Adding to the excitement of the recent news coverage Rick’s acupuncture infertility treatments received last month, the Center for Complementary Medicine would like to announce and congratulate the five eight new pregnancies that have begun in the past four weeks … all with the help of Chinese Medicine!
We feel blessed and humbled by the creation of new life …
This week’s Willow Glen Resident includes a great story on Chinese (or Oriental) Medicine and its growing popularity:
While it is common for Asian immigrants to seek traditional Chinese medicine, also known as Oriental medicine, many non-Asians in Silicon Valley now are interested in its promise of natural healing as well. But few of the non-Asians go to Chinese herbal pharmacies, such as Chung Hsin Herbs. Instead they go to large Chinese medical clinics that look more like Western clinics.
The article focuses on clinics in Cupertino and west San Jose — with an additional focus on Stanford University’s interest. If you are interested in Chinese Medicine, the Center for Complementary Medicine is located on Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen.
As predicted in our last post, NBC11 broadcast its story about Acupuncture and Fertility on Thursday night, accompanied by on online story, too:
More and more women struggling with infertility are turning to acupuncture to help them get pregnant.
Amy Rueda is elated to have moments with her son, Marco, because she thought she couldn’t have children.
Rueda had not gotten pregnant in six years, even after aggressively trying for three.
“I did six rounds of Clomid. I did inseminations, Gonalef. We were right up to in vitro … I was given a 10 percent chance of getting pregnant if I used in vitro,” Rueda said.
After suffering three miscarriages, she almost gave up. But then Rueda heard about licensed acupuncturist Rick Bernard in Willow Glen, who specializes in treating infertility.
After just four treatments, Rueda got pregnant. Then, eight months after she delivered her son, Diego, she got pregnant again with her second child.
Marco is now 2 1/2.
Video is available on NBC11.com …
Although, there is a mistake in the NBC story. The actual cost for an hour of acupuncture treatment is $85. We apologize for any confusion.
Rick recommends once-weekly appointments for Infertility Treatment, which may involve a combination of electro-acupuncture, auriculotherapy, Infrared therapy, and/or Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage.
Women should plan on following this regimen for between three and six months depending on your age and ovarian health. Success may occur quicker in some cases, but these are realistic expectations.
COST: $85.00 per treatment
For patients not concurrently on Western fertility medications, herbs are highly recommended. Price can vary from $15.00 to $50.00 per month depending on the herbs selected for your particular “pattern” that has interfered with you becoming pregnant.
Your insurance company may even cover your care. Just ask us!
We hear a great deal about how Western reproductive medicine has helped women conceive, and some of the modern techniques used are truly amazing. Research shows that young women using IVF techniques have between a 20 and 30 percent chance of conceiving(at a cost of at least 10 thousand dollars per attempt). The chances fall to less than 10 percent for a woman at age thirty nine, and only 3 percent for women at age 44. On average, women go through seven cycles of Assisted Reproductive Techniques(ART) before they either conceive or quit, spending thousands of dollars in their attempts to have children.
Recent research has irrefutably proven that by combining Oriental Medicine techniques and knowledge, the percentages of conceiving and bringing a fetus to term rises dramatically! (more…)
Thank you Rick from the bottom of our hearts - I truly believe that with your help, we were blessed with our beautiful baby girl! Your kindness and sincere care for all who you come to you is what makes you special as well.Honestly, I was very afraid of needles in the beginning, but your gentle ways made it painless and the payoff of course was priceless…. Thank you a million times!
Take care, Thina, Nick & Karissa Martinez
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can also play an amazingly curative role when it comes to pregnancy complications, including nausea, miscarriage, and other problems.
When I was pregnant with my second child I became obscenely sick and had constant heaving. I lost over 20 pounds, was requiring frequent fluid/IV treatments and daily doctor check-ins. Several doctors were suggesting steroid treatments and even hospitalization — none of which were something that I wanted to do to my unborn child.
Then a friend called and recommends that I go see Rick. Despite being skeptical and afraid of needles I went in for a visit. After my first treatment I went home and several hours later I could actually feel my stomach relaxing.
It literally felt like there were knots inside that were being untied and smoothed out. Rick had a calm way of talking and listening to me during my trauma. I truly felt like he was understating me and cared enough to do all that he could to help.
We had a healthy boy who is now 1 yrs old!
Thanks! Laura Meth
Repeated miscarriages can be especially tragic for women and their families. In many cases, acupuncture treatments can help:
Dear Rick,
I just wanted to send you a note of thanks. Back in Jan of ‘05 I came to you for help with my reoccurring miscarriages. I was just recovering from my fourth loss. That very cycle I got pregnant with my first child. Two & a half years later, we are a family of four. I wanted to send our deepest thanks.
Best regards, Shoshanah Miller
The newest baby in the “Acupuncture Family” belongs to Stephanie …. We welcome her little one with excitement!
After about two and a half years of trying for our second child, being “diagnosed” with inexplainable secondary infertility, and having multiple
unsuccessful IUIs, I decided to see Rick Bernard.I’ll never forget my friend’s recommendation to see him! Rick assessed me and with his calming ways assured me that I would become pregnant. By following the diet that he recommended and going to his acupuncture regularly, I finally did!
My family and I are so happy to announce that we had a little girl three months ago! What a joy she is and we’re so thankful that Rick was and is a part of our baby journey!
Stephanie Balch Berntsen
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can have an amazing impact on fertility and reproductive success. Here’s a fantastic story from Maile & Scott, recent patients of Rick’s:
Scott and I tried for two and half years before we finally got pregnant with our Aubrey.
We tried for a over a year naturally before we turned to IVF. The first round of IVF didn’t take and while trying again a second time, we were referred to Rick for acupuncture which I had heard really helps with infertility. I also had heard so many positive stories that came with acupuncture and I was very hopeful after meeting with Rick. I tried acupuncture while trying IVF for a second time, unfortunately, it didn’t take.
A few months later, I started acupuncture and both my husband and I were taking herbs. I did everything Rick told me to do and never missed an appointment. Then three months later we found out that I was finally pregnant (after 2 1/2 yrs of trying). I kept with acupuncture for another three months, until after my first trimester.
And on August 16, 2007, our little angel was born, Aubrey Rose all of 7pds, 12oz.
I really feel acupuncture was a big part in me getting pregnant and I loved going to Rick, he was always so encouraging and positive. All I remember was him continually telling me that I was going to get pregnant and I did!
My sister had miscarried, went to Rick for acupuncture, got pregnant again and this time didn’t
miscarry.I highly recommended acupuncture to anyone trying to get pregnant.
luv, Maile
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