Acupuncture to Support Women’s Reproductive Health
Acupuncture for Women's Reproductive Health
Registered acupuncture at Mountain Ridge Wellness supporting the full spectrum of women's reproductive health, including cycle regulation, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility support, PMS, and hormonal balance. Birthe Pedersen brings dual training in acupuncture and massage therapy, with a deep clinical focus on women's health at every stage of life.
Women's Reproductive Health Support
Acupuncture has a long history of supporting women's reproductive health, from easing menstrual pain to helping regulate complex hormonal conditions. Birthe works with each patient individually, tailoring treatment to their specific cycle, symptoms, and goals. She also coordinates closely with our on-site naturopath where lab work and hormone testing are beneficial.
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects hormonal balance, ovulation, and cycle regularity. Acupuncture supports PCOS by helping regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce androgen levels, and improve insulin sensitivity alongside lifestyle and naturopathic care.
Endometriosis
Acupuncture can help manage the chronic pelvic pain, cycle pain, and inflammation associated with endometriosis. Many patients experience meaningful reduction in pain and improved quality of life with regular treatment.
PMS & PMDD
Mood changes, irritability, breast tenderness, bloating, and cramping in the days before menstruation. Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system and hormonal fluctuations that drive premenstrual symptoms.
Irregular Cycles & Cycle Regulation
Inconsistent cycle length, missed periods, or unpredictable ovulation. Acupuncture supports the body's natural rhythm by working with the hormonal axis to encourage more regular and predictable cycles over time.
Menstrual Pain & Cramping
Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods) is one of the most common reasons women seek acupuncture. Birthe uses acupuncture, moxibustion, and heat therapy to address both acute pain and the underlying patterns driving it cycle to cycle.
Fertility Support
Acupuncture to support natural fertility, IVF cycles, and hormonal preparation for conception. Birthe works alongside fertility clinics and our on-site naturopath, Dr. Mohamad Ali, ND, to support patients through their fertility journey.
Birthe Pedersen, Registered Acupuncturist
Birthe (pronounced beer-ta) brings a deeply integrative approach to healing, with training and experience in both acupuncture and massage therapy. Before becoming a Registered Acupuncturist, she worked as an RMT, a background that gives her a uniquely hands-on understanding of soft tissue, movement, and the whole body. She offers a blend of Eastern and Western perspectives, focusing on how the body communicates through discomfort and how to support its natural healing processes.
Women's reproductive health is Birthe's deepest area of clinical passion. She has treated the full spectrum, including painful periods, PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles, PMS, fertility challenges, and the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Her treatment approach combines traditional acupuncture with moxibustion, electroacupuncture (e-stim), cupping, gua sha, and acupressure, tailored to each patient's individual constitution and health picture.
- Registered Acupuncturist with dual background as an RMT
- Women's reproductive health specialty: menstrual health, PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility
- Treats PMS, irregular cycles, cycle pain, hormonal imbalances, and perimenopause
- Combines acupuncture with moxibustion, e-stim, cupping, gua sha, and acupressure
- Warm, individualized care. Birthe takes the time to understand your full health picture
Complementary Support at Mountain Ridge Wellness
Reproductive health benefits from a multidisciplinary approach. Birthe works alongside our on-site naturopath and counselling team for coordinated, comprehensive care.
Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Mohamad Ali, ND can order lab work to assess estrogen, progesterone, androgens, thyroid, and adrenal markers, providing a full hormonal picture to guide treatment alongside acupuncture.
Learn About Naturopathic Care →IV Therapy
Targeted IV nutrient infusions can address deficiencies that contribute to hormonal imbalance, fatigue, and cycle irregularity, supporting acupuncture care from the inside out.
Learn About IV Therapy →Counselling & Mental Wellness
Hormonal fluctuations often affect mood, anxiety, and emotional regulation. Our counselling team supports the mental wellness dimension of reproductive health, working alongside acupuncture.
Learn About Counselling →Women's Reproductive Health Acupuncture FAQ
Yes. Acupuncture is commonly used to support more regular, predictable menstrual cycles by influencing the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, the hormonal communication pathway between the brain and the reproductive system. Cycle regulation typically improves over a course of treatment spanning several months.
Acupuncture is increasingly used alongside conventional and naturopathic care for PCOS, with research supporting its role in improving menstrual regularity, reducing androgen levels, and supporting ovulation. Birthe often coordinates care with Dr. Mohamad Ali, ND, who can order lab work to track hormonal markers over time.
Many patients with endometriosis find acupuncture helpful for managing chronic pelvic pain, cycle pain, and fatigue. Birthe uses acupuncture alongside moxibustion and heat therapy, tailoring treatment to each patient's symptom pattern and stage of the cycle.
Yes. Acupuncture is widely used to support natural fertility and IVF cycles, helping to regulate the cycle, support hormonal balance, and reduce the stress that often accompanies fertility treatment. Birthe works alongside fertility clinics and our naturopath to provide coordinated, supportive care.
Reproductive health conditions generally respond over a series of treatments across two to three menstrual cycles to assess progress. Birthe will recommend a personalized treatment plan after your first appointment based on your health history, symptoms, and goals.
Yes. Birthe Pedersen is a Registered Acupuncturist at Mountain Ridge Wellness, Unit 204, 11939 224th Street, Maple Ridge, BC, with a special focus on women's reproductive health. Book online at mountainridgewellness.janeapp.com or call 604-467-6545.
Support Your Reproductive Health with Acupuncture
Book with Birthe Pedersen, Registered Acupuncturist, at Mountain Ridge Wellness in Maple Ridge. Online booking available through JaneApp, or call 604-467-6545.
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