Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Blog

Welcome to our blog where we talk about the science behind Acupuncture, Classical Chinese Medicine, and achieving optimal health, well-being and consciousness.

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AS FEATURED IN USA NEWS

The Pelvic Acu, founded by Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, LAc, is transforming how healthcare providers address pelvic health. With a focus on holistic care, The Pelvic Acu provides continuing education for acupuncturists eager to integrate pelvic health into their practices.

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2025 PELVIC CARE COURSE LINEUP

We are so excited to announce our 2025 Pelvic Care Practical Lineup. We are going to be offering the Pelvic Care Live 2 Day Practical at 6 different locations this year! This is hands on experience for acupuncturists who wish to bring pelvic care into their practice. (16 PDA's/CEU's) We will cover everything from safety and ethics to learning how to do a full treatment and evaluation. We hope to see you at one of these locations next year!

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THE JAW & THE PELVIS

The Jaw & The Pelvis Webinar, Sunday November 17th @ 1:00 pm Eastern time. Join Dr. Krystal Couture and Michelle Gellis as they talk about the fascinating connection between the two.

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THE PELVIC ACU AFFILIATE PROGRAM

If you’ve met The Pelvic Acu, taken her courses and just can’t wait to share Pelvic Care with your Acu Besties, we’ve got just the thing for you. The Pelvic Acu Affiliates make 10% commission on sales of the Advanced Certificate, Live Practical and Online Bundle. Click the link below and login or create an account with podia. You will have access to three links you can promote and share with your audience.

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The jAW & The Pelvis

Dr. Krystal Couture and Dr. Michelle Gellis discuss The Jaw & The Pelvis. The connection between the pelvic floor and the jaw is one rooted to week 3 of embryonic development. In this course, we’ll talk about the unique anatomical and energetic similarities between the pelvis and the jaw. We’ll cover basic pelvic and jaw anatomy, local treatment, spirit of the points, sinews, and extraordinary vessels.

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The Pelvic Acu Live | Hallandale, FL

Pelvic Care 2 Day Live Practical! Join us in Hallandale Beach, FL, just between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, offers quintessential Florida charm in the heart of the bustling Miami Metropolitan Area. It is the perfect November destination! We'll be hosted at the beautiful SOFLO Acupuncture and Wellness Studio!

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The Pelvic Acu Live | Portsmouth, NH

Pelvic Care 2 Day Live Practical! Join us in Portsmouth, NH, home of The Pelvic Acu and a historic, quintessential New England city, founded in 1653. Portsmouth is a charming seaside town, with lots of art galleries, shops and overall charm. Portsmouth’s location is 1 hour from Boston and provides easy access to Maine and Massachusetts.

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California Approved Acupuncture PDA

All of The Pelvic Acu courses are now California approved for PDAs / CEUs!!! We’re definitely excited to share this news with you! We’re pleased to be able to support more and more acupuncturists around the country with approved educational credits. Thanks for sticking with us as we build The Pelvic Acu and find more ways to support you! Feel free to use the comments section to let us know where you’d like to see our live events AND if there are other ways we can support you!

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What your client needs to know about their pelvic floor.

Clients who are curious about the pelvic floor and associated dysfunctions as well as those who present with pelvic floor patterns can really benefit from a little bit of understanding and some education. Clients who understand their pelvic floor function have a much greater opportunity to participate in the healing and leaning into the support you’re offering. 

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Clearing Blocks in Acupuncture

You may have heard of your acupuncturist say something like, “Before we work on your pelvic floor, we need to check for and clear any blocks.” Blocks are essentially barriers to the treatment being effective and holding from one session to the next or long term. Blocks can be diagnosed through the pulses, through your energy or even through the eyes. Blocks can also be physical symptoms like pain.

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Connection between the Low Back and the Pelvic Floor

The low back can have indirect effects on the pelvic floor due to the anatomical and functional connections between these areas. The low back (lumbar region) and pelvic floor are part of the same musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system, and alterations in one region can influence the other. Here’s why Trigger Point Needling (Dry Needling or Ashi Point Needling) of the back impacts the Pelvic Floor:

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Common Pelvic Health Disorders in Men

While pelvic health concerns are often associated with women, men can also experience a variety of pelvic health dysfunctions. These issues may involve the pelvic floor muscles, reproductive organs, and urinary or gastrointestinal systems. As with women, quality of life for men can be seriously impacted. For some men, pelvic health dysfunction may be a highly emotional topic and one that is very challenging to talk about. Addressing the issues can be life changing.

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