he focused on a different area of my body based on what was needed during that part of the month to stimulate fertility. His advice for outside of the appointments was equally valuable and I just can´t put into words how grateful I am. I continue to go to him to manage the pregnancy and will for the foreseeable future. I trust his care and know that I´m giving my body a huge gift. I recommend him highly, whether it is for infertility, or for aches and pains. He´s great and you won´t regret it!!!! read more

Eric is by far one of the best acupuncturists in San Diego! He specializes in many modalities, in particular pregnancy and fertility issues. He treated me to prepare my body for pregnancy and after that, I continued to see him throughout my pregnancy (to deal with morning sickness, general aches and pains) and for labor preparation. I am convinced I had such an comfortable pregnancy and labor because of his work. I loved it so much I went back for treatments while expecting my second child. Eric also has the most genuine bed side manner. He takes the time to answer questions and I never once felt rushed or judged. Instead I felt as if he really was invested in my overall well being. Thank you Eric for all that you have done for me and my family! read more

I've been a patient of Eric Hollander since 2005 (or was it 2004)? Coming from a scientific background I was skeptical of Acupuncture but went out of desperation because Western Doctors were unable to treat several chronic health problems I was suffering from. I should point out that I believe most of his patients can benefit from only a handful of visits, though my long-term problems take long-term treatment. I am amazed at the efficacy I have experienced at the hands of Eric Hollander. He's able to pinpoint, treat, and explain the root causes of problems I have like allergies, migraines, and even common colds. In fact when I stopped seeing him over a 3 month period, I caught 3 colds. Previously I hadn't had one for 12 months (now there's a testimonial!!). My advice is to give it a try, be patient, and follow the directions you are given. I am confident you will notice a dramatic change, without pharmaceuticals (and their side effects) or the big $$ copays of often useless 10-minute QA sessions with white-coated MD's that could care less whether you live or die (literally). read more

_________________________________________________________________ What impressed me the first time I met Eric was that he listened carefully to my needs, focused on addressing them, and how he truly cares about his patients. Eric's professionalism and knowledge within this field is outstanding. I was amazed at how well acupuncture worked to relax me, give me energy, improve my fertility, and relieve my wrist pain! While working on relieving stress, I was able to breakthrough barriers and it's made me a believer! It's a wonderful feeling walking out of treatment and having my body and mind relaxed and peaceful - no tension. After struggling for years with work related stress and anxiety without seeing an end, I am now enjoying peace after Eric worked his magic. Thank you, Eric, for helping me and caring! ~Martha _________________________________________________________________ read more

Eric is amazing! I have suffered from back pain for over 15 years. I have been to several chiropractors through the the years, pain management Doctors, massages on a weekly basis. Nothing seemed to help me long term with my pain. About 6 months ago my back went out on me and I experienced the worst pain I've ever had. I could not walk or move with out severe pain. I did a little online research and found Eric. I called the number on the web sight and Eric answered the phone. He was very patient and very knowledgable. Listened to me and answered all my questions. I scheduled an appointment for that evening. My daughter drove me to my first appointment, I am not exaggerating when I say I could barely walk. The pain I felt was almost unbearable. Eric was so kind and helped me in to his office, Made me feel very comfortable. This was my first time trying acupuncture. He is amazing. I am back to work. I am continuing my treatment with Eric and I'm hoping he can help me with other issues I am experiencing. I'm taking a few different herbal supplements, Eric really knows what he is doing.... I feel very fortunate to have found him!! read more

Eric has been truly wonderful during the last two months I've been going to him. He's easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, and honest. I'm seeing him for help with fertility, but ended up receiving help for my back problems as well. I would highly recommend him for all aspects of acupuncture, you won't regret it! read more

One day July 2015 I was sick of been sick my autoimmune disease , fibromyalgia , Crohn . I was not feeling well and I didn't like taking medications .. I when online looking acupuncturist something We haven't done it before me and my husband any kind of acupuncture .. I saw different acupunturist and talk to them and we weren't happy .. I prayed about it before calling Eric , I called and we talk over an hr nothing but how to help me . He showed he wants invest my health, he was super helpful even thought he never saw me or paid him . We were very impressed how much he was interest in helping us .. After few months we start our treatment ..Everyone who is experiencing infertility or health problems needs Eric . He is a good listener, and is actively engaged in trying to improve my health. Eric took the time to explain what my treatment entailed and always answered our questions honestly and with a lot of patience. Unlike most other acupuncturist who get you in and hurry you out .. Eric will take the time to answer all your questions and will make you feel comfortable in his care .. He made my fibromyalgia go away , I was struggling fibro since I was 18 yrs old now just despair thanks Eric .. My seizures and my Crohn disease , IBS everything all just gone . I'm free from all . Even I don't have any sugar cravings anymore at all and I don't have candida that too .. I can sit here and write a book about how much Eric helped me to gain my life back ..It's like I never had any of them .. Eric is very compassion and understanding . He also very helpful and knowledgeable. Of what he does .. Did you know it has been shown that acupuncture can help the body in many many ways. From repairing the digestive system to boosting Qi , stress and even sleeping without any problems . I'm the prove it works .. I had hernia that was keep coming back after several surgeries after I had C-sections and guess what , the hernia is gone my fifth treatment .. I have had grey hair since I was 16 yrs old . Eric gave me treatment and it's manageable today I don't have to cover with colors .. Seriously. You may not believe me that very thin and tiny acupuncture needles can relax you but they can.. It's like acupuncture "connects a dropped call" between your body and mind. In this day and age, it's easy to lose that connection especially if you're on the computer or phone all day. Acupuncture restores the connection and makes your mind pay attention to your body and what's going on. Most importantly, it brings you into the present moment. Today I can say I'm much healthier , happier , my digestive isn't angry at me anymore .. Heal your body and mind with its own resources through acupuncturist Eric . He offers acupuncture therapy and herbal medicine that provide holistic healing with no side effects. OMG !! We will never never forget Eric and what he has done for us read more

I started going to Eric a couple of year ago to help me keep my menopausal symptoms under control without taking any hormones. Happy to say, I am feeling much better now. While getting such great results for my menopausal symptoms, I have also discovered what it feels like to have relief from pain for my back, neck and hands, which I have suffered with almost all of my life after falling off the back of a car. Eric has also helped me with pain I used to have in my stomach. Needless to say, I would strongly recommend Eric to anyone that needs help with pain and/or keep control of any type of hormonal problems. He is very professional, knowledgeable, personable, and I am so happy I was referred to him by a good friend that has also had great results with Eric. Thank you very much Eric!!!! read more

Eric has been my acupuncturist for approximately two years. My husband and I were having problems conceiving and our fertility specialist strongly recommended that we use him. I was quite apprehensive before starting my treatment but Eric made me feel at ease within a few minutes after I met him. I saw Eric on a weekly basis for several months. My husband and I eventually decided to use in-vitro fertilization in order to conceive. Eric came to the fertility clinic the day I was having the procedure done and did acupuncture on me right before and right after the procedure. I felt very relaxed during the entire process. Two weeks later, I found out that I was pregnant. I am now 4 months pregnant. I truly believe that the treatment that I received from Eric contributed enormously to my success in conceiving a child. I would recommend him to anybody who is having fertility issues. He is extremely knowledgeable and has excellent bed side manners. read more

Eric is by far one the best acupuncturists in San Diego. I've sought treatments from him for years and he helped make our dreams of having a baby come true. His knowledge and kindness is invaluable, and I always leave his sessions feeling centered and refreshed. Eric is wonderful and he's the best at what he does! I could not recommend his services enough. read more

I'm 35 and I feel like I am now more balanced than I have ever been in my life since I started having acupuncture done regularly. I really love the relaxation and general feelings of well-being acupuncture gives me. The service is amazing, tailored exactly for what I need, and I always feel very cared for and well taken care of. Eric goes out of his way to help you however he can. I even had a situation where I called on his advice off hours for unusual symptoms I was experiencing and he was extremely helpful in figuring out what was going on and giving me advice on how to handle it. Talking to him and getting his understanding really calmed me down and gave me peace of mind. I was really blown away by his kindness. He was definitely there for me when I needed him! Needless to say I would highly recommend Eric to anyone. read more

I initially began acupuncture in late August of last year and became a believer in the true healing of traditional Chinese medicine. I didn't feel quite connected with my first or second acupuncturist so I decided to schedule a visit with Eric that October. Right off the bat, I felt very comfortable with his easy going personality and thorough assessment of my health. My first visit, I was able to relax and sleep so well. Both during the acupuncture treatment (which btw his technique is so much more smooth and gentle compared to my other LACs) and throughout the rest of the week. My anxiety calmed tremendously, and I just felt overall well. I started seeing Eric once a week and taking herbs to help with balance and almost immediately felt my mind and body had responded. Before acupuncture, my husband and I had been trying to conceive for a little over a year and half, unexplained infertility. We had given western medicine a try for a couple of cycles and I didn't feel right at all. So that was what led me to acupuncture. That December, I found out I was pregnant! I'm currently 7 months along and have been seeing Eric throughout my pregnancy... and that's probably a main contribution to why I've had such an enjoyable pregnancy. I've barely experienced any morning sickness, nausea, migraines or heartburn or crazy mood swings... and if I do, I go to see Eric. Thank you for everything! read more

I have been seeing Eric for over 10 years and have been so satisfied with his results. I originally came to him when my doctor saw my liver bloodwork was out of normal range. I was also cold all the time with low body temp, and got nauseous eating raw fruits and vegetables. Starting treatments and herbs with Eric, one month later my nausea was gone and my liver bloodwork retested as normal. My basal body temperature is also normal now. Most recently, after my husband and I had been trying to conceive for 8 or 10 months as an older mom (37), I added fertility sessions with Eric. We conceived 2 months later, and my body responded very well to the pregnancy. Eric has also been able to help friends and family with things like clogged tear ducts, pain management, and adrenal issues. The way I found out about Eric originally also left a big impression. A coworker with a very stressful job always seemed strangely blissful and unaffected, and eventually I had to ask him, "What is your secret, how do stay so peaceful under this pressure?" He told me, "You should have known me a year ago, I was high-strung and anxious all the time and my wife demanded I seek help. I started seeing Eric and found his sessions to be extremely calming and reversed my stress response dramatically." Needless to say, I could not wait to try acupuncture for the first time. 10 years later, I can't speak highly enough of Eric's intuition, success rate, kind demeanor, and helpful advice. Needles are not my favorite thing and he is very understanding and gentle. One reason I love Eric so much is that the first time I saw him he was so thorough about understanding the current state of my body and asked a lot of questions. I had never experienced a similar level of thoroughness with any doctor. He takes literally everything into account and then knows just what organs need tuning and what to do. He also gives nutrition advice while working on you. In my very first session he advised a dietary change and months and months later when I finally did it, I had surprising and wonderful results. Eric's sessions are relaxing and you can just lay there and enjoy the peace, or if you're a person who wants to know, he can give you an earful while working on you about the background and body dynamics in play. I love to research and take health into my own hands but I love even more the confidence I have in Eric's treatments and herbs that are precise and effective and take away the guesswork I would have on my own. Everything he does has no bad side effects and he has access to over 800 herbs that are equivalent to prescription strength for health professionals. Acupuncture is a wonderful thing to try for fertility, or any condition that you want gentle and effective results for. read more

This review is LONG overdue! I am a 36-year-old-woman who was diagnosed with low AMH (basically low egg count and infertility) in October of 2014 and given less than a 1% chance of naturally conceiving our second child. We were devastated! I immediately sought out natural ways to treat infertility before diving into IVF and other more invasive and expensive treatments. I called several other acupuncture clinics and none of them seemed like the right fit. However, from the moment I first spoke to Eric Hollander on the phone, I knew that he was going to be able to help me. My first appointment/consultation was wonderful! Eric took the time to sit with me for over an hour and just talk about my concerns and how Chinese medicine might help to address them. He was kind, personable, and most of all, optimistic. Unlike the negative attitudes of reproductive endocrinologists with whom I had been consulting, Eric did not treat me or my body as broken. He took the time to listen and encourage. He did not give me false hope (and I didn't want it); rather, he shared stories of other women with similar hormone levels who had gone on to conceive naturally. He also shared stories of others who ended up using an egg donor, which was my other option and I was open to it if necessary. He is an expert in understanding reproduction and the female reproductive system from both an eastern and a western perspective. After that first appointment, I returned home and told my husband that Eric was the most positive person that I had met so far during my journey with infertility, and for the first time in a long time I felt hopeful. I left every western doctor appointment feeling broken, devastated and hopeless. I left my appointment with Eric feeling hopeful, healthy and happy. I cannot thank him enough for simply helping to heal my spirit at a time was I feeling pretty low. I worked with Eric weekly for the first 3 months of our treatment plan. He prescribed Chinese herbs in pill form during this time. There is a different herb for each phase of a woman's menstrual cycle. The acupuncture felt great and I loved taking the herbs. During the third month, we decided to take an even stronger approach and use "raw" Chinese herbs that I had to boil on the stove and drink the tea. I did this for 8 days during the pre-ovulatory stage of my cycle. That month, much to everyone's surprise, I became pregnant!! My husband and I were thrilled, but also cautiously optimistic as we had been warned by so many skeptical western doctors that my eggs simply weren't good. Eric was thrilled for me when I shared the good news with him! I even brought the digital pregnancy test with me to my first appointment after becoming pregnant just to prove it to him! LOL He was, as always, super positive and supportive, which was just what I needed from him. I continued to see Eric for acupuncture and he put me on a regimen of early pregnancy herbs to help maintain the pregnancy, offset morning sickness and nourish both me and the baby. At our 9 week ultrasound we received the biggest shock of our lives.....TWINS! It was truly a miracle! I was given less than a 1% chance of conceiving naturally, and now we are having not one, but two babies! I am Eric's first ever patient to have such poor AMH and conceive TWINS naturally! He's had plenty of patients with similar outlooks conceive singletons, but not twins. I am now 26 weeks pregnant with boy/girl twins and we are all doing great! I continue to see Eric monthly to help with pregnancy-related symptoms and overall wellness and relaxation. I plan to see him even more frequently in the postpartum period to help with my recovery and milk supply. I trust Eric 100% and appreciate him and his wisdom more than words can express. If you are struggling with infertility, please be sure to take care of yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually. I know how difficult that journey can be....full of self-doubt and sadness. Please know that there is hope for you! And please give Eric a chance to help you....he is truly the best! Good luck to you all, and THANK YOU, ERIC! read more

I was apprehensive about going into acupuncture at first. Eric is very knowledgeable and explains what he's doing. I've been going here for almost 6 months now and feel like I've improved tremendously! I would recommend him 100% as the treatments work and he's very professional as well as friendly which is a great combination! read more

My husband and I cannot even find ALL the incredible words to express how gratitude since meeting Eric. He was our last hope for conceiving. We have had our fair share of trials and tribulations BUT since recieving treatment from Eric, we have been blessed. Not only was he able to treat me and regulate my menstrual cycle, he was able to help us with our baby girl! I am now 34weeks pregnant! I am high-risk for a number of reasons but thanks to Eric we are so far so healthy! Please please please try treatment with Eric before giving up. If you're like us, we tried many alternatives, what is one more? Eric is not only knowledgeable in fertility, he is extremely compassionate. I dread any form of medical treatment and white coats, but from oir very first consultation Eric made me feel at ease. He is also amazing with stress and tension treatment, which mu husband received during our overall wellness treatments. Seriously, Eric has and continues to be a huge blessing in our lives. Our baby girl is due in Dec and I cannot wait for her to arrive! read more

My husband and I moved out to San Diego from Canada 3 years ago, and we had both experienced amazing results from using acupuncture in Canada, both with fertility and general medical conditions. We tried a few acupuncture clinics in the city, and were not impressed with the results....until, that is, we met Eric Hollander! Up to this point we were feeling pretty discouraged that we were not going to be successful in finding a great acupuncturist in San Diego, but that all changed after our very first treatment session with Eric. Aside from being extremely knowledgeable and professional, Eric is a very kind and nurturing individual who takes any apprehension or anxiety one might have about the treatment away. But most importantly, he is INCREDIBLE at what he does! From fertility issues to herniated discs to general health, Eric has it all covered. My husband and I have had so much success with his treatments that we now go weekly to see him. We feel that this is the best money spent for us, and it has taken the place of many other elective treatments we might have gone for such as massages, etc. It provides us with what we believe to be a proactive approach to our general health and well being, and we have the results to prove it. When acupuncture is done properly by a skilled and talented practitioner, it can change your entire physical, and in turn emotional well-being. My husband and I are committed for life, and will continue to recommend Eric to all of our friends and family with the utmost confidence. Don't look any further for acupuncture services for all conditions-not just fertility....it doesn't get better than this! read more

I first learned of Eric through a friend, and after talking with her, and researching the best acupuncturists in San Diego, I knew he would be worth the 45 minute drive. I first read the book "The Infertility Cure" which was super helpful in beginning to understand acupuncture. I had been to several regular/western medicinedoctors who had no answers (only drugs) to offer with help getting pregnant. In my first appointment, Eric patiently explained everything to me, and the philosophy behind acupunture-treating the whole body and not just the fertility organs-really made sense to me. In addition, Eric is very knowledgeable about herbs and different supplements, which greatly helped prepare my body for acupuncture and eventually pregnancy. In addition, over the total of five years of trying, we had two miscarriages, and not only did we get pregnant but Eric continued to treat me into the first trimester. (Nothing can prevent a miscarriage if it's going to happen, but you can strengthen the organs and body to help prepare your body for when it does get pregnant). ALSO-I went a few times in my second trimester to treat sciatic pain. My sister had bad sciatic pain all through her pregnancies, and felt I too would be doomed-she tried massage, physical therapy, stretching. I mentioned it to Eric, and after two treatments, didn't have any more issues with my sciatic. (He told me it's one thing that doesn't typically need continual treatment, just a few acupuncture sessions and it goes away!) Needless to say, I very much respect Eric and his knowledge of acupuncture, specifically in regards to the sensitive subject of infertility! read more