Fertility & IVF Support in Jacksonville

Dr. Miller is a Fellow of the Acupuncture & TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine and fertility expert. Health Pointe Jacksonville offers comprehensive treatment programs designed to enhance and enrich fertility and help couples turn their dreams of having a baby a reality

Our fertility program helps to optimize your fertility. Boosting your ability to conceive naturally or with any upcoming ART procedures

The decision to start a family can bring so much joy and excitement. Yet, if you have been trying to conceive for a while those emotions get clouded with feelings of frustration, helplessness, overwhelm or anger.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can assist you in any stage of infertility. Whether you are trying naturally, struggling with infertility, or already undergoing ART (Artificial Reproductive Technology) we are here to help!

We use integrative, research backed approaches to bringing your body into balance and support your fertility goals.

Did you know that the most important time to optimize your fertility (and that of your male partner if you have one) is during the 100 days before conception occurs, whether naturally or in an IVF cycle?

We address the underlying causes of infertility through our comprehensive Fertility Audit. Using a patient-centred approach, we address the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms.

Our recommendations will help maximize egg and sperm quality as well as uterine receptivity.

We can help you reach your peak fertility potential, whether trying to get pregnant naturally or through IVF.

Not sure if you need to optimize your fertility? Take Our Fertility Quiz

FERTILITY

Hormone balancing
Male and female treatment
Improvement of blood flow
Improvement of organ function
Anxiety and stress relief
Fertility coaching
Fertility specific herbal formulas and supplements
Natural conception treatment programs

Customized to your needs and timeline

COMPLEX FERTILITY

Hormonal balancing
Management of pre-existing conditions
Management of miscarriage-related challenges
Hormonal balancing
Male and female treatment
Improvement of blood flow
Improvement of organ function
Anxiety and stress relief
Fertility herbs and supplements
Customized to your needs and timeline

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Address general women’s health concerns
Hormonal balancing
Irregular period regulation
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Endometriosis
Hormonal acne
Hormonally-charged headaches
Mood regulation
Anxiety and stress
Early-onset menopause
Menopause
Postmenopause

PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM

Pregnancy maintenance
Miscarriage reduction
Hormonal balancing
Monitoring and management of symptoms
Strengthening of placenta
Flipping breech babies
Pregnancy-related anxiety, stress, and depression relief
Birthing prep and support
Postpartum healing support
Postpartum depression and anxiety

Targeted Acupuncture Fertility Treatments

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can assist you in any stage of infertility.

It makes sense that healthy bodies are more likely to make healthy babies. Therefore, as you begin to consider starting a family, it is necessary to commit to investing in your health and body prior to conception in order to get in the best fertility shape possible.

The acupuncture fertility plan here at Health Pointe Jacksonville begins with a full health history that will be used to develop a personalized plan to increase your chances of conceiving. For natural conception fertility assisted treatments we suggest committing to 3-6 months of treatment. While some patients have success in as little as 6 weeks conceiving, others may take a longer course of treatment.*

Common treatment prescriptions for fertility may include acupuncture & TCM techniques, herbal prescriptions, vitamin injections, nutritional and exercise adjustments, lifestyle changes, patient education, or a combination of all the above to bring your system back to its proper and highest functioning state. Many fertility acupuncturists refer to this treatment phase as “harvesting the soil before planting the seed”.

IVF – FET Support & Success

Our skilled team will guide you through your IVF or FET cycle with confidence.

We have worked closely with the three main IVF clinics here in Jacksonville for many years, offering integrative care alongside reproductive endocrinologists. This collaborative approach makes Health Pointe Jacksonville a clinic you can trust to support you through your IVF journey.

Check out our top tips on how to have a smooth transfer day here

 

Who we see and the conditions addressed:

    • Pre- and post-transfer IVF transfer day acupuncture onsite at Olive Fertility Centre
    • Repeated unsuccessful IVF cycles
    • Implantation failure
    • Miscarriages and repeated pregnancy loss
    • Donor Egg Cycles
    • FET
    • Thin lining
    • Optimizing egg and sperm quality
    • Reduce the negative effects of IVF drugs
    • Balance hormones
    • Regulate immune system
    • Increased blood flow to ovaries and uterus
    • Implantation and uterine receptivity
    • Reduce negative effects of stress
    • Regulate inflammation

Male Factor Support

The importance of sperm quality cannot be overstated. It can impact miscarriage rates, as well as the future health of the baby. Because men are producing new sperm all the time, we have a significant opportunity to impact quality. We’re here to help you with:

  • Low Sperm Count
  • Decreased Sperm Motility
  • Decreased Sperm Morphology
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Poor Liquefaction
  • Varicocele
  • Prostate Swelling
  • Premature Ejaculation
  • Anxiety/Hopelessness/Depression

IVF/IUI-Acupuncture Combined Treatment

Several landmark research studies have shown that combining acupuncture with the IVF pre and post embryonic transfer dramatically increases the chances for conception by as much as 50%. And that’s just for the day-of-transfer treatment statistic.

For best results, our acupuncture assisted IVF treatment program begins with weekly treatments several weeks prior to the stimulatory phase of the IVF cycle, twice weekly during the stimulatory phase, continues through the implantation procedure with a pre and/or post transfer treatment, as well as one week after the transfer. These additional treatments help to prepare the patient for optimum fertility and to achieve even better results. The transfer-specific treatments can better boost conception rates by as much as 70%.²

Considering the national average of conception with the first IVF treatment alone is just 24%, and most couples will go through 3-5 rounds of IVF cycles, a 70% increased boost using acupuncture assistance is A LOT!

IUI patients are typically treated 1-2 times per week throughout, with increased frequency as necessary.

Acupuncture works to improve success rates of these interventions by increasing blood flow to the ovaries during the stimulation phase of IVF or a medicated IUI cycle, improving the effectiveness of the drugs given. It also relaxes the uterus and addresses uterine spasm after embryo transfer or IUI. Acupuncture also reduces stress and offsets side effects from the fertility drugs.*

Client Acupuncture Reviews

  • One of the most kind, welcoming atmosphere I’ve been too! As soon as you walk in, you feel at peace! I feel Safe and supported by each professional that works there!
    Kristin K
  • Don’t think twice before you book an appointment with Dr.Julee, especially if you have unexplained fertility issues. A year ago I started seeing Dr.Julee. I had recurrent miscarriages, a previous uterine fibroid, endometriosis, hyperthyroidism, hormone imbalances, and chronic inflammation due to autoimmunity. I began her fertility treatment program in November 2022. After 3 months I saw some progress and she recommended that I continue for another round due to my autoimmune condition. Within a month of starting the 2nd round of treatment I started seeing improvements in my hormones, less pain in my body and improved digestion. By 6 months I had very little pain and inflammation, my cycles normalized and she felt I could start trying to conceive. In April, after only 6 months of treatment we conceived on the first cycle that we tried. . I am now 19 weeks pregnant! I continued to do a 3rd round of treatment so that I could maintain the pregnancy and give my body the support it needed. I have no doubt that Dr.Julee’s treatments assisted in my success of becoming (and staying) pregnant. I was told by a fertility doctor that I would require IVF. However, I deeply believe in our body’s innate intelligence to move in the direction of healing and homeostasis, especially with the assistance of traditional medicine. I stayed consistent with her program, took all of the recommended herbs, did castor oil packs to help my liver, continued my yoga practice, and sought ways to alleviate any stress. I didn’t stop believing that it was possible for me to conceive naturally! Dr.Julee and her team are professional, no nonsense, and it is an all woman run organization. You can tell that she puts a lot of care into her patient’s welfare and her staff. I am forever grateful to Dr.Julee and her team. It is a blessing that Jacksonville has a practitioner that is so knowledgeable and affective at what she does.
    Hannah F
  • The best decision I made for myself  With a chaotic life and undergoing so many treatments, I was under a lot of stress and was down most times. That's when I heard of acupuncture and wanted to give it a try. I found HPJ and met up with Dr. Julee. She is extremely kind, understanding of your situation and knows exactly what you need. Love her. She is the best. I'm so glad I chose to come here. I can tell you how much better I feel about the stress and about myself in general. I am always greeted by sweetest people especially Damaris. She is so sweet y'all. Every session is the so relaxing. I highly highly recommend Health Pointe Jax because they made a difference in my life 🙂
    Shilpa P
  • Absolutely love it here, great staff, great experience, Dr. Julee is amazing and super knowledgeable! Look forward to every session!!
    Emily H
  • I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Julie and her staff. If you’re on your fertility journey and feeling defeated and turning to acupuncture this is the place to go! From day one Dr. Julee took interest in all my labs and my goals.. I felt heard! I can’t recommend Health Pointe enough. 
    Kristen S
  • I can’t say enough amazing things about Health Pointe Jax! Every single staff member is absolutely a pleasure to be around and so easy to talk to. I truly love going here, it’s like my little getaway from home! I started at the clinic almost two years ago with acupuncture to help with infertility treatments my husband and I were going through and we now have two beautiful twins! Dr. Julee is the best! My migraines have also eased up with acupuncture treatments! Denise and Bethany work wonders with their hands during my massages and I leave feeling so relaxed and happy to know my problem points were thoroughly addressed. And every single one of the girls at the front desk, especially Lisa and Damaris, take such wonderful care of you and your needs and make you feel right at home. 🙂 I couldn’t recommend this place more!
    Elizabeth H

Pregnancy Support

Once pregnant, continued care and treatments
may be suggested to help treat:

  • Threatened miscarriage
  • Morning sickness
  • Back pain, sciatica, &/or pelvic pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Placenta previa
  • Breeched presentation
  • Pregnancy induced hypertension
  • Cervical ripening, labor prep

Services Offered

  • Fertility & Prenatal Consultation & Acupuncture Therapy
  • Diet Therapy support
  • Biweekly acupuncture therapy to support optimal uterine lining & follicular growth during the stimulation follicular phase
  • Pre & Post IUI or IVF Acupuncture Treatment
  • Weekly miscarriage prevention treatments typically to week 12-15 of pregnancy for high risk patients
  • Monthly Pregnancy Wellness & Balancing Acupuncture Therapy

Prenatal & Postpartum care

Prenatal acupuncture can provide SAFE and gentle care during this most precious time of your life. When you’ve been trying to conceive, a positive pregnancy test brings joy and excitement. However, for many, there are uncomfortable symptoms as well. Our treatments can help in the management of all the negative symptoms and improve labor. Receiving acupuncture during pregnancy statistically reduces labor and delivery pains and allows for a smoother and healthier delivery.

Our goal at Health Pointe Jacksonville  is to help you get pregnant and have a healthy baby. But we’re also here for you after you give birth! We are thrilled to offer Postpartum Acupuncture. In Chinese Medicine, we say how a woman treats her body in the first 30 days post-birth can affect her health for the rest of her life. We use Postpartum Acupuncture, herbal formulas, nutritional therapy and moxa to strengthen the new mother’s energy and boost her immune system.

Postpartum treatment focuses on warming and “tonifying” the new mother.  Think of it as relighting the pilot light. The optimal time to start reintroducing heat is five to seven days after birth as long as there is no infection.  In many cultures, warming techniques are used as routine care after birth.  This may include hot stones, water bottles, warm oils, or fires. In Chinese Medicine, moxa, or mugwort, is used to warm the belly and low back to reintroduce substance into the lower abdomen.

*Results may vary

¹http://www.theguardian.com/society/2008/feb/08/health.healthandwellbeing

²Paulus, Wolfgang, MD, et al.,” Influence of Acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy.” American Society for Reproductive Medicine / Elsevier Science Inc (Fertility & Sterility, April 2002, Vol.77, No.4).