08/26/09

A Place Focused On Healing and Hope

by KelciB

All you have to do is read through their website to see that this is a place focused on healing and hope.

I found TCRA sort of by accident. I had fertility issues for 2.5 years that resulted in using fertility medicine to get pregnant, which ended in a miscarriage at 10 wks. I moved to SA shortly after and didn't want to focus on fertility but wanted to find an acupuncturist because I feel better when I get it. I had seen other acupuncturists in the past who tried to help with my fertility issues but weren't fertility specialists. I happened across TCRA online and decided I'd try them but not focus on fertility. After meeting with David, however, I had a renewed hope for the possibility of having my problems healed through the use of acupuncture, herbs, and the diet that they recommend. I signed up for 6 mo of acupuncture and herbs, my periods continued to regulate, I felt better, and 3 months later I was pregnant!!!

I continued to see them through my first trimester, which helped greatly with my anxiety over whether the pregnancy would last. It also helped with my nausea and fatigue. With a healthy pregnancy under way at 14 wks, they happily sent me on my way to enjoy my second trimester and return at 34 wks for more acupuncture to help prepare for labor. This was great for me as well. I truly believe it helped me have a fast and smooth labor that came naturally and on time!

David and Kirsten are wonderful people who care about their patients. They have great wisdom in fertility, acupuncture, and health. They are friendly and enjoyable to be around. I always looked forward to meeting with them and found that they were always willing and able to answer any questions I might have. Kirsten also was wonderful to help me in my journey to become a mother as she is a mother herself and has great insight and advice.

I recommend TCRA to anyone who is struggling with infertility or anyone who has female health issues. May you find healing and hope at TCRA as I did.

• Pros: Great acupuncturists who care about their patients!
• Cons: NONE

08/25/09

Help for Endometriosis and PCOS

by chesapeake13

I was diagnosed with both PCOS and endometriosis several years ago after suffering through painful periods that got worse and worse and that eventually took over the better part of my months. Last year, the pain from my endometriosis led me to having laparoscopic surgery to have excess tissue removed.

After my surgery, my doctor put me on continuous birth control. This caused insane mood swings, and my pain didn't go away; in fact, it grew to the point of my taking three Aleve a day. And still, I was in pain. Many "normal" women only have pelvic pain during one week out of the month, if any time at all. I was the opposite: there was only one week out of the month where I *wasn't* in intense pain.

Back in March, I heard about TCRA and decided to give it a chance. I wasn't sure that they accepted patients like me, since I'm only 20 years old and am not a fertility case. They do. After much thought and several weeks of acupuncture, I stopped taking birth control entirely, and I immediately had a period. Since that time, my menstrual flow has changed from the dark brown characteristic of endometriosis to a bright, healthy red. My periods have already stabilized to around 28-31 days. I've been consistently ovulating around mid-cycle, even with my PCOS. And today I am ecstatic to report that my pain is now down from a 10 to a 2 during my period. I have very little to no pain throughout the rest of the month, and I still have several months to go in my treatment. My condition improves every single month. I never expected results so fantastic, and the great thing is, my body is doing it all without nasty chemicals, artificial hormones, or the adverse side effects from these.

If you have endo or PCOS, I strongly encourage you to call TCRA. David and Kirsten are fantastic people who are devoted to their profession and dedicated to the lives of their patients. I could never thank them enough for all they've given me.

07/29/09

The extra bit I needed for a family

by ChelseaTX

I began reproductive acupuncture at TCRA in San Antonio when we began seeing an RE for infertility. My problem wasn't actually getting pregnant, but staying pregnant.

I truly believe that the acupuncture helped me conceive more quickly, and then helped prevent miscarriage and encourage a thick uterine lining. It also minimized morning sickness, back pain, and stress.

I found the acupuncture sessions very relaxing and yet invigorating. I would melt onto the table in a puddle of warmth and usually drift off to sleep. But I would leave refreshed and renewed and energized. I knew bld. was flowing to my uterus and that a prime environment was being created for my baby.

My dreams have come true, and the people at TCRA helped make that happen!

-Chelsea in San Antonio

• Pros: helpful, kind, convenient, professional, relaxing, effective
• Cons: none