Fertility and Pregnancy

“I came to Christie after trying to get pregnant naturally and using extraordinary measures for almost 2 years. After being diagnosed with low egg count and quality I was looking for something to improve my chances and keep me relaxed. Every week the hour I spent on Christie’s table was hands down the most relaxing and invigorating hour of my week. Not only did I get pregnant, have an easy pregnancy and manageable delivery, she helped me in all areas of my life. I credit Christie and her acupuncture with my successful pregnancy and healthy baby boy, as well as many other positive life experiences over the year that I saw her.”   M.G., Charlottesville

"Coming to see Christie for Acupuncture each week was calming, uplifting, and encouraging- all things which contrasted with the struggle, worry, and disappointment of living with infertility.  I looked forward to my appointments with her because I knew she would listen to how I felt, both physically and emotionally, and then she would choose points to help in all areas.  I believe that Acupuncture is a powerful tool to help in conceiving, mostly because of the balance it restores to our bodies.  I totally credit a healthy diet and weekly Acupuncture to the conception of our daughter!" M.H., Staunton

"I saw Christie after 2 miscarriages and a preterm delivery, and a diagnoses of progesterone deficiency - and she did an amazing job of getting my progesterone levels back - I had a successful pregnancy with healthy babies born after her treatments, and she did a great job with treating me for other issues arising during my pregnancy."C.P., Charlottesville

"My struggle with infertility was a long, difficult journey.  I tried and failed to get pregnant for 18 months.  I had surgery to remove endometriosis and miraculously got pregnant 3 months following surgery.  However, the pregnancy ended in miscarriage.  I was devastated to say the least.  I knew that drugs were the next step in my treatment but pumping my body full of foreign hormones seemed like the opposite thing my body needed to heal.  I sought alternative medicine instead.  Charlottesville is filled with acupuncturists.  I did a google search and read many acupuncturist's websites.  I found Christie Savage's website vaharmonyacupuncture.com to stand above the others.  Not only did it list a multitude of sicknesses/diseases/syndromes that acupuncture could help, it linked articles of many success stories.  I contacted her and made an appointment.  Driving to my first appointment I had a fearful feeling of skepticism.  Can acupuncture really change my body?  I had hoped and been devastated for so long...it seemed impossible.  However, within a few minutes of conversation, I  felt at ease and an overwhelming sense of relief.  I clearly had an incredibly knowledgeable individual on my side, supporting my decision to heal my body from within.  Within minutes of the needles being put in, I was shocked at the sense of peace, comfort, and relaxation I felt.  Only a few short months of treatment and I conceived again.  Having just had a miscarriage, Christie was so sensitive to my fears and each treatment brought calm over my entire being. Leaving each session I knew my body was working to sustain this pregnancy.   I continued weekly treatments throughout my pregnancy.  My horrendous digestion was better.  My migraines disappeared.  I experienced no nausea.  My daughter was born a perfect, healthy being with an easy going attitude.  I am certain that acupuncture contributed to all of this.  After Abigail was 6 months old I resumed treatment because of how much it aides my digestion, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, migraines, and sinuses.  Infertility is a dark, lonely, horrible road that never has an end in sight.  Acupuncture can give you a light at the end of that tunnel.  Acupuncture helped me become pregnant and sustain that pregnancy.  I hope it can do the same for you."

L.G., Lake Monticello