Pregnancy/Fertilty Success Stories

Fertility Acupuncture Brought Our Daughter In To The World

It's not often that you can so clearly associate specific changes we make in our lives to the positive impact they have. Well, in our case, we can directly thank Shasta Tierra for the fertility acupuncture and care that she provided that brought our daughter, Jocelyn, into the world. And we are so grateful for our healthy baby girl! Here’s more about our story…..

In November 2010, at 42 years of age and after trying to get pregnant for nearly a year and a half, I was recommended to Shasta for fertility acupuncture. I visited Shasta’s Way of Wellness practice and started acupuncture treatments to “create an incubator” for a baby to thrive. And, after the first visit I immediately started to follow a new regiment that aligns with more of an Eastern philosophy for wellbeing.

These practices included eating only warm/hot foods, which meant no more cold drinks/shakes, cold cereal, ice in my water, ice cream/frozen yogurt, etc. I also began wearing warm stockings to my knees every day and a scarf around my neck to keep the warmth in. At night I would put my feet up for 15-20 minutes with a hot pack on my stomach. Each of these practices was easy to do and my body temperature rose quickly. Had I known about these practices, I would have been doing this for years given that I already have low blood pressure and my extremities were cold all the time! Not anymore!

In early 2011 we began the steps for IVF and did our transfer on Valentine’s Day. We went to a clinic in Roseville (FNPC – Fertility Physicians of Northern California) where my sister and her husband, and two other couples had already successfully conceived. My sister recommended a wonderful acupuncturist in Roseville, Dr. David Cherry, whom we contacted about a month before our scheduled transfer. He came to the clinic to do my acupuncture treatment just before the transfer and returned right after for a post-transfer treatment. I believe the ability to stay in one room, warm and cozy for both acupuncture and transfer further assisted with our ability to get pregnant. Having created an “incubator” through bi-weekly acupuncture sessions allowed for a positive pregnancy confirmed in mid-March.

I continued acupuncture with Shasta throughout our pregnancy. During that time she was able to treat migraine headaches and other pains related to carrying a baby. With special care for positioning, I felt so relaxed during the sessions. I was thrilled to also see other positive outcomes such as no swelling of my ankles, normal glucose levels (which means no Diabetes) and continued warmth in my extremities. And the best news of all, I only had 2 hours of heavy labor before giving birth out our baby girl who was perfectly healthy.

Following Jocelyn’s birth, my sessions have continued and have helped me lose the 28 pounds I gained in just over a month. All of my post pregnancy checkups are normal and we are loving having Jocelyn in our life! Thank you Shasta for all of your continued care for our family…..

-D.J.

I was newly married and 41 years old and had been trying for a while to get pregnant when I decided to go to Shasta. She advised me to eat all warm cooked foods and drink, cut out caffeine and sugar and get eight hours of sleep a night. With three times a week of acupuncture for two months combined with I.u.I. I got pregnant and now have my beautiful baby boy! We are so happy and grateful.

After one failed round of IVF, I sought the help and support of Shasta Tierra.

Determined to do everything I could to make the second round of IVF work, acupuncture was a natural addition, especially with the research touting the myriad benefits of acupuncture. For about 3 months, before during and after the second IVF cycle, Shasta worked her magic on me regularly - up to 3 times per week. During each session, my focus was on the end result - being pregnant. After the treatments, I felt calm, centered, peaceful, and was in a stress-less state. On the days when I didn't see Shasta, I continued to meditate and this helped me to decompress and remain focused on becoming pregnant.

The end result? Acupuncture worked!

On October 20, 2009, Zander Frederick and Daisy Kay were born. I carried the babies to term - a full 39 weeks and 2 days and even managed to 'power walk' and ride a bicycle the day before I gave birth (yes, that was crazy, I know!).

Acupuncture works and Shasta Tierra Tayam is an incredible acupuncturist. She's über-knowledgeable, has a gentle spirit, is kind and loving and is connected to her clients.

No matter what's going on with your body, Shasta + acupuncture = results.

Stacey Vulakh

I came to see Shasta to help me get pregnant. I was 46 years old and was planning on trying in vitro with a donor egg. Shasta advised a treatment program of three times a week for two months to three months. At the end of the second month I did the in vitro and to my delight I conceived on my first try! After I became pregnant with the twins, I continued to see Shasta throughout my pregnancy, for both morning sickness in the first trimester and edema and carpal tunnel later on in the pregnancy. My pregnancy was virtually complication-free, with no back pain or other issues. I carried my babies to 37 weeks, which is full term for twins, and they were both a healthy weight (of over 6 lbs) at birth. Now, ten days after delivery, I am recovering quickly from the C-section, and am only 5 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight. The acupuncture treatment I received was an important part of my pre-natal care. All the best.

I came in to see Shasta because I wanted to get pregnant. I had tried previously for five years with my first husband so I knew that I may need help, especially because I had been on the pill now for many years, and was 39 years old. I quit the pill eight months before seeing Shasta. My periods were very painful, heavy and I had lots of cramping. I would also get bad low back pain and headaches. My boyfriend (soon to be husband) and I had already been trying to get pregnant for eight months. Shasta advised me to come in for acupuncture treatments two to three times a week , take herbs and revise my diet. I followed the prescribed plan and within two months my periods were no longer painful. I had a wonderful wedding and within one more month I was pregnant! I continued to come in for treatments with Shasta during my pregnancy for back pain and sciatica (I gained fifty pounds). The acupuncture took away the pain and I delivered a healthy baby boy. I now come to see Shasta to help get the extra pregnancy weight off (it is working) and regain my energy... We love our healthy baby boy.

I came to see Shasta after having two failed attempts with IVF. I was 31 years old and desperately wanting to have a child. I felt a lot of anxiety and stress about this. I heard about Shasta from my massage therapist so I decided to give it a try along with the my western IVF treatment. Within one month of getting acupuncture I had my third IVF and, to my great surprise, got pregnant. I now have a six week old baby and am happy, but still stressed :)

A couple of years ago I turned to acupuncture to improve my fertility after going through about two years of western treatments without any success. I was able to conceive my first child after about three months of treatment in San francisco. After having my son I wanted to continue acupuncture, but wanted to be treated closer to home. I found Shasta.

I started going to Shasta last year (2007) for treatment of Rosacae (red, flushed cheeks) and for evening out my menstrual cycle. After a couple sessions, I noticed a change in my skin. After a couple months, my skin started to become more smooth. Yeah!

My cycles also improved and became more predictable. I also lost that last 10 pounds without even trying. My husband and I were not trying to conceive, but we were greeted with a wonderful surprise of being pregnant with our daughter, Audrey. I know that going through acupuncture with Shasta helped me to conceive again. I continued to see Shasta through out my pregnancy for morning sickness and sciatica. She helped me to be able to enjoy my pregnancy (unlike my first), and give birth naturally to our daughter on January 9, 1008. She was 7 lbs. 12 ozs and 21 inches long!

I continue to see Shasta for my skin, lactation (which is also better this time around) and to loose weight after pregnancy.

I tried to get pregnant for a couple of years withno success. The doctors said i had unexplained infertility and did not have much to offer me. I came to Shasta and she diagnosed me with deficient kidney and liver energy with deficient blood. I was so sad as it seemed as if everyone else around me was getting pregnant and not me. Shasta said I needed to " fatten up a little and calm down my nervous system". After about three months of regular treatments and following her fertility nutrition advice I was sleeping better,felt calmer and had fewer headaches I also gained a few much needed pounds and my cycles became more regular with much less pain. Within about six or more months I was finally able to conceive and now have a beautiful healthy baby boy!!!

This is another testimonial from a patient of mine that you have permission to use: My wife and I had been trying to conceive for six years and we did not know the cause of our infertility. I came in to see Shasta dn she advised I get my sperm tested. I found out that my sperm count and morphology were below normal. After two months of treatments with the fertility points and the use of Fertilaid for Men, my numbers doubled and are now above normal. I also feel like I have more energy and I sleep better. I now sometimes wake up earlier then my wife as I have so much energy now. M.F.

I had been trying for over a year to conceive when I decided to try acupuncture. I had heard Shasta's skills could help me de-stress and help me conceive. After one monthly cycle of fertility treatments along with the drug clomid, I conceived. Now I am 15 weeks pregnant. M.D.

Shasta. I would like to express my appreciation for all of your help that you provided through acupuncture. I had originally gone to Shasta's clinic for a shoulder injury that I had as a result of a car accident. While at the clinic, I learned that Shasta specialized in fertility treatment. I began doing the acupressure for fertility exercise routine Shasta taught me at home and within two months, I conceived. It was very overwhelming as we had been trying for about two years to get pregnant. Shasta was always encouraging and supportive while I struggled to understand why I was unable to conceive. I encourage anyone who may be having difficulty to try acupressure - acupuncture with Shasta.

I am a 37 year old woman who had been trying to get pregnant for about a year and a half to no avail. I came to Shasta for headaches, IBS, backpain and neck pain, but also mentioned that I had been trying to have another baby. Shasta proceded to treat my other complaints while working on my fertility, and in about six weeks of coming about two times a week, I conceived. Shasta instructed me to come in the day of ovulation and then a couple days after and on the first try it worked!!