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.

In Chinese Medicine, menstruation is regarded as a vital component of women's health, reflecting the unique balance of Qi, Blood, and Yin. The harmony of these vital fluids indicates the health of the body. The menstrual cycle is considered a dynamic evolution influenced by the interplay of these essential fluids and energies.

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.

Research on acupuncture for pelvic pain, particularly related to conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and chronic pelvic pain syndrome, has gained interest in recent years. Here are some notable studies:

Pelvic floor dry needling is a therapeutic technique that involves the insertion of acupuncture needles which are sterile, thin, solid needles into specific points in the pelvic region. These points are usually Ashi (tender points or trigger points. “Ashi point” needling is acupuncture trigger point needling, and this is described in Chinese medical texts dating from 200 BCE – 200 CE. Insertion of needles into Ashi points can alleviate pain, improve muscle function, and address various pelvic health issues.

If you’re like most acupuncturists, you hate when marketing specialists say ‘you have to niche your practice’. You probably don’t want to treat only one type of client. You don’t want to lose the clients you already have. And if you’re like me, you definitely don’t want to exclude certain populations.

Pelvic care can be seriously transformative for your life! Pelvic pain and dysfunction very often don’t get better on their own. They require intervention. Here are some of the things that can change once you start a Pelvic Care regiment with your acupuncturist….

If you’d had acupuncture before, you might know that acupuncturists are often really good at moving the needle (pun intended) where other more traditional methods have failed. That’s because our outlook on the body is a little bit different than other healthcare practitioners. We see the body’s energetics, emotions and physicality. 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine the pelvis houses vital organs and plays a significant role in the body's overall balance and Qi flow. The TCM perspective on the pelvis is deeply rooted in the principles of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the flow of Qi through the meridians of the body.

If you’re experiencing urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, prolapse or any other condition of the pelvic floor, you don’t need a research study to tell you that your life is impacted by your symptoms. But there’s some good news! Your acupuncturist might have the keys to help you!

If you’re looking for pelvic care support, you’re probably feeling pretty vulnerable. Finding the right pelvic care acupuncturist is important to begin this healing journey. The person you work with has to be someone who you feel comfortable with AND knows what they’re doing!

You might have heard of Kegel exercises for your pelvic floor. You might have even heard of PT’s that work with the pelvic floor, but did you know that acupuncturists can support your pelvic health?