5 benefits of regular acupuncture during pregnancy

5 benefits of regular acupuncture during pregnancy

Acupuncture is a wonderful tool to use throughout pregnancy, from pre-conception through labor preparation and the postpartum period. Read on for 5 benefits of regular acupuncture treatments.At Turning Pointe Acupuncture, located in Southeast Portland, Oregon, we specialize in treating all aspects of women’s health - from hormonal balance and fertility, to pre-natal and postpartum care, to menopausal symptom relief. Acupuncture, massage and herbal medicine, along with dietary and lifestyle advice from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, help to regulate hormones, restore a balanced cycle and improve quality of life.

Set up an appointment to get started on a tailored treatment plan to address symptoms such as irregular and/or painful periods, PMS and PMDD, infertility, pre-natal or postpartum depression, hot flashes and night sweats, unexplained weight gain or pelvic pain. We also provide complementary care for those going through all forms of fertility treatments, from IUI to IVF and embryo transfer.

Meet your acupuncturist: Winslett Carr, LAc, MAcOM

Meet your acupuncturist: Winslett Carr, LAc, MAcOM

As the sun spends more time with us each day and the season’s first flowers start to peak through, we are excited to announce our newest member of Team Turning Pointe: Winslett Carr, LAc, MSAOM! Winslett shares about her approach, favorite practices, spring-specific tips, and more.

Now offering standalone Cupping Treatments!

Now offering standalone Cupping Treatments!

We are now offering 30 minute cupping therapy treatments! These treatments are great for neck pain, upper back pain, shoulder pain, low back pain, hamstring or IT band tightness. They can also be helpful for spring allergies, asthma and upper respiratory infection.

Meet your acupuncturist: Emily Bartha, LAc, MAcOM

Meet your acupuncturist: Emily Bartha, LAc, MAcOM

We have had a lot of new patients lately so we thought we’d do a series of introductory blog posts where each practitioner answers some questions about Chinese medicine and other topics. Let’s start with Emily Bartha, LAc, who is the owner and founder of Turning Pointe Acupuncture.