Dr. Bryant

February 13, 2020

Thrive Pelvic Health & Wellness, was created to provide people with a holistic and well rounded approach to healthcare.

Dr. Morgan West

January 23, 2020

I was introduced to Dr. Morgan West, DO through Instagram and was captivated by her enthusiasm to empower and educate people about their birth choices through an online collective called Light House Birth.

Dr. Emily Parke

September 20, 2019

Dr. Emily Parke of Arizona Wellness Medicine located in Scottsdale, is a long time friend and collaborator of ilumina. She is also the creator of the 7 Weeks to a Healthier You, Master Class. Dr. Parke is one of the most positive people we know and we are excited to share our interview with her.

Jen Stone

August 15, 2019

We are very excited to introduce you to Jen Stone from Feng Shui by Jen. As part of our Chinese medicine training we get a brief introduction to Feng Shui and I have always wanted to learn more. My conversation with Jen was very informative and her knowledge, capability, and vigor for the practice were infectious. She has even written a book on the subject called “The First Guide for Feng Shui Enthusiasts.”

Dr. Mallory Aye-Englert

Dr. Mallory Aye-Englert joined ilumina this past September.

Fertility Massage As a Gentle Way to Prepare for Conception

June 25, 2025

When enhancing fertility, many individuals and couples explore holistic approaches to complement traditional medical treatments. Massage therapy is a proven method to bring the body into balance and prepare for conception.

Maternal Mental Health Series 4: Prenatal Points

June 6, 2025

In this fourth installment of our Maternal Mental Health series, it feels especially fitting to highlight a very special group of four acupuncture points that hold a valuable place in pregnancy care.

Mental Health Series 3: 5 Ways to Hack Your Relaxation Response

May 23, 2025

We can encourage our relaxation response by doing things that are calming and sustainable for our health. Unfortunately modern life, and especially motherhood, can be incredibly overstimulating. It can feel like the fire alarm is constantly going off. Here are some simple tips that can really help the body to flip that switch back where it belongs.

Welcome Jacqueline

March 19, 2025

Welcome Jacqueline Gabardy, MSTCM, L.Ac., LMT as our newest member of the ilumina care team.

The Wisdom of Winter

November 29, 2024

The wisdom of living in tune with the seasons, particularly in winter, is deeply rooted in traditional systems of health, such as East Asian medicine. Winter, governed by the water element, is not just about external cold but also about the internal state of rest, reflection, and conservation.

Perimenopause/Menopause and the Power of Chinese Medicine

October 4, 2024

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly acupuncture, has been used for centuries to help manage menopausal symptoms by balancing the body's Qi (energy) and supporting the internal organ systems. It can be a natural way to balance hormones.

Acupuncture for Fertility

September 6, 2024

Acupuncture has emerged as the leading integrative approach in the field of reproductive medicine, particularly for individuals experiencing infertility. Infertility can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for many people and acupuncture can be a way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve outcomes early in the process thus potentially decreasing the use of IVF and other invasive therapies.

Benefits of Acupuncture for Assisted Reproductive Treatments

July 17, 2024

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be a powerful tool to help increase success rates for those seeking assisted reproductive treatments. Fertility acupuncture is becoming well known and is a gentle way to bring the body into balance and increase fertility for those working with a Fertility Endocrinologist and attempting medicated/IUI cycles or IVF.

Why Choose ilumina for Your FET Transfer Day Acupuncture?

January 10, 2024

You have worked so hard to prepare for your transfer day. Choosing to incorporate acupuncture can be a worthwhile decision. Choosing who should attend does matter. Having a practitioner with experience, flexibility, and filled with compassion is key.

From Fertility to Pregnancy.  Powerful Results with Electro-Acupuncture

September 21, 2023

From Fertility to Pregnancy, Electro-acupuncture is having powerful results in IVF, natural cycles, and “acu-labor induction”! What is electro-acupuncture, you might be asking. We insert the needles into the usual indicated points and use tiny little prongs that hold onto the needle and the electric impulse brings a more isolated stimulation to the acupuncture point.

Importance of Infertility Awareness

April 3, 2023

Based on a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over one million couples in the U.S. who are unable to get pregnant even after a year of trying. Bringing awareness to infertility helps open the dialogue, provide resources, and create community for all those who struggle.

7 Reasons to Consider Acupuncture During the First Trimester of Pregnancy

February 22, 2023

Many patients ask if acupuncture is safe or necessary during pregnancy and the answer is: yes! Just make sure that you see an acupuncturist that is trained in pregnancy acupuncture. Here at ilumina Healing Sanctuary, we specialize in pregnancy acupuncture. We treat women during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

Fertility Massage As a Gentle Way to Prepare for Conception

June 25, 2025

When enhancing fertility, many individuals and couples explore holistic approaches to complement traditional medical treatments. Massage therapy is a proven method to bring the body into balance and prepare for conception.

Acupuncture for Fertility

September 6, 2024

Acupuncture has emerged as the leading integrative approach in the field of reproductive medicine, particularly for individuals experiencing infertility. Infertility can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for many people and acupuncture can be a way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve outcomes early in the process thus potentially decreasing the use of IVF and other invasive therapies.

Benefits of Acupuncture for Assisted Reproductive Treatments

July 17, 2024

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be a powerful tool to help increase success rates for those seeking assisted reproductive treatments. Fertility acupuncture is becoming well known and is a gentle way to bring the body into balance and increase fertility for those working with a Fertility Endocrinologist and attempting medicated/IUI cycles or IVF.

Why Choose ilumina for Your FET Transfer Day Acupuncture?

January 10, 2024

You have worked so hard to prepare for your transfer day. Choosing to incorporate acupuncture can be a worthwhile decision. Choosing who should attend does matter. Having a practitioner with experience, flexibility, and filled with compassion is key.

Tracy Eldevick LMT, Women's Health Massage Specialist

October 27, 2023

This has been a fun opportunity to interview one of our own. Tracy Eldevick has been a part of the ilumina family since 2012. You recognize her from the front desk but over the past few years she has also played another role here at the clinic as our massage therapist. She has been licensed since 2001 and has been able to fill this spot seamlessly with her experience as a therapist and her expansive knowledge of our patient population.

From Fertility to Pregnancy.  Powerful Results with Electro-Acupuncture

September 21, 2023

From Fertility to Pregnancy, Electro-acupuncture is having powerful results in IVF, natural cycles, and “acu-labor induction”! What is electro-acupuncture, you might be asking. We insert the needles into the usual indicated points and use tiny little prongs that hold onto the needle and the electric impulse brings a more isolated stimulation to the acupuncture point.

Jet Lag & Hormone Health: How Acupuncture Helps Reset Your Body’s Internal Clock

July 11, 2025

Jet Lag can amount to much more than just a bit of sleeplessness. It can throw off your energy, digestion, and mood in a way that lingers far beyond your return flight. Luckily acupuncture is a natural and effective way to recover faster.

Mental Health Series 3: 5 Ways to Hack Your Relaxation Response

May 23, 2025

We can encourage our relaxation response by doing things that are calming and sustainable for our health. Unfortunately modern life, and especially motherhood, can be incredibly overstimulating. It can feel like the fire alarm is constantly going off. Here are some simple tips that can really help the body to flip that switch back where it belongs.

Mental Health Series 2: Buddha's Triangle

May 8, 2025

Buddha’s Triangle: An Acupuncture Point Combination for Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Balance

The Wisdom of Winter

November 29, 2024

The wisdom of living in tune with the seasons, particularly in winter, is deeply rooted in traditional systems of health, such as East Asian medicine. Winter, governed by the water element, is not just about external cold but also about the internal state of rest, reflection, and conservation.

Perimenopause/Menopause and the Power of Chinese Medicine

October 4, 2024

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly acupuncture, has been used for centuries to help manage menopausal symptoms by balancing the body's Qi (energy) and supporting the internal organ systems. It can be a natural way to balance hormones.

Naturopathic Doctor Leila Turner

June 17, 2024

We had the pleasure to spend time with Dr. Leila Turner, a Naturopathic Doctor. She has practiced at Living Wellness Medical Center in Arcadia since 2016 and shares our passion for Women's Health.

Acupuncture and IVF: Optimizing Egg Retrieval with Traditional Healing

August 15, 2025

Real benefits of acupuncture start early in the IVF process. It can be beneficial before even beginning the egg retrieval cycle. The IVF process can be a physical and emotional roller coaster, and acupuncture provides a powerful way to support the body through it on both a physical and energetic level.

Acupuncture for Fertility

September 6, 2024

Acupuncture has emerged as the leading integrative approach in the field of reproductive medicine, particularly for individuals experiencing infertility. Infertility can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for many people and acupuncture can be a way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve outcomes early in the process thus potentially decreasing the use of IVF and other invasive therapies.

Benefits of Acupuncture & Integrative Therapies for Assisted Reproductive Treatments 

January 20, 2023

There are multiple reasons that a woman may choose to use assisted reproductive treatments, and supporting treatment plans can be customized to best support each individual situation.

Acupuncture on Embryo Transfer Day Can Increase Chance of Pregnancy by 10%

December 15, 2020

Nearly 1.6% of all infants born in the United States every year are born using Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Your IUI/IVF/FET is postponed. What now?

March 31, 2020

March was a tough month. With the COVID-19 pandemic taking root and dramatically increasing in the United States most reproductive therapies including IUI, IVF, FET and the diagnostic procedures associated with them were postponed.

Latest Research on Acupuncture and IVF

June 28, 2019

t’s very exciting to see that the success of Chinese Medicine is attracting more and more attention by advanced western research.

Acupuncture and Men’s Health

July 21, 2020

Increasingly, more men are seeking acupuncture to address a wide range of issues. We create a calm and welcoming space for treatment. At ilumina Healing Sanctuary, we specialize in women’s health and fertility, but we also treat men and want them to feel welcome to come in for treatment.

The Immune System and Treatment of Epidemics with Chinese Medicine

April 17, 2020

We are living in a time of pandemic. This situation is newer to us, but Chinese Medicine has been dealing with epidemics for centuries.

Acupuncture for Treatment of Headaches and Migraines

August 8, 2019

Many people suffer from chronic tension headaches or migraines and taking medication all the time can be hard on your overall health and well being.

Maternal Mental Health Series 4: Prenatal Points

June 6, 2025

In this fourth installment of our Maternal Mental Health series, it feels especially fitting to highlight a very special group of four acupuncture points that hold a valuable place in pregnancy care.

Tracy Eldevick LMT, Women's Health Massage Specialist

October 27, 2023

This has been a fun opportunity to interview one of our own. Tracy Eldevick has been a part of the ilumina family since 2012. You recognize her from the front desk but over the past few years she has also played another role here at the clinic as our massage therapist. She has been licensed since 2001 and has been able to fill this spot seamlessly with her experience as a therapist and her expansive knowledge of our patient population.

From Fertility to Pregnancy.  Powerful Results with Electro-Acupuncture

September 21, 2023

From Fertility to Pregnancy, Electro-acupuncture is having powerful results in IVF, natural cycles, and “acu-labor induction”! What is electro-acupuncture, you might be asking. We insert the needles into the usual indicated points and use tiny little prongs that hold onto the needle and the electric impulse brings a more isolated stimulation to the acupuncture point.

7 Reasons to Consider Acupuncture During the First Trimester of Pregnancy

February 22, 2023

Many patients ask if acupuncture is safe or necessary during pregnancy and the answer is: yes! Just make sure that you see an acupuncturist that is trained in pregnancy acupuncture. Here at ilumina Healing Sanctuary, we specialize in pregnancy acupuncture. We treat women during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

Acupuncture and TCM Support for Breastfeeding

August 30, 2022

August pays tribute to the importance of breastfeeding both nationally & worldwide. Breastfeeding has so many benefits for mother and child but can definitely have its challenges. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture can benefit milk supply and support a lactating mother.

9 Ways to Manage Morning Sickness And All Day Nausea During Pregnancy

May 6, 2022

Many women suffer from nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy. Despite the name “Morning sickness” symptoms can arise during any part of the day or can linger all day and all night.

Self Care for the Holidays: Advice from Your Acupuncturist

Finding the time for self-care during the busy holiday season can be difficult. With travel, preparations, hosting, attending, giving and receiving, most of us are just over extended and we have to find areas of our lives where we can chisel away the time to make the holiday magic.