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Allison is a licensed Acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner. She has specialized training in treating fertility and reproductive health.

Allison is also a health coach and integrative health practitioner, a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), a member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association (OBAA), a Certified Laser Technician (CLT), and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). As a stage 3 Endo Warrior herself, Allison is extremely passionate in helping treat the pain and symptoms of endometriosis. Allison believes in truly understanding the holistic picture of every individual’s health in order to provide exceptional care that surpasses the boundaries of the physical, mental, and emotional levels. She believes that each patient is a unique case that requires understanding, skill, and above all else, compassion.

10/14/2025

The power of acupuncture for fertility🪄

Improves blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
➡️ Acupuncture increases pelvic and ovarian blood flow, supporting follicle development and endometrial receptivity.
PMID: 40706713, 35832528

Reduces stress, anxiety, and cortisol
➡️ Multiple studies demonstrate that acupuncture is associated with significant reductions in state anxiety, particularly around embryo transfer.
✨Stress and elevated cortisol can negatively impact reproductive function via hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis dysregulation and impaired endometrial receptivity.
PMID: 30592302, 35570176, 21978220

Improves IVF success rates
➡️ Multiple large meta-analyses and systematic reviews demonstrate that acupuncture is associated with higher clinical pregnancy rates with an absolute increase of 7-10%.
➡️ The benefit is most pronounced when acupuncture is performed during the stim phase or in the cycles preceding the egg retrieval, and with higher session frequency.
PMID: 40343601, 38808509, 35222669

Regulates menstrual cycles and ovulation (HPO axis)
➡️ Acupuncture increases β-endorphin production which in turn modulates GnRH secretion, thereby affecting LH and FSH levels.
➡️ Particularly beneficial for those with PCOS and POI.
PMID: 31068836, 39655237

Reduces period pain and inflammation
➡️ Acupuncture has numerous anti-inflammatory effects by modulating pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, reducing leukocyte infiltration, and lowering peripheral markers such as CA-125, which are elevated in endometriosis and associated with pelvic inflammation.
PMID: 29077705, 34899943

Can reduce miscarriage rates
➡️ Some small studies show that acupuncture may have a benefit in reducing miscarriage rates.
PMID: 36511647, 27717319

10/13/2025

If you’ve seen some of my previous posts, you know I’m not necessarily impressed with a “normal” semen anlysis.

Our current paramters for a semen analysis is basically the least fertile 5% of men who were able to get their partners pregnant within a year (PMID: 19934213).

So when I’m looking at the numbers, I’d like to see most of them well above the reference range, not just barely passing. That’s how we know we’re dealing with optimal (or suboptimal) male fertility.

Did you know I also work with male fertility? There’s some great acupuncture and electro stim techniques clinically proven to improve s***m parameters! Book with me at in Gastown and in Burnaby.

10/10/2025

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn is associated with the Lung and the Metal element, emphasizing nourishment of the lungs and preparing the body for cooler, drier weather. Seasonal foods in autumn tend to be moistening, warming, and supportive of lung and skin health to balance dryness.

Here are some common autumn foods in TCM:

Grains & legumes
🫘Walnuts

Vegetables
🥕Yam
Sweet potato
Lotus root
Daikon radish

Fruits
🍑Pear
🍑Goji Berries

Herbs & spices
🫚Ginger (lightly cooked, not overly warming)
🫚Cinnamon (small amounts)
Star Anise

10/08/2025

Sometimes the wellness space (especially on social media) feels like it’s designed for people without chronic illnesses. There’s a heavy emphasis on healing through diet, lifestyle, and mindset alone, with the underlying message that medications are a failure or a last resort. But for those of us living with chronic illnesses, medications are often essential—not because we haven’t tried “hard enough”, or done enough emotional work, or healed enough trauma - but because our bodies require support beyond green juice and meditation.

We need more space in wellness for complexity. For the people who do the breathwork and take the biologics, who meditate and need mobility aids, who eat nourishing foods and still live with pain. True wellness isn’t one size fits all. It’s inclusive, realistic, and honors the diverse experiences of all bodies, not just the ones that ‘heal’ in the way Instagram says they should.

Pregnancy and postpartum were times this really became clear to me✨

10/07/2025

✨ Episode 2: How to Unf*ck Your Hormones✨

Pooping 🤝 balanced hormones

Bowel movements are the last (and a very important) step in the detoxification process. Which is important because that’s how your body gets rid of anything. It doesn’t need like toxins and excess hormones.

➡️ The Unf*ck steps?
💩 Include plenty of fiber in your diet
💩 Drink enough water (at least 2L)
💩 Get in your steps and daily movement

If you’re doing these things and still not having regular problem movements, then it’s time to employ some other tools.
👉 magnesium supplementation
👉 probiotics
👉 test for SIBO
👉 reduce stress and incorporate more parasympathetic activities
👉 do a G.I. map to test for bacteria, overgrowths, parasites, another signs of imbalances

🫰Thankfully, acupuncture is wonderful for helping to regulate a finicky digestive system!

10/06/2025

The fertility journey is complex 💔

There were even things I was surprised I felt when trying for my own baby even though I had worked in the field for nearly a decade prior!

Does any of this resonate? ❤️🩹 Share it with a TTC buddy.

10/02/2025

🚨 Episode 1: How to Unf*ck Your Hormones 🚨

The modern world is not kind to our hormones. Especially when we’re talking about fragrance and phthalates.

They’re in your perfume, candles, lotions, cleaning supplies… and they don’t just smell “fresh”—they mess with your endocrine system.

👎 Phthalates = endocrine disruptors that mimic or block your natural hormones
👎 They can throw off your cycle, fertility, thyroid, and even metabolism
👎 And they hide under the innocent label of “fragrance”

✨ The unf*ck step?
Swap your artificially scented stuff for fragrance-free or naturally scented products (think essential oils, beeswax candles, or truly clean brands). Your hormones will breathe a sigh of relief.

10/01/2025

Move over hot girl summer, it’s warm girl fall🍂⠀
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In traditional Chinese medicine, autumn is a yin season, so it’s time to embrace the yin characteristics of rest, nourishment, and relaxation. The weather is getting colder so it’s time to bundle up to keep our qi and blood flowing smoothly. If you have painful periods or tend to run cold, it’s especially important to keep warm. ⠀
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In with the hats, scarves, and wool socks, and out with the crop tops and sandals. Your period will thank you✨⠀
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09/30/2025

Endometriosis is a chronic disease, meaning we may not fully get rid of the disease. BUT, that doesn’t mean we can’t reduce symptoms and possibly even shrink/prevent lesion growth!

Just FYI most of these were shown in animal and in vivo/vitro studies and not in human studies. So take everything with a grain of salt!

Have (or think you might have) endometriosis and looking for support with a treatment plan? I’m your girl. 🙋🏻♀️

Book in with me at or 💛

09/29/2025

With endometriosis, it’s so important to understand what drives the condition and what can make symptoms worse. Endo is chronic, and while lesions don’t just disappear on their own (unless removed with optimal excision surgery!), there is so much you can do to reduce symptoms and even support remission. ✨

The key? First, understanding what fuels lesion growth and inflammation, then focusing on lowering those factors while also boosting the ones that help your body calm, heal, and keep endo in check. 💛

05/05/2025

As a tea lover☕️ (but also a hormone balance girly), I’m always sad when I reach my daily limit of caffeine I know my body can tolerate. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard about .off decaf matcha.

They were kind enough to send me a package to try and I am beyond impressed. It’s ceremonial grade matcha from Japan that’s tested for heavy metals, pesticides, and radiation. And it tastes exactly like the delicious matcha I’m used to🌱.

Green tea is amazing for your body and hormones. The antioxidants mop up inflammation, it helps stabilize blood sugar, supports estrogen metabolism, and modulates the stress response. All without the cortisol spiking, anxiety spurring caffeine.

Having a late afternoon or evening matcha is such a dream come true. Will definitely be placing more orders in the near future🤍.

*gifted but not sponsored

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