Mental and Emotional Health
Living in a culture that doesn't value who we are at our core is stressful and traumatic. This stress and trauma permeates into our body's tissues and organs creating dis-ease. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help release old, stuck emotions giving us room to become more fully who we are. Robyn also provides a compassionate refuge in which to build resilience to the more hostile aspects of the world.
Fertility and Assisted Reproductive Care
The mystery of procreation isn't just about egg meeting sperm. If it was, IVF would work 100% of the time. Reproduction can be even less straightforward (pun intended!) for the Queer community. East Asian medicine can improve fertility and support the body of the person trying to get pregnant while going through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) cycles. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can also help alleviate many of the side effects of ART as well as provide symptom relief throughout pregnancy in addition to supporting the birthing person's recovery during the postpartum period. Robyn will also help you navigate the mysterious journey toward parenthood and beyond.
Transition Care
Acupuncture can help manage the side effects of hormone therapy such as fluid retention, acne, changes in mood, irregular sleep, hot flashes, headaches and migraines, thyroid dysfunction and menstrual irregularities. Regular acupuncture treatment can also help reduce stagnation and pain that can happen with binding, cinching and tucking. Robyn can also help integrate the ever deepening layers of becoming a more authentic expression of who you are.
Pre- and Post-Operative Care
Acupuncture and herbal medicine before and after major surgery can help relieve many postoperative symptoms including postoperative bleeding, pain, constipation, headache, nausea and vomiting. Acupuncture can also promote the circulation of qi and blood thereby reducing inflammation that allows a quicker recovery as well as soften scar tissue and potentially reduce scarring in general.
HIV and Immune System Support
Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help enhance overall immunity, relieve symptoms of HIV as well as treat the side effects of HIV medications. Acupuncture has been shown to increase T-cell counts, and with continued treatment, keep those T-cell numbers high, while lowering the overall viral load.