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Allison is a licensed Acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner. She has specialized training in treating fertility and reproductive health.

Allison is also a health coach and integrative health practitioner, a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), a member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association (OBAA), a Certified Laser Technician (CLT), and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). As a stage 3 Endo Warrior herself, Allison is extremely passionate in helping treat the pain and symptoms of endometriosis. Allison believes in truly understanding the holistic picture of every individual’s health in order to provide exceptional care that surpasses the boundaries of the physical, mental, and emotional levels. She believes that each patient is a unique case that requires understanding, skill, and above all else, compassion.

11/07/2025

✨ Chinese herbs + fertility ✨
Let’s talk about one of my favourite fertility tools: Chinese herbal medicine. 🌿

🔬 Research shows that it can help imrove fertility when trying to conceive naturally, fertility patients with PCOS and endometriosis, those with diminished ovarian reserve, and those going through IVF.

☕️ Some common formulas often prescribed:
🌱 Xiao Yao San
🌱 Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
🌱 Bu Shen Huo Xue Tang
🌱 Dang Gui Shao Yao San
🌱 Wen Jing Tang

🫖 Always prescribed by a qualified practitioner because they need to be custom to your body, not a one-size-fits-all formula.

11/03/2025

I know, I know, the last thing anyone wants to do is pay for blood work. It’s annoying so many of the important things aren’t covered by MSP.

🔬 Vitamin D → Low levels are linked to poor egg quality, irregular cycles, and increased miscarriage risk. Most people in Canada/US are deficient.

🔬 AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) → Gives you a snapshot of ovarian reserve. Not the whole fertility picture, but incredibly useful data.

🔬 Full Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Thyroid Antibodies) → The thyroid is your metabolic control center. Subtle dysfunction can cause irregular cycles, miscarriage, and low energy—long before TSH looks “abnormal.”

🔬 Fasting Insulin + Glucose → Together they show how well your body is handling blood sugar. Insulin resistance is a huge hidden driver of PCOS, irregular cycles, inflammation, and egg quality issues.

👉 Most “standard” panels only check the bare minimum. These extra tests can save you months (or years) of frustration by catching hidden imbalances.

10/31/2025

Think you might have endometriosis? You are NOT alone and you’re not “crazy” for wanting answers and support. Endo is way underdiagnosed and often dismissed, but there ARE steps you can take to advocate for yourself 💛

✨ Start tracking. Write down your symptoms: pain timing, flow, GI issues, fatigue, mood. This builds a powerful case for your doctor.
✨ Support your body. Anti-inflammatory foods (omega-3s, veggies, whole foods), movement, heat, stress management — they won’t “cure” endo but can make life easier.
✨ Find the right doctor. Look for a gynecologist or specialist with real experience in endo. Not all providers are trained equally.
✨ Know your options. Imaging like transvaginal ultrasound or MRI can sometimes help, but laparoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosis.
✨ Build a holistic team. Pelvic floor physio, acupuncture, nutrition, or mind-body support can make a HUGE difference.

💡 Most importantly: trust yourself. Your pain is real, and you deserve care that takes you seriously.

10/29/2025

There’s lots of talk on how the ideal semen analysis parameters have changed with time! So here’s a breakdown of the World Health Organization’s reference values since 1980!

My last two slides summarize the key changes and my thoughts on the current ranges!

What’s your two cents? I’m sure you’ve heard about the worrying trend of male fertility decline over the decades. Is it actually something to worry about? 🤔

***mconcentration

10/27/2025

High estrogen is one of the most common hormone imbalances I see in practice. It can occur if we aren’t careful about environmental toxins/endocrine disruptors in our products, if our liver isn’t perfect at detoxifying, if we’re stressed or sleep deprived, or if our gut isn’t functioning optimally - so you can see why it would be such a common phenomenon!

But don’t get me wrong - estrogen is NOT an evil hormone. I’ve seen sooo many accounts demonize estrogen (but trust me, you’ll miss it once menopause hits😅), but it’s so important for so many bodily processes - for skin health, fertility, regular cycles, bone health, brain health, and cardiovascular health.

Your body likes to use....and then lose estrogen. It’s only problematic if it’s not detoxing down the right pathway and accumulating in your body.

So here are my favorite estrogen tips!

Any questions? Drop them below👇

10/23/2025

If you’re an autoimmune disease girly like me 🙋‍♀️, then you know how hard it is to find things that 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 for your symptoms.

Sometimes it feels like the endless trial and error, spending tons of time, energy, and money at things that may or may not work.

But acupuncture is a tried and true treatment for autoimmune symptoms. Despite the fact that thousands of research papers agree, I only need the results of my patients to know this is true🤍

And in a treatment with me, we don’t 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 do needles. We come up with a comprehensive treatment plan that includes functional medicine testing, herbal formulas, supplements, diet, and lifestyle modifications to get you feeling your most optimal.

Book in an initial with me or DM me for any questions✨

10/21/2025

🧬 Let’s talk about s***m health beyond the basic semen analysis: S***m DNA Fragmentation.

Even if a semen analysis looks “normal,” the DNA inside s***m can still be damaged, and that matters for fertility.

High DNA fragmentation is linked to:
❌ Lower fertilization + implantation rates
❌ Higher miscarriage risk
❌ Reduced IVF/ICSI success

What causes it?
➡️ Oxidative stress (smoking, alcohol, toxins, obesity)
➡️ Advanced paternal age
➡️ Varicoceles
➡️ Infections or fevers
➡️ Chronic inflammation

🧪 Testing: SDF testing isn’t routine, but can be ordered if there’s unexplained infertility, repeat IVF failure, or recurrent pregnancy loss.

What can help:
✔️ Antioxidant support (vitamins C + E, CoQ10, zinc, omega-3s)
✔️ Lifestyle changes (quit smoking, cut alcohol, manage stress, healthy weight)
✔️ Treating varicoceles or infections
✔️ Cooling down testicles (no hot tubs, limit heat exposure)

✨ Bottom line: S***m health is about more than just count, motility, and morphology. If you’ve been struggling to conceive or have had multiple losses, it might be worth asking about testing.

Save this and share it with your partner 💙

***mfragmentation ***mdnafragmentation

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