Case 1 Fibroids
Female, 30s: She suffered from deep pain due to uterine fibroids. Not wanting the surgical procedure her gynecologist had recommended, she decided to pursue natural treatment.
Treatment: She received six bi-monthly acupuncture treatments combined with three courses of custom Chinese herbal medicine. Her pain stopped as the treatment began. She later confirmed with her gynecologist that her fibroids had shrunk significantly — to the point where they were no longer a medical concern.
Case 2: PMS with Emotional Swings and Depression
Female, 30s: She came in with PMS accompanied by mood swings and depression. She found herself easily overwhelmed by daily stress, even though her life was otherwise going well.
Treatment: She received a total of three acupuncture sessions. By then her mood had stabilized — she felt more positive and no longer suffered from depression or PMS. She continued a few more sessions for prevention.
Case 3: Painful Menstruation and Cramping
Female, 20s: She had been experiencing painful menstruation and cramping for eight months.
Treatment: She received two acupuncture treatments with two courses of Chinese herbal medicine. After two sessions she had no more pain. She also improved her diet, cutting down sugar. Her cramping did not return.
Case 4: Irregular Bleeding Due to Hormonal Imbalance
Female, 40s: She had not had a period for six months. Prior to this she had been prescribed a new type of birth control pill, which triggered continuous uterine bleeding lasting over four months. Although she stopped the pills, her menstrual cycle remained disrupted and her periods stopped altogether.
Treatment: After her first acupuncture treatment with herbal supplement, her menstruation returned. She received a total of three sessions, and her menstrual cycle returned to normal and became regular.
Case 5: HPV
Female, 30s: She came seeking help after testing positive for HPV. She had no manifesting symptoms, but her gynecologist advised that the virus might resolve on its own if her immune system remained strong. She decided to pursue natural treatment to support her recovery.
Treatment: She received a total of four acupuncture sessions over two months alongside two courses of Chinese herbal medicine to strengthen her immune system. When she returned to her gynecologist, she tested HPV negative. She reduced her alcohol and sugar consumption and continues occasional acupuncture for immune support and prevention.
Case 6: Infertility
Female, 30s: She came in for natural support with infertility. She had been on birth control pills since her teens. When she stopped, her menstrual cycle remained irregular. She conceived on her own but miscarried early in the pregnancy. She wished to seek natural treatment to support conception.
Treatment: She received acupuncture treatments with herbal supplements to heal from the miscarriage. She conceived the following month and gave birth to a healthy baby.
Case 7: Infertility
Female, 30s: She was trying to conceive her second baby a year after giving birth to her first, but was unable to get pregnant. Her periods had been irregular since she was young.
Treatment: Bi-monthly acupuncture and herbal supplements helped regularize her cycle. She began ovulating on time. She also received Reiki Energy Healing to manage stress and gain a broader perspective — not getting caught up in daily challenges. Within six months she conceived naturally.
Case 8: Infertility
Female, 40s: Despite low ovarian reserves shown in blood work, she successfully became pregnant through IVF. She sought regular acupuncture to support her pregnancy.
Treatment: She received bi-monthly acupuncture throughout her first trimester. After her first session her hormone levels began rising steadily, helping to stabilize the pregnancy. She also improved her diet to support her body through this period. She enjoyed a healthy and pleasant first trimester without severe symptoms.
Case 9: Labor Support
Female, 30s: She was pregnant with her second child and was nearly two weeks past her due date. She was neither dilating nor contracting. She planned to give birth naturally with a midwife, without medical intervention.
Treatment: She received one acupuncture treatment and within six hours contractions began, though she was not yet dilating. A second treatment was given to support the process. Contractions continued and within 24 hours she gave birth to a healthy baby.
Disclaimer:
Please note, Mika Ichihara, M.S., L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and holistic practitioner, and not a medical doctor. Always consult a medical doctor or appropriate physician to discuss your conditions and receive their medical advice. You should not rely on this website for diagnosis or medical advice, which serves solely as general holistic guidance to your conditions. Mika Ichihara may provide general information about medical conditions and treatments. However, the information provided by Mika Ichihara and this website is not a substitute for medical advice. Mika Ichihara assumes no responsibility or liability for any consequence resulting directly or indirectly from action taken based on her holistic advice and the information or material on or linked to this site.