"My husband and I had been through five IUI treatments when I saw IRA's pamphlet at my doctor's office. By that point, I had lost hope that having a child was even possible, so I decided to try IRA because I felt I had nothing to lose. Immediately upon meeting David, I was so relieved and encouraged because David gave me hope that first day. He talked to me about my experiences with infertility and what I could expect from him in such a calm and cool manner that it relaxed me right away. After his treatment, I felt more in balance with my body then I had in over two years of trying to conceive.
It was because of the confidence, hope and wellness that David had instilled in me through his treatments that my husband and I decided to try IVF. David helped us through this process from beginning to end. He spent extra time talking to me about what to expect and was flexible with his schedule to help work around my procedure. The IVF worked on our first try. What a miracle! I continued to see David throughout my pregnancy because it helped to calm and relax me. I know that our beautiful daughter is here today because of the wonderful treatment I received from David and all the staff at IRA. I will forever be grateful."
– E.A., Indianapolis
12/11
"Going through IVF was an emotional roller coaster for me. Acupuncture treatments helped me feel grounded and also to feel as if I was doing something for myself that would improve my chances for success. I now have two wonderful, beautiful babies, 18 months apart, that were both conceived through IVF. David and his team were wonderful to treat me and guide me through several IVF cycles to ultimately help me realize my family dream."
– L.G., Indianapolis
7/11
"One night during a desperate online search for a new acupuncturist, I came across IRA. After four and a half years, five failed IUI's, two failed IVF's, and draining our bank account, I decided I had nothing to lose before my last IVF attempt.
The minute I stepped inside the IRA office I knew I would like the experience. Everyone was extremely nice, comforting, and professional. Within weeks I noticed a change in my body and started to feel more 'normal'. David was great throughout the entire IVF process and I am happy to say that I am expecting our first child this October! My husband and I both truly believe acupuncture and more importantly IRA, played an important role in our success."
– A.D., Indianapolis
5/11
"After two and a half years of unsuccessful treatments, my husband I decided to try IVF. When our nurse suggested we couple that treatment with acupuncture, we didn't blink an eye... if anything could help, we'd try it.
After meeting with David, sharing our story and beginning the treatments, I soon realized he was the only person we had run into along the journey that provided the positive, energetic, and focused attention we needed. He was also the only person who believed that in a short period of time, we would be pregnant. Our hopes had been crushed so many times that we forgot what it was like to think something might work. And it did! After one IVF treatment, we found out we were expecting in early 2011. I continued to work with David a couple of times a month for relaxation and pain management. We welcomed a beautiful and healthy baby into the world just a few weeks ago.
I am so grateful for the confidence and support that David and his staff provided along the way. I have and would recommend Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture to anyone struggling with fertility issues."
– M.C., Indianapolis
3/11
"I have been meaning to write about my awesome experience at Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture... my husband and I had been trying to conceive for almost two years before we found you. Thankfully, we now have a healthy and happy seven-month old baby girl. Honestly, in my heart I believe she was only made possible with your help. Amy and David set me at ease immediately, and I knew I was in the right place. Everyone we came in contact with at your office was completely supportive. After two and a half months of treatments, I was pregnant! You have truly touched our hearts and I could never express our true gratitude. Keep doing what you're doing!"
– K.B., Indianapolis
3/11
"I was extremely pleased with the service and results I received from my treatment with David at Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture. I was eight days past my due date with my second child, and was regrettably scheduled to be induced the next day. Within hours of my treatment with David, my contractions increased in frequency and strength and my body started to go into labor on its own just hours before the scheduled induction!
Less than a day later I had a healthy delivery and a very happy family. I truly believe that the acupuncture prepared and prompted my body to 'get things moving' and I am so grateful that the whole team at Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture supported my ability to go into labor on my own. Thank you!"
– J.B., Indianapolis
3/11
"My husband and I had been through our ups and downs during our attempts at conceiving from exploring if the fertility was my husband's, to finding out that I had moderate endometriosis. After a couple attempts at IUI and trying "naturally" after my laparoscopy, we decided to give IVF a try. While I knew that trying to conceive in general was stressful, I could only imagine how I was going to be challenged by going through an IVF cycle. So, I decided that I needed to find a way to de-stress and that's when I heard about Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture through my fertility doctor.
When going to IRA, Amy made me feel extremely comfortable and was very open to listening to all of my concerns. We had planned on starting the acupuncture treatments about a month and a half before the actual embryo transfer, when two treatments into it, I found out that we were pregnant (on our own amazingly)! We were very excited to say the least and I attributed a lot of it to Amy's techniques and knowledge. After trying to conceive for 27 months, I can happily say that I am now 25 weeks pregnant and expecting our little miracle baby in March."
– K.W., Fishers
12/10
"My husband and I turned to IVF with donor egg when I was told that chemotherapy caused early menopause. Three rounds of IVF and two donors later, we had suffered two very early miscarriages and one negative test. My fertility doctors were reluctant to allow a fourth cycle because they were perplexed by the three failures. Although I knew nothing about acupuncture, I readily agreed when my fertility doctor casually mentioned it. After my first visit with David, I knew that it would be well worth the four hour plus trip from my home to his office.
Many patients have described David's bedside manner and knowledge in glowing terms, and it is all true! However, what is often unsaid is that from Mary's greeting at the door to the end of a session with David or Amy, the practice provides holistic treatment with a physical and psychological healing experience that I don't believe you can get anywhere else.
I saw David and Amy once a week for the ten weeks prior to my transfer. David treated any problem that I articulated to him including migraines, and menopausal symptoms including feelings of suffocation, nausea, and hot-flashes. The results of these treatments were dramatic and improved my mood and overall well-being almost immediately. David's voice of reason and logic steadied my occasionally overactive brain during what would likely be my last attempt at IVF. I am happy to report to all hopefuls reading this, that I am thirty-seven weeks pregnant with boy/girl twins. There is no doubt in my mind that my treatment at IRA played a roll in the success of this transfer and in the continuance of this pregnancy to the safety of thirty-seven weeks. I will forever be grateful to the staff at IRA for their professionalism and support."
– J.F., Ohio
11/10
"We had been trying for almost a year before we started getting "help" and then we were doing treatments for almost two years. We tried Clomid, another drug similar to it, FSH shots, inseminations, and five rounds of IVF. We heard about IRA through our reproductive endocrinologist. We were getting ready for our final rounds of IVF and we wanted to give ourselves the best chance we could so we went for it!
At some point you'll try just about anything to get pregnant, and I had done tons of research on acupuncture and the results with fertility and found some pretty strong arguments for it. It was well worth a try and I heard great things about IRA. It's all about giving yourself the best chance you can and this was a great way to improve our chances. Also, it's so good for your body to relax and have these treatments, so it made sense. We just wanted to improve our chances and meet a practitioner who would care about what we were going through and help us. We got that and so much more at IRA.
I believe our 9 month old twin girls are a direct result of going to IRA and seeing David. We couldn't be happier with our experience there and will be back when we try again!"
– M.F., Indianapolis
"I was at the 39 week mark in my pregnancy and was more than ready to meet my little guy! A neighbor referred me to David and had wonderful things to say so I thought I would give acupuncture a try to see if we could "get things moving" as they say.
I saw David on a Monday and late Tuesday I was in labor. The session was incredibly relaxing. David was extremely knowledgeable and personable. I would highly recommend a session at Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture for anyone who is ready to meet their baby and I will certainly be back for another visit in the future!"
– L.S., Indianapolis
10/10
"I'd never tried acupuncture before, but I was curious about how Eastern and Western philosophies might work together to improve fertility. I began acupuncture sessions during my first IVF cycle, which gave me peace of mind and relaxation. Unfortunately, that cycle was unsuccessful but I continued acupuncture in preparation for a second cycle. Happily, I am now 21 weeks pregnant with our first child. I feel sure that the combination of calm and energy that acupuncture provides played a role in this successful cycle."
– S.L., Indianapolis
9/10
"After trying to conceive for over a year my husband and I decided to go through IVF. My doctor gave me lots of information to read including a brochure on Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture. I had used acupuncture before and was unsure of its usefulness, but I thought I would give it another try and thank goodness I did. David and his staff were amazing throughout the entire IVF process. I truly believe I wouldn't have made it through without him. David's warm manner, calm personality, positive thoughts, and his acupuncture technique made me feel balanced and focused. I always left his office 100% better than when I walked in. Thanks to Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture and IVF my husband and I are expecting twin girls in November. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with IRA."
– S.V., Prince Edward Island, Canada
8/10
"I had such a wonderful experience with Amy, from the first appointment to the last. I came to her for acupuncture fertility support during IVF after years of trying to get pregnant, and continued seeing Amy through my entire pregnancy. It was a wonderful and nurturing experience, that supported us in a successful IVF and healthful pregnancy. Thank you!"
– D.W., Indianapolis
7/10
"After one failed IVF cycle I turned to acupuncture. I was of course stressed and not sleeping well. After the first session I was so relaxed and slept through the night that evening for the first time in a long time. I truly believe that the acupuncture helped my body to relax enough to put it on the right track to conceive because after one month of sessions I was pregnant naturally and I am now holding our beautiful baby girl. Thank you Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture!"
– R.L., Westfield
3/10
"My husband and I had been trying to conceive for twenty months and had been through a battery of tests that were all inconclusive. We did not know what was wrong we just knew that for some reason we were not getting pregnant. We started seeing a fertility specialist and started using acupuncture along with the treatments during our second IUI. That cycle was unsuccessful; however the third IUI resulted in a twin pregnancy!
I noticed that I was much less stressed during our successful cycle, and I believe it was due to the treatments. I am now fifteen weeks along and this pregnancy has been a breeze so far! I have been virtually symptom-free and have felt great!
I would recommend IRA and David Youran to anyone hoping to have a baby. I certainly credit acupuncture with helping me conceive and with feeling so great while pregnant with twins! I am thankful for David and his amazing staff for always being so kind, caring, and encouraging during this crazy journey! My husband and I will forever be grateful!"
– K.P., Carmel
2/10
"After a few attempts of fertility treatment, it became apparent to me and my husband that IVF was our only option to conceive. I decided to try acupuncture
while going through the IVF process and learned about Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture through my fertility specialist.
I was a little weary about the process and unsure what to expect. Right away I was welcomed to IRA with compassion and encouragement. I quickly started to feel the effects of treatments, leaving me feeling emotionally and physically at ease. I became pregnant after our first attempt at IVF. We are now expecting a baby boy any day and are grateful to David and his staff for helping us through our journey."
– A.L., Fishers
2/10
Update: We are honored to announce that A.L. welcomed a
healthy 7lb 8oz baby boy into her family on February 11th!
"My husband and I had been trying to conceive for sixteen months before being referred to Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture. We had been monitoring my ovulation cycle (which was normal), tried Clomid, Clomid with estrogen and progesterone, and IUI. All fertility testing had returned normal results, and the doctors had no explanation as to why we were having trouble conceiving. We were extremely frustrated, and we really didn't want to proceed with IVF (which was the next step).
When I began treatment at IRA, I got pregnant in the first month! The treatments were also very relaxing and enjoyable, and I really appreciated David Youran's knowledge and encouragement. I am now five months pregnant and I am thrilled to say that by continuing treatment at IRA through my pregnancy I have had virtually NO symptoms! I have no doubt that IRA was the difference in not only being able to finally conceive but also enjoy such an easy pregnancy!"
– A.W., Zionsville
3/10
"By the time I found David through a brochure at my fertility doctor's office, I had a five year history with trying to conceive using Follistim. In that time, I had one child, but a series of recent miscarriages meant I was emotionally ready to only try one more time. I had a long history with PCOS and needed fertility drugs to induce ovulation. In addition, I never had a regular menstrual cycle during my adult life.
Knowing that this would be my last attempt to conceive, I started to see David weekly in January 2009 to prepare my body the best that I could for conception. What I didn't expect was that I received a spontaneous menstrual cycle 6 weeks after treatment started. My body proceeded to have consecutive menstrual cycles a month apart. I felt like my body was finally behaving like it should, and I was much better positioned to go into another round of fertility drugs. Sure enough, the last attempt was successful and I delivered successfully in September 2009.
Of course, I have to thank David for the effective treatments... I always looked forward to our sessions, given his caring and compassionate demeanor. It provided an hour of peace each week while trying to navigate a stressful time. Thank you David and Mary!"
– A.C., Carmel
10/09
"I am so thankful for David and his staff at IRA! David's support and calming presence, in combination with his knowledge of Chinese Medicine, was exactly what I needed to work through the emotional process of infertility.
When I started the IVF process, I did not know about Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture. After two failed cycles, I asked if there was anything else I could do to improve my chances for success. I was told about IRA by one of the nurses in the infertility office. Despite my anxiety, I decided to give it a try.
I got pregnant shortly after starting acupuncture treatments. Unfortunately, I suffered a miscarriage, but David was right by my side the whole time. I took a few months off from IVF, but continued to see David regularly. When I decided to try another IVF cycle, I became pregnant with twins and I am now six-and-a-half months along! David continued to provide support during the first trimester, it's hard to describe in words how lucky and blessed I feel. This pregnancy would not have succeeded without the help of IRA."
– M.J., Indianapolis
9/09
Update: We are thrilled to share that M.J. welcomed two
beautiful, healthy baby girls, into her family in November 2009!
"My husband and I had been trying to conceive for over three years, enduring eight cycles of Clomid assisted intrauterine insemination (IUI) without success. Finally, we accepted that we needed to go down the route of accepting donor eggs and IVF. This was a huge decision, and obviously an expensive option.
We wanted to optimize the IVF, implantation and success of the pregnancy as much as possible. As a skeptical medical doctor, I did a huge amount of research and discovered, to my surprise, that properly conducted clinical trials had shown that acupuncture can significantly increase the chances of success in these situations. I also discovered that David Youran specialized in acupuncture for fertility issues, and had reproduced some of these results in his own practice. So, I concluded acupuncture couldn't hurt, and there was solid evidence that it could help.
Thus, I embarked on acupuncture treatment with David before and after my IVF and implantation. I also had acupuncture at the time of the implantation procedure. At first pass, I am now thirty-seven weeks pregnant with twin girls (term for twins) and the Cesarean section is scheduled for this week!
I have no doubt that acupuncture played a role in maintaining my mental, emotional, and physical health, plus the health of my pregnancy, and babies throughout. I enjoyed David's calm, knowledgeable, professional manner, and his curiosity, personal interest, and desire to improve his expertise all the time. He was clear about where acupuncture
could and couldn't help.
As my pregnancy progressed, I also received massage at the clinic for my musculoskeletal aches and pains. Finally, David's clinic is a wonderful, relaxing place to be. His colleagues are all also professional, interested and helpful."
– S.L., Indianapolis
10/09
Update: We are pleased to announce that S.L. gave
birth to two beautiful girls in October!
"We had been trying to conceive for about 15 months before visiting IRA. We had tried Clomid alone and in combination with IUI. In addition to infertility, I also suffered from Hypothyroidism and a terrible sleeping problem. I was taking prescription Ambien about three to four days per week for the last few years.
I was referred to IRA by a friend and patient of IRA, she had successfully conceived with their help. I really had no expectations for the acupuncture treatment. I was getting very frustrated with my infertility and thought I would give it a try. I was so thrilled with my treatment at IRA. Immediately after the first visit, I felt much calmer... the stress of infertility was at times overwhelming. I had also made the decision to stop taking Ambien. After just a couple treatments, I was sleeping soundly without medication for the first time in years! More importantly, after one month we conceived our first child!
I have, and will continue to, recommend the services of IRA to anybody who can benefit."
– C.T., Indianapolis
8/09
Update: We are pleased to announce that C.T. just gave
birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl in August! We are
thrilled to welcome this little girl to the IRA Family!
"After undergoing fertility testing, I was devastated to learn that my chances of conception were slim. One thing I felt I could do to improve my odds was acupuncture, and Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture's exclusive focus on reproductive health made them my immediate first choice.
Amy was gentle in demeanor and technique, a supportive partner who brought serenity and encouragement to what felt like a mountainous struggle. My husband and I were overjoyed when we found out I was pregnant, and I feel strongly that the services I received at IRA, both while trying to conceive as well as during my first trimester, were important factors in my conception and early pregnancy success.
I've enthusiastically recommended IRA to several friends, and I hope they choose to take advantage of the services offered by these wonderful, caring professionals."
- K.F., Indianapolis
7/09
"After more than four years of trying, I am 7 months pregnant with my first child. I am convinced, that were it not for David's expertise, and most importantly caring and understanding manner, together with our fertility specialist, I would not be having a baby now. His support and encouragement made the challenging fertility road infinitely easier.
It is so important to have someone supporting you emotionally, encouraging you in all of your choices, and providing you with excellent care the whole way through."
- B.A., Indianapolis
1/09
Update: IRA is thrilled to share that this patient
welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby girl in April 2009!
"A friend told me about David Youran and Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture shortly after we found out our third IVF was unsuccessful. We were in the process of switching to our third infertility office and were in our fourth year of trying to become pregnant. I had tried acupuncture a couple of years before while living in Boston, so I was open to the idea of trying it again. My husband, a physician, wasn't a big believer in alternative medicine but figured it wouldn't hurt anything.
Within the first month of coming to IRA, we did our fourth IVF and unfortunately were not successful. I was in a state of shock because I truly believed that eventually IVF worked for everyone. At that point, I decided that my body and my mind needed a break from the hormones and procedures. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to continue down that treatment path anymore. I decided to start seeing David on a more regular basis and concentrate on acupuncture as a primary form of treatment. Within two months, I found out I was pregnant with our first baby... my husband and I were ecstatic!
Words cannot express how thankful I am to David and the entire office for their support and encouragement throughout this experience. From the moment I first walked into IRA, I felt a sense of calm and peacefulness. With each treatment, I became more positive and encouraged that I would find success and eventually become pregnant.
I am now almost 7 months pregnant and have been also getting prenatal massages from Jen at IRA, which has been a real treat. I honestly believe I would not be pregnant right now if it weren't for David and IRA. My husband and I are forever grateful to David for helping us receive the wonderful gift of our baby."
- K.B., Indianapolis
2/09
"I cannot express how pleased I am to have found Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture. David's calming demeanor throughout our acupuncture sessions and Laura's nutrition knowledge were exactly what I needed.
I am ecstatic to finally be expecting our second child after a year and a half of trying."
- L.K., Carmel
"Jen's massages and the power of touch have helped me immensely throughout my pregnancy. The atmosphere and her demeanor provide the perfect environment for deep relaxation, which has helped me prepare both physically and mentally for labor.
She has the perfect touch and regularly puts me into a 'bliss coma' which has been especially welcome during these last weeks of my pregnancy. I recommend her to all of my pregnant friends!"
- G.Y., Zionsville
"Thanks for everything you have done for us during this journey. You truly made a difference and we and the twins are better off because of you."
- C.H., Ft. Wayne
