The Oldershaw Clinic: Acupuncture, Fertility, & Integrative Medicine

"I started on my acupuncture journey with a focus on my knee which was fruitful and yet the benefits didn't stop there. I appreciate the holistic approach that Nicole takes because my entire body is in better shape, I eat better and I'm more informed about various aspects of my body than ever! If you want a medical team that listens, educates and treats you super well, look no further - you've found the most thorough medical team right here. I deeply value and appreciate the ...care they provide and I'm grateful for the healing I've experienced through the great care of Nicole." C.S. #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureineastbay #eastbayacupunctureclinic #acupuncturetreatment #acupunctureclinic #eastbayacupuncturist #kneepain #painandacupuncture #medicalteam #healing #holistichealing #holistichealth

FAQ: What is integrative medicine? Integrative medicine combines the best of alternative and complementary treatments, such as acupuncture, with mainstream modern medicine, such as lab testing. #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureineastbay #eastbayacupunctureclinic #acupuncturetreatment #acupunctureclinic #eastbayacupuncturist #integrativemedicine #alternativemedicine #labtesting

FAQ: I work during the day. Can I get an appointment in the evenings or weekends? Yes. We offer both evening and weekend hours to accommodate our patients’ scheduling needs. #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureineastbay #eastbayacupunctureclinic #acupuncturetreatment #acupunctureclinic #eastbayacupuncturist #flexibleappointments

I’m easy to please and hard to impress. Leslie has done both. I ask a million questions, Leslie answers them ALL! Over 6 months and probably 30 visits, she has proven to be an expert in both acupuncture and general women’s health. I feel like the time and money I spent w/ Leslie is about the best investment I have ever made. To top it off, I was always excited to go for my visits. Leslie is charming, delightful, witty, and brilliant. Tara #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureineastbay #eastbayacupunctureclinic #acupuncturetreatment #acupunctureclinic #eastbayacupuncturist #womenshealth #generalwomenshealth

At The Oldershaw Clinic all of our providers are board certified by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine. What does that mean for you? Here is a short video that talks about the benefits to both patients and fertility doctors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vBNS-U5wKs... Learn more here: https://eastbayfertilityacupuncture.com/board-certified-re/

I highly recommend Leslie and The Oldershaw Clinic. I came to Leslie after I had been trying to get pregnant for about a year. I had spoken with Western doctors and worked with another acupuncturist. Nothing was changing. I wanted to bring in "The Big Guns" - serious, deep guidance for our best chance at starting a family. I didn't have time to waste on ineffective treatment. Leslie laid infertility treatment down for me clearly, relying on both Chinese and Western medicine. ...She guided me through changes to my diet, new supplements, acupuncture treatment, and the role of Western medicine under my circumstances. She allowed me to get in the best physical place that I could to get pregnant. Within six months, I was pregnant. Integrative medicine was not my magical answer to infertility, but it was absolutely a necessary piece of my journey. Megan #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureneedles #fertilityacupuncture #fertilitytreatment #acupunctureineastbay #pregnancy #fertilityjourney #fertilityacupuncture #fertilityacupuncturist #fertilitytreatments #infertility #acupunctureforfertility

5 Ways To Increase Your Chances of IVF Success Preparing for IVF has the following goals: Boost ovarian response to improve both egg quality and quantity... Support the uterine environment to increase implantation rates Set the stage for a healthy and successful pregnancy Read more here: https://eastbayfertilityacupuncture.com/ivf-success-tips/

All of our clinicians at The Oldershaw Clinic are board certified as fertility specialists by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, or ABORM. Learn more: https://eastbayfertilityacupuncture.com/aborm-certified/... #theoldershawclinic #aborm #reproductivemedicine #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureneedles #fertilityacupuncture #fertilitytreatment #acupunctureineastbay #pregnancy #fertilityjourney #fertilityacupuncture #fertilityacupuncturist #fertilitytreatments #infertility #acupunctureforfertility

How To improve Egg Quality Most fertility patients are concerned about the quality and quantity of their eggs. A woman’s eggs are made while she herself is in utero. As those eggs get older, their DNA becomes fragile and more prone to chromosomal damage. This chromosomal damage is the leading cause of pregnancy loss across all age groups, and the risk of miscarriage increases as one gets older. Age is the number one factor affecting a woman’s fertility.... Fortunately, there are many things you can do to improve the quality of your eggs at any age, including: Supplements Diet Lifestyle Acupuncture Bloodwork Read More: https://eastbayfertilityacupuncture.com/improve-egg-quality/

Natural Ways to Prevent Repeat Pregnancy Loss The natural approach to preventing repeat pregnancy loss Repeat Pregnancy Loss (RPL), also known as habitual miscarriage, is defined as two or more pregnancy losses within the first 24 weeks of gestation. 50% of the time, the cause is unknown. There are a number of strategies that one can employ to help prevent repeat pregnancy loss and reduce the risk of miscarriages.... Reduce Risk and Prevent Repeat Pregnancy Loss The first step to prevent repeat pregnancy loss is to have a comprehensive work-up to rule out any known causes: https://eastbayfertilityacupuncture.com/prevent-repeat-pre/

"I came to The Oldershaw Clinic to help my endometrium lining grow in hopes of getting pregnant. Nicole was very thorough in her assessment and offered emotional support too as I previously miscarried. I saw Nicole 1-2 times a month throughout my pregnancy and loved my appointments; I could check in and bounce ideas off her, and she was able to tweak treatment based on what was happening for me that week, i.e. insomnia. I wasn't too sure about acupuncture before I started s...eeing her, but there's some magic in it that works." -H.H. #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureineastbay #eastbayacupunctureclinic #acupuncturetreatment #acupunctureclinic #eastbayacupuncturist #pregnancyandacupuncture #fertilityspecialist #fertility #acupunctureforfertility #fertilityacupuncture #acupunctureduringpregnancy

I HATE needles, but I LOVE coming here for acupuncture. Nicole is awesome. After experiencing 3 miscarriages I came here by referral from my specialist. I truly believe fertility acupuncture works because I maintained my fourth pregnancy and finally got my blessing of joy...Acupuncture relaxes me and helps my overall health. Whenever my husband and I try and conceive again I will increase my sessions for the entire pregnancy like I did with my last one. Even if you're afraid ...of needles like me, give The Oldershaw Clinic a try it is a great experience. I never thought I would advocate for acupuncture. Narissa #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureneedles #fertilityacupuncture #fertilitytreatment #acupunctureineastbay #pregnancy #fertilityjourney #fertilityacupuncture #fertilityacupuncturist #fertilitytreatments #infertility #acupunctureforfertility

In honor of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month: Repeat Pregnancy Loss Testing and Treatment: Repeat Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is defined as two or more losses. This blog focuses on the conventional medicine perspective on repeat pregnancy loss, including causes, testing, and treatment. ... 15% 20% of all pregnancies result in miscarriage, and the risk of a miscarriage increases with maternal age. Overall the prognosis is good for a healthy, live birth. Even after 4 5 consecutive losses, a patient has a greater than 60% 65% chance of carrying her next pregnancy to term. This means a woman is more likely to carry her next pregnancy to term than to have another loss. Success can depend on comprehensive screening and treating any underlying causes of Repeat Pregnancy Loss. https://eastbayfertilityacupuncture.com/repeat-pregnancy-l/

I love Leslie and her practice. I personally loved seeing Nicole Gonzales. Nicole is extremely knowledgeable in both Eastern and Western medicines. She helped me manage my expectations through fertility treatment by sharing knowledge and resources. We even brought my husband in for some education which was so kind and so helpful for him/us. She has an enormous amount of empathy, which always felt authentic. I laughed with Nicole a lot which left me feeling as amazing as the acupuncture. - Heather #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #fertilitytreatment #acupunctureineastbay #pregnancy #fertilityjourney #fertilityacupuncture #fertilityacupuncturist #fertilitytreatments #infertility #acupunctureforfertility

Treat PCOS Naturally With: Diet Supplements Exercise... Sleep Acupuncture #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #acupuncture #pcos #treatpcos #naturalpcostreatment #acupunctureforPCOS #diet #supplements #exercise #sleep #fertilityacupuncture #fertility

In honor of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month: Repeat Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is medically defined as three or more losses that occur after the pregnancy has been confirmed via a blood test. These losses are heartbreaking, and yet it is often the case that little is understood about what is causing them. We know that roughly half of all pregnancies result in a miscarriage, and a majority of these are due to chromosomal abnormalities. Statistically one should expect to ca...rry a baby to full-term within 2 or 3 pregnancies. 3 or more miscarriages suggest there are other contributing factors. What are those factors? A thorough evaluation is essential. While an official diagnosis of Repeat Pregnancy Loss requires at least three losses, often a work-up will begin after only two miscarriages, especially in women over 35 or for any woman who has been trying to conceive for more than a year. It is imperative to have a comprehensive work-up done by a fertility expert who is knowledgeable about the many causes of pregnancy loss and can properly order labs, evaluate the results, and recommend effective treatment options. https://eastbayfertilityacupuncture.com/repeat-pregnancy-l/

Leslie's acupuncture and herbs rejuvenated my body, which had been depleted by repeated miscarriages. Every time I left her office, I had more physical energy and felt more optimistic about my future. Now, when I look at my little girl, I stand in wonder of the help that Leslie (and others) provided to help get me to where I am today. Thank you Leslie, for helping make my dreams my reality. Meredith #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureineastbay #pregnancy #fertilityjourney #fertilityacupuncture #fertilityacupuncturist #fertilitytreatments #infertility #acupunctureforfertility #IVFexpert

Timed Intercourse to Improve Chance of Conception Timing is everything when it comes to making babies. Tracking your cycle and having intercourse at the right time for conception is known as timed intercourse (TIC). Conception happens when TIC takes place 1 5 days before ovulation. Tracking when you ovulate allows you to time sex for the best chance of a successful conception.... https://eastbayfertilityacupuncture.com/timed-intercourse/

"I am eternally grateful to Leslie for helping me get pregnant with my second child. I am certain that Leslie was the reason why I got pregnant with no interventions aside from the acupuncture and supplements she gave me. I had tried for a year to get pregnant when I used IUI and clomid to get pregnant with my first child. This approach failed 4 times before I went to Leslie when trying to get pregnant with my second child, on top of months of trying the natural way. On my third cycle after seeing Leslie I was pregnant." #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #bestacupuncturist #acupuncture #acupunctureineastbay #pregnancy #fertilityjourney #fertilityacupuncture #fertilityacupuncturist #fertilitytreatments #infertility #acupunctureforfertility #IUI #IVFcycles

Acupuncture has been successfully treating pain for centuries. While acupuncture needles are tiny, they get huge results. Treatments are relaxing, and many patients describe it as a spa-like experience. #theoldershawclinic #eastbayacupuncture #acupuncture #acupuncturetreatments #acupunctureneedles #acupunctureforpain #chronicpain

A healthy uterus is essential for good fertility. In traditional Chinese medicine, cold is damaging to the uterus and leads to infertility. Blood circulates easily when it is warm. Research has shown that better blood flow to the uterus is associated with higher pregnancy outcomes. On the other hand, cold can damage the uterus by decreasing its blood supply. Coldness will cause blood flow to slow down, which in turn leads to painful periods, clots in menstrual blood, uterin...e fibroids, and endometriosis. All of these are associated with decreased fertility. Symptoms of a cold uterus can include... https://eastbayfertilityacupuncture.com/healthy-uterus-fer/