IVF Support
Healing Arts acupuncturists are available all 365 days a year, so we can be there on the day you need it most.
The day of embryo transfer can be overwhelming given all the energy and effort just to get to that single moment. That’s why we think the integrative approach of Acupuncture, along with the empathy & guidance from our experienced practitioners, can help make the difference on transfer day. Research suggests that not only may Acupuncture boost the success of any given IVF cycle, but it may help ease the mental burden and add the resiliency needed to make it through to pregnancy, regardless of how many cycles are needed.
Our founder Steve Mavros, L.OM. and the Healing Arts Center team have pioneered bringing Acupuncture to all the major fertility clinics in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley and have been a guide and partner to patients through over 3500 IVF cycles. With experience comes compassion, and a great partner for that important day.
We are credentialed and work with every major fertility clinic in the area. Most treatments occur on site at your clinic immediately before embryo transfer (fresh or frozen).
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Acupuncture for Egg Retrieval Cycles
Acupuncture can help maximize the response to IVF medications and keep you sane along the way.
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Acupuncture for Embryo Transfer (Fresh or Frozen)
With the right dosage, Acupuncture can increase the likelihood of both implantation and live birth.
FAQs
HOW DO I SCHEDULE DAY OF TRANSFER TREATMENT?
As soon as you know the estimated date of your transfer, reach out and let us know (don’t forget to let the clinic know you’re working with us as well!). Most clinics will give the exact timing of your transfer the day before. Once you know this, reach out again (call or text) and we’ll let you know the timing for acupuncture, follow up instructions and which of our providers will meet you at your clinic.
DO I ONLY NEED THE ONE TREATMENT?
Research suggests acupuncture on the day of transfer to be one piece of the puzzle. The full benefits of acupuncture seem to happen with a proper dose of treatments. We usually recommend 4-8 treatments prior to embryo transfer, plus a treatment less than a week post transfer for the best results. Contact us to discuss what schedule would be best for you.
WHAT ABOUT BEFORE & AFTER TRANSFER TREATMENTS?
In the past, the standard for Acupuncturists was to do a treatment both before and after the embryo transfer. Our own research over the last decade combined with recent retrospective studies has shown a single treatment immediately beforehand is actually more successful than the old before and after protocol (Paulus et al). That is now our gold standard and why we no longer offer before/after treatments. Why do something that isn’t as good after all! You can read more about it here: 15 Years of Acupuncture & IVF at HAC
HOW MUCH DOES THE TRANSFER DAY TREATMENT COST?
We generally arrive at the clinic 1 hour prior to the embryo transfer to allow time for changing and for the acupuncture treatment. We use a unique combination of points specifically for embryo transfer and any unique factors of the patient.
RMA of Philadelphia, Shady Grove Fertility - $245
Delaware Valley IVF, Manara Center, Reproductive Associates of Delaware (including Society Hill Reproductive), South Jersey Fertility - $295
(due to added travel time from our offices)
Main Line Fertility, Penn Fertility (treatments at our offices) - $165
(due to the pandemic and space constraints Penn and MLF are not allowing us to be on site. We can instead offer treatment at the closest of our offices with the same 24/7 availability and within an hour of your transfer time to achieve the same effect. The cost above is reflective of this).