The Pelvic Acu

The Pelvic Acu Pelvic Care for Acupuncturists - Continuing Education CEU / PDA for Acupuncturists NCCAOM, ABORM, CA + FL Approved

The PCOS diagnosis failed our patients. A much needed upgrade is here. PMOS, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. H...
05/12/2026

The PCOS diagnosis failed our patients. A much needed upgrade is here.

PMOS, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.

Here’s why it’s important.

05/12/2026

I remember the exact moment that I know acupuncturists had a valuable role in PELVIC HEALTH!

This client was referred to be by a pelvic PT who was not getting the results she wanted for her client after 6 months!

This client was struggling with coccydynia and chronic constipation! It was the third visit when I needled the coccygeous muscle and the client started sobbing on the table.

Not from pain, from the emotions that were trapped there. The client hadn’t cried in 11 years and needed that release!

This was the moment I knew acupuncturists were meant to bring in pelvic care to serve this community!

What happens when future providers are introduced to pelvic health through a lens that honors both science and whole per...
05/11/2026

What happens when future providers are introduced to pelvic health through a lens that honors both science and whole person care?

These reflections from gynecology students at ACCHS Oakland reminded us why this work matters so deeply. From understanding the relationship between the pelvic floor and the nervous system to exploring the role of breath, flexibility, emotion, and integration in patient care, these conversations are planting seeds that will continue far beyond the classroom.

One of the most meaningful parts of this work is watching students begin to see pelvic health differently. Not just as a set of symptoms to treat, but as an interconnected system deserving of curiosity, compassion, and deeper understanding.

We are so grateful to every student who showed up with openness, thoughtful questions, and a willingness to explore uncharted waters within Chinese medicine and pelvic care. 🤍

🔴 Grand Rounds is BACK and this month we’re diving into a condition that affects roughly 1 in 14 women, yet takes an ave...
05/10/2026

🔴 Grand Rounds is BACK and this month we’re diving into a condition that affects roughly 1 in 14 women, yet takes an average of years to get properly diagnosed.
Vulvodynia.

Burning. Stinging. Rawness. Pain with in*******se, tampons, even clothing, with tissue that looks completely normal on exam. These patients have often seen provider after provider and been told nothing is wrong, or that nothing can help.

We know better.

This month Dr. Krystal is bringing you a mini presentation on vulvodynia covering the subtypes, the mechanisms (nerve sensitization, pelvic floor dysfunction, central sensitization), and what the research actually says about acupuncture as a treatment.

Spoiler: a 2025 double-blind RCT showed that acupuncture responders maintained their pain relief nearly 3x longer than placebo responders at 12-week follow-up. 💡

This is the case study + treatment planning session you’ve been waiting for if you’ve ever had a patient walk in with chronic vulvar pain and wondered where to start.

📅 Wednesday, May 20th
🕛 12:00 PM EST
💸 Free | 1 PDA
👇 REGISTRATION LINK IN COMMENTS

05/08/2026

PELVIC CARE PRACTICAL FOR ACUPUNCTURISTS | LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 2026 ✨

We are still reeling over this practical. Thank you for hosting us for this beautiful weekend!

Thank you and for providing samples for our goodie bags!

Thank you to the amazing group of practitioners that are continuing to move the needle forward in closing the gap!

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05/07/2026

Acupuncture for fertility is more than just stress relief.

Physicians and patients deserve to understand the mechanisms of action.

Research demonstrates acupuncture can improve uterine and endometrial blood flow through measurable Doppler ultrasound changes associated with implantation success. Studies have also shown direct modulation of the HPO axis, including normalized LH/FSH ratios, improved ovulation frequency, and decreased testosterone levels in PCOS patients.

The effects extend to gamete quality as well, with research demonstrating improvements in s***m ultrastructure, mitochondrial assembly, chromatin condensation, and progressive motility.

Stress reduction may absolutely support fertility care. But reducing acupuncture to “just relaxation” ignores the growing body of evidence showing measurable vascular, endocrine, and cellular effects. ✨

Four patients. Four stories. Four lives changed by one question nobody had thought to ask.The pelvis holds so much pain,...
05/06/2026

Four patients. Four stories. Four lives changed by one question nobody had thought to ask.

The pelvis holds so much pain, grief, silence, shame. And so many of these patients have been dismissed, minimized, or simply told to wait it out.

They didn’t need to wait.

They needed an acupuncturist who knew how to ask the right questions, evaluate what they found, and treat with confidence and precision.

That acupuncturist could be you.

Your patients are already there. They’re on your schedule right now, listed as low back pain, anxiety, fertility support, fatigue. And no one has ever asked them about their pelvic floor.

Be the one who asks.
Be the one who knows what to do next.

Comment PRACTICAL below and I’ll send you our 2026 Pelvic Care lineup. See you in the room. 🤍

05/05/2026

It’s Cinco De Mayo
Many of you know
Even more of you don’t
I’m a salsa dancer!
Salsa is amazing exercise for the pelvic floor! It helps to create mobility on stability which is optimal for function.

Ps- these heels are flared and only 6cm (if you saw my stiletto post, you know what I’m talking about)
PSs- who would have thought would be comfortable enough to dance salsa in?!?!

Hope you enjoy a little bit of my inner world.

05/04/2026

Of course it’s windy today as we are calling in the energy from the Windy City!

The Pelvic Acu is headed to Chicago for our two day live Pelvic Care Practical on June 20 + 21! We would love to see you there.

This practical is worth 20 PDA/CEU. We are approved by NCBAHM, ABORM, CA & FL!

We will focus on dry needling of pelvic floor and concomitant structures working on the integration of TCM, spirit of the points, and more emotional styles of needling.

When we bring them together this is where the magic happens! Where we get to help our clients achieve sustainable results!

05/04/2026

It is impossible to synthesize this past weekend into a post or even a bunch of posts.
BUT
There is one thing I know for certain.
This group of women came into my life and changed it for the better. They have made me feel like I’m not alone, like my voice matters, like I can move through life. We’ve cried together, laughed more than I could ever imagine and supported our businesses and clients.
You are all an amazing gift in my life and I am grateful for you every freaking day!
If you’re seeing this, you’re not alone, there’s a tribe waiting for you.

05/03/2026

We need to stop acting like Pelvic Health is owned by other professions!

We are treating the BODY KINGDOM, the entire organ system and on top of that we hold space for the emotional terrain.

This is not to say that other professionals cannot do why we do or that they aren’t essential.

This is to say that we as acupuncturists are essential too. Pelvic heath is our domain and I want to see more acupuncturists bringing it to their clients!

Join me in closing the gap.

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