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.
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.
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.
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.