Huron Point Acupuncture & 
Wellness Center 

Our take from an Eastern & Western Perspective Hormones are the text messages of the body. They direct our body systems and keep communication open between our cells. In Western medicine, we think about the balance between estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, insulin, and thyroid hormones. In Chinese medicine, we think about qi, blood, yin and yang. Acupuncture is a great place to start to balance our bodies, regulate periods and improve fertility. It can help lessen the dr

Nourish the Soil Before Planting the Seed Helping women get pregnant is one of my favorite things as an acupuncturist. We each have our own unique fertility challenges. I treated women's health every day, and yet I was completely shocked with my own miscarriages. I hope to educate and empower women so they don't feel as helpless as I once felt. Dr Katie very pregnant with baby Belladonna Fertility struggles are more common than you think, until it happens to you. Autoimmune i

Hormones are vital to our health and affect everything from energy levels to emotional balance. An imbalance can lead to a variety of issues such as fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, and even fertility challenges. Increasingly, people are turning to hormone functional medicine testing, especially the DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) analysis, to get a clearer picture of their hormonal health. This article will break down DUTCH testing, how it works, and the ad

PMS is common but it is not normal! I see women all the time that are miserable in the days or week before their period. They feel irritable, angry, rage, hateful, or even like they are crawling out of their skin. It may be just feeling extra crabby but can be so much more. I have seen patients end up needing inpatient psychiatric help during this time, and conventional medicine has little to offer outside of birth control, It affects our relationships with our partners, kids

Mammograms are a hot topic. While we encourage our patients to make their own decisions about their healthcare, we still believe in prevention. Dr. Katie's Thermascan from 2024 For patients who choose not to use mammograms, we offer an alternative with thermography. Thermascan of Michigan comes to our office 3x per year to offer appointments. They do breast, thyroid and/or carotid scans. These scans use cameras that detect heat signals, possibly years before cancer is seen

Let's face it. Most of us don't have much understanding of our bodies and the menstrual cycle outside of high school health class, which was taught by the gym teacher. We are taught "we can always get pregnant" and that if we have an unknown issue with our cycle, we should just "take some birth control." There are so many misconceptions about our menstrual cycles. Our menstrual cycle is our 5th vital sign and we need to have discussions about it. When our cycle is abnormal, i

Pregnancy can be a time filled with joy and wonder, but it can also be exhausting and filled with emotions. You need to spend more time choosing your birth team then you do on your registry. While I am a huge advocate for homebirth, I realize its not the right choice or option for everyone. I recommend everyone has a doula, which is like a birth coach and cheerleader and guide through birth all in one. Acupuncture is safe to continue throughout pregnancy. We typically treat w