Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture-San Antonio

Best Acupuncture for fertility in San Antonio!

by Jennrae

June 24, 2008

I have been to another well known acupuncturist in town and I can't even compare them to Kirsten and David's practice. I have had nothing but positive,helpful, and encouraging support from them. I had stage IV endometriosis and after being treated for only a few months I am now at a stage I with hardly any endometriosis left. They have been a blessing to me and soon I know we'll be pregnant!

• Pros: professional, respectful staff, comfortable atmosphere
• Cons: none

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Excellent Service

by JenniferLBrown

May 14, 2009

My husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for two years after a previous miscarriage. We were seeing a fertility specialist and one day my husband found TCRA's website and thought we should go and see what they were all about. I am 39 years old so I felt that we needed something beyond western medicine. When we met Kirsten she immediately set my mind at ease and I felt more positive and hopeful than I had in months. We went through the six month treatment program and had our first IVF cycle and it worked. We are 9 weeks pregnant today. I am still seeing TCRA for the first trimester and I love their continued support and encouragement. I recommend them to all of my friends!

• Pros: Relaxes Atmosphere

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Highly & Happily Recommend!

by mellyg1

April 13, 2009

After about 2 1/2 years of struggling with infertilty & receiving traditional Western treatments, I finally followed my instincts & looked into accupuncture. I researched several places & decided to give TCRA a chance. I chose them because they worked out of a traditional Western infertility clinic & they specialized in infertility. It was very different from any medical treatment I had ever received before. I was a bit doubtful initially but with the support of my case manager, Kirsten, I stuck with it and found success! Open your mind & your heart & let them help you find peace.

• Pros: Great listeners & very sensitive to patients needs

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Amazing group, outstanding service, great results

by IVFdoc

March 14, 2009

The team of acupuncturist that David and Kirsten have put together is incredible. They work with the patient needs in mind as their most important goal. As an IVF provider I have work with them for over 2 years and I am very pleased with their professional service. They dialogue with the patient and when appropriate combine medical and acupuncture therapies. The only winner is the patient who truly gets a holistic approach. If you are looking for acupuncture, stop looking: Texas Center for Reproductive Acupunctuer is your place. I wholeheartedly recommended it.

• Pros: Professional, pleasant, caring
• Cons: NONE

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A Success Story

by cgallegos22

February 23, 2009

I had stage 3 endometriosis and my husband and I had been trying to conceive for almost 3 years when we met David and Kirsten. We were at the end of our rope and felt we had exhausted all of our resources which included 7 IUIs, injectible medications,and 3 surgeries. David and Kirsten restored our hope by treating us like family and encouraging us to continue to make our dream of have having a child a reality. We met weekly and became more than just patients...we were friends. After 6 months of acupuncture I had a surgery to clean out any remaining endometriosis only to be told by my ob/gyn and fertility specialist that the endometriosis was completely gone!!! Two months later we went through the IVF process and nine months later we were blessed with TWO healthy twin boys. Our dreams came true and we gained friend in the process. I recommend Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture to anyone who is struggling with infertility. Thanks David and Kirsten. We are forever grateful!!

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Amazing Results

by ChrisFlynn

November 11, 2008

At 52 years old I have started to approach menopause with a significant amount of hot flashes. With a family history of breast cancer I realy wanted to avoid hormone replacement therapies, but did not want to be uncomfortable. I have never really dealt with any holistic or herbal medications, not that I did not believe in them I just was not sure how they worked. After speaking with Kirsten she advised me to try some herbs to see if that would help with the hot flashes. Within 1-2 weeks I had about a 70% reduction in hot flashes and waking up at night. I used the herbs for about 2 months and then reduced the dosage and now I am not taking anything and I feel great!

The care I received was great and I could not be happier with the end result. No more hot flashes.

Chris Flynn

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Why Can't I Conceive?

by cpeesscott

August 12, 2008

I should preface my review by saying that I was raised in a western medicine family: my grandfather was a doctor, my grandmother a nurse, my father a doctor, my mother a physical therapist, my aunts are both nurses etc. So, understanding and reaching out to eastern medicine practices, like acupuncture, tested my belief system and that of my family's. But, I was a 30-year-old woman, completely healthy, physically active and diagnosed with "unexplained infertility" after 2 1/2 years of trying naturally followed by 4 rounds of Femara treatment at my OB/GYN's office and finalized by an exam from a renowned fertility specialist in Austin. I had no obvious fertility problems according to the Drs. So just before we embarked on the $25,000 attempt at more aggressive fertility treatment, we decided to try the TCRA. My initial visit with Kirsten left my slightly crestfallen in that she said I needed 3 months of "not trying" to get my body in optimum shape to conceive. I'd already waited so long, I wanted a baby now. But then she explained the reasons, and it all seemed to make sense, I trusted her. We followed the program for 3 months and conceived - accidentally and totally naturally - in the third month. Now, I'm about to deliver in 3 weeks. I've returned to TCRA for help during my first trimester with issues of digestion, morning sickness and allergies and now I'm back again addressing issues of swelling, indigestion and labor preparation. All the practitioners at TCRA are kind, willing to answer even the stupidest of questions, and very explanatory about all the details of the process and even how acupuncture is meant to help. I swear by TCRA.

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The best acupuncturists for fertility!

by happysunshine12

June 23, 2008

I had seen several acupuncturists before, some good, but none had the focus on fertility and my monthly cycle like Kirsten and David Karchmer. They were so great to provide teaching material and answer any questions I might have each time I came in. They used acupuncture in harmony with the biological rythems of a woman's monthly cycle in order to promote whole body wellness, balance and a normal, healthy monthly cycle! After 3 mos. of seeing them, I am pregnant! Once pregnant, they also provide pregnancy care through the first trimester and third trimester and post-pardum care as well. I am so impressed that I will continue to use them through all these phases to ensure a healthy baby and that my body stays balanced and in harmony with the use of acupuncture and herbs! I recommed them to anyone! Also, let me say that they are located in the RMA fertility clinic, and although I did not use their services, they are so friendly. It is a very peaceful, positive place that is filled with baby making energy!

• Pros: Great acupuncturists with a focus on fertility and a great success rate!
• Cons: none!

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Truly Amazing!!!

by jd9072jd

June 10, 2008

My husband and I had been trying to conceive for years, going through surgeries and specialists. It was not until I was recommended to try Kirsten and David that we were able to successfully sustain our pregnancy. They have been such a support system and true gift to us from the beginning. What an amazing team. They offer encouragement, advice and most of all, sensitivity to each individual situation. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who wants to overcome the battle of infertility and miscarriage. Thank you David and Kirsten for being such a blessing!! Jennifer D.

• Pros: The gift of life

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Would highly recommend to anyone that has suffered from infertility.

by eodelgado

November 12, 2007

I started acupuncture in July2007. Kirsten, Dave and their staff are very compassionate, informative and above all, patient towards their clients needs. They truly are a blessing for my husband and I, after months of seeing specialists with no positive outcome. They have offered us a natural alternative in to our problems. I would highly recommend them to anyone that had suffered the pain of miscarriage and infertility.

Olga

• Pros: very informative, great outcomes
• Cons: none

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