Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture-Austin

I had severe endometriosis and had had extensive fibroid surgery, along with being of advanced age ( 38). The wonderful treatments of the excellent acupuncturists that accompanied my IVF helped keep me calm and relaxed. The result was our wonderful baby boy, born 07/28/09. The staff was really great at helping us deal with some issues during the pregnancy, which helped a lot.

We will go see them again when we try for baby #2...we may even try natural before going to IVF again!

Pros: Wonderful people, treatments easy and relaxing

Posted 09/03/09

I wanted to share the good news with you. I just found out that after my 2nd round of IVF, I am pregnant. My 42nd birthday is tomorrow so this is a truly amazing gift after my husband and I tried for 9 years to hear this news---on our own for several years, a year with 7 failed IUIs, and an unsuccessful 1st round of IVF. In my heart I know everyone I encountered at TCRA made the difference for us since the first day I walked through their doors. They are knowledgeable and experienced while being sincerely friendly and supportive.

One month after treatments and following their advice, I experienced a pain-free cycle for the first time in my life. After the second month, another first--I had absolutely no PMS symptoms at all. Then it was time for my 2nd round of IVF, which was different than the first in so many ways. Not only was my body healthier thanks to bi-weekly treatments and diet changes, but I really experienced a mental shift and could see the drastic difference in my stress level before and after the procedure. For this, I am especially grateful to David for conducting the Inner Smile Meditation workshop. I have done this meditation every morning since my meeting with Kirsten the week before my retrieval when she told me I absolutely had to do everything possible to keep my cortisol and stress levels down.I couldn't ask for a better team on my side during the whole process. I am so grateful to Kirsten and David for their practice and for sharing their knowledge with those of us who are on this journey. Now I plan to continue treatments to support my first pregnancy and avoid the high risk of miscarriage. Wow, it feels great to say that!

Pros: Friendly knowledgeable staff, Good vibe, Convenient location

Cons: None

Posted 08/31/09

I started to see Kirsten about a year ago. My doctor wanted to send me straight to an infertility specialist since a 6 month trial of Clomid didn't work. I wasn't ready for the full blown infertility work up and all the medical procedures associated with it.

So I went to see Kirsten. She met with my husband and I and answered our myriad of questions. She referred us to an infertility speicalist she works with -- just to make sure all the plumbing was in working order -- and it was.

Then we started treatment. I took daily temps, daily herbs and went to acupuncture twice a week. I knew, that even if I did not get pregnant naturally, I was at least taking care of myself at a whole new level - and preparing my body to carry a baby.

Well, I am now 11 weeks pregnant - and TCRA continues to be my first line of defense. I had heavy spotting my first week and was diagnosed by my OB as a "threatened miscarriage". I went to see Kirsten, she gave me herbs to boost my progesterone levels and received an acupuncture treatment to stop spotting. It stopped the SAME DAY as the acupuncture treatment and has never returned.

Throughout my pregnancy I have gone to Kirsten first for all of my nutrition questions. I can email her any time and she responds wihtin 24 hours, reliably. I am good friends with my ObGYn and can call her on her cell or even text her if I need somehting -- and Kirsten is still my first pick! I just know I will get the natural, whole grain answer from her. And I do!

Most recently I went in for an acupuncture treatment targeted towards the alleviation of constipation - 36 hours later I am back to normal! With no pain or discomfort in the transition. It made me stop and think "what did I eat or what didn't I eat to have this happen -- I want to be able to repeat it for the future". The answer I came up with: nothing. My diet has been exaclty the same -- I even forgot to eat my prunes. The only thing different was acupuncture -- I was amazed!

Thank you TCRA - Mandy, Dixie, Emily & Kirsten for supporting my body as it prepared itself for this journey, for being a contributing factor in conception and then being my partner during the precarious first trimester!

It wouldn't have happened without you! And it was as low stress as this journey could be!

I also strongly reccommend yoga for fertilty -- another HUGE stress reliever!

Pros: Experts in the field!

Cons: none

Posted 08/28/09

I cannot say enough great things about TCRA! I went through about a year and a half ordeal with my hormones that no doctor was addressing. I was struggling with extreme fatigue, dry hair, thinning hair, anxiety attacks, & depression. These symptoms gradually got worse over this time period and I didn't know what was going on but eventually I started suspecting it was my hormones. I discussed my various symptoms with my endocrinologist, ob/gyn and family doctor and received zero help which made me think I was crazy thinking it was my hormones (which is what I always suspected). Then I started trying to get pregnant and had two miscarriages in a 6 month period. I talked to my doctor whether the miscarriages could be linked to the hormone issues I went through and she said it was just bad luck. After my miscarriages, I continued to have the symptoms of hormone problems. So, I decided I need to be proactive before trying to get pregnant again and found the TCRA. From the first visit sitting down with Kirsten, I felt relieved that someone was finally listening to me and made me feel my concerns and suspicians were valid. She gave me hope that this was fixable. During my treatments, my hormone symptoms slowly got better and better. At the end of four months, we started trying to get pregnant and got pregnant the firs month. I continued treatments during my first trimester and everything went smoothly this time and I'm now 29 weeks pregnant! It has been a healthy pregnancy!
The entire staff was fabulous! It was a place I went to every week and actually enjoyed going because of the friendly, warm environment they have created at TCRA. Kirsten , Dixie, Mandy and Daivd were always so easy to talk to and I always felt like they listened to what my complaints were and then did something to address them. They really are an incredible group of people and I so appreciate what they did for me. I recommend them all the time to friends.

Pros: effective, comforting staff

Cons: none

Posted 07/15/09

Acupuncture and herbs from the Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture has been nothing but wonderful for us! We conceived naturally after 4 months under their care. But that was only the beginning of the important role they have played. During those long weeks of debilitating ?morning? sickness (actually 24/7 sickness), acupuncture made it possible for me to keep food down and carry on with my regular activities. While I didn?t manage to gain weight during this period, at least I didn?t lose weight, thanks to the care I got from David and Kirsten and Mandy. Even after the throwing up days were behind me, acupuncture helped me stay strong and vital during my whole pregnancy; I even went backpacking in my 7th month with my OB/GYN?s blessing. When my due date came and went, acupuncture helped me have a strong, fast labor and plenty of milk for a healthy, hungry baby! Even after the birth, the Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture continued to help by getting my body and mind back into equilibrium so that I could get on with the astonishingly hard work of being a parent. Such a happy experience and the beginning of a great love story!

Posted 07/11/09

David made me ovulate, and my husband made me pregnant! After 2 years of fertility treatments and hormones, we wanted a more natural approach to our infertility issues. We took a few months off from any type of treatment, so I had not ovulated since November. I had my first acupuncture treatment on day 34 of my cycle, ovulated on day 35, and am now 6 weeks pregnant. Everyone at TCRA is very compassionate, and caring. I love the atmosphere.

Pros: most positive environment

Cons: none

Posted 05/22/09

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: Relaxed Atmosphere, Friendly Staff

Posted 05/13/09

The team of acupuncturists 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: Caring, professionals, pleasant

Cons: NONE

Posted 03/13/09

When I was seven weeks pregnant my cousin told me about Texas Center for Reporductive Acupuncture. Due to the fact that I had several miscarriages in the past, I called them right away. When I explained my situation they had me come in that week and I had weekly acupunture through my first trimester. I really believe that the acupunture helped me make it through this pregnancy. I plan to go back starting at my 36th week to have acupuncture to help prepare my body for labor. I wish I would have known about them sooner and I would recommend them to any mom struggling with fertility issues.

Pros: Always on time. The owner is wonderful and very personable. The office staff were very friendly. They don't try to force anything on you.

Cons: none

Posted 03/11/09

I love, love, love the Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture. I finally feel as if I am doing something proactive to help my fertility. Everyone at the center is wonderful - Kirsten, Dixie, Mandy and even the receptionists (Tiffany and Emily) are always helpful and very pleasant. I would highly recommend TCRA to anyone who is trying to become pregnant, they professional, knowlegeable and so caring. I really can't say enough about how much I enjoy the treaments and all of the people at the TCRA.

Pros: All of the people there are professional, knowlegable and caring

Posted 02/23/09

I will forever be grateful to everyone at Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture. My husband and I are in our late 20's and last spring I was diagnosed with PCOS and was told that we would not be able to get pregnant on our own. We decided that I would try clomid first, and then we would move on to a fertility specialist. After a month and a half on clomid, I felt as if I was going through menopause and I made the decision to quit. My OBGYN recommended that we think about acupuncture before contacting a fertility specialist. After a lot of research and prayer, I decided to meet Kirstin for a consultation at TCRA. Within the first few minutes I was filled with hope and excitement and I knew that this was the right choice for me and my body. I have always been fearful of needles and I was amazed that this process was actually relaxing and not at all painful! I received more support than I could have imagined from the entire staff and within a few short months, I found out that I was expecting!! I continued my sessions at TCRA for miscarriage prevention through my 13th week of pregnancy. They were able to keep me calm (I had a high risk of miscarriage) and healthy through the first part of my pregnancy and alleviate all of my morning sickness. I am now 30 weeks pregnant and I cannot wait to go back for my "easy labor treatments" starting in a few weeks. I tell all of my female friends about TCRA and I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in getting their body healthy before pregnancy, having problems getting pregnant, interested in miscarriage prevention, or having issues during pregnancy. It is an investment in you and your baby's health that is worth every penny! My little guy and I are proof!

Posted 01/22/09

We are big advocates of homeopathy and alternative medicine so when we were not getting pregnant on our own we decided to make the investment in acupuncture. Due to our lack of "swimmers" we needed IVF/ICSI and reluctantly jumped into the medical system for such assistance. After just over 3 months we did our first retrieval and transferred 2 embryos. Soon thereafter we learned we were pregnant with twins! It turns out boy/girl twins no less. Life just didn?t seem to get any more perfect than that! I have now reached full term and am thankful for the huge role acupuncture (and Kirsten) have played in this pregnancy journey. I am apparently ultra sensitive and have given her a run for her money in terms of the use of herbs, tiny needles, a special diet & patience. Kirsten is extremely intuitive, flexible, and has the heart of a teacher! She is constantly tweaking our treatment plans and picks up on even the smallest details via our thorough conversations at each visit. Her guidance with nutrition has been insurmountable and very much appreciated. I am confident acupuncture (and Kirsten's consistency of care) have helped a tremendous amount in calming my nerves through all the stages of this fertility / pregnancy journey. This acupuncture experience has also taught me how to better care for my body and my family. After 1 year of treatments I can confidently say I would do it all again exactly the same and encourage anyone else to make the investments of time & money as well! In my opinion, it?s absolutely worth it for your physical health, mental health and health of your unborn children!

Posted 10/28/08

I am 38 years old. I tried for nearly three years to get pregnant. I suffered from stage 3 endometriosis and had to undergo surgery. I began In-Vitro treatment and acupuncture after surgery. The staff at TCRA were able to regulate my periods, increase my egg production, and erase my PMS symptoms. The sessions were relaxing and the staff always remained positive.
After two rounds of IVF I am pregnant with twins!
As soon as I became pregnant I started to suffer with horrible sciatic pain in my hip. It was disabling. My OB told me it was normal and that the only cure was giving birth. I suffered 4 months before going to Mandy at TCRA. After one treatment, the pain was totally gone! I have had no problems with my hip in five weeks.
TCRA can help you with treatment before, during, and after your pregnancy. I am so grateful for their help!

Posted 09/14/08

Before I tried acupuncture, I thought it was just about needles, and I was scared of needles. However, the needles (which don't hurt at all) are just a part of the overall treatment at TCRA. The staff uses a combination of diet, herbs, acupuncture, plus their overall ability to listen, understand, and suggest other natural recommendations.

I first came in because I was 35 and wanted to get pregnant. I didn't know if I had any fertility issues besides an underactive thyroid, but I wanted to cure my chronic yeast infections (and sometimes bacterial or bladder infections) before trying to get pregnant. I have not had any infections since I changed my diet and started receiving treatments, and that is just the tip of the iceberg. When I was finally ready to try to get pregnant, it happened in only our second month of trying!!! My husband and I believe that TCRA helped to get my body to the place it needed to be to get pregnant so quickly. We feel truly blessed in so many ways!

Acupuncture is something I will continue for the rest of my life, not only for problems, but for overall health and well-being. I feel so amazing when I go to acupuncture, and their recommendations have helped me in so many areas of my life - sleeping, eating, allergies, thyroid, etc. Thank you TCRA!!!

Pros: Excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, caring staff

Posted 08/28/08

I have a great doctor and we were trying to do everything possible to get me pregnant. My husband and I tried IUI and then In-Vitro fertilization. The IUI never worked for us. I had endometrosis and my husband low-sperm count. I had laparoscopy for my endometrosis problem and my husband was taking some vitamins but nothing seemed to work. The first time we tried IVF, I didn't get pregnant. The second time, I got pregnant but had a miscarriage after 9 weeks. We were devastated but still had energy to try one more time. The third time I wanted to do something different. I had heard of people changing diets and others doing acupuncture. A friend of mine told me about an interview in the local news to an acupuncture place. I looked it up and I think she was referring to TCRA (up until now I'm not 100% if they are the ones who were interviewed :-). It was the best search I did in my life. My problem was that I didn't have much time before starting my third in-vitro process. In fact, I only had a little over a month. So TCRA started a rush program for me and for my husband. We both went through acupuncture. When it was time of my IVF, I had a little bit more eggs, but many more that the lab was able to fertilized compared to the previous times. Finally we had 5 good ones and they were 5-day embryos instead of the 3-day I had in my two previous IVFs. We were thrilled. My doctor transfered two embryos back to my body and although I did not get pregnant with twins, we are now expecting a baby girl!. I'm on my 32nd week and my husband and I are happy we went to TCRA because we are sure that helped us with having stronger 5-day embryos.

Posted 08/28/08

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.

Posted 08/11/08

For those of you who are on the fence about trying TCRA and acupuncture in general, I was right there with you. We were having difficulties conceiving due to irregular ovulation, but weren't ready to try more aggressive medical options. I am so glad I found the clinic and my only regret is not having started treatment sooner. I became pregnant naturally after 4 months of beginning treatmet and am now in my second trimester! The staff are supportive and each person brings a different personality and style that makes for a well rounded experience, you can get what you need from everyone. The online booking makes setting appointments a breeze and my appointments were consistently on time. Their philosophy and approach to health and wellness has changed my life and I feel healthier and more balanced because of my experience at TCRA.

Posted 06/24/08

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 am so thankful that I found this clinic and was able to catch some of their healthful and baby making energy!

Pros: Focused on fertility, very knowledgable and compassionate!

Cons: none!

Posted 06/22/08

Last year I had a miscarriage and shortly after I started looking for ways to prevent it from happening again. I googled the word 'miscarriage' and the TCRA clinic came up. I was worried that I wouldn't follow through with the treatment plan and life style change so after meeting with them I took my time and thought about it for a couple months. I finally gave it a try and did my best to do what they asked of me - charted my morning temperature and altered my diet. After three months of treatment they told me that I could start trying to get pregnant again. The first month I was actually afraid of getting pregnant for fear of another miscarriage. The second month I followed all of their suggestions and was pregnant! I forgot to mention that I'm 39 and have numerous and large fibroid tumors. Anyway, I just began my third trimester and the baby and I are doing great. I had a wonderful experience at TCRA. They're very professional and down to earth at the same time. Kirsten was awesome, fun, loving and extremely knowledgable as were the rest of the staff. If I decide to have another baby I will definitely go back.

Posted 06/03/08

I cannot say enough good things about the wonderful staff at TCRA. I've been fortunate to receive treatment from Mandy, Kirsten and David over the past 2.5 months, and the results have been amazing. I sought treatment for stress management, fatigue and persistent shoulder pain. I enjoy the fact that each acupuncturist uses different techniques to treat my conditions and that all of them are very effective. My shoulder pain is almost non-existent, my stress level is substantially less, and I have much more energy. I have already referred a number of friends to TCRA, and they too have seen results. So, to anyone who is considering treatment but is a bit skeptical like I was at first, please know that acupuncture really does work and the staff at TCRA are the best. Thank you so much TCRA from your devoted client and friend!

Pros: Experienced, caring, compassionate, sincere and very effective

Cons: None

Posted 05/07/08

Kirsten and David helped me through the hardest time in my life. Having just turned 35 I was diagnosed with elevated FSH before I had ever even tried to conceive. By western standard, this is an irreversible, untreatable condition. This diagnosis put me into a terrible mental state. Luckily I found the clinic of Kirsten and David and after only 4 weeks I started feeling better. After another three months, when I could start to "try", it took one single month to conceive naturally! I am now in the 9th month and hope to have our baby in 4 weeks.

I will certainly never forget my overwhelmingly positive experience at the clinic. Kirsten and David are incredibly knowledgeable, positive, encouraging, warm and intelligent people. I would like to add that their success rates for pregnancy are in the the high 80/low 90 percent! This is way higher than any western fertility specialist while the cases they treat are on the average much more difficult. Kirsten is a well recognized researcher in the field of reproductive acupuncture. The clinic also produces their own herbal tinctures, which are an important component of the treatment. I found the environment there extremely pleasant and relaxing, I will never forget the great smell at the center.

You can get help from them to support your western treatment or use acupuncture alone. If you are struggling to conceive your baby, it is good news if you live in central Texas!

Pros: Encouragement, knowledge, competence, ...

Cons: none

Posted 02/20/08

My husband and I had been trying to conceive for many years with no success. We'd been through so many different fertility treatments (and spent so much money) that it was taking both a physical and an emotional toll on both of us. We were pretty much at our wits end when, after yet another miscarriage, we found Kirsten and David. And we're so thankful that we did! After putting both of us on a program of a controlled diet, herbs and acupuncture, we both felt that we were healthier than we had been in many years, and we were ready to try to conceive again. Kirsten and David were both so supportive and so positive that it really helped us as we were going through the process again. They were always willing to go the extra mile, and they were always there when we needed them, either for a treatment or just a reassuring word on the phone. We learned in November that I am finally pregnant, and with twins! I am absolutely convinced that it would never have happened for us if we had not found Kirsten and David. I only wish that we had found them sooner!

Pros: Extremely caring and supportive

Posted 01/16/08

My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for several years. During this time if there was a fertility treatment to be tried, we tried it...unfortunately none of them worked. When I was diagnosed with PCOS I had never heard of it and during our treatments for fertility not much information was given to us about it. I began reading and researching all about it. At that point I also began seeking alternative medicine treatments and came across the very safe haven of the Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture. Kirsten and David opened there are arms to us, explained everything in great detail about PCOS and it became very understandable why we had not gotten pregnant yet. My symptoms needed to be treated, I needed to be in the best optimal health, my cycles needed to be regulated, my insulin resistance needed to addressed and my emotional health needed a little TLC. Sounds like a pretty long list, huh? Well, I am hear to tell you that with the help of Kirsten and David all of those things have been addressed and I a feel better than I have in YEARS!!!! I sleep better, my energy level has sky rocketed, my immune system seems to have gotten a much needed boost, all of my lab work that was all out of wack prior to Acupuncture has now normalized, my cycle has regulated and I have even begun to ovulate on my own!!!! Kirsten and David are so down to earth and you just can't help but to love them for their care, concern and dedication...they have not come up short in the area of TLC that is necessary during fertility treatment. My husband and I feel confident that we will now be able to achieve our goal of pregnancy in the near future...we feel so blessed to have found Kirsten and David when we did...they are the BEST!

Pros: Individualized Care, Friendly, Online Scheduling, Emotional Refueling

Cons: Not enough people know about them

Posted 11/22/07

How would you like to say that you do not have cedar fever? I can, thanks to Kirsten, David and Mandy. I have been going to see the great people at Cornerstone Acupuncture for several years. Each time I have an appointment, I walk out feeling better and just not because of allergies. Whatever naggy little problem, I have, such as a knee not feeling well, to a back hurting, to too much stress, Kirsten or Mandy or David have listened and helped. I have and will continue to recommend acupuncture and specifically Cornerstone. A person can go to David and be evaluted. A plan will be developed and explained. After that, sessions of learning and improvement without drugs--just natural herbs. As long as I can, I will continue sessions of acupuncture with David, Kirsten and Mandy.

Pros: professional, caring, postitive

Posted 10/31/07

When I found David and Kirsten, I was completely frustrated with traditional medicine. It was very easy getting pregnant, but I had a devastating miscarriage. I was then told I had to go under a lot of infertility treatments, non sense medications and of course lots of money. I knew I didn?t need all of that, but I was also afraid of another miscarriage and because of that, afraid of getting pregnant again without any support and close assistance.
After I started the program, David, always so kind and patient, taught me a lot about oriental medicine, especially about diets. Kirsten always so sweet and positive, reassuring me that everything would be fine. The emotional support was very helpful along with all the tips, the acupuncture sessions and the herbs. I just followed exactly their recommendations so I could improve my overall health, and therefore reduce the risk of another miscarriage.
Our baby was born a year after I started the program, a healthy baby.
I really believe they helped me get through the first trimester...
I would highly recommend the clinic for someone that was never pregnant before and is facing infertility. I would recommend it to someone that, just like me, never had a problem getting pregnant but had already one or more miscarriages, especially those still trying to cope with the huge pain that a loss of a baby means. I would also recommend it for someone that is not getting any results and is really disappointed with traditional medicine. And finally I would even recommend for someone that was never pregnant, never had infertility issues, never had a miscarriage, but admires and is interested in learning more about western medicine, improving their diet, so there will be an improvement in the overall health, reducing the risk for a possible miscarriage and increasing the chance of a healthy baby.
I am pretty sure that you will not be disappointed if you decide to check them out!

Posted 10/14/07

My experience has been very positive. The atmosphere is supportive and caring. After having experienced discouraging news, I needed a place that was encouraging. Being put on a program of herbs, supplements, and diet, I have never felt healthier. I have had a lot of side effects from previous fertility meds, and I can honestly say that they all have gone away. I have now become ready to pursue my options regarding fertility.

Pros: Caring and encouraging

Posted 10/13/07

My husband and I sought out an acupuncture fertility clinic after experiencing 2 miscarriages and difficulties getting pregnant the past 3 years. We found Cornerstone Clinic on the Internet and were impressed during our initial consultation with David's experience and teaching style that helped us understand why this treatment would be different than other fertility options we knew of.

David and Kirsten were focused on my optimal health before treating the fertility specifically which I feel made all the difference. After only 6 months of treatment, I'm pregnant beyond the first trimester for the first time; we've heard the heartbeat several times and are enjoying a healthy pregnancy.

The "easy labor" and post partum treatments are an added bonus that we look forward to in addition to a healthy child in February. Thanks David and Kirsten for your personal attention and tending to not only my physical, but emotional well being too.

Pros: Internet scheduling, Flexibility to use different acupuncturists, Extended hours available, Works with several Insurance Co.

Posted 10/08/07

I would highly recommend them to anyone who is trying to conceive using fertility treatments. I found them after my failed IVF cycle (I wish I had found them before) and I had decided the next IVF cycle will be different. I wanted to find a place I could get healthy so the next time I would have the best chance of a successful IVF cycle. Kirsten, David and Mandy are very encouraging and give great feed back. Even though we are months away from our next IVF cycle, I am confident of the outcome due to help from Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture. Aside from the acupuncture, thanks to Kirsten's nutritional advice I no longer suffer from digestion problems! I am noticing positive effect in all area of my life as well from the herbal and acupuncture treatments and we have only been with them about 2 mths! I would highly recommend then. I intend on going back to them once I get pregnant for prelabor and post-natal.

Pros: Highly knowledgable in the area of reproductive disorders & how to use acupuncture to correct these disorders.

Cons: As another reader stated: not enough people know about the clinic.

Posted 10/06/07

From the initial office visit I felt the warmth and caring nature of David and Kirsten. Although my husband and I are still on our journey, I couldn't be happier with my experience. I highly recommend their services.

Posted 09/30/07

Kirsten, David and Mandy are professionals who take the time to listen as well as clearly explain every step within both the in-office visits and the bigger "treatment" picture - each customized to the individual patient. All a great blessing and relief to a novice acupuncture patient! Their optimistic attitudes and proactive follow-up combined with real results makes highly recommending them very, very easy.

Posted 08/19/07

After 5 years of trying to get pregnant, including almost 2 years of infertility treatments, we were told that we could not have children. While Western Medicine had given up on us, the team at the Cornerstone Acupuncture Center did not!

After 9 months of treatments including acupuncture and herbal remedies we are 2 days away from our first successful retrieval of follicles and possibly 5 days from transfer. While we know that we still have additional hurdles to overcome, the simple fact that the infertility treatments are now working when they couldn?t even produce 1 follicle prior to acupuncture is absolutely amazing. We could not have done this without David and Kirsten?s dedication to helping us get well and most importantly helping us to achieve our dreams of becoming parent's.

Even though I have sought the help of alternative medicine in the past, for whatever reason it wasn't until desperation kicked-in and I remembered how successful Chinese Medicine had been for putting my Crohn?s disease into remission that I sought an acupuncturist in Austin. During my search, I struggled to connect with the doctors, I also struggled to understand what they were going to do to help me and more importantly I felt they were not specialized enough in the area of women?s health issues. After only one meeting at the Cornerstone, I knew I had found the place for me. During my treatments at the Cornerstone Acupuncture Center I have ALWAYS felt confident in the course of treatment they prescribed, what to expect next (because I asked a million questions!) and most importantly I knew I could trust David and Kirsten with my fertility issues.

Had I known what I know now, I would have sought the help of the Cornerstone Acupuncture Center long before spending thousands of dollars on ineffective infertility treatments. If you are struggling to get pregnant ? please take the time to visit the Cornerstone Acupuncture Center; they truly make dreams come true!

Pros: Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, compassionate and passionate

Cons: Not enough people know about this wonderful alternative to health issues

Posted 08/11/07

Kirsten, David and Mandy are amazing. From the first visit to the last, they have been nurturing and helpful. I have been to doctors who would not spend the time to explain diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, but the doctors at Cornerstone were patient and answered all my questions and even explained acupuncture to me in an easy to understand manner without me even asking. I always know that when I go in for a treatment that it will be a wonderful experience. I never feel like one patient of many, but feel that my health is of the utmost importance to each of them. They get an A+ on bedside manner, treatment and knowledge.

Posted 07/26/07

Well, What can I say ? Cornerstone Clinic has turned my life around. I can't find the words to descrbe how thankful I am to have found them. I have been receiving acupuncture since November and seen a world of improvement not just in my charts but in how I feel and live. They have certainly perfected all the aspects of health care. So, It is with an open heart, clear mind and healthy body that I give the highest of recommendations to anyone looking for a top notch clinic.

Posted 07/26/07