Conception is the beginning, the act of giving form to new life, to a person. This miraculous act of creation lays the foundation for pregnancy, the birth experience and the new baby’s quality of life.

Preconception Planning is often undervalued or overlooked unless a couple has difficulty conceiving, but the benefits go far beyond treating infertility. Numerous studies have shown that that if both parents improve their general health while avoiding common lifestyle factors and environmental hazards in the months preceding conception they can greatly improve reproductive outcomes and avoid many pregnancy complications that lead to medical interventions. Most important, by improving their own health, parents can improve the future health of their child and grandchild.

For over a decade Keith Bell has been helping women and couples create personalized Holistic Preconception Plans addressing not only the physical aspect of each person but also their mental, emotional and spiritual health. As well as any imbalances in relationships including: relationship with self, family, work and community. Holistic Preconception Planning & Care helps you create a welcoming and nurturing environment for a new human being. It prepares you to conceive consciously, laying the foundation for a healthy pregnancy and joyful birth experience.

“Infertility” can be frustrating and confusing. The causes are often complex, unclear and difficult for Western medicine to diagnose. But TCM is a holistic, systems based medicine with a focus on creating health. Since 2000, Keith Bell has been helping women and their partners optimize their fertility by improving their health overall.

Utilizing a truly holistic approach that includes acupuncture, herbal medicines and nutrition (Functional Medicine), has proven to be safe and effective at regulating hormonal balance, resolving menstrual irregularities and enhancing endocrine function. Acupuncture and TCM have also been shown to enhance conventional/Western treatments such as In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), or with ovulatory-stimulation medications like Clomid. Plus, TCM and acupuncture also have the benefit of limited or no side effects.

New patients should remember that holistic medicine is never a “quick-fix” and because treatments are individualized, results will vary. Natural treatments for infertility typically begin with hormone and menstrual cycle regulation, a process usually taking three months. So, it's important to make a commitment to yourself and to your health before you begin treatment.

Like you, we understand that conception is not the goal of fertility treatment. We are committed to helping you have a healthy pregnancy and birth experience.

Keith Bell was one of the first acupuncturists to provide treatment to patients during pregnancy and has extensive experience helping women prevent miscarriage and sustain healthy pregnancies. Acupuncture is also very effective at alleviating issues such as morning sickness, lower back pain, and high blood pressure.

As a trained Doula, Keith has firsthand experience with labor and delivery. He has helped countless women and couples induce labor, correct mal-positioned fetus, and alleviate labor pains all without the use of medications.