About Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Fertility, Pregnancy, Women's Health, and Much More

Acupuncture is much more than a treatment for pain—it's a holistic, time-tested form of Chinese medicine that supports your entire well-being. From fertility and women’s health to emotional balance and general wellness, acupuncture offers a natural, effective way to restore health and vitality.

Dr. Cindi Ignatovsky brings over two decades of experience to her clinic in Campbell, CA, where she cares for patients from San Jose and throughout the South Bay Area. Known for her compassionate approach and clinical expertise, Dr. Cindi partners with you on your healing journey so you can feel your best, naturally.

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a gentle medical system with a history spanning over 3,000 years that involves inserting very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body. By targeting these points, acupuncture helps alleviate symptoms and supports the body’s natural healing processes, addressing the root causes of illness. Originally developed as part of Chinese medicine, acupuncture is now widely used worldwide to reduce pain, improve function, and promote overall health across a wide range of conditions.

Acupuncture is typically painless. The needles are extremely thin—often compared to a strand of hair—and sensations during insertion are usually minimal, similar to a quick pinch that fades almost immediately. Many people find acupuncture surprisingly relaxing, with some even drifting off to sleep during treatment.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Acupuncture works by stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. While it originated in Traditional Chinese Medicine over 3,000 years ago, modern research has helped explain its effects in scientific terms.

Inserting thin needles at specific points activates the nervous system, increases circulation, and prompts the release of natural chemicals like endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. These substances help reduce pain, calm the mind, and support overall well-being.

Acupuncture also plays an important role in regulating hormones, which is especially beneficial for fertility, menstrual health, and other women’s health concerns. By supporting the body’s hormonal balance, acupuncture can improve reproductive function and overall health.

Treatments are tailored to each individual’s unique needs and health conditions, ensuring a personalized approach to care. Acupuncture works well alongside Western medicine, complementing other treatments and enhancing overall outcomes.

Studies using imaging techniques like MRI and ultrasound have shown that acupuncture points often correspond to areas rich in nerve endings, blood vessels, and connective tissue, helping to explain their therapeutic effects. By influencing multiple body systems—including the nervous, hormonal, and digestive systems—acupuncture helps restore balance and improve how the body functions as a whole.

What Does Acupuncture Treat?

While acupuncture is well known for pain relief, it supports a wide range of health concerns by addressing multiple body systems. Dr. Cindi treats patients for:

• Fertility and reproductive health

• Menstrual and hormonal imbalances

• Pregnancy-related concerns

• Anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties

• Digestive issues 

• Autoimmune conditions

• Headaches and migraines

• Chronic and acute pain, including back, neck, and joint pain

• Allergies and seasonal sinus issues

• Fatigue and energy imbalances

Acupuncture’s holistic approach makes it a valuable complement to other medical treatments and therapies. If you’re unsure whether acupuncture can help your specific condition, please feel free to reach out to discuss your needs.

Fertility Support with Dr. Cindi Ignatovsky

The journey through infertility can be physically and emotionally challenging, but acupuncture offers a natural, supportive approach to help restore balance and improve your chances of conception. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or undergoing fertility treatments such as IVF or IUI, acupuncture can be a valuable complement to your care plan.

Dr. Cindi’s treatments are personalized to each patient and designed to address the underlying factors that impact fertility. Acupuncture can:

• Increase blood flow to the uterus, helping to thicken the uterine lining and improve the chances of successful implantation

• Reduce stress and lower levels of cortisol and other stress hormones that can interfere with reproductive function

• Normalize the systems that regulate ovulation and improve egg quality

• Support healthy communication within the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, a key hormonal system that influences fertility

• Regulate the menstrual cycle and promote hormonal balance

Dr. Cindi works with a wide range of fertility concerns, including PCOS, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and hormone-related imbalances. Her approach is both gentle and evidence-informed, combining traditional Chinese medicine with modern clinical insights to support reproductive health at every stage. Whether used on its own or alongside IVF, IUI, or other medical treatments, acupuncture helps create a more supportive environment for conception.

She also provides fertility support for men. Common concerns like low sperm count, poor motility or morphology, and hormone-related issues can all benefit from acupuncture and lifestyle-based care. Her integrative treatment plans work in harmony with conventional fertility care to support both partners throughout the process.

To learn more about how acupuncture can support your fertility journey, please visit the Fertility page.

Expert Acupuncture Care for Pregnancy and Postpartum Support

Pregnancy is a time of immense change—physically, emotionally, and hormonally. While it can be joyful, it’s also common to experience discomfort and challenges along the way. Dr. Cindi offers safe, gentle acupuncture treatments to support women throughout pregnancy and into the postpartum period, helping you feel more comfortable, balanced, and cared for at every stage.

During pregnancy, acupuncture can provide relief for:

• Nausea and morning sickness

• Fatigue and low energy

• Headaches and muscle tension

• Back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain and sciatica

• Heartburn and digestive issues

• Swelling and circulation concerns

• Anxiety, mood changes, and sleep disturbances

• Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia

• Breech presentation (typically addressed around weeks 34–36)

• Labor preparation and birth readiness
  

After delivery, acupuncture can help support:

• Postpartum recovery and healing

• Hormonal rebalancing

• Fatigue and sleep issues

• Postpartum mood concerns, including anxiety and depression

• Breastfeeding and lactation support

• Ongoing pain, including pelvic or back discomfort

• Emotional adjustment and stress relief

With extensive experience working with pregnant and postpartum patients, Dr. Cindi offers compassionate, individualized care to support your well-being and the well-being of your baby. Her treatments are designed to complement your medical care and help you navigate this important chapter with more ease, comfort, and confidence.

Click here to learn more about acupuncture for pregnancy and postpartum support.

Dedicated Support for Women’s Health

Women face unique health challenges throughout every stage of life—from adolescence through menopause and beyond. Many of these concerns, including hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and mental health struggles, are often overlooked or dismissed in conventional medical settings. Dr. Cindi offers a supportive, thoughtful alternative, creating space for women to be heard, understood, and cared for.

Acupuncture provides a safe, natural, and effective way to address a wide range of women’s health concerns, including:

• Menstrual irregularities, painful periods, and PMS

• Uterine conditions such as fibroids and endometriosis

• Infertility and reproductive challenges

• Urinary and bladder issues, including frequency and urgency

• Symptoms of perimenopause and menopause

• Pelvic pain and discomfort

• Sleep disturbances and fatigue

• Anxiety, depression, and mood swings

• Autoimmune conditions and inflammation

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Cindi is passionate about helping women feel better in their bodies and more in control of their health. Her approach is both individualized and integrative, blending acupuncture with lifestyle and stress management strategies to support whole-body wellness. Patients often report feeling more balanced, less symptomatic, and more empowered, sometimes after just a few sessions.

Whether you’re managing a specific condition or simply seeking better overall well-being, Dr. Cindi provides a welcoming, expert-guided path forward. Click here to learn more about how acupuncture can support your health.

Acupuncture for Whole-Body Health and Wellness

While Dr. Cindi specializes in fertility, pregnancy, and women’s health, she also offers personalized acupuncture care to support a wide range of general health concerns. Patients from across San Jose and the South Bay area come to her Campbell clinic for help with conditions such as:

• Stress and anxiety

• Chronic or acute pain

• Fatigue and low energy

• Digestive issues

• Headaches and migraines

• Insomnia and sleep disturbances

• Allergies and sinus congestion

• TMJ and jaw tension

• Circulatory issues and cold hands/feet

• Immune support

Acupuncture works by calming the nervous system, reducing inflammation, and promoting the release of key neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. This helps regulate mood, ease tension, and restore balance throughout the body. Functional MRI studies and clinical research continue to highlight acupuncture’s role in supporting mental and physical wellness.

Whether you're dealing with a specific health issue or simply looking to feel better day to day, regular acupuncture treatments with Dr. Cindi can help you feel more grounded, resilient, and recharged. Click here to learn more about how acupuncture can support your health and well-being.

Book an Appointment Today

Dr. Cindi combines over 20 years of expertise, compassionate care, and evidence-based approaches to provide truly personalized treatment. She understands that every patient is unique, and she tailors each acupuncture plan to meet your individual needs and goals.

Serving the South Bay area, Dr. Cindi is known for creating a welcoming, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered on their health journey. Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges or seeking to improve your overall well-being, she is a trusted partner dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcomes.

Her integrative approach goes beyond acupuncture to include lifestyle guidance, herbal medicine, and other practitioner referrals when appropriate, ensuring comprehensive care that addresses the whole person.

Take the first step toward better health today. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Cindi and discover how personalized acupuncture care can support your journey to better health. •