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Bloom Acupuncture Chicago
3166 N. Lincoln, Suite 410
Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-600-5090
Hours: Mon.Wed. Fri. & Sat.
We accept FSA and HSA
About Us
Our Mission
Our goal is to provide our patients throughout Chicago with the highest quality of care in Eastern alternative medicine. We provide a welcoming, safe space to share your health concerns and offer complete care throughout your healing journey.
Beth Kathan L.Ac.
Beth is a nationally board certified (NCCAOM) and state licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She received her master’s degree in Chinese and alternative medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago.
She focuses on providing her patients with thorough, individualized, and comprehensive holistic medicine treating a variety
Beth is a nationally board certified (NCCAOM) and state licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She received her master’s degree in Chinese and alternative medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago.
She focuses on providing her patients with thorough, individualized, and comprehensive holistic medicine treating a variety of specific conditions and symptoms with acupuncture, herbs, cupping, moxa, and guasha.
Her specialities include fertility assistance, preparation for IVF/IUI, pregnancy, labor assistance, post partum health, lactation assistance, women’s health, menopause, cycle disorders, psycho emotional disorders, sleeping disorders and internal medicine.
Our Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an alternative medicine practice that originated thousands of years ago. It is based on the premise that a blockage or disturbance in the flow of the body's life energy, or “qi,” can cause health issues. Acupuncturists insert hair like needles into specific acupuncture points throughout the body to restore the flow of qi, balance the body’s energy, stimulate healing, and promote relaxation.
Herbal therapy
Herbal therapy is perhaps the most widely used Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) modality. TCM relies on herbal therapies both for the treatment of illness and in the optimization of health and prevention of diseases. We provide individualized herbal formulas designed for your specific health needs. All formulas used are safe during pregnancy.
Benefits of acupuncture for fertility
- Balances hormones: Acupuncture stimulates the endocrine system, which is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that affect ovulation, menstruation, and pregnancy. By balancing the levels of hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH), acupuncture may help better prepare your body for fertility treatment.
- Increases blood flow: Acupuncture helps to increase blood circulation to the reproductive organs, especially the uterus and ovaries. This may improve the quality and quantity of eggs and the thickness and receptivity of the uterine lining. A well-nourished uterus and ovaries can increase your chances of conceiving and carrying a healthy baby.
- Reduces stress: Stress can have a negative impact on your fertility by disrupting your hormonal balance, affecting your ovulation, and lowering your libido. Acupuncture is known to reduce stress by stimulating the release of endorphins. It also can calm your nervous system and lower your blood pressure, improving your overall health and well-being.
How Acupuncture Complements Fertility Treatments
Acupuncture can be a valuable addition to your fertility treatment plan, whether you are trying to conceive naturally or with assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF. Here are some of the ways acupuncture can complement your fertility treatments:
- Enhances IVF outcomes: Some studies have suggested that acupuncture performed before and after embryo transfer can increase the pregnancy rates of IVF patients. This may be due to acupuncture’s ability to improve blood flow to the uterus, relax the uterine muscles, and reduce stress and anxiety3. Acupuncture can also help reduce some side effects of IVF medications, such as bloating, nausea, headaches, and mood swings.
- Supports overall wellness: Acupuncture can help you address other health issues that may affect your fertility indirectly, such as insomnia, digestive problems, allergies, or chronic pain. By improving your sleep quality, digestion, immunity, and pain relief, acupuncture can help you feel more comfortable and energetic throughout your fertility journey.
- Promotes emotional well-being: Trying to conceive can be emotionally challenging and cause frustration, sadness, anger, or guilt. Acupuncture can help you cope with these emotions by providing a safe and supportive space to express yourself and receive compassionate care. Acupuncture can also help you cultivate a positive and hopeful mindset to boost your confidence and resilience.