One very interesting aspect about humankind...
is that they lose their health to make money...
and then lose that money to restore their health.

Claudia B. Wolfe, L.Ac., is a senior licensed acupuncturist and primary health care provider centrally located in San Jose, California. Her practice is exclusive to male and female patients seeking help with infertility, be it naturally or via assisted technology (ART) such as IUI or IVF.

Prior to her move to Seoul, Korea, (1997 – 2000) she specialized in gynecology in private practice for ten years in Santa Barbara, California. Then for three years in Korea, she worked as the Director of International Studies at Kyung Hee University , “the Harvard of Oriental medicine in Asia”. While in Korea, she had the unique opportunity to study with Dr. Kang Myuang Ja, Medical Director of Conmaul Hospital. Working from her ten-story private hospital in downtown Seoul, Dr. Kang modestly admits to 7,000+ successful births in her fourteen years of practice. Wolfe is one of the few practitioners ever to be accepted as an intern at this hospital where male and female infertility is treated with acupuncture, herbs and the latest technology in Oriental protocols of diagnosing.

Judith Tognetti, L.Ac is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist and Nationally Certified Acupuncturist. She received her Masters of Science Degree from the renowned Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz, California and studied both Western and Eastern medicine. Ms. Tognetti has studied with many famous acupuncturists over her career and has continued increasing her knowledge in field of reproductive medicine. Ms. Tognetti ‘s main specialties are Women’s Healthcare, which includes OB-Gyn, Infertility, Pregnancy and Menopause. She has, also, had extensive training in Sport’s Medicine and is currently finishing her Diplomate status in Orthopedic Acupuncture.

While Dr. Helen Bae is a seasoned chiropractor her study of and the efficacy of her training in craniopathy has lead her focus primarily to this remarkable modality. Chiropractic-craniopathy addresses pelvic instability as well as blood flow into this crucial area for reproductive health. The pelvis is held together by ligaments that can stretch and tear during pregnancy or from a trauma which if not treated, can lead to severe low back pain.

Dr. Bae has worked extensively with medical doctors co-treating OB/GYN patients. To do so makes logical sense considering the relationship of the placement of the spine, the reproductive organs and the necessary blood flow necessary to these organs.

For more information on craniopathy, please log onto www.helenbaechiropractic.com. You are welcome to send the doctor an email or reach her directly at 510.381.3561.

Renate Kempf, Ph.D. is pleased to be sharing space and clients with Wellness Within at the Palo Alto location. Please see her WEB site for contact information.

Renate has her own business, Azureheart Structural Integration. Structural Integration is a unique combination of deep tissue work and movement education that helps people become more relaxed, aligned, and resilient. Structural Integration can be beneficial for a number of conditions such as repetitive stress injuries, knee and shoulder issues, back pain, and so on. Within the context of fertility treatment, Structural Integration has been beneficial because it horizontalizes the pelvis in both men and women.

While no studies have been done to confirm the link between Structural Integration and pregnancy, anecdotal evidence is highly suggestive of a strong connection. The deep relaxation that often results from a session can also be very helpful.

Renate has been in business for over five years. Renate has studied with Peter Melchior and Emmet Hutchins, two of Ida Rolf's first students. She is also a certified yoga instructor. For more information, see her website at www.azureheart.com.