Cleveland Acupuncture has remained a trusted choice for fertility-based acupuncture for over 20 years. The practice is led by licensed acupuncturist Anne Kinchen, LAc, who treats women's health issues and assists patients on their fertility journeys. Whether you are approaching your fertility journey independently, or are actively working with a Reproductive Endocrinologist, Anne can guide you to the best possible outcome.Fast track your way by utilizing Anne's skills in acupuncture, functional medicine, familiarity with diagnostic testing, and connections to many high-quality fertility professionals.
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Cleveland Acupuncture is led by Anne Kinchen, who is proud to be one of the first Ohio Medical Board-licensed acupuncturists. She also holds a National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Diplomate in both Chinese Herbology and Acupuncture. Anne graduated in 1999 from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, California, with a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Herbal Medicine.
Often people come to my office as a last resort, usually after repeated disappointing attempts with assisted reproductive technology. Media emphasis has been on acupuncture and in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, as detailed in a peer reviewed study published in Fertility and Sterility Journal, vol.
When going on a journey, it's vital to be fully prepared so you can reach your destination. This also bodes true for fertility and full-term pregnancy. As a fertility coach and acupuncturist, I am here to guide you to a successful outcome. I'll advise you based on my extensive experience and formal education on the subject of reproductive medicine.
The fertility consult is without a doubt the most important part of starting your fertility journey. I am often able to identify and correct influential factors that contribute to subfertility, which may have been neglected by other providers. I am well versed in lab data interpretation, which provides helpful information.
Reviews (9)
Courtney Shultz
Jun 15, 2022
After 1 year and 8 months of infertility, I am so happy to say that I am 23 weeks pregnant with a baby girl and couldn't have got here without Anne! I found Anne online and thought acupuncture would help with my fertility. Not only did acupuncture regular my cycle and improve ovulation, she really cares about the whole picture and getting to the root problem.
She really believes in comprehensive testing to find what the root problem is and she will come up with a plan to address it. Anne has an excellent team of doctors and great connections with them. She guided me through all my doctor appointments and gave recommendations on the best doctors for what symptoms I had and what testing I would need. She helped me advocate for myself and navigate through the world of infertility.
It was a lot longer of a journey than I would have ever imagined, but without Anne it would have been even longer. Anne is so knowledgeable and has years and years of experience. She is more that just an acupuncturist, she is someone you can ask questions to at anytime of the day and she really cares about you. I am so thankful for my time with Anne.
I know how hard and long this journey can be and my advice is to listen to her and don't give up. It can take months to allow your body to adjust to new treatment and wait for appointments and testing, but don't give up. I worked with her for a year before I got pregnant. It might take longer than you planned, but she will guide you in the right direction! She is someone I would highly recommend on your journey!
She really believes in comprehensive testing to find what the root problem is and she will come up with a plan to address it. Anne has an excellent team of doctors and great connections with them. She guided me through all my doctor appointments and gave recommendations on the best doctors for what symptoms I had and what testing I would need. She helped me advocate for myself and navigate through the world of infertility.
It was a lot longer of a journey than I would have ever imagined, but without Anne it would have been even longer. Anne is so knowledgeable and has years and years of experience. She is more that just an acupuncturist, she is someone you can ask questions to at anytime of the day and she really cares about you. I am so thankful for my time with Anne.
I know how hard and long this journey can be and my advice is to listen to her and don't give up. It can take months to allow your body to adjust to new treatment and wait for appointments and testing, but don't give up. I worked with her for a year before I got pregnant. It might take longer than you planned, but she will guide you in the right direction! She is someone I would highly recommend on your journey!
Lily Skove
Jun 09, 2022
Anne's expertise and immense experience is so hard to come by -- I learned more from her in one phone call then from my entire 6 years dealing with my infertility. I would whole heartedly recommend working with her at any point in your journey with infertility. Thank you Anne for being the guide that you are!
Lunette Castillo
May 19, 2022
Great service and Anne is wonderful! My only issue is that it was impossible for me to get a receipt for the three sessions that I purchased. I reached out to Anne many times directly via her cell and via email. I found her lack of responsiveness to be unprofessional. I needed the receipts to submit to my insurance company. Not having the receipts hindered my insurance reimbursement which I obviously wasn't happy about.
Tiaundria Mitchell
Apr 04, 2022
LOVE ANNE, she is very knowledgeable and really knows her stuff. She helped me from the first day I started going to her. She is literally there for you no matter what. I saw great results from when I wasn't going to her and then when I started and was going often. She is bomb! She gave me insight on tons of stuff. Glad me and her have built a relationship. I highly recommend going to Anne.
Jamie Cahoon
Feb 17, 2022
Anne at Cleveland Acupuncture is amazing. Anne has helped me through some of the darkest and most challenging times I have gone through in my adult life. I was suffering from serious postpartum anxiety and gone to many doctors and tried every kind of medicine with no relief before I found Anne. Anne listened to everything going on and immediately knew what was wrong.
I started feeling relief after my first few treatments. I saw Anne for months and truly credit her with saving my life. I have since started seeing Anne again for back pain and exhaustion and she has immediately made a difference. I would highly recommended Anne for any of your needs. She is truly a miracle worker.
I started feeling relief after my first few treatments. I saw Anne for months and truly credit her with saving my life. I have since started seeing Anne again for back pain and exhaustion and she has immediately made a difference. I would highly recommended Anne for any of your needs. She is truly a miracle worker.
Rebecca Bartels
Dec 20, 2021
Anne is an absolute godsend. I was stressed and unsure if fitting acupuncture into my hectic IVF schedule would be worthwhile. The minute I got in the room, though, I knew this was a ritual that would have benefits on multiple levels, and a person I could trust to join me on this highly personal experience. Anne was kind, informative, flexible, and empathetic.
Her presence and skilled practice in the weeks before and on the day of my transfer was a familiar peace that made all the difference in the world. In case its not clear: I highly recommend Cleveland Acupuncture.
Her presence and skilled practice in the weeks before and on the day of my transfer was a familiar peace that made all the difference in the world. In case its not clear: I highly recommend Cleveland Acupuncture.
Ang E.
Oct 07, 2021
If you are looking for a fertility coach, fertility treatment and acupuncture, or simply guidance in your journey to parenthood, Anne is the practitioner for you. She provides comprehensive care from the initial consult through treatment and pregnancy. We came to Anne for a consult a year and a half ago after we had been dragged along by a local Reproductive Endocrinologist for IUIs that we later found out were not monitored/ done properly, and were looking for our next steps.
I told Anne I wish I had found her sooner, and most of her patients that I've met in her office have said the same. At our consult, she looked at our history, lab work, diets, supplements, etc and made recommendations on how to improve each of these. She taught us more than any physician or medical provider had at that point. I started seeing her for acupuncture, but after a few cycles, she let me know that I may have more of an uphill climb than most patients and told me it was time to see a proper RE for a consult.
She recommended we reach out to a clinic in Colorado that had the best success rates in the country. I am so grateful that we ended up there because they provided the same comprehensive testing and care that Anne had given us, and we finally got answers to what we were up against, and how to fix it. I am now pregnant for the first time after years of trying to conceive, and I would have not gotten to this point without Anne's guidance.
In addition to acupuncture to prepare for IVF, I was able to get coaching and guidance from Anne at every step in the process. It was invaluable having a sounding board and making sure that I was asking the right questions at my appointments in CO. I'll add that Anne did this all out of kindness, and that we only paid for acupuncture treatment. Anytime I called, texted, or emailed with questions, I got quick responses and support.
In what is usually a very isolating and confusing experience, our road to fertility treatments were easier because of Anne. I highly recommend that no matter what point you are in your journey to parenthood, have a consult with Anne to get your bearings. If you have been told something by a provider and want a second opinion, bring it to Anne to take a look.
She will look at the bigger picture in a way that your medical provider may not. You have to do the work, learn and listen, and make the changes necessary. It was well worth it and I wouldn't change a thing.
I told Anne I wish I had found her sooner, and most of her patients that I've met in her office have said the same. At our consult, she looked at our history, lab work, diets, supplements, etc and made recommendations on how to improve each of these. She taught us more than any physician or medical provider had at that point. I started seeing her for acupuncture, but after a few cycles, she let me know that I may have more of an uphill climb than most patients and told me it was time to see a proper RE for a consult.
She recommended we reach out to a clinic in Colorado that had the best success rates in the country. I am so grateful that we ended up there because they provided the same comprehensive testing and care that Anne had given us, and we finally got answers to what we were up against, and how to fix it. I am now pregnant for the first time after years of trying to conceive, and I would have not gotten to this point without Anne's guidance.
In addition to acupuncture to prepare for IVF, I was able to get coaching and guidance from Anne at every step in the process. It was invaluable having a sounding board and making sure that I was asking the right questions at my appointments in CO. I'll add that Anne did this all out of kindness, and that we only paid for acupuncture treatment. Anytime I called, texted, or emailed with questions, I got quick responses and support.
In what is usually a very isolating and confusing experience, our road to fertility treatments were easier because of Anne. I highly recommend that no matter what point you are in your journey to parenthood, have a consult with Anne to get your bearings. If you have been told something by a provider and want a second opinion, bring it to Anne to take a look.
She will look at the bigger picture in a way that your medical provider may not. You have to do the work, learn and listen, and make the changes necessary. It was well worth it and I wouldn't change a thing.
Anne Frantz
Sep 04, 2021
1 year, 6 doctors, and 2 acupuncturists later, I found Anne. We came to Anne 1 year into our fertility struggles and I was immediately impressed by her wealth of knowledge and could tell she was different. remember, at this point I had seen 6 doctors and 2 other acupuncturists to compare her to. She puts the "Care" in health care! Anne pushed for additional testing that my previous doctors (including 2 Reproductive Endocrinologists) had given little weight to or flat out ignored. Turns out those additional tests were part of the key to getting me a baby. Anne also put me in touch with other doctors she trusts and has seen success with.
I wouldn't have found those doctors without her. I could go on and on about the reasons as to why you should seek out Anne but to keep it concise: If you are truly ready to for a baby and you are willing to make certain changes and follow protocols laid out by this very very knowledgeable woman, then run (don't walk) to Anne! I'm beyond elated to say that after 1 year with Anne (and 2 years of fertility struggles in total), I'm finally pregnant!
I wouldn't have found those doctors without her. I could go on and on about the reasons as to why you should seek out Anne but to keep it concise: If you are truly ready to for a baby and you are willing to make certain changes and follow protocols laid out by this very very knowledgeable woman, then run (don't walk) to Anne! I'm beyond elated to say that after 1 year with Anne (and 2 years of fertility struggles in total), I'm finally pregnant!
Erin Bechler
Apr 02, 2021
*Long post* - but necessary. Where to even begin with Anne and Cleveland Acupuncture? Before I was referred to Anne by a friend my husband and I were lost in our fertility journey and what to do next. At the facility we were at it was confusing, you had to chase people for answers and just truly felt like another number. Cue Anne.on the first meeting with Anne and my husband I learned more about my own body and fertility then I ever thought possible.
She guided us to a wonderful facility in Colorado that I am truly grateful for. She takes the time to explain things to you, what supplements to take, what you should be eating, tests you should be asking for, etc. She is truly a wealth of knowledge and so good at what she does. Fertility is NOT a quick and easy process or fix. Don't expect to just go see Anne once and you will be fixed. it takes time and patience and really working at to get the results you want.
You need to fix you from the inside out before you can get pregnant - and as Anne says no one is infertile. I am beyond grateful we found Anne and for all she has done for us. My fertility journey is still in process but please, run to Anne now! She's a straight shooter and will tell you like it is - but that is what you need with fertility, no sugar coating. Fertility is truly a journey and if your struggling to conceive at all I 100% recommended Anne - I cannot say enough good things.
She guided us to a wonderful facility in Colorado that I am truly grateful for. She takes the time to explain things to you, what supplements to take, what you should be eating, tests you should be asking for, etc. She is truly a wealth of knowledge and so good at what she does. Fertility is NOT a quick and easy process or fix. Don't expect to just go see Anne once and you will be fixed. it takes time and patience and really working at to get the results you want.
You need to fix you from the inside out before you can get pregnant - and as Anne says no one is infertile. I am beyond grateful we found Anne and for all she has done for us. My fertility journey is still in process but please, run to Anne now! She's a straight shooter and will tell you like it is - but that is what you need with fertility, no sugar coating. Fertility is truly a journey and if your struggling to conceive at all I 100% recommended Anne - I cannot say enough good things.
