I sought out acupuncture a few months into trying to conceive to help with the stress of trying and fertility. TTC truly felt so isolating and the forgotten part of health care; no one really cares unless you have been trying for over a year, or are already pregnant. Jose was different. He really cares and is supportive, compassionate, and so knowledgeable in his field. On some of my tougher days (after starting my cycle) he was always there with reassurance and hope.

I have always been terrified of needles, and the acupuncture really didn't bother me at all. Jose was so good at explaining where he would be placing the needles, what it would feel like and was always very gentle. I spent about two months in acupuncture and always felt immense stress relief after leaving. We are now pregnant with our first child and are so thankful to Jose for all he has done!

My story starts here: older mom, son now 4 years going to be 5 years soon, trying to conceive for sometime with no luck so went to my regular OB. She checked FSH which was 75 and AMH <0.03. Got a phone call that I was entering "menopause" and may not conceive. I was referred to fertility specialist who said egg donor and natural conception chances <5%. What everyone ignored was that I was under severe chronic stress for 1 year and 1 year ago my FSH was 4. My fertility specialist disregarded it and said stress was irrelevant with such high numbers and that it was "natural progression" premature ovarian failure though I was still having menses and there is no such family history. So I started to do some research on stress and fertility (very strong correlation by way) and found Jose through American Board of Reproductive Accupuncture Medicine (only 4 in MA). And YES reproductive acupuncturists treat differently than general accupuncture for fertility. I had only missed 1 missed 1 menstrual cycle (that too related to stress and sleep deprivation.) I got my menses back after 2 treatments in 1 week. Got Day 3 Labs done through fertility specialist---FSH came down to 24 and AMH went up to <o.10. Okay granted these numbers are still a normal but HUGE improvement. My day 3 ultrasound showed only 1 follicle each ovary. But guess what!!?? POSITIVE pregnancy test after 4 weeks!! All my doctors were in shock. ...:) I continued the treatments until 12-13 weeks. Jose has been extremely professional, understanding and a miracle of hopes!! Thank you for everything you do. I know everyone's stories are different but there is HOPE if someone is ready to listen and really understand what's going on.