IVF Acupuncture

Empowering your fertility journey through IVF acupuncture.

THE VIOLETTE HOUSE SPECIALTY

Acupuncture for IVF & IUI Success

IVF and IUI bring both hope and challenge, often asking more of the heart and body. At The Violette House in Groton, MA, our acupuncture provides comfort, strength, and balance during this delicate time. By improving uterine blood flow, harmonizing hormones, and easing stress, we create an environment where your body feels supported and receptive. With compassionate, individualized care, we walk beside you throughout the fertility journey, helping you feel grounded, nurtured, and confident as you move toward the family you’ve dreamed of.

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HOW IT WORKS

How Acupuncture Improves IVF Outcomes

Supporting your body, calming your mind, and optimizing your reproductive system—here’s how acupuncture complements modern fertility treatments.

Hormonal Balance

Helps regulate hormones, promotes ovulation, and supports the body’s natural rhythm for conception.

Uterine Flow

Improves circulation to the uterus, thickens the lining, and creates a receptive environment for growth.

Treatment Recovery

Eases medication side effects, supports recovery after procedures, and strengthens resilience in IVF.

Egg Quality

Supports ovarian function, nourishes follicles, and enhances conditions for healthy eggs and embryos.

Implantation Support

Encourages relaxation, reduces uterine contractions, and promotes embryo attachment and stability.

Stress Relief

Calms the nervous system, reduces stress, and fosters emotional ease throughout the IVF journey.

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SUPPORT AT EVERY STEP

Tailored Acupuncture for Your IVF Journey

No two IVF journeys are alike. At The Violette House, we tailor each session, pairing acupuncture with lifestyle and nutritional guidance. Working alongside your providers, we offer safe, natural support designed to ease stress, restore balance, and maximize your chances of success.

Our Fertility Approach

YOUR IVF ACUPUNCTURE VISIT

What to Expect at The Violette House

Nurturing, balancing, and fertility-focused—here’s how we support your IVF journey with acupuncture.

Personalized Assessment

We review your cycle, treatment plan, and goals, then create a tailored approach for IVF success.

Gentle Acupuncture

Targeted sessions boost blood flow, balance hormones, ease stress, and support implantation.

Holistic Support

We may add herbs, acupressure, or lifestyle guidance to ease side effects and restore balance.

Integrated Care

Our whole-body approach builds resilience, complements treatment, and nurtures harmony.

TIMING MATTERS

When to Start Acupuncture for IVF

Beginning acupuncture weeks before IVF or IUI primes your body for success by boosting blood flow, stabilizing hormones, and creating balance. Ongoing sessions during and after embryo transfer support implantation, reduce side effects, and nurture well-being—building the best foundation for a healthy, successful pregnancy.

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IVF ACUPUNCTURE STEP BY STEP

Your IVF Acupuncture Journey

IVF is most powerful when supported by acupuncture. We guide you through each stage—preparation, stimulation, transfer, and early pregnancy—keeping you balanced, calm, and ready for success.

PHASE 1

Preparation

PHASE 2

Stimulation

PHASE 3

Transfer

PHASE 4

Post-Transfer

RED LIGHT THERAPY

Enhancing IVF with Light Therapy

Alongside acupuncture, we offer gentle Light Therapy to boost cellular energy, improve egg and sperm quality, and support uterine health. Combined with acupuncture, it strengthens your foundation for conception.

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REAL STORIES, REAL HOPE

What Our Patients Say About Our Care

Here’s what women have to say about their IVF journey—and the ways our acupuncture treatments provided extra support and balance along the way.

I have been seeing Nicole for over 2 years. She is extremely kind, supportive, professional and knowledgeable--particularly when it comes to fertility/pregnancy/postpartum. I don't know how I would have gotten through pregnancy without my regular appointments!

— Kimberleigh D., Patient

Dr. Nicole Lizzio helped me through fertility struggles, IVF, and an entire pregnancy of hyperemesis (not fun). She made the experience stress-free and approached each session thoughtfully and thoroughly. Nicole was a trusted part of my care team.

— Jessica E., Patient

EXPERT CARE, CLOSE TO HOME

IVF Acupuncture Right Here in Groton

The Violette House specializes in IVF and IUI support, guiding patients with proven, personalized fertility-focused acupuncture treatments. Through expert, attentive care and compassionate guidance, you’ll feel supported, balanced, and fully prepared at every stage of your journey toward a healthy and successful pregnancy.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Acupuncture for IVF: What to Know

Acupuncture helps by improving blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, which enhances the environment for egg development and implantation. It also helps balance hormones that regulate your cycle and reduces stress hormones, promoting overall physical and emotional well-being during your IVF journey.
Starting acupuncture a few weeks before your IVF treatment allows your body to prepare by improving circulation and hormone balance. Continuing acupuncture through embryo transfer and after supports implantation, reduces side effects like bloating and anxiety, and helps maintain emotional calm during this critical phase.
Yes, acupuncture is a safe, natural, and non-invasive therapy that complements your IVF medications. It works alongside your treatment to support your body without interfering with medications or procedures, offering gentle care throughout your fertility journey.
Most patients benefit from weekly acupuncture sessions leading up to and during IVF treatment. However, the exact frequency depends on your unique needs, treatment schedule, and how your body responds. We tailor the plan to support you best every step of the way.
Research indicates acupuncture can improve uterine lining thickness and blood flow, creating an optimal environment for embryo implantation. Studies also show it reduces stress and anxiety, factors known to affect fertility outcomes. When combined with IVF, acupuncture has been linked to higher pregnancy rates.
Absolutely. IVF can be an emotionally intense process. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system to promote relaxation, lowers cortisol (the stress hormone), and helps alleviate anxiety, providing emotional support alongside physical benefits.
Yes, The Violette House offers acupuncture treatments for men to support fertility health. Our holistic approach focuses on improving sperm quality, enhancing circulation, and reducing stress—all key factors in male fertility. Each treatment plan is customized to meet individual needs and promote optimal reproductive health.

Click here to learn more about our Acupuncture for Male Fertility approach.
Many insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and AllWays/MGB, may cover acupuncture treatments related to fertility support. The Violette House is in-network with both providers.

Click here to request an insurance verification, and we will promptly check if your plan covers acupuncture and get back to you.