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

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

I see you.

02/12/2026

Can you work with an acupuncturist and a medical doctor when you’re trying to get pregnant?

Yes!

Fertility care is rarely just one appointment, one lab result, or one provider.

You need a team around you. That might include a reproductive endocrinologist, OBGYN, primary care doctor, naturopath, or pelvic floor physical therapist, and other professionals to support you.

My job as a fertility acupuncturist in Portland is to understand how those pieces fit together and help you navigate them with confidence.

This is not about choosing Eastern or Western medicine. It is about creating the best possible conditions for conception from every angle.

I’m also here to help you advocate for the care you deserve - you don’t have to manage appointments, research, and decisions alone.

If you are building your fertility team and wondering where acupuncture fits in, I would love to talk!

02/09/2026

What counts as the first day of your period?

It sounds like it should be obvious, and if your cycle is predictable it is probably an easy answer.

But for many, it isn’t as clear as you might think!

Did you know that spotting before your period does not count as cycle day one?

Instead, day one of your cycle is counted on the first day of true, steady menstrual flow.

So if your bleeding pattern looks like:

Several days of spotting before flow
Flow that starts, stops, then starts again
Short cycles that seem to end as soon as they start

It can be confusing.

These kinds of irregular starts, prolonged spotting, or stop-and-start bleeding can be signs of hormone imbalances.

You might be able to ignore it, aside from the inconvenience.

But if you are trying to get pregnant, misidentifying the first day of your cycle can affect timing, testing, and outcomes.

If tracking feels confusing or unreliable, please reach out for support.

As a fertility acupuncturist, this is part of the work I do with patients.

“I could never properly express my gratitude for Erin at Solstice. She is an absolute godsend and has been a lifeline fo...
02/02/2026

“I could never properly express my gratitude for Erin at Solstice. She is an absolute godsend and has been a lifeline for me during a difficult year plus of healthy complexities and related challenges.

If you have ever considered acupuncture services, I **strongly** encourage you to reach out to Erin.

From the first consultation, she made me feel heard and understood.

Her ability to listen well, make meaning of confusing lab results from multiple doctors, synthesize to me in layman’s terms, and offer acupuncture accordingly made a clear difference in my health outcomes.

Adding more appointments during medical challenges can feel daunting, but I’ve seen her twice a week for over a year and haven’t wavered in the value of the time spent.

Erin is brilliant, extremely talented at her craft, empathetic, pragmatic, and the most valuable partner I could imagine having by my side while navigating the nuances of appointments with doctors of all kinds.

Her team is efficient and kind, and they make you feel like part of their family. They’ve become dear friends, and I’m so grateful I found Solstice.” - C.G.

01/26/2026

There are many ways you can track your fertility - from apps to wearable devices to observations you make based on your body including:

Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPK) - this measures luteinizing hormone (LH) in urine.

The good thing about these kits is that they are widely available and easy to use.

The downside is that they don’t work as well for people with PCOS or irregular cycles.

Cervical Mucus Tracking: Your cervical fluid changes throughout your cycle.

As you near ovulation, it becomes clear, stretchy, and slippery (like egg whites), which helps s***m move more easily.

Learning to track these changes gives you a sense of your fertile window.

Wearable Technology (like the Oura Ring): These devices track your temperature and use algorithms to help predict fertile windows.

They can be great for those who struggle with manual tracking.

Fertility Tracking Apps: There are many fertility tracking apps you can use to track cycle data and symptoms.

If you’ve been tracking and still feel like something’s off, or you aren’t sure how to interpret your body’s signals, it’s okay to get help.

Many of the patients I work with are also under the care of a fertility clinic and going through IVF or IUI.That process...
01/23/2026

Many of the patients I work with are also under the care of a fertility clinic and going through IVF or IUI.

That process can be intense. The appointments, the medications, the waiting, the pressure to make the “right” decisions. It is common to feel like everything is happening to your body, with very little room to slow down or feel supported.

This is not about choosing between Eastern and Western medicine. It is about making sure your body is supported while you move through a demanding medical process.

Acupuncture works alongside fertility treatments to help regulate the nervous system, support circulation, and address the stress and physical strain that often come with IVF and IUI.

If you are feeling unsure about what comes next, or if your current care feels incomplete, you don’t have to navigate this alone.

I offer free 15 minute consultations to talk through your situation and see if working together makes sense.

You can schedule using the link in our bio or call 503-442-1205.

01/19/2026

Pregnancy can be hard on the body in ways we don’t always talk about.

Heartburn that wakes you up at night.

Hip and low back pain that makes it hard to get comfortable.

Anxiety that ramps up as your body and hormones change.

Pre-natal acupuncture is not just about relaxation. It is about supporting your body through those real, physical changes.

Many of my pregnant patients tell me they finally feel relief and more grounded in their bodies after treatment.

If you are pregnant and struggling with symptoms that are being brushed off as “just part of pregnancy,” you deserve support.

If you are curious whether pre-natal acupuncture could help you, I am happy to talk with you.

Did you know our Portland acupuncture clinic can support you with functional nutrition and herbal medicine, too?Here are...
01/16/2026

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.

Send us a DM or use the link in our bio to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+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