Hormonal imbalances can leave you feeling like a stranger in your body as fluctuating hormones create physical symptoms, emotional turbulence, and unpredictable changes affecting relationships, work, and sense of self. Hormonal dysfunction can make you feel powerless and disconnected.
Fertility Support
Trying to Conceive • In Vitro Fertilization Preparation • Egg & Sperm Quality Optimization • PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome • Endometriosis • Male Factor Infertility • Unexplained Infertility • Miscarriage Support
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Morning Sickness • Pregnancy Discomfort • Labor Preparation • Postpartum Depression • Breastfeeding Issues
Menstrual Health
Irregular Cycles • Painful Periods • Heavy Bleeding • PMS • Menstrual Cycle-Related Mood Changes
Life Transitions
Puberty Support • Hormonal Acne • Sexual Health • Perimenopause • Menopause
General Hormone Balance
Thyroid Dysfunction • Adrenal Fatigue • Insulin Resistance
Treatment honors your unique hormonal pattern and life stage, helping your body dance with natural cycles while maintaining balance, comfort, and vitality.
Acupuncture
Regulates hormone-regulating systems, balances estrogen and progesterone and testosterone, supports healthy ovulation. Reduces cortisol disrupting reproductive hormones.
Chinese Herbs & Essential Oils
Custom formulas regulate cycles, support fertility and pregnancy, ease menopause transitions, and address specific conditions through targeted plant medicine.
Energy Medicine
Creates energetic harmony in the pelvis while reducing stress that interferes with natural reproductive cycles. Strengthens the deep internal channels and connects the uterus and heart. Clears inherited family patterns that may affect conception and addresses emotional blocks around sexuality and reproduction.
Lifestyle & Dietary Guidance
Personalized nutrition supports hormonal production through specific nutrients while addressing lifestyle factors disrupting endocrine function.
Acupuncture significantly improves fertility outcomes by regulating hormones, improving egg and sperm quality, and reducing stress. We work with all parties to optimize reproductive health naturally.
Studies show acupuncture can improve In Vitro Fertilization success rates significantly. We provide specialized support before, during, and after In Vitro Fertilization cycles to enhance outcomes and reduce stress.
Most patients benefit from 3-4 months of treatment to optimize egg and sperm quality before conceiving. We monitor your progress and adjust treatments based on your individual response.
We specialize in treating menstrual irregularities, painful periods, Premenstrual Syndrome, and hormonal conditions like Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome using acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle guidance for lasting hormonal balance.
We address the whole person – physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of fertility. We work alongside your medical team to support your body’s natural reproductive capacity while reducing stress and enhancing overall wellness.
Yes, acupuncture can be very beneficial during pregnancy for issues like morning sickness, back pain, and preparation for labor. However, certain acupuncture points are avoided during pregnancy. Mari has extensive experience treating pregnant women safely and will modify treatments appropriately for each stage of pregnancy.
“Mari is kind, gentle, and a great listener and healer. She is the perfect choice for prenatal and postnatal acupuncture. I can’t sing Mari’s praises enough. She is wonderful. I am so glad I met her.”
— Magdy H.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider for medical advice. Consult your obstetrician or fertility specialist before beginning treatment during pregnancy or fertility care.
For fertility support and reproductive health care in the East Bay, Mari Kubota L.Ac. combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with specialized approaches to support natural reproductive health.