WELCOME TO AYEUR FERTILITY CENTER
I often tell clients to throw out the word “infertility,” and instead we work toward enhancing fertility and learning as much as possible about your specific journey, using a comprehensive, scientific, and heart-centered approach to helping you achieve your goal of having a family. By treating and nourishing the body at the root, we see a high success rate with our patients.
Wherever you are in your fertility journey, you are welcome here. It is an honor to support you, care for you, and be part of your path toward building your family.
“No one has been more consistent in monitoring my health and fertility than Jennifer. She caught what medical specialists missed and has solutions in face of despair. I’ve not only found the best acupuncturist in town but also a fierce advocate!”
HEAR FROM OUR FERTILITY PATIENTS
“I've been coming here for about 9 months for acupuncture with Dr. Canfield. She is one of my most favorite people ever!!! She's a great listener, very patient, and makes me feel brand new when I walk out of my sessions. We've been doing acupuncture for fertility and stress-reduction, and occasionally she does cupping if I'm having back pain of muscle aches. I cannot recommend Jennifer Canfield enough. And the facility is clean and fresh - a nice water fountain in the waiting room, front desk staff are sweet and helpful. Look no further if you're searching for the best acupuncturist in LA!”
“This place is an absolute oasis and Jennifer is the BEST. She's a fantastic healer and has such a loving heart. I felt amazing after each appointment with Jennifer and she helped get my body and specifically my hormones back in balance. I can't recommend her enough!!!”
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE SUPPORT YOUR FERTILITY JOURNEY
The fertility journey asks a great deal of the body — physically, emotionally, and hormonally. This is where a comprehensive, individualized approach can make a meaningful difference.
At AYEUR, we look at fertility through the lens of the whole body. The outcome of any fertility protocol is influenced not only by the treatment itself, but by the internal environment in which that treatment is received. A body that is well-nourished, hormonally supported, and regulated responds differently than one that is depleted, inflamed, or under chronic stress.
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to support reproductive health, and today it is widely integrated into fertility care. Clinically, acupuncture helps support circulation to the reproductive organs, regulate the hormonal signaling involved in ovulation and reproductive function, and calm the nervous system so the body can move out of a chronic stress response and into a more regulated, receptive state.
At AYEUR, acupuncture is one part of a larger, personalized fertility protocol. We also look at lab work, nutrition, digestion, inflammation, stress patterns, cycle health, and each person's individual constitution. By looking at the whole picture and addressing the root, we create the strongest possible foundation for fertility.
The AYEUR approach can support fertility in the following ways:
HORMONAL BALANCE
Acupuncture helps regulate the endocrine system and support healthy communication along the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis — the hormonal system responsible for ovulation, menstrual cycle regulation, and reproductive function.
OVARIAN & UTERINE BLOOD FLOW
Targeted acupuncture protocols help support healthy circulation to the ovaries and uterus, creating a more favorable environment for follicular development, endometrial growth, and implantation.
NERVOUS SYSTEM & STRESS SUPPORT
Fertility challenges and treatment can place significant physical and emotional demands on the body. Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, promote relaxation, and move the body away from prolonged stress patterns that can affect sleep, hormonal signaling, and overall reproductive health.
IVF & MEDICATION SUPPORT
During IVF and medicated fertility cycles, symptoms such as bloating, nausea, headaches, fatigue, mood changes, and sleep disruption can occur. Acupuncture can help ease these side effects and support the body throughout each phase of treatment.
MALE FERTILITY
Fertility is not solely a female issue. Acupuncture can also play an important role in male reproductive health by supporting circulation, reducing stress, and addressing underlying patterns that may affect sperm count, motility, morphology, and overall sperm health.
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE COMPLEMENT YOUR OTHER FERTILITY TREATMENTS?
At AYEUR, acupuncture is designed to work alongside your fertility care — supporting the body before, during, and after treatment.
We recommend beginning acupuncture a minimum of three months before an IVF cycle whenever possible. This gives us time to support the body throughout the months of follicular development leading up to retrieval, while also addressing circulation, hormonal balance, nervous system regulation, nutrition, and the individual patterns that may be influencing fertility.
Our acupuncture and supportive therapies can help with the following:
PREPARING FOR IVF & EMBRYO TRANSFER
The success of an IVF cycle is not determined on transfer day alone. The months leading up to treatment are an important time to support ovarian function, uterine receptivity, hormonal balance, and the body's ability to adapt to the physical and emotional demands of the process.
During this preparation phase, acupuncture works to:
Support Egg Quality and Follicular Development
By improving circulation to the reproductive organs and supporting the body's overall metabolic and hormonal environment, acupuncture can help create more favorable conditions for healthy follicular development in the months leading up to retrieval.
Prepare the Uterine Lining
Healthy blood flow to the uterus is an important part of endometrial development and receptivity. Acupuncture protocols during this phase are used to support uterine circulation and prepare the body for embryo transfer.
Support Hormonal Regulation
Acupuncture can help support the neuroendocrine systems involved in reproductive function, while complementing the carefully timed medications used during an IVF cycle.
Ease the Effects of IVF Medications
IVF protocols can be physically and emotionally demanding. Acupuncture may help ease common symptoms such as bloating, headaches, fatigue, sleep disruption, and mood changes, helping patients move through treatment with greater comfort and resilience.
Regulate the Nervous System
Fertility treatment can place the body under significant stress. Regular acupuncture helps shift the nervous system out of a prolonged sympathetic state and into a more regulated, restorative state — supporting sleep, emotional resilience, and overall well-being throughout treatment.
ON TRANSFER DAY
Jennifer offers onsite acupuncture immediately before and after embryo transfer — a targeted protocol designed to calm the nervous system, relax the body, ease cramping and tension, and provide additional support during the hours surrounding transfer.
This protocol is based in part on the landmark Paulus study, which found significantly higher clinical pregnancy rates among patients who received acupuncture immediately before and after embryo transfer. Acupuncture continues to be widely used as a complementary therapy alongside IVF and embryo transfer.
Our months of preparation together matter just as much as the procedure itself. AYEUR's role is to help ensure your body arrives at transfer day as supported, balanced, and prepared as possible.