Julia Anne MacPherson

Please note: you need to have had an initial appointment with Dr. Mariah, ND, before booking this acupunture appointment. Acupuncture is a gentle, evidence-informed therapy that can support a wide range of health concerns, including stress, anxiety, fertility, hormone balance, digestive symptoms, pain, headaches, and overall wellness. During your appointment, Dr. Mariah will assess your current concerns and provide a personalized acupuncture treatment designed to support your body's natural healing processes and restore balance. This visit may include a brief check-in and treatment adjustments as needed.

Cupping therapy for cellulite uses gentle suction to improve circulation and stimulate the lymphatic system in areas prone to dimpling, such as thighs, buttocks, and hips.  Helps to increase blood flow to connective tissue  Encourages lymphatic drainage and reduces fluid retention  Softens fibrous tissue and may temporarily smooth the appearance of cellulite  Promotes a natural detoxification process in the body This treatment is non-invasive and typically performed in a series of sessions for optimal results. Minor redness or temporary marks may appear, which usually resolve within a few days. *For best results, 6 X 30 min sessions for $375

Cupping therapy for cellulite uses gentle suction to improve circulation and stimulate the lymphatic system in areas prone to dimpling, such as thighs, buttocks, and hips.  Helps to increase blood flow to connective tissue  Encourages lymphatic drainage and reduces fluid retention  Softens fibrous tissue and may temporarily smooth the appearance of cellulite  Promotes a natural detoxification process in the body This treatment is non-invasive and typically performed in a series of sessions for optimal results. Minor redness or temporary marks may appear, which usually resolve within a few days. *For best results, 6 X 45 min sessions for $500

Follow-up fertility acupuncture treatments are designed to continue supporting your body throughout your conception journey, helping to build on the foundation created in your initial visits. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, each session works to restore the smooth flow of Qi, or vital energy, throughout the body. Treatments are tailored to where you are in your cycle and may focus on supporting hormone balance, encouraging ovulation, improving circulation to the reproductive organs, or preparing the body alongside fertility interventions. From a modern clinical perspective, acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, support healthy blood flow, and encourage hormonal communication within the body—creating ongoing support for reproductive health and overall well-being. As your cycle changes and your needs shift, each follow-up treatment is thoughtfully adjusted to meet your body in that moment, offering both physical support and a calming space to reconnect during a journey often filled with both hope and uncertainty.

Fertility acupuncture is a gentle yet powerful treatment designed to support your body as you prepare for conception, whether you are trying naturally, navigating cycle irregularities, or moving through fertility treatments such as IUI or IVF. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, acupuncture works by restoring the smooth flow of Qi, or vital energy, throughout the body. When energy becomes stagnant or depleted, it can affect the systems responsible for hormone balance, menstrual health, stress regulation, and reproductive function. By placing fine, sterile needles at carefully selected points, acupuncture helps bring the body back into balance and creates a more supportive foundation for fertility. From a modern clinical perspective, acupuncture has been shown to calm the nervous system, reduce stress hormones, improve blood flow to the reproductive organs, and support overall hormonal communication within the body. This can help regulate cycles, encourage ovulation, improve uterine lining health, and create a more receptive environment for conception. At The WOMB, fertility acupuncture is offered as both a physical and emotional support, creating space for your body to soften, regulate, and receive during a journey that can often feel filled with both hope and uncertainty.

The Traditional Perspective: Acupuncture is an ancient healing art based on the principle that the body is a map of energy pathways called Meridians. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health is defined by the smooth flow of Qi (pronounced "chee") or vital life force. When Qi becomes stagnant, deficient, or blocked - much like a "bottleneck" on a construction site - pain and illness occur. By inserting hair-thin, sterile needles into specific points along these meridians, we "clear the site" restoring balance and allowing the body to heal itself. The Modern Clinical Perspective: From a Western standpoint, acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, releasing natural pain-relieving chemicals like endorphins and serotonin. It improves local blood circulation and modulates the immune response, making it a powerful tool for inflammation, stress, and chronic pain management.

The Traditional Perspective: Acupuncture is an ancient healing art based on the principle that the body is a map of energy pathways called Meridians. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health is defined by the smooth flow of Qi (pronounced "chee") or vital life force. When Qi becomes stagnant, deficient, or blocked - much like a "bottleneck" on a construction site - pain and illness occur. By inserting hair-thin, sterile needles into specific points along these meridians, we "clear the site" restoring balance and allowing the body to heal itself. The Modern Clinical Perspective: From a Western standpoint, acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, releasing natural pain-relieving chemicals like endorphins and serotonin. It improves local blood circulation and modulates the immune response, making it a powerful tool for inflammation, stress, and chronic pain management.