Hormone Health
Expert Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture for Hormonal Health
If you've been struggling with your hormonal health and feel like you haven't found the right answers yet, you're not alone — and you're in the right place.
Dr. Samantha Hewwing takes a whole-person approach to hormonal health, combining acupuncture and individualized Chinese herbal medicine to get to the root of what's going on — not just ease the symptoms.
Dr. Hewwing supports patients navigating a wide range of concerns, including PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, irregular cycles, perimenopause, menopause, and hormonal health in adolescents. Every treatment plan is built around you — your cycle, your history, and your goals.
Who is this for?
A woman navigating the unpredictability of PCOS, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
PMS symptoms like mood changes, bloating, or fatigue before your period
Someone experiencing painful periods (dysmenorrhea), absent periods (amenorrhea), or irregular cycles
Experiencing perimenopause or menopause and looking for natural ways to ease the transition
A teen or young adult dealing with painful, irregular, or heavy periods
Someone who feels their hormonal health has been dismissed or left unresolved by conventional care
Looking for a holistic, root-cause approach to hormonal balance
How We Support Hormonal Balance
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) – Helps regulate luteinizing hormone and testosterone, balance blood sugar levels, and support ovulation.
PMS — Addresses the hormonal fluctuations in the luteal phase that contribute to mood swings, bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue, and irritability
Dysmenorrhea — Reduces uterine cramping and inflammation, addressing the root cause of painful periods
Amenorrhea — Supports the body in restoring a natural, regular cycle where periods have become absent or infrequent
Irregular Cycles — Helps regulate the hormonal signals that govern cycle timing, supporting more predictable and balanced menstruation
Endometriosis& Adenomyosis – Targets pain relief and reduces systemic and localized inflammation around affected areas.
Perimenopause & Menopause – Supports the body through the natural decline of reproductive hormones, easing symptoms like hot flashes, joint pain, mood swings, and fatigue.
Adolescent Hormonal Health – Natural support for painful periods and irregular menstrual cycles.
What to expect
Hormonal health is deeply individual, and so is the care we provide. Your journey begins with a thorough intake where we take the time to really understand your history, your cycle, your symptoms, and your goals — not just your diagnosis.
From there, we create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you, combining acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to address the underlying imbalances driving your symptoms. Some patients begin to notice changes within the first few sessions, while others need more time — we'll check in regularly and adjust your plan as your body responds.
There's no one-size-fits-all timeline here. What matters most is that you feel heard, supported, and cared for every step of the way.
“Sam is the best ! I’ve been seeing her for years on issues from TMJ to stress to hormone imbalances. She goes above and beyond, putting thought and care into her treatments, and she has helped me heal and transform many aspects of my life. I am so grateful for her!”
- Abbey M.
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Eastern & Western Approaches to Hormone Health
Western medicine plays an important role in diagnosing and monitoring hormonal conditions. However, treatment often defaults to hormonal birth control to regulate cycles, or surgery for conditions like endometriosis and fibroids. Some treatments work by suppressing hormonal function altogether, which — while medically necessary for some patients — can come with significant side effects that affect sleep, mood, energy, and overall quality of life.
This is where Chinese medicine can play a meaningful supporting role. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are well suited to helping the body cope with these changes — easing symptoms like insomnia, hot flashes, mood shifts, and fatigue that can arise during hormone suppression therapy. For patients who need to stay on their prescribed treatment, we can work alongside it to help make that experience more manageable.
And for those looking for a more root-cause approach, we also work to restore the body's own ability to regulate itself — looking at the full picture of your health to understand why the imbalance is happening in the first place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and irregular cycles are among the most common conditions we treat. Acupuncture and herbal medicine work to address the underlying hormonal and circulatory imbalances that contribute to these issues, often with noticeable results within a few cycles.
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Yes. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can complement conventional treatments. We always work with your existing care, not against it, and will take your current medications into account when creating your treatment plan.
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This varies from person to person depending on your condition, how long you've been experiencing symptoms, and how your body responds to treatment. We'll give you a clearer picture after your first visit and reassess as we go.
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Absolutely. Acupuncture is gentle and well-tolerated, and Chinese herbal medicine can be a wonderful support for adolescents dealing with painful or irregular periods — without the side effects that often come with hormonal contraceptives.
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Yes. Many of our patients are also seeing a gynecologist, endocrinologist, or GP. We're happy to be part of your broader care team and can communicate with your other providers if needed.
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Conventional medicine is excellent at diagnosing and managing hormonal conditions, but treatment often focuses on symptom management. Our approach looks at the whole picture — your cycle, digestion, sleep, stress, and emotional wellbeing — to address the root cause and support lasting change.