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Proven, effective natural treatment for infertility.

Our fertility enhancement program is designed to bring your body
back into balance and help it be ready to bring new life into the world
.

 
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 A Track Record of Excellence

Real Success Stories from Real Patients

 

"I really don’t even know where to start in thanking you for supporting me physically, mentally, and emotionally through my pregnancies. You helped my body be the “lush rainforest” it needed to be to let these babies grow and flourish. You are beyond amazing at what you do. We are so lucky and blessed to have you in our lives. Eternally grateful.”

— C.S.

"My pregnancy test came back positive today! I’m still in shock. I go back Wednesday AM to make sure my levels are rising. She said they look for my hcg number today to be at 100, and I am at 330, so she was very confident and excited as well. See you soon :)

email from a happy mama

“Hi Alexa :) My ultrasound today was wonderful :) photo attached!! We have arms, legs and a heart rate of 171 :) ”

email from a happy mama

“I am too excited to wait until my next appointment to tell you I FINALLY had a practically ‘normal’ 29-day cycle without birth control for the first time in my life!!! I’m so excited and grateful for your help getting me regulated! You’re amazing!!”

— A.S.

“When I write my magical-realist memoir, I will not need to exaggerate my experience in order to demonstrate that Alexa Gilmore is a sorceress. I am a scientifically minded, over-analytical skeptic. I did not expect ANY of this to work, but the effects of Alexa’s treatments are indisputable: I feel like I traded in my previous body for a much better model.”

— A.C.

“I am so overdue in reaching out to express my gratitude for all of the kindness and insight you shared with me over the past year. I know that when I look back on the most treasured gifts given to me by the universe in life, your name will forever be near the top of my list.”

— A.K.

“Thank you for your patience and kindness. And thank you for helping me to become my own advocate and to begin the process of making smart decisions and not looking back. YOU ARE A TREASURE.”

— M.L.

“I walked into Alexa's office in a broken state, an emotional, physical and mental shipwreck. After two pregnancies, breastfeeding constantly and life as a stay at home mom, I didn't recognize myself anymore. After only a couple of sessions with Alexa I felt more relaxed, calmer in my mind and felt more in control of me. The combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbs brought energy back to my depleted mind and body. My treatment with Alexa has been a game-changer for me!”

— D.C.

 

Treatment starts with a free consultation with our founder and lead clinician.

or call us at 207.756.4301

 

Our fertility enhancement program is designed to bring your body back into balance so you feel strong, vital, healthy, and alive. Conception and pregnancy then happen as nature intended because your body is ready to bring new life into the world.

 

The guiding principle of our fertility enhancement program is this: Life creates Life.

Using acupuncture, customized herbal prescriptions, targeted nutritional supplementation, and mind-body lifestyle guidance, we help women and couples with these (and other) conditions achieve healthy pregnancies and birth of healthy babies:

 

Endometriosis

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Poor Ovarian Reserve

High FSH

Thin endometrial lining

Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)

Irregular menstrual cycles

Amenorrhea

Hormonal imbalance

Stress, anxiety, and depression

Advanced maternal age

Unexplained infertility

Recurrent miscarriage

Male factor issues such as low sperm count, motility, or morphology

 

Statistics show that one in six to ten couples will experience issues with conception and fertility.  Many imbalances that contribute to fertility difficulties can be corrected by subtle adjustments to the endocrine system.  We attain these subtle changes using an expert combination of customized herbal medications, acupuncture therapy, and lifestyle adjustments.

One of these stories could be your story...

  • A lawyer in her late thirties who already had one child and had tried for several years to conceive her second.  She had done several medicated cycles with only one brief pregnancy that miscarried at 6 weeks.  After 4 months of acupuncture and herbal therapy, she conceived on her own, and has since delivered a healthy baby girl. 
     

  • A 45 year-old engineer who did a fresh IVF cycle using her own eggs.  Her previous cycle months earlier did not work, and she pressed her doctor who reluctantly agreed to try one more time.  She sought acupuncture for extra help, beginning 6 weeks before her cycle.  While she only produced one egg, which was equivalent to her previous response, she became pregnant.  She delivered a healthy baby girl.
     

  • A 43 year-old university administrator who had failed two fresh and one donor IVF cycle, all due to miscarriage.  She prepared for her for her next donor cycle with acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal support over a period of 3 months.  She has since had two healthy daughters; her longest pregnancy prior to that was 8 weeks.
     

  • A pharmaceutical sales rep in her late thirties who had one previous pregnancy that miscarried at 6 weeks.  She was told by her doctor that she would need IVF or IUI with drugs to conceive.  She decided to try natural treatments first, and 3 months after beginning treatment she conceived naturally and delivered a beautiful baby boy. 
     

  • A 44-year old stay-at-home mom who had her first child using IUI at 41 years old.  She was planning to do an IVF cycle and wanted help to prepare.  To everyone’s surprise, after 8 weeks of treatment, she conceived naturally and delivered a healthy baby girl.
     

  • A 34 year-old restaurant worker who had 4 unexplained miscarriages over a period of 12 months.  After just 2 months of treatment she conceived again and this time carried to term and now has a healthy baby girl.

Treatment starts with a free consultation with our founder and lead clinician.

or call us at 207.756.4301

“"I am so overdue in reaching out to express my gratitude for all of the kindness and insight you shared with me over the past year. I know that when I look back on the most treasured gifts given to me by the universe in life, your name will forever be near the top of my list.”
– A.K.

Treatment starts with a free consultation with our founder and lead clinician.

or call us at 207.756.4301

 Our Program

Our fertility enhancement program is designed to support your body’s innate intelligence and harmonize the delicate balance of your menstrual cycle. We incorporate a detailed holistic analysis of your unique constitution and combine it with information we glean from your laboratory results. It is our view that by combining holistic and scientific we are on the cutting edge of fertility care, providing our patients with a high degree of accuracy and efficacy.  Your treatment program will consist of:

  • A detailed intake consultation to pinpoint the type, source, and cause of disharmony in your fertility.
     

  • A customized treatment plan that addresses your symptoms as well as the underlying cause of your fertility issues.
     

  • Regular acupuncture treatments designed to support and encourage proper balance at every stage of your cycle.
     

  • Customized herbal prescriptions tailored to your individual needs, targeted to maximize each phase of your cycle.
     

  • A targeted nutritional support regimen that is designed to nourish and balance blocked and depleted glands, and that is grounded in biomedical knowledge and research.
     

  • Mind-body exercises, meditations, and lifestyle guidance that leverage the amazing power of the mind and emotions.


A Comprehensive Approach

Whether you opt for 100% natural conception or technologically assisted conception, natural fertility enhancement offers a much-needed element: holistic, personalized care.

While conventional medicine is king in terms of scientific research and complex microscopic procedures, our unique blend of nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and acupuncture is unmatched in its understanding and application of treatment that addresses the entirety of body, mind, AND spirit.

Body, mind and spirit are part of a single, organic whole. Any attempt at healing and wholeness must by definition address all three of these vital aspects of the human being.

In other words, the state of hormonal balance and function, and the structure of organs and tissues, influence and are influenced by life experiences, emotional tendencies, thought patterns, and daily habits.  Where conventional medicine often seeks to eliminate mind and spirit as “confounding variables” that skew the results of experiments, our holistic approach includes them as a matter of fundamental principle.

 

“I‘ve been waiting for something like this, for someone to put it all together like this. I am SO GOOD. This has been life-changing.”
– S.M.

Treatment starts with a free consultation with our founder and lead clinician.

or call us at 207.756.4301

We Help People Have Babies With These And Other Fertility-Related Conditions:

 

  • PCOS

  • Endometriosis

  • Diminished Ovarian Reserve

  • Low AMH

  • High FSH

  • Irregular Cycles

  • Recurrent Miscarriage

  • Short Luteal Phase

  • Unexplained Infertility

 

“What happens here is just astounding. I walk into this clinic and suddenly all is right with the world.”
– K.E.

Treatment starts with a free consultation with our founder and lead clinician.

or call us at 207.756.4301

Common Questions & Answers:

 

+ How does acupuncture help with fertility?

Acupuncture improves your neuroendocrine axis (the communication between your nervous and endocrine systems), enhances circulation to your ovaries and uterus, and dramatically reduces stress – all of which benefits your fertility.

+ What about herbs?

Herbal medicines have been used for fertility issues for centuries. They restore depleted glands, balance your endocrine system, reduce inflammation and have many other positive effects on your reproductive function.

+ Do you give dietary recommendations?

Absolutely. You will receive specific dietary recommendations based on your unique needs and the unique needs of those trying to conceive.

+ How long does it take to work?

We’ve seen it take as little as 4 weeks and as long as 12 months. Everybody is different and the time prognosis varies.

+ What are my chances of success?

Your situation is unique and once we meet with you we will be able to give you our best estimate of time and prognosis of outcome.

 

Treatment starts with a free consultation with our founder and lead clinician.

or call us at 207.756.4301

It’s not a job, it’s a calling.
We love what we do.

 

Alexa Gilmore, LAc, MAcOM

Alexa is founder and clinical director at The Origin Center. Her greatest passion is helping you feel better in your body and your life. Her transformational approach to care is rooted in the premise that you are already in possession of perfect health and your best self — you just need some help uncovering it.

  • Her gift is in helping women of all ages connect to their body’s innate wisdom, strength, and healing capacity.

  • Her tools include acupuncture, clinical herbal medicine, personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations, bodywork, energy work, energy exercises, and targeted meditations — an accumulation of almost 20 years of clinical practice, study, and exploration.

  • Her superpower is sharing it all with levity, laughter, and a fierce commitment to you and your best self.

 

Treatment starts with a free consultation with our founder and lead clinician.

or call us at 207.756.4301

Convenient Portland, Maine Location

55 Bell Street, 2nd Floor   |   Portland, ME 04103  |   207.756.4301

 
 
 
 
 

Treatment starts with a free consultation with our founder and lead clinician.

or call us at 207.756.4301

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*Individual results may vary. No guarantee or specific results warranted or implied. (Full disclaimer.)


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