An increasing number of women and men who have been diagnosed with infertility are seeking natural ways to help them conceive. Complementary and alternative medicines including Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Osteopathy and others are among the choices.
This reproductive acupuncture research project is primarily for women and men researching effective natural alternatives. It also for medical professionals to be able to easily access the research and make better decisions about the use of acupuncture as fertility treatment or an adjunct to the treatment offered by IVF clinics.
This website will make acupuncture and Chinese herbs an easy choice when you consider your options.
A strong team of fertility acupuncturists
Dr Vitalis
Senior reproductive acupuncturist
Dr Vitalis is a senior acupuncturist in Auckland specialising in the treatment of infertility with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
He is one of the very few European practitioners, who mastered the Chinese language to be able to access a deeper understanding of Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
NZ registered specialist of reproductive health in TCM, Dr Vitalis is caring for patients with reproductive health problems since 1999.
Roberta Mek
Senior reproductive acupuncturist
Roberta is the only acupuncturist in NZ holding the title of Fellow of American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine.
She completed her Master’s degree at Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine.
Currently, Roberta works on a study involving acupuncture in advanced maternal age patients/poor IVF responders.
Roberta is a NZ registered TCM Reproductive Health/Fertility specialist, full practising member of Acupuncture NZ (formerly NZRA) and ACC provider.
Sandro
Senior acupuncture researcher with expertise in reproductive health
Sandro Graca is a lecturer and published researcher with expertise in menstrual and reproductive health. He is a Fellow of the ABORM: The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine, and also serves as a Director at Evidence Based Acupuncture. Sandro completed his MSc with the Northern College of Acupuncture and Middlesex University, focusing on acupuncture for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Originally from Portugal, Sandro relocated to Ireland in 2004 and where he earned his Licentiate in TCM from the Irish College of TCM, followed by a four-week program at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
Sandro is an active researcher on the Cochrane Review Groups for acupuncture for dysmenorrhea and for assisted reproductive technology. Additionally, he serves as the Social Media Editor for the European Journal of Integrative Medicine.