Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine for Hormone Health

Balance your hormones to feel your best during all the stages of your reproductive life and beyond.

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An Integrative Approach to Hormone Health

Willow Tree Wellness supports women at every stage of life. Whether your focus is hormone balance, boosting fertility, healthy pregnancy, postpartum care, or menopause support, we are here to help you thrive.

You’re not meant to suffer through painful periods or agonizing menopause symptoms. If you’re experiencing pain, discomfort, or menstrual irregularities, this is the body’s way of alerting you to a deeper problem.
Our integrative approach goes beyond your symptoms to restore healing from the root.
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We take an integrative approach to treating all facets of women’s health to helping your body regulate hormones, support you through perimenopause and menopause, fertility treatments, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Our Balanced Approach

Health care is so much more than your annual exams. At Willow Tree Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic, we do not buy into the narrative that women need to suffer because of their biology or that hormonal woe is just our cross to bear.

Our balanced approach uses acupuncture, nutrition recommendations, dietary supplements, and herbal remedies to balance your hormones and transform your health.

Common conditions we treat:

  • Allergies
  • Anxiety
  • Abnormal Menstrual
  • Bleeding
  • Back Pain
  • Cancer (treatment side effects)
  • Depression
  • Digestive issues
  • Endometriosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Complaints
  • Fatigue
  • Fibrocystic breasts
  • Healing After Sexual Assault
  • Infertility
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Insomnia
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Irregularities
  • Migraines
  • Painful Periods
  • PMS
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Respiratory Issues
  • Symptoms of STIs
  • Stress
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Infections
  • Uterine Fibroids

Hormonal Health FAQ

Q: Can acupuncture help with perimenopause symptoms?

A: Yes — and perimenopause is one of the areas where acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can make a profound difference. Hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, mood changes, anxiety, and fatigue all have well-documented responses to acupuncture treatment. Treatment is individualized based on your specific symptom pattern, hormone levels, and where you are in the transition.

Q: Can acupuncture help with hot flashes and night sweats?

A: Yes. Acupuncture is one of the most well-researched natural treatments for hot flashes and night sweats. Multiple clinical studies support its effectiveness for reducing both the frequency and intensity of vasomotor symptoms in perimenopause and menopause. At Willow Tree, we combine acupuncture with targeted Chinese herbal formulas to address the specific hormonal pattern driving your symptoms — which varies significantly from person to person.

Q: Can acupuncture help with adrenal fatigue and cortisol imbalance?

A: Yes. Chronic stress, poor sleep, and hormonal dysregulation often contribute to adrenal exhaustion and cortisol imbalance — which shows up as fatigue, wired-but-tired feelings, difficulty sleeping, and hormonal disruption. Acupuncture regulates the nervous system and supports the HPA axis, while Chinese herbal medicine can provide targeted adrenal support. At Willow Tree, we assess adrenal patterns as part of a whole-body hormonal picture rather than treating them in isolation.

Q: Is acupuncture safe to use alongside hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

A: Yes. Acupuncture is safe to use alongside hormone replacement therapy and can complement HRT (now called MHT) by addressing symptoms that MHT alone may not fully resolve — such as sleep disruption, mood changes, anxiety, and fatigue. At Willow Tree, we work collaboratively with your prescribing physician.

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How it Works

Getting started at Willow Tree Acupuncture and Wellness is simple.
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Step 1: Initial Consultation

Your initial consultation will include a thorough review of your medical history and an evaluation of your menstrual cycle and fertility to better understand your unique symptoms and challenges.

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Step 2: Personalized Care Plan

Every individual comes with their own preferences and health goals which is why we tailor your care plan unique to you. Our care plans go beyond acupuncture to include nutrition recommendations, dietary supplements, and herbal remedies (if needed) to address your symptoms and the cause of your fertility issues.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for staying Calm

Step 3: Ongoing Support

Our comprehensive care helps you optimize your health, wellness, and fertility through every stage. Once you have a positive pregnancy test, we want to ensure you feel your best throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

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