Female and Male Fertility

Expert Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Fertility Support

Hewwing Acupuncture is a Union Square, NYC practice specializing in women's reproductive health and fertility. Dr. Samantha Hewwing, a board-certified acupuncturist, provides integrative care for women navigating every stage of their reproductive health journey — from irregular cycles and PCOS to endometriosis, IVF support, and egg freezing preparation. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help at every stage of your fertility journey.

How We Support Natural Fertility

For men, we commonly work with:

  • Sperm health – improving sperm count, motility, and morphology

  • Reducing DNA fragmentation for better embryo quality

  • Lowering stress & tension that can disrupt hormone balance

For women, Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help:

  • Regulate reproductive hormones for balanced cycles

  • Improve ovulation and overall cycle regularity

  • Enhance pelvic circulation for optimal uterine health

  • Support endometrial lining thickness for implantation

  • Balance post-ovulation (luteal phase) for sustained fertility

  • Reduce period & ovulation pain naturally

  • Minimize the impact of stress on hormone levels

Supporting Assisted Fertility Treatments

We typically recommend a three-month preparation phase with Acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine before undergoing assisted fertility treatments. This approach helps support and regulate each stage of your natural cycle prior to starting medicated protocols, creating the most favorable conditions and enhancing your body's responsiveness for optimal outcomes.

During treatment, Acupuncture and Moxibustion can be used to enhance the body’s response in the following ways:

  • Support ovarian stimulation for better egg quality

  • Increase follicle and egg numbers achieved during stimulation

  • Optimize thickness of the endometrial lining

  • Support the body’s recovery after egg collection

  • Improve implantation success in preparation for embryo transfer by improving pelvic circulation and reducing impact of stress and anxiety on uterine contractions

  • Reduce stress & improve emotional well-being throughout the cycle

While acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can support many different fertility-related conditions, treatment is always individualized.

Our Approach to Care

Thoughtful, Individualized Care
Healing is never one-size-fits-all. We take time to understand your health history, current concerns, and the physical and emotional factors influencing your well-being.

Personalized Treatment Plans
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are carefully tailored to your individual needs, helping address symptoms while supporting the body’s natural balance and resilience.

Unhurried, Attentive Visits
Appointments are designed to give you the time and space to be heard. Careful listening and observation allow us to create treatments that truly reflect your needs.

Support for Long-Term Wellness
With consistent care, many patients experience stronger immunity, fewer infections, improved energy, and a greater overall sense of balance.

If you feel acupuncture or Chinese medicine may be helpful for your condition, we welcome you to reach out to learn more about how treatment may support your health.