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Dr. Marissa Neuman is a licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Michigan and is Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the practice of both Acupuncture and herbal medicine.

05/06/2025

Infertility & Women’s Health – Helping Your Body Remember How to
Conceive
Struggling to conceive can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—one filled with hope,
disappointment, and frustration. If you’ve been trying to get pregnant without success, know
this: your body isn’t broken. It may just need gentle support to find its natural rhythm
again.
In Chinese medicine, fertility is all about balance. When the body is under stress, the
menstrual cycle is irregular, or hormones aren’t communicating efficiently, conception can feel
difficult. Acupuncture works by reminding your body how to function optimally—regulating
cycles, improving egg quality, and preparing the uterus for implantation.
Whether you are “trying naturally” or receiving support from a reproductive
endocrinologist for IUI or IVF, acupuncture can support you in realizing your dream of
conceiving.
Here’s how acupuncture can support your fertility goals:
✔ Regulating menstrual cycles so ovulation is predictable and efficient
✔ Improving blood flow to the uterus & ovaries to support egg quality and implantation
✔ Balancing hormones naturally (FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone)
✔ Reducing stress & anxiety, which can interfere with conception
✔ Supporting IVF & IUI treatments by increasing success rates
For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has helped women conceive naturally, not by
forcing the body, but by helping it remember how to do what it’s designed to do.
If you’re ready to restore balance and give your body the best chance at conception,
acupuncture is a gentle, effective, and natural path forward.
📞 Text or call 616-901-5345 to book a free consultation. Let’s support your journey to
pregnancy—together

05/05/2025

Addiction & The Liver – How Acupuncture Can Help Break the Cycle
Addiction isn’t just about willpower. Whether it’s alcohol, smoking, food cravings, or other
substances, the urge to reach for something outside of yourself is often a sign that your body is
out of balance—especially in Chinese medicine, where the Liver plays a key role in
regulating cravings, emotions, and detoxification.
When the Liver is stagnant or overwhelmed, the body struggles to process emotions, stress,
and toxins efficiently. This can lead to intensified cravings, irritability, restless energy, and
difficulty breaking unhealthy habits.
Signs that your Liver may need support:
🔹 Strong cravings for alcohol, ni****ne, sugar, or processed foods
🔹 Irritability, frustration, or feeling emotionally stuck
🔹 Anxiety or restlessness, especially in the evening
🔹 Digestive issues like bloating, nausea, or sluggish digestion
🔹 Sleep disturbances or waking up between 1-3 a.m. (Liver time in Chinese medicine)
How acupuncture helps ease cravings & support healthier habits:
✔ Regulates the nervous system so stress and emotions don’t drive cravings
✔ Supports detoxification by helping the Liver clear excess heat and stagnation
✔ Balances dopamine & serotonin levels to reduce dependency on external substances
✔ Calms withdrawal symptoms so the transition feels easier and more sustainable
For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has helped people regulate their cravings
naturally, not by suppressing urges, but by restoring balance so the body no longer seeks
external relief. Cravings are a symptom that your body needs better resources and tools for
coping with daily life stressors.
If you’re ready to shift into healthier patterns and feel more in control, acupuncture can be a
powerful tool to support both body and mind in breaking the cycle.
📞 Text or call 616-901-5345 to book a free consultation. You don’t have to do this
alone—your body is ready for change. 💛✨

04/22/2025

If you’ve been told your period pain is "normal"—but your cramps are so intense they knock you
out for days—you might be dealing with endometriosis.
Endometriosis isn’t just “bad cramps.” It’s a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining
grows outside the uterus, leading to intense pain, inflammation, and hormonal
imbalances. It can feel frustrating, unpredictable, and exhausting.
But here’s the truth: Your body isn’t broken—it’s just stuck in a cycle it doesn’t know how
to break. And for centuries, Chinese medicine has been helping women find relief by restoring
balance, reducing inflammation, and improving circulation in the pelvis.
Acupuncture gently reminds your body how to function more efficiently, easing pain and
reducing flare-ups over time. Many women find that with consistent treatments, their cramps
become manageable, their cycles become easier, and they gain control over their symptoms.
And we don’t stop at acupuncture! You’ll also receive simple lifestyle and dietary
recommendations to support long-term relief, so you can feel better naturally—without relying
on medications alone.
We work with you wherever you are on your health journey, providing non-judgmental,
supportive care to help you reach your health goals. Whether it’s managing endometriosis
symptoms, or preparing or recovering from endometriosis surgery, we are here to help.
to break. For centuries, Chinese medicine has been helping women find relief by restoring Text or
call 616-901-5345 to book a free consultation.

04/13/2025

When digestion is OFF but nobody really knows WHY, it may be your gallbladder signaling that it isn’t functioning efficiently.

Ever feel like your digestion just isn’t working right? You eat, and suddenly you’re bloated, nauseous, or dealing with acid reflux. Your stomach feels off, your energy dips, and sometimes, you get headaches or pain in your right shoulder. You might experience diarrhea or bloating. Simply put, you might just feel GROSS (actual quote from a patient!).

If this sounds familiar, your gallbladder might be struggling.

Signs of a cranky gallbladder:
🥴 Nausea after eating fatty foods (yes, even healthy fats!)
🥴 Acid reflux or burping up food
🥴 Bloating or pressure in the upper abdomen
🥴 Bowel changes—alternating constipation & diarrhea
🥴 Dull aching under the right ribs
🥴 Headaches in the temples or right shoulder tension

In Chinese medicine, the gallbladder plays a key role in digesting fats and processing emotions. When it’s inflamed or sluggish, it can lead to tension, irritability, and disrupted sleep.

Acupuncture helps restore balance by improving bile flow and easing digestive discomfort. Many people notice feeling lighter and more comfortable after just a few treatments.

Here’s how you can support your gallbladder naturally:
✅ Ease up on fats—give your gallbladder a break from heavy meals.
✅ Drink warm lemon water to stimulate bile flow.
✅ Eat bitter greens like dandelion and radicchio for digestion support.
✅ Avoid processed oils & fried foods to reduce strain on the gallbladder.

For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has promoted strong digestion. If your stomach isn’t feeling right, acupuncture can help get things flowing smoothly again—without meds or drastic diets.

Let’s bring your digestion back into balance. Text or call 616-901-5345 for a free consultation. Your body will thank you! 💛✨

04/12/2025

Migraines Don’t Have to Rule Your Life!

If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know it’s not just a headache—it’s a full-body shutdown. The
nausea, the light sensitivity, the pounding pain… it can ruin your whole day, or feel like it’s
ruining your LIFE when it happens.
Here’s the good news: acupuncture can help break the cycle so you can have MORE good
days and fewer days spent hiding in a dark room, longing for relief.
Acupuncture isn’t just a patch for the symptoms–it helps get to the root of what’s causing
migraines to get you sustainable relief. Here’s how we do it:
*Reducing inflammation & calming the nervous system
*Improving blood flow to the brain
*Balancing hormones that trigger migraines
*Releasing endorphins—your body’s natural painkillers
Imagine waking up without the fear of a migraine sneaking up on you. It’s possible when your
body has the resource to remember how to function efficiently! Text or call 616-901-5345 to
book a free consultation to learn more about our all natural approach to migraine help.

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500 Cascade W Pkwy SE Suite 170
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

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