Acupuncture for infertility now offered at Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine

Atlanta, GA ( Pressreleasecollection ) April 8, 2010 - <a href="http://www.atlantainfertility.com">Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine</a> (ACRM), a leading fertility research and treatment center is the first to offer fertility-focused acupuncture as a complementary therapy to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). Mark Lewinter, L.Ac., Acupuncturist with Metro Acupuncture is know assisting and treating patients at ACRM. <br /><br />Mark A. Lewinter, L.Ac. holds a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College. Mark is a Diplomate of Acupuncture and a Diplomate of Chinese Herbology by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture of Oriental Medicine. He is a member of the Georgia State Oriental Medicine Association, Acupuncture Advisory Committee of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and American Association of Oriental Medicine.<br /><br />Jim Toner, MD, PhD of ACRM states, “Acupuncture has been used in Eastern societies for thousands of years, and is becoming a common and helpful addition to treatment in several traditional fields of medicine in the West. Some recent infertility – related studies have demonstrated increased blood flow in the pelvic area, more eggs retrieved in IVF cycles, and improved pregnancy outcomes. Especially in women with low egg supply attempting IVF, acupuncture may be quite helpful.” Dr. Toner continued, “We also hear from most women that it makes them feel much more relaxed during treatment. For these reasons, we are offering acupuncture for our patients at ACRM.”<br /><br />Unique in its marketplace, ACRM employs a team approach in treating infertility. This approach gives patients the benefit of the physicians’ combined years of experience and results in the development of efficient treatment approaches, with the best outcome…a baby. One of the goals at ACRM is to provide sensitive care to the “whole person”. ACRM is unique among infertility programs in the Atlanta area offering on-site counseling and now acupuncture as an integral part of our program.<br /><br />For more information about acupuncture or to schedule an appointment, please call 770.928.2276 ext 142 or email: info@acrm.com.<br /><br />About Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine:<br />Founded in 1998, ACRM specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility through its 3 locations in the metro-Atlanta market. ACRM physicians possess over 100 combined years of professional expertise in fertility treatment and is a premier organization delivering some of the best success rates for fertility treatment in the US. ACRM has been designated by United Healthcare as a “Center of Excellence” and also carries Aetna’s Aexcel designation. <a href="http://www.acrm.com">http://www.acrm.com</a><br /><br />About Metro Acupuncture: <br />Metro Acupuncture is an Atlanta acupuncture clinic staffed with a board certified MD and board certified licensed acupuncturists offering traditional medical care and acupuncture in Atlanta for pain management, women's health, and wellness. <a href="http://www.metroacupuncture.com">http://www.metroacupuncture.com</a><br /><br />Media Contact:<br />Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine<br />Tonya Collins<br />5909 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 720<br />Atlanta, GA 30328<br />770.928.2276<br />tonya.collins@acrm.com<br />www.acrm.com<br /><br />###

Acupuncture for infertility now offered at Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine

Atlanta, GA ( Pressreleasecollection ) April 8, 2010 - Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM), a leading fertility research and tr...

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