Pelvic Care Blog
Our blog is dedicated to supporting acupuncturists who specialize or hope to specialize in pelvic health. We hope you enjoy our musings and offerings.
The Spirit of Pelvic Health: Our Latest Podcast Feature
Pelvic health is so much more than anatomy, it’s a living dialogue between the physical body, our emotions, thoughts, spiritual journeys, and the deeper stories we carry.
The Sinews & The Pelvis -Webinar
Pelvic health is an area of growing clinical interest for acupuncturists, yet it is often underrepresented in formal training. The Sinews & the Pelvis is a specialized continuing education course designed for licensed acupuncturists seeking to expand their clinical understanding of pelvic health through the framework of the Jing Jin (sinew channels).
This live webinar will take place on January 28th at 12:00 PM EST and offers an integrative, clinically relevant approach that bridges classical Chinese medicine theory, modern anatomical concepts, and evidence‑informed manual and needling techniques applicable to pelvic conditions.
Electroacupuncture for Post‑Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence: What Acupuncturists Should Know
Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the most common and distressing side effects following radical prostatectomy. For many men, leakage persists for months and significantly affects quality of life, intimacy, and emotional wellbeing. A recent randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open provides compelling evidence that electroacupuncture (EA) may significantly accelerate early recovery of urinary continence after prostate surgery.
This article summarizes the study in clinically relevant language for acupuncturists and explores research methods, results, TCM interpretation, pelvic health relevance, and practical treatment takeaways.
A Secondary Infertility Case Study
Infertility is defined by the inability to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Secondary Fertility is considered the inability to conceive after one has already successfully conceived and had a live birth. Infertility is considered a disease of the male or female reproductive system or unexplained factors
Endometriosis Acupuncture Point Protocols
Endometriosis is marked by active endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus. Endometriosis can impact the ovaries, uterine walls, fallopian tubes, ureters, bladder, vaginal wall, rectum, colon and even abdominal scar tissue. 10% of those assigned female at birth were diagnosed by laparoscopy with endometriosis
PCOS Acupuncture Protocols
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine diseases in those assigned female at birth in menstruating years with a global prevalence of 4-12% (Chen et al., 2023). PCOS affects reproductive health, metabolism, and mental health with symptoms that include: irregular menstruation, acne, thinning hair on the scalp, hirsutism (excess facial, chest and back hair), ovulation dysfunction infertility, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance, weight gain and pelvic pain.
Is Lumbosacral Electroacupuncture Effective for Stress Urinary Incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common and often under-discussed condition that can greatly impact quality of life. As a pelvic health and women’s health specialist, I’m always interested in research that explores evidence-based, non-invasive approaches to support those experiencing SUI. Two studies—Xu et al. (2016) and Liu et al. (2017)—investigated the effectiveness of lumbosacral electroacupuncture (EA) for the treatment of SUI. Here’s a look at what they found and how it may apply in clinical practice.
MAKING MONEY AS AN ACUPUNCTURIST-LET’S GET TO THE ROOT
Have you ever felt like your acupuncture practice is full … but your income doesn’t reflect the time, energy, and expertise you pour into it? You’re not alone.
I’m thrilled to invite you to a special combined Grand Rounds on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:30pm EST, where we’ll be diving deep into this exact topic:
Making Money as an Acupuncturist: Let’s Get to the ROOT!
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Pelvic Secrets — Unlocking the Hidden Power of Your Core
The Pelvic Act recently had the pleasure of joining Dr. Soma on her podcast Soma Says to talk about one of my favorite topics—pelvic health. Together, we dive deep into the world of the pelvic floor—a part of the body that’s often misunderstood, overlooked, or only talked about in whispers.
Acupuncture and Primary Dysmenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea—painful menstrual cramps without underlying pathology—is one of the most common gynecological complaints among women of reproductive age. While nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) remain the standard first-line treatment, many individuals seek alternative therapies such as acupuncture for symptom relief with fewer side effects. This literature review explores the efficacy of acupuncture in the management of primary dysmenorrhea, comparing outcomes with NSAIDs, sham acupuncture, and no treatment. While research in English is somewhat limited, three relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were reviewed for this discussion.
FIRE AND THE PELVIS-ACUPUNCTURE TODAY
We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Krystal Couture, founder of The Pelvic Acu, was recently featured in Acupuncture Today with her article “Fire and the Pelvis.” In this piece, Dr. Krystal explores a concept that is both poetic and profoundly clinical — how the element of Fire expresses itself within the pelvis. While most of us associate the fire element with the Heart and Small Intestine channels, Krystal reminds us that the pelvis holds its own unique expression of fire — one that is subtle, sustaining, and deeply connected to our essence.
🩺 Upcoming Pelvic Acu Grand Rounds – Oct 22nd
Continuing education is one of the most important parts of being an effective, confident practitioner — and at The Pelvic Acu, we’re committed to keeping our community inspired, connected, and learning together. Our next Grand Rounds session will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd, and is worth 1 NCCAOM-approved PDA. This is a wonderful opportunity to sharpen your clinical skills, deepen your understanding of Pelvic Care, and engage with fellow acupuncturists and healthcare providers from across the country.
