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.
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.
Pelvic Care Practical Live in Phoenix, AZ — November 1 & 2, 2025
Are you a licensed acupuncturist seeking to deepen your expertise in pelvic health? Join Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, LAc for an immersive, hands-on workshop in Phoenix—where Traditional Chinese Medicine meets precision and compassion.
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 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.
Behind the Scenes at The Pelvic Acu: Our Mission and Ethos
If you’re like me, you care about what’s behind the scenes of the companies you support and connect with. Transparency is essential, and I want to share with you what The Pelvic Acu stands for and what drives our work forward. Today, I’m excited to unveil our Mission Statement and Ethos—the foundation of everything we do.
My Why: A Journey into Pelvic Health
Since 2009, I’ve been on a transformative journey—a journey rooted in bringing Pelvic Care to Acupuncturists. What began as a seedling of an idea has blossomed into a mission to empower practitioners to address pelvic health challenges at their core. 🌱I teach pelvic health to acupuncturists because I believe we are uniquely positioned to treat not just the symptoms of dysfunction but its true source. This means addressing the physical, emotional, and energetic patterns that underlie pelvic health challenges.✨ My journey to this understanding has been deeply personal and profoundly transformative.
YEAR IN REVIEW
Since our launch in July 2024, some amazing things have happened! Let’s take a walk down memory lane. We are so grateful for these amazing opportunities!
AS FEATURED IN USA NEWS
The Pelvic Acu, founded by Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, LAc, is transforming how healthcare providers address pelvic health. With a focus on holistic care, The Pelvic Acu provides continuing education for acupuncturists eager to integrate pelvic health into their practices.
2025 PELVIC CARE COURSE LINEUP
We are so excited to announce our 2025 Pelvic Care Practical Lineup. We are going to be offering the Pelvic Care Live 2 Day Practical at 6 different locations this year! This is hands on experience for acupuncturists who wish to bring pelvic care into their practice. (16 PDA's/CEU's) We will cover everything from safety and ethics to learning how to do a full treatment and evaluation. We hope to see you at one of these locations next year!
tHE peLVIC aCU - Virtual OPEN HOUSE
The Pelvic Acu - Virtual Open House Wednesday December 11 at 12 noon EST 20 Minute Webinar - Bringing Pelvic Care to Your Biz Meet The Pelvic Acu Q+A Raffle Prizes including free PDAs/CEUs
Sept 11TH lIVE iNTRO tO PELVIC CARE
Check out this recording of my LIVE Pelvic Care for Acupuncturists Introductory course!
The Pelvic Acu Live | Portsmouth, NH
Pelvic Care 2 Day Live Practical! Join us in Portsmouth, NH, home of The Pelvic Acu and a historic, quintessential New England city, founded in 1653. Portsmouth is a charming seaside town, with lots of art galleries, shops and overall charm. Portsmouth’s location is 1 hour from Boston and provides easy access to Maine and Massachusetts.
California Approved Acupuncture PDA
All of The Pelvic Acu courses are now California approved for PDAs / CEUs!!! We’re definitely excited to share this news with you! We’re pleased to be able to support more and more acupuncturists around the country with approved educational credits. Thanks for sticking with us as we build The Pelvic Acu and find more ways to support you! Feel free to use the comments section to let us know where you’d like to see our live events AND if there are other ways we can support you!
8 Reasons Acupuncturists should take a Pelvic Health Continuing Education Course
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Activities (PDAs) in pelvic health can offer acupuncturists specialized knowledge and skills to enhance their practice.
9 Things to Consider when selecting a Pelvic Care CEU / PDA Class
Pelvic Care for Acupuncturists is super specialized and if it’s piqued your interest, it’s important to choose the right course system for your needs. This endeavor will likely require an investment of both time and money. Here are ten things to consider when selecting a pelvic health class:
What your client needs to know about their pelvic floor.
Clients who are curious about the pelvic floor and associated dysfunctions as well as those who present with pelvic floor patterns can really benefit from a little bit of understanding and some education. Clients who understand their pelvic floor function have a much greater opportunity to participate in the healing and leaning into the support you’re offering.
Unique Ways Your Acupuncturist Can Support Your Pelvic Health!
If you’d had acupuncture before, you might know that acupuncturists are often really good at moving the needle (pun intended) where other more traditional methods have failed. That’s because our outlook on the body is a little bit different than other healthcare practitioners. We see the body’s energetics, emotions and physicality.