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.
Acupuncture for Overactive Bladder in Postmenopausal Women
If you've been treating pelvic health conditions for any length of time, you'll know that overactive bladder (OAB) is one of those issues that quietly dominates your patient caseload. Symptoms like urgency, frequency, waking multiple times a night might not make headlines, but they significantly erode quality of life for the women experiencing them. And for postmenopausal women in particular, the burden is disproportionate.
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.
Hormones, Chinese Medicine and Menstruation!
In Chinese Medicine, menstruation is regarded as a vital component of women's health, reflecting the unique balance of Qi, Blood, and Yin. The harmony of these vital fluids indicates the health of the body. The menstrual cycle is considered a dynamic evolution influenced by the interplay of these essential fluids and energies.
10 Signs Your Client Needs Pelvic Care Acupuncture
As acupuncturists, we are amazing at distilling symptoms into a diagnosis. Pelvic Health is an area we can provide really nutritive support if we can recognize the signs that there might be an issue. Here are my top 10 signs and symptoms and how to investigate them.