Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture-Austin

05/08/2008 Posted by NikkiMH

I cannot say enough good things about the wonderful staff at TCRA. I've been fortunate to receive treatment from Mandy, Kirsten and David over the past 2.5 months, and the results have been amazing. I sought treatment for stress management, fatigue and persistent shoulder pain. I enjoy the fact that each acupuncturist uses different techniques to treat my conditions and that all of them are very effective. My shoulder pain is almost non-existent, my stress level is substantially less, and I have much more energy. I have already referred a number of friends to TCRA, and they too have seen results. So, to anyone who is considering treatment but is a bit skeptical like I was at first, please know that acupuncture really does work and the staff at TCRA are the best. Thank you so much TCRA from your devoted client and friend!

Pros: Experienced, caring, compassionate, sincere and very effective

Cons: None

02/21/2008 Posted by 25062007

Kirsten and David helped me through the hardest time in my life. Having just turned 35 I was diagnosed with elevated FSH before I had ever even tried to conceive. By western standard, this is an irreversible, untreatable condition. This diagnosis put me into a terrible mental state. Luckily I found the clinic of Kirsten and David and after only 4 weeks I started feeling better. After another three months, when I could start to "try", it took one single month to conceive naturally! I am now in the 9th month and hope to have our baby in 4 weeks. I will certainly never forget my overwhelmingly positive experience at the clinic. Kirsten and David are incredibly knowledgeable, positive, encouraging, warm and intelligent people. I would like to add that their success rates for pregnancy are in the the high 80/low 90 percent! This is way higher than any western fertility specialist while the cases they treat are on the average much more difficult. Kirsten is a well recognized researcher in the field of reproductive acupuncture. The clinic also produces their own herbal tinctures, which are an important component of the treatment. I found the environment there extremely pleasant and relaxing, I will never forget the great smell at the center. You can get help from them to support your western treatment or use acupuncture alone. If you are struggling to conceive your baby, it is good news if you live in central Texas!

Pros: Encouragement, knowledge, competence, ...

Cons: none

01/17/2008 Posted by spowena

My husband and I had been trying to conceive for many years with no success. We'd been through so many different fertility treatments (and spent so much money) that it was taking both a physical and an emotional toll on both of us. We were pretty much at our wits end when, after yet another miscarriage, we found Kirsten and David. And we're so thankful that we did! After putting both of us on a program of a controlled diet, herbs and acupuncture, we both felt that we were healthier than we had been in many years, and we were ready to try to conceive again. Kirsten and David were both so supportive and so positive that it really helped us as we were going through the process again. They were always willing to go the extra mile, and they were always there when we needed them, either for a treatment or just a reassuring word on the phone. We learned in November that I am finally pregnant, and with twins! I am absolutely convinced that it would never have happened for us if we had not found Kirsten and David. I only wish that we had found them sooner!

Pros: Extremely caring and supportive

11/23/2007 Posted by shannonfreiley

My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for several years. During this time if there was a fertility treatment to be tried, we tried it...unfortunately none of them worked. When I was diagnosed with PCOS I had never heard of it and during our treatments for fertility not much information was given to us about it. I began reading and researching all about it. At that point I also began seeking alternative medicine treatments and came across the very safe haven of the Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture. Kirsten and David opened there are arms to us, explained everything in great detail about PCOS and it became very understandable why we had not gotten pregnant yet. My symptoms needed to be treated, I needed to be in the best optimal health, my cycles needed to be regulated, my insulin resistance needed to addressed and my emotional health needed a little TLC. Sounds like a pretty long list, huh? Well, I am hear to tell you that with the help of Kirsten and David all of those things have been addressed and I a feel better than I have in YEARS!!!! I sleep better, my energy level has sky rocketed, my immune system seems to have gotten a much needed boost, all of my lab work that was all out of wack prior to Acupuncture has now normalized, my cycle has regulated and I have even begun to ovulate on my own!!!! Kirsten and David are so down to earth and you just can't help but to love them for their care, concern and dedication...they have not come up short in the area of TLC that is necessary during fertility treatment. My husband and I feel confident that we will now be able to achieve our goal of pregnancy in the near future...we feel so blessed to have found Kirsten and David when we did...they are the BEST!

Pros: Individualized Care, Friendly, Online Scheduling, Emotional Refueling

Cons: Not enough people know about them

11/01/2007 Posted by pearlruby

How would you like to say that you do not have cedar fever? I can, thanks to Kirsten, David and Mandy. I have been going to see the great people at Cornerstone Acupuncture for several years. Each time I have an appointment, I walk out feeling better and just not because of allergies. Whatever naggy little problem, I have, such as a knee not feeling well, to a back hurting, to too much stress, Kirsten or Mandy or David have listened and helped. I have and will continue to recommend acupuncture and specifically Cornerstone. A person can go to David and be evaluted. A plan will be developed and explained. After that, sessions of learning and improvement without drugs--just natural herbs. As long as I can, I will continue sessions of acupuncture with David, Kirsten and Mandy.

Pros: professional, caring, postitive

10/15/2007 Posted by acupuncturefan

When I found David and Kirsten, I was completely frustrated with traditional medicine. It was very easy getting pregnant, but I had a devastating miscarriage. I was then told I had to go under a lot of infertility treatments, non sense medications and of course lots of money. I knew I didn’t need all of that, but I was also afraid of another miscarriage and because of that, afraid of getting pregnant again without any support and close assistance. After I started the program, David, always so kind and patient, taught me a lot about oriental medicine, especially about diets. Kirsten always so sweet and positive, reassuring me that everything would be fine. The emotional support was very helpful along with all the tips, the acupuncture sessions and the herbs. I just followed exactly their recommendations so I could improve my overall health, and therefore reduce the risk of another miscarriage. Our baby was born a year after I started the program, a healthy baby. I really believe they helped me get through the first trimester... I would highly recommend the clinic for someone that was never pregnant before and is facing infertility. I would recommend it to someone that, just like me, never had a problem getting pregnant but had already one or more miscarriages, especially those still trying to cope with the huge pain that a loss of a baby means. I would also recommend it for someone that is not getting any results and is really disappointed with traditional medicine. And finally I would even recommend for someone that was never pregnant, never had infertility issues, never had a miscarriage, but admires and is interested in learning more about western medicine, improving their diet, so there will be an improvement in the overall health, reducing the risk for a possible miscarriage and increasing the chance of a healthy baby. I am pretty sure that you will not be disappointed if you decide to check them out!

10/14/2007 Posted by twonovember

My experience has been very positive. The atmosphere is supportive and caring. After having experienced discouraging news, I needed a place that was encouraging. Being put on a program of herbs, supplements, and diet, I have never felt healthier. I have had a lot of side effects from previous fertility meds, and I can honestly say that they all have gone away. I have now become ready to pursue my options regarding fertility.

Pros: Caring and encouraging

10/09/2007 Posted by nlbc

My husband and I sought out an acupuncture fertility clinic after experiencing 2 miscarriages and difficulties getting pregnant the past 3 years. We found Cornerstone Clinic on the Internet and were impressed during our initial consultation with David's experience and teaching style that helped us understand why this treatment would be different than other fertility options we knew of. David and Kirsten were focused on my optimal health before treating the fertility specifically which I feel made all the difference. After only 6 months of treatment, I'm pregnant beyond the first trimester for the first time; we've heard the heartbeat several times and are enjoying a healthy pregnancy. The "easy labor" and post partum treatments are an added bonus that we look forward to in addition to a healthy child in February. Thanks David and Kirsten for your personal attention and tending to not only my physical, but emotional well being too.

Pros: Internet scheduling, Flexibility to use different acupuncturists, Extended hours available, Works with several Insurance Co.

10/07/2007 Posted by pflug2006

I would highly recommend them to anyone who is trying to conceive using fertility treatments. I found them after my failed IVF cycle (I wish I had found them before) and I had decided the next IVF cycle will be different. I wanted to find a place I could get healthy so the next time I would have the best chance of a successful IVF cycle. Kirsten, David and Mandy are very encouraging and give great feed back. Even though we are months away from our next IVF cycle, I am confident of the outcome due to help from Texas Center for Reproductive Acupuncture. Aside from the acupuncture, thanks to Kirsten's nutritional advice I no longer suffer from digestion problems! I am noticing positive effect in all area of my life as well from the herbal and acupuncture treatments and we have only been with them about 2 mths! I would highly recommend then. I intend on going back to them once I get pregnant for prelabor and post-natal.

Pros: Highly knowledgable in the area of reproductive disorders & how to use acupuncture to correct these disorders.

Cons: As another reader stated: not enough people know about the clinic.

10/01/2007 Posted by 12lop

From the initial office visit I felt the warmth and caring nature of David and Kirsten. Although my husband and I are still on our journey, I couldn't be happier with my experience. I highly recommend their services.