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.
Pelvic Care Practical Live – Louisville, CO | March 28–29, 2026
Are you a licensed acupuncturist ready to enhance your pelvic health skills with hands-on training? Join Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, LAc in Louisville, Colorado for an immersive and experiential two-day workshop.
Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome: An Acupuncturist’s Perspective
At The Pelvic Acu, our mission is to empower acupuncturists to successfully and sustainably support clients with pelvic health conditions. Sustainable care means more than short-term relief—it means helping clients experience long-lasting improvements in their pelvic health across every season of life. One important piece of that work is understanding the vaginal microbiome—a complex and dynamic ecosystem that plays a key role in reproductive, urinary, and overall pelvic health.
The Pelvic Bowl: Episode 3 - with Dr. Andrea Orvieto
In Episode 3 of The Pelvic Bowl: Deep Conversations with The Pelvic Acu, host Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, DPT, LAcsits down with Dr. Andrea Orvieto, L.Ac., DACM, FABORM, founder of SoFla Acupuncture & Wellness in Hallandale Beach, Florida. What unfolds is an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about the path to pelvic care, the integration of acupuncture with pelvic floor therapy, and the profound ways these practices change patients’ lives.
Pelvic Care Case Study & Care Planning: A Grand Rounds Webinar
Pelvic Care Case Study Care Planning is a grand rounds style live webinar. The concept is such that practitioners bring cases to the table (or I bring some from my own experience) including the biomedical and TCM diagnoses, case history and any other pertinent client information. We'll discuss the most important components of treatment including home programs, acupuncture points, and complementary treatments.
The Pelvic Acu Featured on the Y’nspired Podcast 🎙️
We’re thrilled to share that The Pelvic Acu’s very own Dr. Krystal Couture was recently featured on the Yinspired Podcast in an episode all about pelvic health — and how acupuncture can play a powerful role in supporting it.
Featured on MyDAO Labs: Bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine & Women’s Hormone Health
We’re thrilled to share that The Pelvic Acu was recently featured on the MyDAO Labs blog, where Dr. Krystal Couture explores how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help balance hormones and support women throughout their menstrual cycle.
In the article, Dr. Krystal breaks down the four phases of the cycle—menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal—and shows how the shifting rhythms of Yin and Yang energy can guide everything from the foods we eat to the way we move and rest.
New Publication in FSOMA newsletter
We’re thrilled to share that The Pelvic Acu was featured in the latest FSOMA newsletter! The published article, “Case Study: Resolving Suprapubic Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in the Third Trimester,” by Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, highlights a powerful example of how integrative care can ease pregnancy-related discomfort.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is more common than many realize—and often underdiagnosed or misunderstood. In honor of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month, we’re sharing a free educational video presentation to shine a light on this important topic and explore how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can offer meaningful support.
Growing Pelvic Health Practices: A Message to Fellow Acupuncturists
In my latest video, I walk you through a pitch deck full of ideas and concepts designed to help you grow your pelvic health clientele. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your existing offerings, this resource is full of inspiration and strategy you can start applying right away.
The Wood Element & The Pelvis
The article "The Wood Element and the Pelvis" by Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, LAc, featured in Acupuncture Today, delves into the intricate relationship between the Wood element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and pelvic health. It emphasizes how understanding this connection can enhance both physical and emotional well-being.
Pelvic Floor & Postpartum Healing: Insights from Dr. Krystal Couture’s AAC Webinar
The Pelvic Acu returns to the TO THE POINT podcast from the American Acupuncture Council. In this episode, Dr. Couture dove deep into one of the most important (and too often overlooked) areas of women’s health: Pelvic Floor and Postpartum Care.
Empowering Women’s Health: Dr. Krystal Couture’s Chinese Medicine Wisdom on A League of Our Own
On “A League of Our Own,” host Ashley Blum sat down with Dr. Krystal Couture to explore how Chinese medicine and acupuncture support women at every turn of life’s great cycle. Here’s a closer look at their conversation—and why these time‑honored practices deserve a place in modern women’s health care.
The Pelvic Bowl - ep1
The Pelvic Bowl: Deep Conversations with The Pelvic Acu, Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, DPT, LAc is a video podcast dedicated to acupuncturists bringing pelvic health to the forefront of their wellness practices. In this episode we feature Dr. Ilana Harms of Ilana Harms Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, based in Oakland and San Francisco, California.
The Spirit of Water & The Pelvis - our Recent Feature in Acupuncture Today
We’re honored to share that The Pelvic Acu was recently featured in Acupuncture Today! Our article, “The Spirit of Water and the Pelvis”, explores the deep and often overlooked relationship between the water element and the pelvis from an East Asian Medicine perspective.
3 Pillars of Treatment for Pelvic Care
Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, Lac from Pure Balance in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, discussed the three pillars she uses in treating pelvic health.
tHE Results of Pelvic CARE
Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, Lac from Pure Balance in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, discussed the results of Pelvic Care.
Conditions We Treat With Pelvic Care
Dr. Krystal discusses the various conditions that can be treated with pelvic care for all genders. She explains that pelvic acupuncture can help with urinary issues such as incontinence, frequency, retention, and recurring infections, as well as rectal conditions like hemorrhoids and constipation.
The Experience of Pelvic Care
Dr. Krystal discussed her approach to pelvic care services, emphasizing the importance of understanding both the patient's medical history and the patterns of their symptoms. She explained that her approach combines Western and Eastern medical perspectives, aiming to identify the root cause of the patient's condition. Dr. Krystal also highlighted the importance of setting realistic expectations and providing education about the pelvic floor. She noted that each patient's case is unique and requires a nuanced understanding of their specific condition to ensure successful treatment.
QIOLOGICAL E396 - ROOT AND POWER-ATTENDING TO THE PELVIS
The body holds experience in layers—some are structural, some energetic, and others deeply emotional. Nowhere is this more evident than in the pelvis, a place of both power and vulnerability, stability and flow. It’s the root of movement, the center of balance, and a space where emotions and history are stored, often in ways we don’t fully recognize.