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.
PCOS Is Now PMOS. And Honestly? It's About Time.
Something landed in my inbox this morning that stopped me mid sip of tea. PCOS has been officially renamed. As of today, the condition that one in eight women carry, that more than 170 million women worldwide are navigating, is no longer called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It is now Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. PMOS.
Vulvodynia
Vulvodynia affects approximately 7% of American women, yet many suffer for years before receiving an accurate diagnosis. This chronic vulvar pain of unknown origin, lasting at least three months, can devastate intimate relationships and severely impact quality of life. For acupuncturists treating pelvic health conditions, understanding vulvodynia and the growing evidence supporting acupuncture as an effective treatment offers hope to patients who have often exhausted conventional options.
PELVIC CARE PRACTICAL: VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Step into pelvic care with confidence. This 2-day hands-on training in Vienna, VA gives acupuncturists the tools, techniques, and clinical experience to start treating pelvic conditions immediately.
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
The Pelvic Acu Ft on the Chick Chat Podcast: Exploring the Heart–Womb Connection
We’re honored that The Pelvic Acu was recently featured on the Chick Chat Podcast in the episode “Heart to Womb: The Emotional and Energetic Connection Between the Heart and Uterus.”
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!
OUR GLOBAL PELVIC CARE COMMUNITY IS GROWING
We’re thrilled to share that The Pelvic Acu Map has been updated! This interactive map highlights the growing network of practitioners who have completed our Pelvic Care Practical and Advanced Certificate programs—and they’re making an impact all around the world.
THE PELVIC BOWL-EP4-dR. JULEE MILLER
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. Julee Miller, AP, DAcCHM, FABORM who practices in Jacksonville, Florida.