Solstice Natural Health

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Downtown Portland acupuncturist, herbalist, and nutritionist. Relax and rejuvenate during your visit with Erin Brockmeyer, LAc, who has helped hundreds of people resolve their pain, get better sleep, get pregnant, and feel more in charge of their health. Don't spend another day wondering when you will feel better. Please visit my website for more info:
http://www.SolsticeAcupuncture.com

03/12/2026

It is common for reproductive endocrinologists to suggest acupuncture during IVF as a way to help with stress.

And while that is true, it can be so much more!

As an expert in acupuncture and fertility, I understand the medications, the injections, the waiting rooms, the blood draws, and the decisions that seem to pile up before you have even had your morning coffee.

I see how much you are carrying and I know how to help.

Not just with the emotional weight of it, but with the physiological side too.

Supporting your body through each phase of the cycle. Helping create the conditions that give IVF the best possible chance of working. Helping you know what questions to ask and when to advocate for yourself.

Research has shown that when Chinese medicine is incorporated consistently in the months leading up to an IVF cycle, outcomes improve. Not because acupuncture replaces what your reproductive endocrinologist is doing, but because the two approaches support your body from completely different angles. Together, they offer something neither can fully provide alone.

If you are preparing for a cycle or already in one and wondering if this kind of support might help, I would love to hear where you are. Reach out anytime.

Prenatal acupuncture has so many benefits - including addressing back pain, anxiety, and discomfort. “I started seeing E...
03/10/2026

Prenatal acupuncture has so many benefits - including addressing back pain, anxiety, and discomfort.

“I started seeing Erin for my prenatal acupuncture. I was treated for back pain, anxiety and other pregnancy related issues.

Erin would listen to my issues patiently and suggested solutions that helped me during my pregnancy.

She was able to ease my back pain right after the first session. We used to spend time talking and she even shared her experiences about labor and delivery which was a touching experience for me.

Erin is caring, supportive and friendly. I strongly recommend her for prenatal acupuncture.” A.A.

After the mild winter we’ve had, spring is arriving in Portland earlier than usual, which means allergy season is too.Th...
03/07/2026

After the mild winter we’ve had, spring is arriving in Portland earlier than usual, which means allergy season is too.

The warm sunshine is welcome.

The itchy eyes, congestion, and sneezing are not. And if your go-to is an antihistamine that leaves you foggy and tired, it’s hard to feel like you’re actually getting ahead of it.

Seasonal allergies are an immune overreaction, and there are some simple ways to address what’s behind your body’s reaction instead of just trying to mute the symptoms.

Three things to start doing now so you can enjoy spring:

Reduce your inflammatory load. Your body is treating pollen as a threat. An anti-inflammatory diet gives your immune system a break. Less processed food, less sugar, more whole foods. It won’t eliminate allergies, but it can reduce how hard your body reacts.

Start using a neti pot now, before you’re miserable. Most people wait until they are suffering before adding a neti pot to their routine. Instead, get in the habit of daily rinsing now - it will clear the allergens accumulating in your sinuses before they have a chance to trigger a response.

Do it at the end of the day so you’re not sleeping with whatever you breathed in all day sitting in your airways overnight.

It sounds unpleasant. It works better than most people expect.

Consider acupuncture early in the season. Research supports acupuncture for allergic rhinitis, and patients regularly report fewer symptoms and less reliance on medication over time.

Earlier is better, so see me before your immune system is already in overdrive.

03/05/2026

Do you have cold hands and feet?

Do you feel like you don’t have energy for anything anymore?

Do you sleep poorly or wake up tired?

When the focus is getting pregnant, it is easy to assume the only things that matter are hormone tests, ovulation, and the latest lab results.

But our bodies give us important signals that can be missed if we’re not looking for them.

As a fertility acupuncturist, I know that cold hands and feet can point to circulation issues - which means ovarian function and egg development may be impacted.

Low energy isn’t just about feeling tired. It tells us that your metabolism, adrenal system, and hormones may not be working as well as they could be for conception to happen.

What about poor sleep? So much happens during our resting periods! Sleep is when hormone regulation and nervous system repair happen.

And when your sleep is disrupted, or you’re not getting enough rest, you’ll have higher cortisol levels and overall hormone imbalance.

What else might your body be trying to tell you?

Digestive issues like bloating or irregular bowel movements can mean inflammation is occurring.

Chronically bad PMS can point to hormone imbalances. Our culture acts as if terrible PMS and periods are to be expected, but that’s not true.

Cycles that are too short, too long, or otherwise unpredictable can mean hormone imbalance or inflammation is occurring.

As an acupuncturist, I take all of the signs your body is sharing seriously.

If you’re curious about what your symptoms might be saying about your fertility, I’d love to talk to you!

Struggling with fertility isn’t a mindset issue, and it’s not something that gets fixed by just being more positive.The ...
03/01/2026

Struggling with fertility isn’t a mindset issue, and it’s not something that gets fixed by just being more positive.

The stress and grief you carry takes a toll on your relationships and your body.

The chronic stress you’re living with impacts you in ways that aren’t always visible.

Elevated cortisol puts your nervous system into overdrive. This is an inflammatory process which can disrupt your cycle and interfere with ovulation.

This doesn’t mean your body is broken. We’re not meant to live in a heightened stress state all the time - we need to have periods of rest and stillness.

There’s even a name for it! This is your sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest & digest) nervous system at work.

When it comes to acupuncture and supporting your fertility, we’ll focus on regulating your stress response, improving blood flow, and restoring balance in your body, so you can function at your best - even when things are hard.

If you’d like to learn more about how acupuncture can support you, please book a free consultation.

02/24/2026

When you’re navigating infertility or repeated miscarriages, it is not the same as venting to a friend about a hard day at work.

Friends and family want to support you, but if they haven’t experienced it themselves, you can end up feeling more alone.

This is why having someone on your side matters.

Someone who understands the medical side and can read your labs.

Someone who understands the emotional weight and won’t tell you to “just relax”

Someone who can help you advocate for yourself.

Someone who holds hope with you when it feels fragile.

You do not have to carry this by yourself.

If you are looking for a provider who will listen deeply, look at the full picture, and walk beside you through this process, I am here.

Let’s start with a free consultation and talk about how I can support you.

I’m here to support you. “Erin at Solstice was an incredible support throughout my IVF journey. Her acupuncture treatmen...
02/22/2026

I’m here to support you.

“Erin at Solstice was an incredible support throughout my IVF journey.

Her acupuncture treatments were both calming and thoughtfully tailored, and she is compassionate, knowledgeable, and deeply attentive.

The combination of acupuncture and emotional support made a meaningful difference for me, and I’m so grateful for her care.

I highly recommend Erin to anyone going through fertility treatment or IVF.” - A.N.

02/18/2026

From the person who is quietly wondering if something feels off with their cycle to the person who has been through multiple IVF rounds, miscarriages, or is now navigating donor eggs - I see you.

I understand the medical side of fertility treatments and how they impact your body. And I also understand what this journey asks of you physically, emotionally, and financially.

When you walk into my office, you are not starting from scratch.

You are not educating me.

You are not being dismissed.

If you are feeling alone in this process or wondering if there is another layer of support available to you, I am here

Acupuncture is customized medicine, and this is true even when you are in the midst of an IVF or IUI cycle.You may have ...
02/16/2026

Acupuncture is customized medicine, and this is true even when you are in the midst of an IVF or IUI cycle.

You may have heard that acupuncture can help, but what does that look like?

When should I be coming in?

How is it helping?

Will it actually make a difference?

How is it different from the medications and monitoring you’re already managing?

The acupuncture and prescription Chinese medicine I use are intentionally timed to support your body at each phase of treatment, working alongside & complimenting your other medical care.

What questions do you have about acupuncture for fertility?

Leave your questions in the comments or send us a DM!

02/15/2026

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Downtown Portland acupuncturist, herbalist, and nutritionist. Fertility support, chronic and acute pain treatment, migraine relief. Don't spend another day wondering when you will feel better. Book your free consultation https://solsticenaturalhealth.fullslate.com/. Please visit my website for more info: http://www.SolsticeAcupuncture.com