About Us
Zen Fertility Center to more accurately reflect our true focus in helping men and women overcome infertility - pure and simple. The emotional and physical challenges that come alongside male infertility and female infertility can be daunting which is why it is so important to not only have a team with expertise but also with compassion and a clear focus on YOU. Indeed, the word "Zen" refers to having a concentrated focus on the here and now without external distractions. Our clients and their desires for a family is our focus.
Zen Fertility Center's proven program has helped hundreds of San Diego women conceive in the quickest, healthiest, and most cost effective manner. Our San Diego fertility specialists have demonstrated expertise in natural and western medical fertility treatments and personally tailor a custom plan for conception just for you. Consistently, patients have told us that our approach is much more holistic and comprehensive than they have encountered at any other acupuncture fertility clinic or standard fertility clinic. Issues that we help our patients overcome are unexplained infertility, no periods, male infertility, irregular periods, endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), unexplained female infertility, recurrent miscarriage, high FSH, low AMH, advanced maternal age, low ovarian reserve and stress related male and female infertility.
We work in tandem with medical doctors to combine the most gentle and effective approaches into one cohesive program to achieve a healthy, natural solution for each patient’s individual fertility achievement scenario.
In addition, within Zen Fertility Center, we have assembled a Zen Round Table. Our four acupuncturists regularly meet together to collaborate about fertility patient cases in order to maximize our collective experience of almost 40 years in getting the best results. No other San Diego clinic operates in this way and this is how we are able to achieve such excellent results with our fertility acupuncture treatments.
In fact in 2011 and 2012, Zen Fertility Center was recognized by the U.S Commerce Association with the “Best of Local Business” award within San Diego Acupuncture Clinics. Awards are made to local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Note regarding our education and licensing:
EDUCATION: At Zen Fertility Center, our San Diego team is comprised of licensed acupuncturists, each with no less than a Master’s Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. The four year degree program includes training in natural therapies such as acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and nutritional guidance. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are the core of the Master’s program so we study those topics intensively for all 4 years, every semester.
LICENSING: Standards for certification to become an Acupuncturist in the state of California are quite strict. Practitioners must excel on the licensing exam administered by the Acupuncture Board which in turn is overseen by the Department of Consumer Affairs. This is the same body that oversees the Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, and the Physician’s Assistant committee. In addition, to maintain one’s license, an acupuncture practitioner must complete 50 continuing education credits every 2 years.
RECOGNITION: In addition to our recent recognition by the U.S. Commerce Association, Zen Fertility Center has also been acknowledged as 2007's #1 Acupuncture Clinic in San Diego and 2008 & 2009's Top 2 Acupuncture Clinic by 10 News A-list with 157 5-Star Recommendations.
About Julie Chang, L.Ac.
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Julie Chang, L.Ac. (Founder and Director)
Julie is the founder of Zen Fertility Center. As Clinical Director, Julie’s commitment to a balanced, individualized, whole-person approach to medical care, health, and healing is the guiding philosophy for the clinic's practitioners. In recognition of Zen Fertility Center's expertise in fertility acupuncture, Julie Chang has been interviewed by NBC 7/39, ABC 10 News, Channel 6 Morning Show, and Channel 4 San Diego and is an acknowledged expert.
Julie specializes in providing acupuncture treatments on location for IVF patients on the day of embryo transfer within their doctor's office. These acupuncture treatments combined with standard IVF have resulted in up to a 75% pregnancy rate.
In addition, Julie is available 7 days a week for free phone consultations for anyone with questions about fertility acupuncture.
Education:
- Master in Traditional Oriental Medicine, magna cum laude from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from UCLA
Professional Accreditations:
- California Acupuncture Board
Memberships:
- American Fertility Association
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Resolve: The National Infertility Association - an organization dedicated to providing education, advocacy, and support for men and women facing infertility
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About Your Medical Team
Zen Fertility Center offers the expertise of licensed acupuncturists - all of whom specialize in fertility acupuncture for your regular treatment plan. Your comfort and consistent positive experience is important to us which is why we offer both male and female practitioners. These are YOUR treatments and we will do our best to ensure that you are matched with the best acupuncturist for you.
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Maring Allen, L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist)
Natural medicine has always been an integral part of Maring’s personal journey. She has studied extensively in the area of infertility, pregnancy and post-partum recovery. In 2005, Maring traveled to Cheng Du, China to intern with some of the best gynecological doctors in the world. Maring has specialized in treating male infertility, female infertility and pregnancy support for the past 4 years, and continues to study the most up to date information in this field.
Maring’s personal experience of having a difficult pregnancy and then suffering with post-partum depression has made it natural for her to empathize with women going through these very difficult times. She started an on-call labor acupuncture service for women to help with progressing delayed labor, reducing pain and helping to dilate the cervix among other things.
Combined with a Master of Science from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a psychology degree from Naropa University, Maring has created a truly integrative, compassionate, and heart-centered approach.
Maring works out of our North San Diego office and serves patients in all the surrounding areas including Oceanside, Carlsbad, La Costa, San Marcos, Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Olivenhain, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. When Maring is not in the clinic she spends her time playing with her son, being with family, teaching and performing aerial skills, playing music, enjoying the outdoors, and writing.
Education:
- Master in Traditional Oriental Medicine, from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Naropa University of Boulder, Colorado
- Certification in International Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Chengdu University
Profesional Accreditations:
- California Acupuncture Board
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Heidi Brockmyre, L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist)
Heidi's love for acupuncture and herbal medicine began while living in Korea and traveling throughout Asia and Central America. During her travels, she studied martial arts, Western and Eastern herbology, and gained knowledge of Traditional Mayan Medicine from indigenous healers of Belize.
As a mother herself, Heidi takes great joy in helping her patients to achieve their dreams of creating a family. She is dedicated to supporting healthy pregnancies from start to finish. Her knowledge and experience in acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Zen Fertility Yoga comes from advanced post-graduate training, a mentorship with fertility expert, Julie Chang, L.Ac., and specialized training to prevent recurrent miscarriage, support Assisted Reproductive Techniques, and help patients to conceive naturally. Heidi has successfully helped numerous patients grow their families.
Heidi compassionately supports her patients throughout their struggle to conceive. To further this effort, she developed a program to help patients process the mental and emotional stress associated with infertility thereby increasing their chances of conceiving. The program includes reflective exercises, fertility meditations and visualizations, relationship exercises, and Zen Fertility Yoga for improving reproductive health. All of this helps participants to find joy and peace during their journey toward fertility.
Heidi is currently compiling a book and Zen Fertility Yoga DVD so that the program is widely available to those trying to conceive. She also offers personal Zen Fertility Coaching Sessions during the program to provide individualized support and guidance.
Heidi works out of our Central San Diego office and assists patients from the surrounding areas including; Downtown San Diego, La Jolla, Sorrento Valley, UTC, Mira Mesa, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, Mission Valley, Grossmont, La Mesa, El Cajon, National City and Chula Vista.
Education:
- Master in Traditional Oriental Medicine, from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego
- Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh
- Holistic Health Practitioner Certificate from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
- Certificate in Western Herbology from Australasian College of Herbal Studies
Professional Accreditations:
- California Acupuncture Board
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Eric Hollander, L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist)
Eric has been a student of Chinese culture, language and martial arts for many years and has traveled extensively throughout Taiwan. He has taught many classes to the public on acupuncture, martial arts, as well as written numerous articles on Chinese medicine.
Eric has 15 years of experience and expertise in successfully addressing the causes of male and female infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Eric has helped many couples achieve their dream of conceiving and having a healthy baby. He has completed extensive post graduate training in men's and women's reproductive health including gynecology and obstetrics, support for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (including IUI and IVF support), and pre- and post-natal treatment.
Eric also works out of our San Diego office.
Education:
- Master in Traditional Oriental Medicine, summa cum laude from the Pacific
- College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego
- Bachelor of Arts from State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Professional Accreditations:
- California Acupuncture Board
- Nationally Certified and Designated a Diplomate in Acupuncture (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
- Nationally Certified and Designated a Diplomate in Chinese Herbology (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
Memberships:
- American Fertility Association
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Resolve: The National Infertility Association - an organization dedicated to providing education, advocacy, and support for men and women facing infertility
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