Amy Galvan, DOM, L' Ac, FABORM 

Comprehensive Women's Health

Acupuncture Infertility Specialist

G A L V A N  Precision Wellness
Amy Galvan DOM, FABORM
Acupuncture Infertility Specialist
Jacksonville,  Florida


Jacksonville 

Fertility Acupuncture

Serving the Greater Jacksonville Area of Florida

If you’re looking for Jacksonville Fertility Acupuncture, GALVAN Precision Wellness clinic is the place to find the most highly credentialed and integrative fertility acupuncture clinic. 


We are conveniently located in Jacksonville’s medical corridor. 


Our fertility acupuncture clinic was designed to feel like a special place for you to begin your fertility journey—especially if you have never had acupuncture.


We know you want to find the best fertility acupuncture clinic for you. You  made it here. Welcome!


To consistently deliver incredible results for patients, Amy Galvan DOM, L’Ac, FABORM, has taken the ancient wisdom of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and combined it with peer-reviewed clinical research and functional medicine, to create a natural system of holistic medicine that outperforms typical fertility acupuncture services.

How Is the Fertility Acupuncture at our clinic in Jacksonville different from other clinics?


Acupuncture is very different from one doctor to the next, depending on training. Credentials are the mark of an acupuncturist’s training. This is especially important with specialties.


Amy Galvan pursued Board certification by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). This helped her gain the deepest level of understanding needed to treat the most challenging fertility issues—and get the results the fertility acupuncture research promises.


Fellows of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine are highly skilled Board Certified clinicians and researchers pioneering best practices in integrative, evidence-based care for infertility and reproductive health specialties.


ABORM certification requires intense exclusive study of reproductive medicine practiced today—-from the profession’s leading medical doctors, reproductive endocrinologists, and internationally renowned fertility acupuncture specialists.


These rigors are in addition to travel, clinical practice, conferences, professional peer groups, and all-day board exams. 


New to Jacksonville since May 2020, Amy Galvan DOM, L’Ac, FABORM is the only fertility acupuncture specialist in Jacksonville (and one of only a dozen in Florida) who is a Board Certified Fellow specializing in fertility acupuncture.



Is the Fertility Acupuncture at our clinic in Jacksonville the Best---Considering Experience, Results, and Reputation?

Aside from knowledge, there experience. 

As the former clinic director for 10 years in of one of Gainesville’s best acupuncture clinics, Amy Galvan served thousands of patients and supervised half a dozen acupuncturists (two specializing in infertility). She has also taught at the local acupuncture college. Amy has also worked 3 years at an Ascension Health hospital Healing Arts Center as a Reiki energy healer on staff. Amy brings to Jacksonville a body of clinical experience over 10 years that adds value to each patient who walks in the door.

Amy Galvan DOM, L'Ac, FABORM is trained in the following acupuncture modalities:

  • Contemporary Oriental Medicine
  • Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Five Element Acupuncture
  • Classical Chinese Medicine
  • Auricular (Ear) and Battlefield Acupuncture
  • Laser Acupuncture
  • Tan Balance Method for Pain Relief

Using her in-depth knowledge of acupuncture, Amy is able to create custom treatment protocols based on your unique needs.

  • "Amy knows the medical model but offers what that system can't provide. Amy literally brought me back from the ledge of hopelessness." ---Julia H.

Jacksonville has a wide selection of acupuncturists, including practitioners who offer acupuncture as a complement to physical therapy, chiropractic, or medical practice.

However, if you’re looking for a dedicated acupuncture physician in Jacksonville, Amy Galvan is one of the most highly trained and experienced in the Jacksonville area.

If you feel like fertility acupuncture is a very important decision to make, and you are at a loss for where to go, you’re in the right place. 

TESTIMONIAL:

"My easiest pregnancy by far. I've been going to Amy for about a year now, for what started as migraine pain. She's fixed that and more: helped me get in better shape, I have more energy, I enjoy better moods, I even lost weight without trying (!), and she's now helping me through my third pregnancy, which is my easierst by far in spite of being older and busier than I was before. She always makes time for me when I need to be seen, and always makes me feel better. Thank you, Amy!"

Gillian Ward
Gainesville FL

Which Infertility Conditions Does Amy Galvan Specialize In?

Amy uses 5 styles of needling in her Jacksonville acupuncture fertility clinic, depending on the infertility condition being treated.


Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 

 

  • hormone imbalance
  • irregular monthly cycles
  • infertility
  • endometriosis
  • PMS/PMDD
  • birth control withdrawal
  • menstrual pain, headache, migraine
  • repeated pregnancy loss
  • fibroids
  • PCOS
  • fatigue
  • labor induction
  • malposition of fetus
  • menopausal symptoms
  • and other gynecological problems—as well as underlying chronic disease that interferes with reproductive health such as hypothyroidism, autoimmune disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and more. 

 


Contemporary Oriental Mecicine (COM) 

 

  • to treat psychological mindset
  • past emotional trauma
  • stress
  • 10 types of anxiety 
  • 13 types of sadness,depression, and grief 
  • Other conditions recognized by her world-renowned mentor in psychiatry and Chinese Medicine, Leon Hammer MD.

 


Battlefield Acupuncture (Auricular acupuncture specialty) 

 

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • pain, including back pain, sciatica, and lingering post-surgical pain.

 


Five Element (5E)  

 

  • holistic care for body, mind, spirit
  • build your strengths
  • reduce your weaknesses
  • create balance within
  • create balance in your life and relationships
  • remove blocks to treatment  

 


Classical Acupuncture 

 

  • advanced maternal age (over 35) 
  • infertility over age 40
  • diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)
  • premature ovarian failure (POF)
  • poor responders to IVF
  • IVF support acupuncture.

 


Laser acupuncture (no needles) 

 

  • children
  • immunosuppressed patients
  • nerve pain
  • needle phobia

 


Amy will use your initial visit at our Jacksonville fertility acupuncture clinic to determine which styles of acupuncture are best suited for your needs. She well then create a treatment plan made just for you.


If your condition is not listed above and you’re wondering if fertility acupuncture can help you, click here to send us a note. If your needs align with Amy’s skill set, we will let you know. If they don’t, we will provide you with a list of practitioners who are adept at treating your condition.

TESTIMONIAL:


"Amy helped me achieve my dream of being a mom! After 2 devastating diagnosis in 2013 I was at a loss of what to do to get better. Physically I was suffering and mentally I was in pieces. When my doctors couldn't help me I searched for alternatives. 


Luckily someone sent me to Amy! Since my first visit she has kept me healthy both mentally and physically! I refer all my friends and family to her and everyone has always been impressed with her skills, patience and her calming and healing presence. I am thankful everyday for Amy and I would be at a loss without her! If you are deciding which acupuncturist to see, your search is over. Amy is IT! And she is worth any new patient wait time!


I am eternally grateful. "


Name Withheld for Privacy
Gainesville FL

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

No, not really. Acupuncture would not be gaining in popularity if it hurt like a doctor’s needle. You won’t need any numbing cream or anesthetics for acupuncture! We have techniques for painless acupuncture if you want no sensation at all (but a tingling sensation is preferable).

 Acupuncture needles are micro-engineered to glide into the body without cutting like a doctor’s needle, and small enough to avoid hitting nerves that cause pain. Amy has put needles in sleeping patients, and in babies and children who do not notice.

There are different sensations you might feel when the needles are inserted into your body. Many people feel nothing at all, but sometimes people feel heaviness, a dull ache similar to a toothache but milder, a radiated tingle, warming, itching, or lightness as if that part of your body were now made of air. Occasionally you will feel a zing! It can feel electrical and exciting for a moment. One person described it as little tingles dancing up and down her legs.

Most people find acupuncture to be relaxing. Quite a few fall asleep!

When we are treating for big results, or for instant pain relief, we do want to use a more noticeable sensation. This sensation can feel like tweezing a single eyebrow hair: fast, momentary, but tolerable.

How Big Are Acupuncture Needles?

Small. Very small. Approximately 30-40 acupuncture needles will fit inside a medical hypodermic needle. Acupuncture needles are so fine, they are the thickness of a human hair. Medical hypodermic needles run 7 gauge to 33 gauge; we start with 40 gauge. These are so small they are hard to see, and use colorful or thick handles to spot on the skin surface.

Amy Galvan elects to use some of the most expensive needles at her Jacksonville fertility acupuncture clinic. A higher quality needle is micro-engineered to significantly reduce any discomfort you might experience. Most patients remark that they do not feel the needles like they have in the past with other acupuncturists.

How Safe Is Acupuncture?

There is very little risk to acupuncture, since the needles are as thick as a human hair—and hair coming through your skin is not a safety risk. The needles create such a tiny hole that it is often immediately closed when the needle is taken out. Needles are only put in to a safe depth so as not to injure any nerves or blood vessels or organs. Special care is given where the body has been altered by injury, surgery, implants, hernias, etc. 

Clean Needle Technique with sterile surgical steel needles are used for patient safety. In Florida, only disposable needles are used. Needles are used once, and then disposed of in a sharps container never to be re-used again.

Are Needles Necessary? What About Acupressure?

Should you want to avoid needles completely, we have alternatives to stimulate the points. These include laser, magnets, seeds, and acupressure. These can take longer, or can be more expensive, depending.

How Many Treatments Does Fertility Acupuncture Require?

Some patients ONLY get acupuncture once---at embryo transplant (ET).  However, there is a clinically proven advantage to getting acupuncture from ovulation to ET. However, to do more than the minimal required to increase the odds of pregnancy---that is, to improve the odds of having a healthy full term baby beyond a chemical pregnancy---there is a treatment plan!

How many acupuncture treatments are in your plan, depends on whether your condition is acute (began less than 3 months ago, such as the start to IVF, preconception, or birth control withdrawal) or chronic (existing longer than 3 months, such as diminished ovarian reserve, PCOS, or endometriosis). While there are always individual variations, in general acute conditions improve in 3-5 visits with follow-up visits to maintain. The duration for chronic conditions is estimated on a case by case basis. 

If you are using herbal medicine, you can reduce your number of treatments. Sometimes all you need is herbal medicine. 

To help determine how long treatments will take, we can do a Rate of Response test to see how your body responds to acupuncture. We can see if you are a fast responder, slow responder, or average responder. We can also see how much momentum is gained or lost between treatments to determine how often you need to come. 

Amy’s general rule is that if you are not noticing a significant change in your health within 3-6 visits, more visits are probably NOT the solution. She would give you some recommendations to follow, and then have you return in a few months to see if your body has become more responsive to acupuncture with those recommendations. Amy will also likely refer you to another provider in the Jacksonville area who may be better suited to treat your condition. 

The number one priority at our Jacksonville fertility acupuncture clinic is that you get healthier and improve your chances of having a healthy baby. We are results-driven. We are also driven by word of mouth referrals from doctors and patients who have had incredible results. If you are not getting incredible results, we will help you find someone who can help you more.

We are not in business to sell appointments. We are in business to help you get results!

TESTIMONIAL:


"In July my FSH was 45.5. Today my labs are normal with 12.3 FSH. It's been only 3 months. My periods are perfectly regular and on time. Chinse herbs work! I am so happy! You know what you are doing Dr Amy!"


M.M., Gainesville FL




"I am feeling so much better already, and it's only been less than a month. Dr Amy is so knowledgeable and explains everything as we go along. She understands the systems of the body, and how they work with our mind and spirit.


Cynthia Wonders Winterrowd

Who Are Typical Patients at Our Jacksonville Fertility Acupuncture Clinic?

Our Jacksonville fertility acupuncture clinic serves patients with a wide variety of reproductive health problems—not just infertility. 

Some of the more common infertility health problems Amy treats are 
  • IVF support
  • ovarian hyperstimulation prevention
  • poor endometrial lining
  • endometriosis
  • polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
  • diminished ovarian reserve
  • high FSH
  • birth control withdrawal.

The underlying conditions affecting hormones and infertility which Amy has a great deal of experience treating are 
  • stress
  • overwork
  • burnout
  • pain
  • trauma to body or psyche
  • autoimmune diseases 
  • thyroiditis (Hashimoto's, Graves)
  • multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • vitiligo (often a precurser to Hashi's)
  • Reynaud syndrome
  • ehlers danlos syndrome (EDS)
  • rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
  • Crohn's and IBD
In general, patients who do best under Amy’s care at our Jacksonville fertility acupuncture clinic have certain values that support their commitment to natural treatments for infertility:
  • They don’t want to rely solely on medical interventions, procedures, or medications as a solution
  • They’re interested in being in their best health possible, rather than minimal health required to get pregnant
  • They’re willing to make dietary and lifestyle changes to support their overall health and wellbeing
  • They’re interested in the connection between stress, emotions, and physical health
  • They’re willing to do whatever it takes to improve their chances of having a healthy baby—including eating a fertile foods diet and taking fertility herbs and supplements every day without forgetting.

In general, our patients believe that the effort required to achieve their dream of having a healthy baby is much more involved than following medical procedures or taking a “wait and see” TTC approach. They believe that a combined approach of conventional, functional, and Chinese medicine—along with customized diet and lifestyle changes—will each play an integrated role in improving their chances of having a healthy baby.

The Premier Fertility Acupuncture Clinic in the Jacksonville Area

Our clinic is located in the heart of the medical corridor in Jacksonville,  Florida, minutes from Jacksonville Beach on the 202 JTB expressway. 

We are conveniently located to local areas of Orange Park, Nocatee, Jacksonville Beaches, and the Greater Jacksonville area. We serve patients in Duval County, St Johns County, St Augustine, and Gainesville with services for IVF support, fertility acupuncture, natural women’s reproductive health, and functional medicine. 

We have an herbal compounding pharmacy and dispensary on site, along with an online dispensary for your convenience. 

We offer lab tests for complete hormone panels, autoimmune screening, and nutrigenomics genetic testing for optimal health (diet and exercise recommendations based on your genetic blueprint).

If you have specific questions, [please contact us here]. 

At GALVAN Precision Wellness clinic,our specialty is chronic, hard to treat health problems that interfere with your reproductive health. We use infertility acupuncture in our Jacksonville clinic to help patients increase their odds and reach their goal of having a healthy baby. 
TESTIMONIAL:

"I can't thank Amy enough. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable and an excellent practitioner, but she is also caring, patient, and kind. Oh, I almost forgot, "funny!" She always makes me laugh! It's so much fun to visit with her---I look forward to it every time. She is truly a blessing in my life!

Trish



"I started seeing Amy 3 years ago . . . it has changed my life! Highly recommend!"

R. Simmers



"As a 3+ year patient of Galvan Acupuncture and Herbal medicine, I can testify, without a doubt, to my improved health and the increase in my well-being. Dr Amy Galvan is top notch, listens to your issues, and addresses all of your needs. I'm forever a fan of Galvan Acupuncture."

Carla S. Hill
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