Testimonials From Patients
Love my Acupuncture Treatment for Infertility!

Do you believe in acupuncture treatment for infertility? Would you like to share your story? Have you been told that you're chances of conceiving were less than one percent? Have you beaten the odds? Do you need inspiration?

This page is for you to both share your story and to be inspired by the stories of others. Many of the women on these pages were told that they'd never conceive on their own. However, age, FSH levels, sperm counts, PCOS and having only 1 fallopian tube didn't stop these women from writing their own stories of success.

If you've overcome infertility, sharing your experience will help other women and men learn about how taking charge of your fertility can be one of the most empowering experiences in life. Writing about the progress you've made in both understanding and improving your fertility will help to spread the word about the power of proactive health care. It is not necessary for your to have received an acupuncture treatment for infertility. There are many paths to empowered fertility. Thanks you for taking the time to share your story.

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Let's change the stories surrounding fertility and pregnancy. Informed, empowered, inspired women can change their personal story and the world. Please contribute your story to add power to our fertility revolution. Or if you need inspiration and hope, read on to see how many women have gone on to conceive against the odds.

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Pregnant Naturaly after 2 Failed IVF Cycles 
At 34 years old, comprehending "we're sorry, the chances of you conceiving on your own are minimal" becomes a pretty tough pill to swallow. Interestingly ...

Pregnant after FSH of 16 
As a member of the medical profession, I was well aware of the challenges to conception at my age of 36. I was also very concerned about my own abnormal ...

My VBAC after C-Section 
My VBAC after my c-section was a life defining experience. I began treatment with Amelia Hirota at the Center of Balance in the winter when I was five ...

No More Birth Control Pills 
Before coming to Amelia, I had not had my period in over a year, and had chronic pain in my feet from several surgeries. Doctor after doctor said to go ...

Better than IVF! 
In my opinion acupuncture is better than IVF. I started seeing Amelia Hirota at the Center of Balance after I had gone through 6 IVF cycles with 3 transfers....

TTC for 7 Months Before Meeting Amelia  Not rated yet
Before my fiance and I met Amelia, we were trying to get pregnant for about 7 months. Nothing took place, so we decided to seek some professional help ...

Pregnant after First Visit with Amelia Hirota, although PCOS and TTC for 3 1/2 Years!  Not rated yet
After 3 1/2 years of trying to conceive and numerous medical fertility treatments such as clomid and IUI with injectibles, we ended up conceiving naturally ...

No Clomid, IUI or IVF for my 2nd Pregnancy  Not rated yet
My name is Kristen. I am a happily married mother of one. That "one" did not come without a lot of "trying" and various treatments of modern medicine....

Successful Pregnancy after 2 Miscarriages  Not rated yet
I started seeing Amelia in December of 2007 after 2 miscarriages. They were somewhat “unexplained” in medical terms as I had testing done and nothing was ...

Pregnant after 1 Month with Acupuncture  Not rated yet
My husband and I had been trying to conceive for about fourteen months when we first called Amelia Hirota. I have to admit that when I first called I was ...

Baby on the way after 3 failed IVF cycles  Not rated yet
Hi my name is Nicole and I am 38yrs old. My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for the past 3yrs. We had 3 cycles of artificial insemination ...

A Husband's Fertility Story  Not rated yet
We had tried unsuccessfully for about one year to have our second baby. My wife, who was 40 at the time (as was I), had been in contact with Amelia and ...

Pregnant after 40  Not rated yet
I feel lucky to have met Amelia Hirota. It was a chance meeting. I was in my native RI for a family visit when I opened the phone book to look up acupuncturists ...

Stop Endo Pain  Not rated yet
I am a 34 year old female who was diagnosed with endometriosis in January of 2005. I was having unexplained pelvic pain for years. I believe I've had endo ...

Overcoming Unexplained Infertility  Not rated yet
I would like to share my story of overcoming unexplained infertility. Five years ago my husband and I lost our first child. She was only 3 days old. We ...

A Man's Opinion  Not rated yet
I'm a man and wanted to share a man's opinion on acupuncture and Chinese medicine. After my wife began acupuncture treatments with Amelia to deal with ...

Pregnant with IVF and Acupuncture  Not rated yet
I became pregnant with IVF and acupuncture (my first IVF cycle) and believe that the key to my success was preparation. After 2 years of trying to get ...

Overcoming Miscarriage with Acupuncture and Herbs  Not rated yet
I got pregnant 6 months after a miscarriage at 14 weeks. This was my second miscarriage and it was a very traumatic experience, as I had delivered a very ...

Cervical Dysplasia and HPV  Not rated yet
While my story doesn't fit into the pregnancy category I'm sure there are many women dealing with the diagnosis of cervical dysplasia and HPV that would ...

Pregnant after No Period  Not rated yet
I started working with Amelia after not getting my period for several months after going off birth control pills. I had been on and off birth control ...

Baby Success with Acupuncture  Not rated yet
My story of Baby Success with Acupuncture: My husband and I (ages 34 & 35) had been trying to conceive for 2 years. For 1 of those years, we were also ...

Acupuncture and Morning Sickness  Not rated yet
I'd like to tell you about my experience with acupuncture and morning sickness. This is my second pregnancy. During my first pregnancy, the morning sickness ...

Acupuncture IVF and My Pregnancy!  Not rated yet
I know for a fact that acupuncture helps IVF work.
I am 31 years old and never thought I would have trouble getting pregnant. My husband and I are the ...

Acupuncture and IVF
My Successful Pregnancy  Not rated yet
Hi, I am a physician in Rhode Island. I was 39 years old, and my dream of having my baby was not being fulfilled. I had known that I had a fertility problem....

Luteal Phase Defect and Chinese Herbs  Not rated yet
I started seeing Amelia after suffering my second miscarriage. Before seeing her, I had never really paid too much attention to my cycles. She immediately ...

Blue Bamboo Chinese Medical Center  Not rated yet
Hi Amelia,
I was cleaning out some old business cards I had saved and I came across your card from Blue Bamboo Chinese Medical Center and Spa in Maui,...

PCOS, Breech Baby and My VBAC  Not rated yet
After coming off of birth control, I had failed to have a period for over 2 years. I was diagnosed with PCOS and was told that I could only get pregnant ...

PCOS, Infertility and Acupuncture  Not rated yet
This is my story of PCOS, infertility and acupuncture. I have had irregular periods my whole life, a history of not ovulating and a diagnosis of PCOS....

No Period After Birth Control Pills  Not rated yet
I had no period after birth control pills. I went off birth control pills in July and did not get a period for 3 months. My OB/GYN ran a million tests,...

Successful VBAC after C-section!  Not rated yet
I sought out Amelia in order to help me achieve my VBAC goal. I was 38 and pregnant with my second child and was seeking out all useful alternative medical ...

Ovulation Disorder from Birth Control Pills  Not rated yet
After having taken birth control pills for over 10 years, I stopped with the hope of soon becoming pregnant. Much to my surprise, my period never returned ...

Miscarriage, High FSH and Acupuncture  Not rated yet
I began seeing Amelia Hirota in November and am about to complete my third cycle with acupuncture (hopefully with a pregnancy!) Prior to seeing Amelia,...

Miscarriage, Acupuncture and my Luteal Phase  Not rated yet
I would highly recommend Amelia Hirota to any woman thinking about becoming pregnant or dealing with fertility issues. I started seeing Amelia Hirota November ...

Acupuncture for Men  Not rated yet
My wife and to a lesser degree, myself, are currently seeing Amelia for treatment of "unexplained infertility". The feedback and guidance she has given ...

Male Infertility and Acupuncture  Not rated yet
I started seeing Amelia Hirota at the Center of Balance in July. My husband and I had stopped using birth control about one year prior and I was interested ...

Infertility Message Boards

Ask Amelia!
Do you have a question about acupuncture fertility and your personal situation? Do you want to know how to naturally enhance your fertility? Are you confused by the herbal and dietary advice you find on the internet? Do you want to know more about acupuncture treatment for infertility?

If so, this is your chance to Ask Amelia! For $9.99 you may Ask Amelia for advice about natural ways to enhance your fertility. This is a way for you to experience a mini consultation for a nominal fee. Ask Amelia your fertility questions and read the answers to other peoples' questions, as well.

Find a Fertility Specialist
Have you worked with a fertility specialist that is fabulous and you would like to spread the word? Are you looking for a fertility specialist to help you on your journey? If you have a good person, please share and if you're looking for that special person that has a knack for personal attention, you might find the perfect professional in your area.

Please share the names of any professionals working with infertility including acupuncturists, herbalists, massage therapists, reproductive endocrinologists, counselors, chiropractors, naturopaths, homeopaths or any fertility specialists that you recommend.

Infertility Book Reviews
Have you read a great infertility book? Would you like to share your review of the book? Are you looking for a good book to help through a tough time? There are some great books on infertility that inform, inspire and help us grow as we progress through the journey of infertility.

The infertility message boards are for you to both share your favorite books and to learn about other books that may be helpful to you. Please feel free to review any book that has been helpful to you or one that you wished you never read. These can include everything from educational books to inspirational novels. Go to infertility book reviews to both post a review and look for that life changing book.

Reviews of Infertility Products
Have you used an infertility product that was great? Do you regret wasting your money on an expensive ovulation predictor? Please share your review of any fertility related product that you have loved or hated.

Please share your reviews of products ranging from OPK kits to prenatal vitamins. We would like to hear how the product worked for you and if you would buy it again. Please read the reviews of infertility products before making your next purchase.