For many of our patients, the road to transfer day is paved with years of hope and the logistics of travel. Whether you are arriving for embryo adoption at the National Embryo Donation Center or a cycle at another clinic like Rejoice Fertility, we understand that transfer day is a crucially important day. Because Knoxville is a global destination for embryo donation, our clinic has become a specialized home base for those traveling from across the country. We don’t just offer acupuncture; we offer a fertility-friendly sanctuary designed to bridge the gap between your care at home and here in Knoxville.

Our process is built with the unique needs of infertility treatment in mind. Our treatments act as physical and emotional support, using evidence-based protocols to calm the nervous system and encourage optimal blood flow to the uterus. We help create the internal environment your embryo needs to thrive.

Our scheduling is flexible; we stay late, open early, and work weekends to ensure we are available for your transfer even if it is last minute. We provide a warm, private space where both you and your partner can exhale, knowing that every detail of your transfer support is being handled by experts who understand.

"When it comes to fertility, we know that 'one size fits all' simply doesn’t work. Success in an IVF or FET cycle is often built in the weeks of preparation leading up to it—from respecting the 90-day egg maturation window to hitting the 'golden number' of treatments research shows leads to the highest pregnancy rates. Whether you are navigating diminished ovarian reserve or preparing for your first frozen embryo transfer, we’ve outlined our evidence-based timelines to help you feel confident, prepared, and optimized. Remember: it is never too late to support your cycle, and we are here to craft the plan that works for you."

Women struggling with PCOS, insulin resistance, and irregular cycles can find natural support through Ovasitol, a research-backed inositol powder. By utilizing a specific 40:1 ratio of myo-inositol to d-chiro-inositol, Ovasitol mimics the body’s biochemistry to improve insulin sensitivity, enhance egg quality, and promote regular ovulation. At Tennessee Reproductive Acupuncture in Knoxville, we recommend this NSF-certified supplement as a foundation for hormone balance and fertility, helping you restore internal harmony and improve overall ovarian health.

Overwhelmed by fertility advice online? Not sure where to start? We believe it should start with YOU and take into consideration your goals, treatment, diagnosis, and lifestyle.

Research supports the use of acupuncture before and after embryo transfer. In a well known study, acupuncture done before and after embryo transfer resulted in higher rates of pregnancy (42.5% in the acupuncture group versus 26.3 in the control group). This study gave us the well known “Paulus Protocol” that we base many of our pre/post transfer treatments on. Although, we typically add or subtract points depending on each patients’ diagnosis and symptoms.

What supplements are helpful? We break down our most commonly recommended supplements and explain why they might be helpful so you can talk with your fertility team about what is best for you.

You worked hard and went though so much to get to this moment and you deserve a small moment of celebration! We encourage couples to take some time and celebrate. Here are some ideas for how to do it.

It all begins with an idea.

Tracking your cycles can optimize intercourse timing, and even help screen for any possible ovulation or luteal phase issues that might warrant a referral to a reproductive endocrinologist. We’ll go through our top three cycle tracking methods to help give you an idea of what to look for and where to start.

WBIR-TV: Many couples battling infertility are incorporating an alternative path in their journey to become parents. And one Knoxville couple found success through ancient medicine. (5/9/17 6PM)

Conflicting evidence exists on whether acupuncture is beneficial for patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. This retrospective cohort study was undertaken to determine whether a unique protocol of a combined Chinese and Japanese style on-site acupuncture, performed both before and after embryo transfer, affects clinical outcomes.