Solstice Natural Health

Solstice Natural Health http://www.solsticeacupuncture.com Specializing in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition for wo Call now to set up your free consultation.

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

11/07/2025

If you have irregular cycles and want to know when you’re ovulating, here’s what you need to know:

✔️ Tracking Apps – Helpful, but they rely on math and may not be accurate for irregular cycles.

✔️ OPK Tests (Ovulation Predictor Kits) – Measure luteinizing hormone levels, but timing can still be tricky.

✔️ Wearable Tech (like Oura Rings) – Tracks basal body temperature, which should spike after ovulation.

If your cycles are irregular, tech alone may not be enough.

Here’s what to watch for in your own body:

🎯 Cervical Fluid Changes – Becomes slippery and stretchy, like raw egg whites, to help s***m travel.

🎯 Energy Boost – Many people feel a surge in energy near ovulation.

🎯 Ovulation Pain (Mittelschmerz) – A mild pinching or cramping on one side.

The best approach is to use multiple methods.

Track your symptoms, use OPKs, and confirm with wearable tech. Over time, you’ll start to recognize your body’s unique patterns.

If you need help making sense of it all, I can help you analyze your data and understand your cycle so you don’t miss another month of fertility.

Use our link to bio or call 503-442-1205 to schedule a free consultation.

Stress isn’t just a passing frustration. It has real, measurable effects on your hormones and your whole body - especial...
11/04/2025

Stress isn’t just a passing frustration. It has real, measurable effects on your hormones and your whole body - especially over time.

When stress levels stay elevated, cortisol (your main stress hormone) disrupts the balance of your reproductive hormones, including estrogen and progesterone.

This disruption can interfere with ovulation, implantation, and even s***m health.

Taking a break or unwinding for a few hours may help in the moment, but it doesn’t get to the root of the problem. You need to shift how your body responds to stress, not just pause temporarily.

Acupuncture helps calm the nervous system, lower cortisol, and restore balance in the endocrine system. This supports fertility as well as your overall health.

While stress isn’t the only factor in fertility, finding ways to address it can make a meaningful difference on your journey.

If you’d like to learn more, please schedule a consultation to discuss your fertility goals.

11/02/2025

No one should feel dismissed or unheard by their doctor or other medical professional.

We’d love to support you at every step of your journey! “I truly had the best experience at Solstice and I can not recom...
10/30/2025

We’d love to support you at every step of your journey!

“I truly had the best experience at Solstice and I can not recommend Erin and her team enough!

I started acupuncture at Solstice when I was trying to conceive and continued throughout my whole pregnancy up until the morning of my induction.

Erin is so knowledgeable and reassuring and I attribute the wonderful care I received at Solstice to making my pregnancy and labor much easier!” - E.O.

10/27/2025

Are you listening to your body?

Tracking your cycle isn’t just about marking days on a calendar. It’s about learning how your body communicates with you.

You might notice subtle shifts including changes in cervical mucus, cramping, and changes in your mood. These are little messages your body sends to tell you where you are in your cycle.

The challenge is that these signs aren’t always obvious at first because they can feel inconsistent or even invisible until you begin tracking them.

And since everyone’s cycle, and symptoms, is unique, you might doubt yourself.

That’s where tools like OPK (ovulation predictor kits) come in. They help you confirm what you’re noticing and build your confidence in reading your body’s natural patterns.

Over time, you’ll start to see the trends which become your own personal fertility roadmap that repeats, month after month.

Your body is talking to you. You just need some support in learning how to listen.

Did you know our Portland acupuncture clinic can support you with functional nutrition and herbal medicine, too?Here are...
10/24/2025

Did you know our Portland acupuncture clinic can support you with functional nutrition and herbal medicine, too?

Here are some of the conditions we help our patients with:

Hormonal Imbalances
Chronic Inflammation
Digestive Health
Autoimmune Disease
Fertility
Chronic Fatigue

We work closely with the rest of your medical team to ensure safety and make sure you are fully supported.

10/21/2025

And you shouldn’t either.

I deeply understand how frustrating being a patient can be. And how that feeling becomes compounded when you have felt u...
10/18/2025

I deeply understand how frustrating being a patient can be.

And how that feeling becomes compounded when you have felt unseen and unheard by other providers.

In my own fertility journey, not every provider I met with was caring or understanding of what I was experiencing.

That’s one of the reasons why I work hard to provide a safe and nurturing experience for my patients. I want you to feel comfortable expressing your concerns and challenges so we can solve them together.

I want you to feel genuine validation and know you are being heard throughout our work together.

Our first meeting is a complimentary consultation about your health goals and challenges you are facing. I’ll also encourage you to ask me questions about my approach to treatment.

At the end of our meeting, if I think I can help, you’ll be able to schedule your full intake appointment. Our work together includes a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs that includes acupuncture, fertility support, pain management strategies, internal medicine insights, and functional nutrition guidance.

You’ll even have the chance to experience your first acupuncture treatment!

Your menstrual hormones impact a lot more than just your period. They’re active all month long, constantly changing, by ...
10/17/2025

Your menstrual hormones impact a lot more than just your period.

They’re active all month long, constantly changing, by impacting your energy and mood, and your fertility.

🎯 Follicular phase: Your energy is on the rise during this time, so it is a good opportunity to begin new projects or workouts. Healthy fats and proteins help fuel your body (if you need ideas, make sure you’re on our email list, we share a new recipe every month).

🎯 Ovulation: This is your fertile window. If you’re trying to conceive, be gentle with your core by skipping intense abdominal workouts during this time.

🎯 Luteal phase: Your progesterone is increasing, which can bring mood swings, anxiety, or lower energy. Focus on easy-to-digest foods and avoid excess sugar or alcohol.

🎯 Me**es: This is what we tend to think of as our period. Support your body with vitamin C and iron-rich foods to replace lost nutrients.

Of course, every body is different, but paying attention to how your body feels throughout your cycle can help you plan your month.

If getting pregnant is part of your goals, understanding your menstrual cycle can help you be more active in balancing your hormones, and improve your chances of fertility.

Try tracking how you feel every day for a month and connect it to your cycle - what you learn might surprise you!

If you need support in balancing your hormones or better understanding your cycle as it changes throughout the month, please reach out to set up a complimentary consultation.

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511 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 610
Portland, OR
97205

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Monday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
4pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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+15034421205

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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