Reclaim Strength, Confidence, and Relief: Reintroducing Pelvic Floor Acupuncture Care at Health Pointe Jacksonville In honor of Pelvic Health Awareness Month At Health Pointe Jacksonville, we often hear from patients who’ve tried everything—physical therapy, medications, surgery consults—and still struggle with pelvic floor dysfunction. That’s why we’re proud to reintroduce our specialized Pelvic Floor Program, combining…
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide. Yet, despite its prevalence, endometriosis remains one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions in women’s health. Far too many women suffer in silence, dismissed by doctors, misunderstood by loved ones, and…
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our specialized HPJ Pelvic Floor Acupuncture Program, beginning January 2025. This innovative treatment integrates evidence-based techniques with cutting-edge medical understanding to address one of the most overlooked aspects of health: the pelvic floor Think of your pelvic floor as the foundation of a house. When this foundation is…
September is a special month for us at Health Pointe Jacksonville Acupuncture & Wellness Center! Not only are we raising awareness for PCOS Awareness Month, but we’re also celebrating our Sweet 16th Anniversary of serving this wonderful community. Let’s take a closer look at how we’re making an impact this month. PCOS Awareness Month: How…
The menstrual cycle and exercise connection- Why knowing more about your cycle can help improve athletic performance Feeling out of sync with your body and not exactly sure why? Some days workouts go well, yet the very next day, something might seem off. There are training days where everything clicks. You’re destroying sets and slaying…
What is the menopausal transition? The menopausal transition (also known as perimenopause) is the oh-so-fun time between having regular menstruation and being fully menopausal. Perimenopause, meaning “around menopause,” affects many women in the years leading up to menopause. It’s a transitional phase of life when periods are still occurring but ovarian function declines and estrogen…
If you are looking to grow your family, here are key aspects to improving your fertility. Having healthy uterine lining is essential to your fertility. It is where the embryo implants at the start of a pregnancy, and is what nourishes the growth and development of your baby throughout your pregnancy! The thickness and quality…
What is PCOS? PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age and affects and estimated 116 million women worldwide. It affects hormones, fertility, skin, cardiovascular health, and metabolism. PCOS is a syndrome, rather than a disease, as there is a wide range of ways that PCOS can…
So you’ve tried ALL the things and still haven’t gotten pregnant. The frustration builds. Then fear, sadness, and eventually loneliness creeps in. What next? Have you tried adding Acupuncture to the mix yet? As an Acupuncture Physician specializing in Women’s Health & Fertility, I’ve heard all the excuses why you haven’t. But here…
A few months ago I was interviewed by my friend Dallas Arthur, of Dallas Arthur Photography, for her latest project producing the Birth Worker Spotlight Blog. Enjoy! DAP: ” I’m excited to announce a new little project of mine! We have so many excellent birth workers here in Jacksonville, from midwives and doulas to chiropractors…
