FERTILITY

Fertility Support

Calgary's Most Experienced and Trusted Fertility Acupuncture and TCM Clinic

The Holistic Institute of Health & Fertility is Calgary's most experienced and trusted fertility acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic, with a track record built over more than 15 years of exclusive focus on fertility, prenatal, postnatal, and perimenopause care. Across our NW and SE Calgary clinic locations, our team has supported thousands of patients through natural conception, IVF, IUI, and every stage of the fertility journey, earning the trust of Calgarians who want a team that specializes in fertility, not one that treats it as a side service.

Trying to conceive can be one of the most emotional and confusing chapters of your life. Whether you’re just beginning, have experienced loss, are undergoing IVF, or have been told your chances are “low,” you don’t have to face it alone. At our Calgary fertility clinic, we offer integrative care that supports both your physical and emotional well-being. Through Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and holistic therapies, we help you feel more in control, more supported, and more hopeful.

We Support ALL Genders

Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Fertility

Acupuncture has been increasingly recognized for its ability to support fertility naturally. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or through assisted reproductive techniques like IVF or IUI, acupuncture can play an important role in improving your chances of success.

Supporting Natural Conception:

Acupuncture is used to regulate the menstrual cycle, improve blood flow to the reproductive organs, and reduce stress—factors that are key in enhancing fertility. By improving hormone balance and increasing circulation, acupuncture can create a more favorable environment for conception.

Real-Life Benefits and Success Stories:

Many of our patients have experienced positive results from combining acupuncture with their fertility journey. Personal stories of increased fertility, smoother IVF/IUI cycles, and successful pregnancies serve as a testament to the power of acupuncture.

Acupuncture & IVF Support

Our approach combines ancient wisdom and modern science. Acupuncture improves blood flow to the uterus, regulates hormones, reduces inflammation, and helps calm the nervous system. When combined with herbs, diet, and lifestyle coaching, it becomes a powerful fertility support system.

We commonly support patients navigating:

Unexplained infertility
Low ovarian reserve / diminished AMH
PCOS and irregular ovulation
Endometriosis-related infertility
Male factor fertility issues (low count, motility, or morphology)
Recurrent pregnancy loss or miscarriage
Stress-related cycle disruptions
Pre- and post-IVF support
IUI and timed intercourse cycles

Want to know if acupuncture is right for your fertility journey? Book a free 15-minute phone consult and speak with a practitioner who understands. We’ll answer your questions, explain what to expect, and help you feel less alone.

Massage

Using gentle manipulations, our therapists are able to identify and treat these restrictions to allow the involved organ(s) to release any adhesions which may have been impeding its function and efficacy. Restores vitality and balance to affected organs. Restrictions in the pelvic floor will most often present as:

Chronic hip or low back pain
Painful menstruation
Digestive issues
Idiopathic infertility.

Naturopathy

Preconception and Fertility support could include:

Diet and lifestyle support, nutrient supplementation
Stress management
Post-contraceptive support- regaining natural cycles post-pill, nutrient optimization
Menstrual irregularities- painful or heavy periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), missed/skipped periods, irregular or lack of ovulation
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Support for egg quality
Recurrent miscarriage support
Male infertility
Hormones testing, both through blood or expanded profiles through urine or saliva.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy offers gentle, whole-body support to help optimize your fertility naturally.

Osteopathic treatment focuses on the interconnected systems of the body—muscles, joints, fascia, circulation, and internal organs. When areas of restriction or imbalance are present, they can affect the reproductive system’s ability to function optimally.

Osteopathy offers gentle, whole-body support to help optimize your fertility naturally

Our osteopaths use soft tissue techniques, gentle mobilizations, and craniosacral therapy to:

Improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
Reduce tension in the pelvic area
Support hormonal regulation
Calm the nervous system and reduce stress
Create space and alignment for optimal reproductive function

Osteopathy works in partnership with your body’s natural rhythms, supporting your fertility journey with care, precision, and compassion. Whether you’re just starting out or have been trying for a while, we’re here to help you feel more connected to your body and your path forward.

Psychology

The fertility journey can be tough. Issues around self-worth and relationship challenges often arise without the ability to feel supported.

We understand.

We believe that developing healthy relationships with self and then others is critical in finding and keeping a healthy balance of peace and harmony in our lives.

We look forward to meeting with you, where you are at and then journeying with you towards the best version of yourself.

Yoga

How Does Yoga Help?

Our Yogis place heavy emphasis on breathing and breath work during the yoga session. This helps in releasing tension and lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol which may interfere with reproductive hormone function. Our South clinic location offers yoga classes. Our Yogis are welcoming, gentle, and allow for various experience levels.

Fertility Yoga benefits you in the following ways:

Increases relaxation
Creates a sense of peace and well-being
Allows for blood flow to the uterus and reproductive organs (improving egg quality)
Teaches the body to become more open and less rigid.