A whole-person approach
to fertility and reproductive health
What I work with
Every person's fertility picture is different. The situations below are ones I address regularly — not as separate conditions, but as expressions of an underlying pattern that, when understood and supported, tends to shift the whole system.
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Cycle irregularity & PCOS
Irregular periods, anovulation, androgen excess, insulin resistance
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Preconception preparation
Optimizing conditions for natural conception — body, mind, timing
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IVF & ART support
Adjunct care before, during, and after assisted reproduction
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Male factor fertility
Sperm quality, motility, and reproductive vitality for male partners
The approach: root cause, not symptom management
Chinese medicine has been supporting reproductive health for thousands of years — not as mysticism, but as a sophisticated system for reading the body's patterns and restoring conditions that make fertility possible. When I work with a fertility client, I'm looking at the full picture: cycle length and character, sleep, digestion, energy, stress load, lab values, and the subtler signs that often go unaddressed in a standard fertility workup.
From there, a plan takes shape. It usually involves some combination of herbal formula recommendations (classical Chinese medicine offers a remarkable pharmacopoeia for reproductive health), nutritional adjustments, targeted supplementation, lifestyle shifts, and — when relevant — coordinating with your existing medical team. Nothing cookie-cutter. The plan evolves as you do.
My clinical training included a year-long internship at the San Francisco practice of Dr. Lifang Liang — a leading authority in TCM gynecology in the United States, and author of Acupuncture & IVF — where the focus was exclusively on gynecology and male and female infertility.
“I visited Juan Carlos for fertility related treatment and received a highly personalised, detailed consultation in which I was closely listened to and my needs analysed. This was followed by a wonderfully relaxing treatment... A wonderfully welcoming consultation — many thanks.”
Male factor fertility is often underaddressed in holistic practice. I take it seriously. Sperm quality, motility, and morphology respond well to targeted nutritional and herbal support — and since conception is a two-person biology, both partners benefit from being seen as part of the same case.
For those working with reproductive medicine specialists, I function as a complement — not an alternative. My goal is to support your body's readiness and resilience throughout the process, whatever path you're on.
What to expect
1 — The first conversation (90 min)
We cover the full picture: reproductive history, cycle patterns, energy, sleep, digestion, stress, and any relevant lab work you've had done. Nothing is rushed. By the end of this session, we both have a clear sense of what's happening and where we're going.
2 — A personalized plan
After our first conversation, I put together an initial plan — which may include classical Chinese herbal formulas, nutritional guidance, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle shifts. Everything is specific to you, not drawn from a template.
3 — Ongoing sessions (60 min)
Fertility unfolds over cycles, not appointments. Follow-up sessions track what's shifting, adjust the herbal and supplement plan as needed, and stay responsive to where you are in your cycle and your life. Most people notice meaningful change within two to three months.
4 — Continuity with your medical team
If you're working with a reproductive endocrinologist, OB, or fertility clinic, I'm glad to work alongside them — reviewing your existing labs for context, supporting your understanding of what you're being told, and ensuring our approaches are moving in the same direction.
Tools I draw on
Classical Chinese herbal medicine
Formulas drawn from the Han dynasty tradition, individualized to your pattern
Targeted supplementation
Evidence-informed nutrients for egg quality, sperm health, and hormonal support
Labs
We review any existing lab work you'd like to share as part of understanding your full picture — not to interpret findings medically, but to inform the support we build together.
Nutritional medicine
Food as signal — what to add, reduce, and time around your cycle
Lifestyle & stress management
Sleep, movement, and nervous system regulation as fertility levers
Sound & mindfulness
Nervous system support and stress reduction as part of a fertility-supportive environment