So, I've tried acupuncture before, maybe a year ago. It freaked me out and the practitioner didn't exactly make me feel any calmer. She just yelled at me to "RELAX!!!". Needles to say, I didn't go back. I'm ready to give it a second chance (I'll do anything at this point for a BFP!)
Does anyone know of an acupuncturist in Toronto that you would HIGHLY recommend?
Thanks for any suggestions.
WK
Acupuncturist in Toronto
Started By
wannakid
, Nov 05 2010 05:37 PM
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allyb
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Posted 05 November 2010 - 07:52 PM
My naturopath is actually on mat leave, I would normally highly recommend her.
I did go to a clinic at College and Yonge for a few cycles and I thought that they were good, not as good as my naturopath but they were good and they specialize in Fertility.
http://aliveholistichealth.ca/
Good luck!
I did go to a clinic at College and Yonge for a few cycles and I thought that they were good, not as good as my naturopath but they were good and they specialize in Fertility.
http://aliveholistichealth.ca/
Good luck!
So, I've tried acupuncture before, maybe a year ago. It freaked me out and the practitioner didn't exactly make me feel any calmer. She just yelled at me to "RELAX!!!". Needles to say, I didn't go back. I'm ready to give it a second chance (I'll do anything at this point for a BFP!)
Does anyone know of an acupuncturist in Toronto that you would HIGHLY recommend?
Thanks for any suggestions.
WK
Endometriosis, poor egg quality, fibroids and now MTHFR
numerous failed IUIs, too many to count!
1 Lap to diagnose and remove endo
IVF # 1 BFN
IVF # 2 BFN
IVF # 3
Started DHEA, we'll see what happens!
Uterine Biopsy
4 retrieved, 2 fertilized.
Transfer 2 beautiful embies on October 23
Beta, November 8 - BFP!!!!!!!!!!!
2nd beta November 10 HCG-2051
3rd beta November 14 HCG 6578
4th beta November 16 HCP 8775
5th beta November 19 HCP 18,000!!
1st ultra sound November 23 - 1 beautiful heartbeat!
2nd ultra sound December 2 - baby doing well
3rd ultra sound December 9 - heartbeat of 178!
4th ultra sound December 16 - heartbeat of 167!
Nuchal results are in, looking good!
DD born!
numerous failed IUIs, too many to count!
1 Lap to diagnose and remove endo
IVF # 1 BFN
IVF # 2 BFN
IVF # 3
Started DHEA, we'll see what happens!
Uterine Biopsy
4 retrieved, 2 fertilized.
Transfer 2 beautiful embies on October 23
Beta, November 8 - BFP!!!!!!!!!!!
2nd beta November 10 HCG-2051
3rd beta November 14 HCG 6578
4th beta November 16 HCP 8775
5th beta November 19 HCP 18,000!!
1st ultra sound November 23 - 1 beautiful heartbeat!
2nd ultra sound December 2 - baby doing well
3rd ultra sound December 9 - heartbeat of 178!
4th ultra sound December 16 - heartbeat of 167!
Nuchal results are in, looking good!
DD born!
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Posted 05 November 2010 - 10:47 PM
The Total Wellness Centre. Acupuncture for fertility is their specialty. http://www.totalwellnesscentre.ca/
All the best to you!
All the best to you!
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Posted 06 November 2010 - 06:38 AM
YES! David at Total Wellness. He is amazing and really was instrumental in fine tuning my cycle perfectly for my Natural ivf cycle.
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Posted 06 November 2010 - 09:22 AM
Hi Wannakid,
I would highly recommend Lifecycles Wellness at 94 Cumberland. It's a Centre that has a focus on women's health from a holistic perspective. I would recommend Angela Warburton or Tanya Smith. Treatments there are very relaxing and the decor is lovely (soothing music, nice aroma etc.) Angela does this craniosacral therapy while the needles are in that is just lovely. There have been many times when I've been in a near sleep state.
I had a problem at one point with bad menstrual cramps but they went away after doing acupuncture. They are very good at listening to your concerns and tailoring acupuncture treatment for you.
Their website is:
http://www.lifecycleswellness.com/
Good luck!
Leigh
I would highly recommend Lifecycles Wellness at 94 Cumberland. It's a Centre that has a focus on women's health from a holistic perspective. I would recommend Angela Warburton or Tanya Smith. Treatments there are very relaxing and the decor is lovely (soothing music, nice aroma etc.) Angela does this craniosacral therapy while the needles are in that is just lovely. There have been many times when I've been in a near sleep state.
I had a problem at one point with bad menstrual cramps but they went away after doing acupuncture. They are very good at listening to your concerns and tailoring acupuncture treatment for you.
Their website is:
http://www.lifecycleswellness.com/
Good luck!
Leigh
Me: 40
Dx: DH: Vasectomy; need IVF/ICSI ME: D.O.R. and many immunological issues. (Initially presented as "normal" but issues were only discovered after IVF attempt #2 and #3 after testing at new clinic)
IVF attempt #1 Nov.2009, Age 37: Long "Lupron" protocol
Dec.2009: Cycle cancelled due to oversuppression
IVF attempt #2, Age 38: April 2010: 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature, 2 fertilized, ET of 2 embryos BFN
IVF atempt #3 at new clinic: November 2010, Age 38: 5 eggs retrieved, 4 mature, 4 fertilized, ET of 2 blastocysts BFP
Strong beta numbers but babies not measuring on track but one heartbeat is present. Followup u/s reveals no HB's
Had D&C--so sad.
Moved to new clinic closer to home + more of a focus on testing for potential immunological factors:
Further testing reveals three mutations related to inherited thrombophilia (2 MTHFR mutations and PA1-1 mutation), positive ANA, elevated NK cells and cytokines and low levels of leukocyte antibodies (LADS), Recommended Immunological treatment: Humira, LIT, IVig and blood thinners if PG
IVF Protocol: Low stim for me/ TESE needed for DH; took Humira in late August and early September; taking DHEA plus Co-Enzyme Q10, vitamins for DH just for good measure! September--two trips to Mexico for LIT treatment, treatments 3 weeks apart
Initial re-testing through Alan Beer Centre after some of the immune treatments reveals only cytokines were lowered, NKs still high and LAD numbers still low. Another LIT in Mexico is recommended. We decide to begin cycle on doctor's recommendation of just doing IVIG.
IVF#4, Age 39 : November 2011: Worst AFC EVER--a whopping 4! Three follicles responded, two eggs were retrieved. Three day transfer of two Grade 1 8 cell embryos: "Fahita" & "Burrito" Stick, stick, stick little ones!
BFP! Beta of 569
Viability u/s at 6 w 2d shows TWO babies measuring on track with heartbeats of 121. Looks like babies might be sharing the same amniotic sac.
Second u/s at 7w 2 d shows ONE baby with hb of 150, measuring 7 w 3 days. No sign of twin. Vanishing twin syndrome?
Third u/s at 8 w 2d shows ONE baby with hb of 170, measuring 8 w 3 days. Looks like a little jellybean!
12 week u/s at 12 w 2 days and baby is measuring 12 w 5 days with a heart beat of 150. Baby mooned us and waved at us with one hand....looked like a "royal" wave to me!
13 week doctor's appointment, HB=155 on doppler
14 week u/s to check cervix, HB=148
16 week u/s to check cervix, HB=138, baby had hiccups!
20 week u/s--everything looks good! HB=130, looks like we're having a GIRL!
IPS results very good!
39 weeks: Our baby girl arrived!!! She is healthy and beautiful! We are so happy!
Dx: DH: Vasectomy; need IVF/ICSI ME: D.O.R. and many immunological issues. (Initially presented as "normal" but issues were only discovered after IVF attempt #2 and #3 after testing at new clinic)
IVF attempt #1 Nov.2009, Age 37: Long "Lupron" protocol
Dec.2009: Cycle cancelled due to oversuppression
IVF attempt #2, Age 38: April 2010: 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature, 2 fertilized, ET of 2 embryos BFN
IVF atempt #3 at new clinic: November 2010, Age 38: 5 eggs retrieved, 4 mature, 4 fertilized, ET of 2 blastocysts BFP
Strong beta numbers but babies not measuring on track but one heartbeat is present. Followup u/s reveals no HB's
Had D&C--so sad.Moved to new clinic closer to home + more of a focus on testing for potential immunological factors:
Further testing reveals three mutations related to inherited thrombophilia (2 MTHFR mutations and PA1-1 mutation), positive ANA, elevated NK cells and cytokines and low levels of leukocyte antibodies (LADS), Recommended Immunological treatment: Humira, LIT, IVig and blood thinners if PG
IVF Protocol: Low stim for me/ TESE needed for DH; took Humira in late August and early September; taking DHEA plus Co-Enzyme Q10, vitamins for DH just for good measure! September--two trips to Mexico for LIT treatment, treatments 3 weeks apart
Initial re-testing through Alan Beer Centre after some of the immune treatments reveals only cytokines were lowered, NKs still high and LAD numbers still low. Another LIT in Mexico is recommended. We decide to begin cycle on doctor's recommendation of just doing IVIG.
IVF#4, Age 39 : November 2011: Worst AFC EVER--a whopping 4! Three follicles responded, two eggs were retrieved. Three day transfer of two Grade 1 8 cell embryos: "Fahita" & "Burrito" Stick, stick, stick little ones!
BFP! Beta of 569
Viability u/s at 6 w 2d shows TWO babies measuring on track with heartbeats of 121. Looks like babies might be sharing the same amniotic sac.
Second u/s at 7w 2 d shows ONE baby with hb of 150, measuring 7 w 3 days. No sign of twin. Vanishing twin syndrome?
Third u/s at 8 w 2d shows ONE baby with hb of 170, measuring 8 w 3 days. Looks like a little jellybean!
12 week u/s at 12 w 2 days and baby is measuring 12 w 5 days with a heart beat of 150. Baby mooned us and waved at us with one hand....looked like a "royal" wave to me!
13 week doctor's appointment, HB=155 on doppler
14 week u/s to check cervix, HB=148
16 week u/s to check cervix, HB=138, baby had hiccups!
20 week u/s--everything looks good! HB=130, looks like we're having a GIRL!
IPS results very good!
39 weeks: Our baby girl arrived!!! She is healthy and beautiful! We are so happy!
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Posted 09 December 2010 - 10:52 PM
I would highly recommend Dr. Tanaka at Pacific Wellness on Bloor near Bay.
While you are laying on your back you listen to a relaxation cd and he monitors your heart rate to establish your breathing frequency and heart rate variability. Then you flip onto your front and they do moxibustion. So relaxing!
Check out their website for more on what he does and fertility successes. (I hope to be one soon!)
www.pacificwellness.ca
While you are laying on your back you listen to a relaxation cd and he monitors your heart rate to establish your breathing frequency and heart rate variability. Then you flip onto your front and they do moxibustion. So relaxing!
Check out their website for more on what he does and fertility successes. (I hope to be one soon!)
www.pacificwellness.ca
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Posted 10 December 2010 - 10:28 AM
I've been going to http://aliveholistichealth.ca/ and have been very happy.
Me: 41 DH: 44
Oct '10 - IVF #1 = BFP!
Feb '13 - FET #1 = BFP!
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Posted 13 December 2010 - 11:52 AM
Another recommendation for Alive holistic health at Yonge/College. I've been seeing Mary since a few weeks before our transfer, and another friend of mine (also currently pregnant from IVF) was seeing David.
Me 29 DW 33
Two wombs, no sperm
The Plan: IVF - her eggs, my womb, donor sperm
June 4: polyp removal
June 23: started BCP
June 29: DW started BCP
July 6: last day of BCP for me, DW starts Lupron
July 10: I started Estrace
July 18: DW started stims
July 28: ER! 12 retrieved, 9 mature, 5 fertilized
July 31: ET!
Aug 12: First beta 499!
Feeling thrilled but cautiously optimistic.
Sept 11: u/s looks good.
Oct 6: u/s still looking good!
December 2: Anatomy scan 'unremarkable', which in this case is a good thing.
Due April 20th!
Healthy, happy, beautiful baby girl born April 19, 2011!
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Posted 13 December 2010 - 12:34 PM
I also went to Mary at Alive Holistic Health and thought that she was very good. I did stop going before we started IVF, but only because we had moved to Georgetown and I was finding it too stressful to make the drive into Toronto. I do have to say that I think that accupuncture really helped with my stress levels and helped me feel more balanced.
Me 39 - slightly elevated C4, great AMH
DH - 42 - low sperm count (9 - 48 million/ml), poor motility, DNA Frag 21% (good, but not great)TTC since Sept 2008
5 IUIs - Oct 2009 to Jun 2010 - BFN
IVF #1 - ET July 4, 2010EDD - March 25, 2011 Baby boy born March 7, 2011
FET #1 - ET Dec 21, 2012 - BFN
FET #2 - ET Jan 22, 2013 - BFN, that was the last sno-baby
IVF #2 - BFN
FET #3 - June 27, 2013 - BFN
FET #4 - Aug 29, 2013 - BFN
IVF #3 - ET Oct 28, 2013 - POAS 10dp3dt BFP - Chemical Pregnancy :-(
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Posted 16 December 2010 - 05:25 PM
I loved Dr. Kaleb Montgomery. http://www.fertility...to.ca/index.php He just deals with women and fertility. Neat sense of humour. He did my acupuncture before and after ivf and we just got our BFP.
TTC 11 Years
Endo
Me - 38 DH - 43
2001-2010 - It's a really long story but it involves WAY more people looking at and working on my womanly parts than I can even count or want to remember.
Most currently:
FET cycle - ETD Oct 5/11
IVF December 2010
BFP!!
Lost our little miracle December 25/10
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Posted 27 January 2011 - 09:13 PM
I completely agree with Wannakid,
I see both Tanya Smith and Angela Warburton at Lifecycles Wellness and have had great experience with both. It's really amazing how relaxed I feel afterward. I highly recommend lifecycleswellness because they are very experienced with fertility issues.
website:
http://www.lifecycleswellness.com/
I see both Tanya Smith and Angela Warburton at Lifecycles Wellness and have had great experience with both. It's really amazing how relaxed I feel afterward. I highly recommend lifecycleswellness because they are very experienced with fertility issues.
website:
http://www.lifecycleswellness.com/
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Posted 07 February 2011 - 05:18 PM
Does anyone have any feedback on Dr. Drew Nesbitt? He appears to specialize in fertility and his office is close to mine so it would certainly be convenient. Any info would be greatly appreciated. (Sorry if I hijacked this thread!)
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Posted 18 June 2011 - 10:02 PM
I've been seeing dr. Hu at the best of Chinese medicine on the danforth. I love her. I wasn't a believer in tcm until I met her. I don't love her offices but it's convenient and she's very good.
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Posted 21 August 2011 - 01:23 PM
I see Dr. Chao in Markham and I really like her, my friend got pregnant with her help and I am seeing positive changes in my cycles since seeing her. she's located not too far from Markham Fertility Centre, and her rates are not pricy.
www.kathyacupuncture.com
Good luck!
www.kathyacupuncture.com
Good luck!
I've been seeing dr. Hu at the best of Chinese medicine on the danforth. I love her. I wasn't a believer in tcm until I met her. I don't love her offices but it's convenient and she's very good.
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Posted 24 August 2011 - 07:11 PM
I posted this question in the waiting lounge area not realizing there is an entire forum section for Acupuncture lol. Does anyone have a recommendation for someone in burlington/ancastor area? thanks
Me: 33, DH 33
Me: PCOS, DH Slight MF
TTC 3 years
6/10 Started with Fertility Clinic
2 Clomid Cycles
More Puregon IUIs than I can count on my hand, 2 cancelled.
8/11 IVF 1 - 15 retrieved, 9 at 72 hours. 2 day 3 transferred. 7 day 3 frozen.
11/11 FET 1 - 3 thawed, 2 survived and transferred at day 3. 4 frosties remaining....Chemical pregancy.
02/12 FET 2 - BFN
07/12 IVF 2 - 17 retrieved, 13 mature, 6 at 72 hours. 2 day3-8 cell compacting transferred. Froze 3 grade 4 and 1 grade 3.
08/18 - Beta 1 - 941
08/20 - Beta 2 - 2171
08/30 - U/S 1 @ 6W0D - Twins! HB of 115 and 108, measuring: 5w5d and 5w4d. SCH Found
9/4 - U/S 2 @ 6W5D - 2 sacs with HBs (121 and 103) and 1 sac without HB
9/11 - U/S 3 @ 7W5D
9/25 - U/S 4 @ 9W5D - One hb remaining (Thank God!), second HB not found. Major bleed around 9/23
10/1 - U/S 5 @ 10W4D - No HBs found. Major Bleed around 9/28. Second U/S very next day just to be 200% sure. No HB. My Precious babies, goodbye. You will always have a part of me with you.
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1/2013: Genetic Tests on POC could not be performed. Genetic tests for hubby are normal. I have one Factor v Leiden Gene - started on baby aspirin a day.
4/2013 - FET.
4/23/2013 - Transfered 2 embryos
5/5 (12dp) & 5/7 (14dp) - Betas - 443 & 1172 - Fingers crossed so very hard this BFP is for the long haul!
5/21 - 1st Ultrasound @ 6W4D- 2 HBs - Twin A 6W3D Twin B 5W6D
5/28 - 2nd Ultrasound @ 7W4D - FX I get to see both twins growing strong!
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hoping2012
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Posted 24 August 2011 - 07:11 PM
I posted this question in the waiting lounge area not realizing there is an entire forum section for Acupuncture lol. Does anyone have a recommendation for someone in burlington/ancastor area? thanks
Me: 33, DH 33
Me: PCOS, DH Slight MF
TTC 3 years
6/10 Started with Fertility Clinic
2 Clomid Cycles
More Puregon IUIs than I can count on my hand, 2 cancelled.
8/11 IVF 1 - 15 retrieved, 9 at 72 hours. 2 day 3 transferred. 7 day 3 frozen.
11/11 FET 1 - 3 thawed, 2 survived and transferred at day 3. 4 frosties remaining....Chemical pregancy.
02/12 FET 2 - BFN
07/12 IVF 2 - 17 retrieved, 13 mature, 6 at 72 hours. 2 day3-8 cell compacting transferred. Froze 3 grade 4 and 1 grade 3.
08/18 - Beta 1 - 941
08/20 - Beta 2 - 2171
08/30 - U/S 1 @ 6W0D - Twins! HB of 115 and 108, measuring: 5w5d and 5w4d. SCH Found
9/4 - U/S 2 @ 6W5D - 2 sacs with HBs (121 and 103) and 1 sac without HB
9/11 - U/S 3 @ 7W5D
9/25 - U/S 4 @ 9W5D - One hb remaining (Thank God!), second HB not found. Major bleed around 9/23
10/1 - U/S 5 @ 10W4D - No HBs found. Major Bleed around 9/28. Second U/S very next day just to be 200% sure. No HB. My Precious babies, goodbye. You will always have a part of me with you.
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1/2013: Genetic Tests on POC could not be performed. Genetic tests for hubby are normal. I have one Factor v Leiden Gene - started on baby aspirin a day.
4/2013 - FET.
4/23/2013 - Transfered 2 embryos
5/5 (12dp) & 5/7 (14dp) - Betas - 443 & 1172 - Fingers crossed so very hard this BFP is for the long haul!
5/21 - 1st Ultrasound @ 6W4D- 2 HBs - Twin A 6W3D Twin B 5W6D
5/28 - 2nd Ultrasound @ 7W4D - FX I get to see both twins growing strong!
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