Fertility
Meet the Fertility Practitioners
The practitioners who make up Triangle Acupuncture Clinic’s Fertility Wellness Program are all specialists in Oriental Reproductive Medicine in addition to their Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each practitioner brings unique skills to the program and in addition undergoes a training period in order to master the philosophy and techniques of infertility treatment at Triangle Acupuncture Clinic. Consistent, quality care is assured whether you choose to see one practitioner exclusively or rotate between them.
Katherine Rowe, LAc, FABORM is Director of Triangle Acupuncture Clinic's Fertility Wellness Program and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Katherine attended Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, CA and has advanced clinical training in infertility from coursework completed at the Zhe-Jiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China. She has complimented this education by studying with Randine Lewis, author of The Infertility Cure and Jane Lyttleton, world renowned infertility and Chinese Medicine specialist. Katherine has a special interest in menstrual health education and a goal of preventing infertility by reaching women with menstrual irregularities early, before hormone imbalances develop into more serious concerns.
Julie Hutsell, LAc graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. She worked in private practice treating fertility patients in San Francisco before joining Triangle Acupuncture Clinic. It was in the Bay area that she had the opportunity of interning with a famous infertility specialist, Dr. Lifang Liang, author of Acupuncture and IVF. Dr. Liang's busy clinic gave Julie a valuable hands-on education and experience integrating acupuncture and herbal medicine with IUI and IVF. Julie brings a passion for nutrition to the Fertility Wellness Program and shares her knowledge at monthly nutrition seminars given for fertility patients.
Kolleen Mitchell, LAc, FABORM approaches fertility from a holistic standpoint emphasizing the importance of not only Acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies but also emphasizing strategic diet, supplementation and mind body practice. Kolleen has studied with prominent Chinese Medical figure Bob Flaws in the treatment of infertility. One of the most important goals in her practice is to create a continuum of care for her patients transcending fertility enhancement, conception, all phases of pregnancy, and into the lives of the children through the treatment of pediatric disorders. As a parent who utilized Chinese Medicine to enhance her own fertility, Kolleen has seen first hand the benefits of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. She emphasizes the creation of emotional and physiological support through what can be a difficult journey for women on their way to conception.
Tory Wegner, LAc graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California. Since joining Triangle Acupuncture Clinic in 2006, Tory has been an integral part of the Fertility team. She has supported hundreds of women as they undergo reproductive therapies (IUI, IVF etc) and is often on-site at the fertility clinics providing acupuncture treatment during procedures. Tory has completed many hours of advanced coursework in oriental reproductive medicine, staying connected to the changing trends in the teaching and research. She incorporates her knowledge of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet, and lifestyle modifications to ensure that each person is moving towards their greatest health and potential. As a mom herself, Tory is intimately aware of the joy, frustration, anxiety, and excitement moms and parents-to-be go through on a regular basis. Fertility struggles in particular can cause overwhelming stress and pressure, which is a perfect match for Tory’s easy-going yet action-oriented style.