Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture-Dallas

So Grateful for TCRA!. This is the first review I have ever written online. Because I feel so strongly about Emily and TCRA I felt compelled to share my story. I will try to make it brief! My husband and I tried getting pregnant on our own with no luck and finally ended up at an infertility clinic where I was diagnosed with…

Try it- it really works!. TCRA is a wonderful; I had read really great reviews and decided to give it a try. I really didn’t know what to expect-some weird new age atmosphere, some clinical setting? I was very pleasantly surprised. The San Antonio office is beautiful. It is very comfortable, but everyone is a complete professional and very friendly.

My first appointment was with David. He took our medical history, and thoroughly explained how their treatment works. It was an hour and a half, and by the time it was over, my husband and I were sure we were making the right decision.

I am 41, have had severe PMS symptoms, irregular periods and spotting for years. I have had several miscarriages and had trouble getting pregnant. I also have Bell ’s palsy (I woke up one day and ½ my face was paralyzed), and migraines.

While I’m not pregnant yet, TCRA has completely evened out my cycle. No more PMS, little to no spotting before my cycle, and my basal body temperatures have stabilized. I am very certain, if there is a way I am going to get pregnant, it is with their help.

They have also done wonders for my Bell’s palsy. I see Kirsten the majority of the time, and she is wonderful. When I started coming to TCRA, the left side of my face really drooped, but after coming to TCRA, you don’t even really notice it (unless it is windy outside-as Kirsten explained would happen.) They treat your whole body. I have come in with a back or neck ache, and by the time the treatment is over, it is gone.

I usually don’t take the time to write reviews, but I have to let everyone know about an amazing experience I just had at TCRA.

I have been getting severe migraines for about the last 10 years, I have been going to TCRA for almost a year, and the headaches have virtually disappeared. A few Tuesdays ago I had an appointment with Kirsten. On the way (I have a 40 min drive) my head started pounding. I got to the appointment about 20 min. early and felt like I was going to pass out. I sat by the bathroom because I was sure I was going to be ill, it was one of the worst headaches I’ve ever had in my life. Kirsten was able to squeeze me in early; I almost couldn’t walk back to the acupuncture room. Kirsten asked my symptoms and where on my head the pain was, I told her, and she said that she would make me a special shot cup of herbs, and by the time the acupuncture treatment was over, it would be gone. (In my head I said “yeah, right. Maybe it will feel a little better, but be completely gone?).

When the treatment was over, I sat up, and absolutely no more headache!!! I honestly couldn’t believe it. I called everyone I knew to let them know!

I’ve had times when I’ve come to an appointment, and Kirsten will, for example, notice that I was limping. I wouldn’t even be aware of it, I’d get up and walk-I was limping. She would, of course treat it; they are just very aware and observant of every aspect of your body. They also give you nutritional advice based on your symptoms. If you are hesitant to try acupuncture, I urge you to give TCRA a try, the staff is friendly, the needles don’t hurt, and at the end of each session you are completely relaxed, but the best part is, it really works!…

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!. I first heard of TCRA from a friend who gave me an article out of the paper. Her daughter was undergoing IVF and her doctor had recommended acupuncture to her, so her mother thought it might me something that could help me as well.

I initially went to TCRA because my cycles were completely out of whack. I have NEVER had a 28 day cycle (unless i was on the pill). Once my husband and I decided we wanted to start trying for a baby and I got off of the pill, each cycle would get longer and longer in duration. 35 days, 42 days, 65 days. Once i had the 82 day cycle, we decided that we needed some help. Its very hard to get pregnant when you have no idea when you ovulate.

I met with Emily and told her my story and she immediately put me at ease. After I left my consult, i sat in my car and cried because I finally felt like there was someone and something out there that could help. We started with a 3 month treatment plan that included acupunture 2x a week and herbs. I was suprised at how relaxing the treatment really was. So much so, that i actually counldn't wait for each session. After the 3month treatment plan....my cycles were definately shortening and becoming more regular. We continued with another 3 month plan and halfway through that plan i got pregnant!! WOOHOO!! Emily then treated me through my first trimester to help me with morning sickness and fatigue. I am now 16 weeks pregnant and going strong!

The day Emily released me, I cried because I just love her so much. She really helped me through an emotional time and you will not find a more calming spirit in a person. She is a gift from above. I do not have enough thank you's in the world to express my gratitude to her. It took three people to make this baby: me, my husband and Emliy!! I would recommend her to ANYONE in need of fertility or reproductive help. I cannot wait to bring the baby by to meet her!…

Praise God. After about a year and half of trying to be pregnant, I was getting dejected and in despair living in this limboland cycle after cycle. I went to doctors for various treatments and with each failed cycle I was disillusioned with the way things were going. Being from India originally I am aware of holistic treatments where the whole body and mind are treated for a particular problem, whereas with western medicine the individual problem is treated. It wasnt possible to find a Ayurvedic or Homeopathic treatment here and that's when by God's grace I became aware of Accupuncture treatments. I called a good number of accupuncture clinics.. but the reviews posted here below me gave me the needed encouragemnt to choose TCRA. I was relieved to find they had a location in Plano and that the accupuncturist was Emily (I wanted someone to whom I can communicate clearly to)

Though I had a positive approach to trying accupuncture it is still a new and unknown thing to me, but from the very first session I noticed so many changes in me.. The first session I had 'bloackages' removes from my tummy area... everytime Emily pressed my tummy I had pain... and she found the appropriate accu point to counter that and with the next deep press of the tummy the pain was gone! Really surprised me. With the positive first session, I had little hesitation in making the decision to invest in a 2 month treatment.

The accupuncture treatments that followed under Emily's care, along with following her diet recommendations had a positive effect on my overall well being, much lesser stress and a general positivity.

Other things to keep in mind is that if you are not going for completely natural conception, then clearly understand what medications you are taking prescribed by your Ob/Gyn or your RE, so that you can communicate that clearly to Emily and then your treatments will not clash. If you are taking medications to suppress ovulation, then its no good to do accu treatment FOR ovulation. So whatver medications you are taking clearly find out what EACH ONE is supposed to do and how each medicine is supposed to affect your cycle or body. Western treatment and accupuncture can definitely go hand in hand in complete harmony..

Emily is genuinely caring. Sometimes you may want to talk things out but dont want to disclose things to people in your family and friends circle. With Emily its just you both in the circle so you can disclose EVERYTHING and talk things out.

The office (on dexter dr, plano tx) is a very clean and calming place.

Anyway, longstory short, I am now pregnant with twins during the third month of my treatment! I just finished my first trimester treatments and absolutely no morning sickness inspite of the high hormone levels that come with carrying twins.

I will defintely miss going there.... I absolutely recommend this clinic and accupuncturist... Seriously awesome!…