Natural Fertility Specialists
Holistic Treatment for Infertility
At The Axelrad Clinic our natural fertility specialists know that many couples have problems conceiving. Infertility can be the result of many things including irregular menstrual cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid issues that impact ovulation, age and other factors. Our primary area of focus is a natural, holistic medicine for hormonal, reproductive, and women’s health for those in Houston, Katy, Woodlands and surrounding cities. You may be considering an infertility specialist after repeated efforts to become pregnant have left you disappointed, or you are undergoing IVF or IUI procedures. Regardless of your circumstances, we treat every patient as an individual and customize treatment for your unique needs.
Our fertility specialists are experts in natural and holistic approaches to resolving many of the issues that impact fertility. From acupuncture and herbal medicine to nutrition, meditation and lifestyle changes, we work to provide solutions where modern Western medicine fails. Improved fertility revolves around good overall health and well-being; it is about the body as a whole, not a system or reproductive organs on their own. Traditional Western medicine focuses on relieving or treating symptoms, where holistic or natural medicine strives to discover the underlying issue in order to treat it and achieve the patient’s best physical and mental health.
Serving Houston, Woodlands and Katy, TX
We recommend you consult with an infertility specialist if you are younger than 35 and have been trying to become pregnant for 12 months or longer, or if you have been trying to conceive for more than six months and are over 35. While you may or may not be taking artificial hormones if your infertility is due to irregular menstrual cycles, it is important to know that these hormones and other medications can often interfere with fertility or cause secondary problems. As mentioned earlier, our natural fertility doctors treat the whole body because it is an entire system that is connected; fertility problems are not always directly related to the reproductive system or organs, and are often the result of improper nutrition, high stress levels, a thyroid deficiency, unhealthy habits or even environmental factors.
Our experienced and expert fertility specialists understand how disheartening it is when you want so badly to have a baby only to be disappointed time after time. We also know how expensive IVF and IUI treatment can be, and that you may be looking for an alternative treatment that works. We also know that, if you are incorporating IVF and IUI into your treatment regimen, that you want to do everything you can to maximize the success rate of these treatments using acupuncture and other modalities of holistic medicine.
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Since 2004, and after literally THOUSANDS of cases, we've helped people overcome every fertility challenge you can think of...
Here are just a few stories from our 2200+ successful patients.
From "Ovarian Failure" To Getting Pregnant On Her Own
Ashley tells the story of her journey from an FSH of 40+ and being told she'd need donor eggs to conceiving on her own 2 months after starting treatment at The Axelrad Clinic.
April's Amazing Journey To Motherhood (And Beyond)
April tells her story of conceiving her son at 42 with our help, and how she's discovered the next phase in her life journey by restoring the strength within.
Two Babies After Multiple Miscarriages and Infertility Diagnosis
Hear Jennifer's story about working with us and how she had two full-term pregnancies despite problems with recurrent miscarriage and irregular menstrual cycles.
Smooth First Trimester After Getting Pregnant With Our Help
Hear Meg's experience working with us both for fertility support and to ensure the first trimester of her pregnancy was a breeze.
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Success Stories
We have helped many couples with fertility struggles to conceive. Many of them had tried conventional fertility treatments without success, others wanted to try a more natural route first, and still others were told they could only conceive using IVF or that they had little to no chance of ever conceiving a child. Here are some examples:
- 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 cycles with clomid 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. Incidentally, she conceived the cycle before she was planning to start a round of injectable drugs. Needless to say, she was thankful for not having to spend the extra money!
- A 45 year-old aeronautics 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 came to see us for extra help, and we were able to start weekly acupuncture about 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 last year
- A 43 year-old university administrator who had failed two fresh and one donor IVF cycle, all due to miscarriage. She came to us for help after a friend referred her. We were able to prepare her for her next donor cycle over a period of 3 months. She has since had two healthy daughters, both with our assistance. 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 with us, she conceived naturally and delivered a beautiful baby boy last year
- 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 our help to prepare. To everyone’s surprise, after 8 weeks of treatment at our clinic, she conceived naturally and delivered her healthy baby girl over two years ago.
Our Program
Our fertility enhancement program is designed to support your body’s innate intelligence and harmonize the delicate balance of your fertility cycle.We incorporate a detailed holistic analysis of your unique constitution and combine it with information gleaned by 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 cycle.
- Development of a customized treatment plan that addresses the symptoms as well as the cause of your fertility issues.
- Regular acupuncture treatments designed to support and encourage proper balance at every stage of the fertility 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 a couple opts for 100% natural or technologically assisted conception, natural fertility enhancement offers a much-needed element – the element of holistic, individualized care. While conventional medicine is king in terms of scientific research and complex microscopic procedures, our unique holistic combination of Nutritional Therapy, Herbal Medicine, and Acupuncture is unmatched in its 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” which skew the results of experiments, TCM includes them as a matter of fundamental principle.
A win-win for fertility patients
There is no way for any healthcare provider, natural or conventional, to predict when or if you will become pregnant. However, in cases where pregnancy is achieved, it usually happens within 3 to 9 months of treatment. And, if you eventually decide to try IUI or IVF, your body will be more prepared to respond to its fullest potential because of the time you have spent on your fertility program with us.
An affordable, cost-effective investment
Our treatment program is both affordable and cost-effective. Whether you are using natural treatment only, or combining with conventional treatment, our goal is to provide you an option that brings maximum results for the price. A three month treatment program, with office visits, treatments, herbs, and supplements costs less than a single IUI cycle, and much less than an IVF cycle. This is especially helpful if you are using our services in combination with IVF.
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE TRUST US FOR NATURAL FERTILITY TREATMENT?
Here are just a few reasons…

Specialized Care
Since 2005, we’ve specialized in Reproductive Medicine, and we are considered pioneers in this field. Our Director, Chris Axelrad, took (and passed) the inaugural certification exam of The American Board Of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), served on the Executive Board from 2012 – 2017, and was President from 2014 – 2016.

Proven Track Record
We’ve helped over 1400 couples of all ages conceive healthy babies. That’s 70% of the people we’ve worked with. We know what we do works.

Trusted By Doctors
Houston’s top fertility doctors refer their patients to us for a reason. We take great care of you – AND we help you get great results.

We Understand Your Situation
We know how stressful it can be when you are having trouble conceiving. We are organized, efficient, and responsive – no extra stress here!
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
We’ve Had Success With Just About Every Diagnosis You Can Think Of…

PCOS

Endometriosis

Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Low AMH

High FSH

Irregular Cycles

Recurrent Miscarriage

Short Luteal Phase

Unexplained Infertility
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Common Questions
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 in addition to our fertility diet plan that we’ve used for over a decade to help over a thousand couples 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 YOUR SUCCESS RATES?
As of 2016, 70% of the patients we see for fertility issues end up having a baby.
WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF SUCCESS?
Bottom line is that 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.
WHAT QUALIFIES YOU AS A SPECIALIST?
Our Director, Chris Axelrad, was in the first group ever certified by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine – a specialty board for Acupuncturists dedicated to excellence in the practice of Reproductive Medicine. He has also served on the Executive Board since 2012 and served as president from 2014 – 2016. He and all clinicians at The Axelrad Clinic are continually doing post-graduate courses in endocrinology, reproductive medicine, and pregnancy to ensure they are providing the absolute best care for you.
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
SINCE 2004, WE'VE SPECIALIZED IN WOMEN'S HEALTH, HORMONES, AND REPRODUCTIVE WELLNESS.
How can we help YOU today?
FERTILITY
Optimize your chances of conceiving and having your healthy baby.
IVF SUCCESS
Dramatically increase your chances of success with IVF.
ENDOMETRIOSIS
Natural medicine for this often devastating condition.
THYROID CONDITIONS
Boost and balance thyroid function naturally. Works even if you're taking thyroid meds.
PCOS
Resolve symptoms such as hair loss, irregular cycles, weight gain, and more.
PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM
Natural treatment for common concerns during and after pregnancy.
HORMONAL WELLNESS
We help you with natural approaches to thyroid issues to adrenal fatigue and beyond.
STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION
Acupuncture, supplements, herbs, and mind-body techniques for healthy mood.
PEDIATRICS
Natural therapy for all types of pediatric issues - infant to teenager.
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
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* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
Here's How Our Unique Combination of FOUR Very Potent, Time-Tested 100% Natural Therapies Work To Bring The Body To Heal Itself
(And YOU get to choose which therapies you would like to incorporate.)

Gentle, Painless Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the most powerful ways to naturally stimulate your body’s internal healing process. Then, it gets right to work repairing and restoring all cells and tissues. Acupuncture harnesses the vast healing intelligence your body contains to help you heal faster.

Herbal Medicine
Herbs simultaneously cure AND strengthen the body. This dual action is something unique to herbal medicine that makes it very well suited to treat chronic and non-life threatening conditions like migraine, PMS, menstrual difficulties, menopausal symptoms, hormonal imbalance, and reproductive issues.

Functional Nutritional Therapy
You'll receive a CLEAR, easy-to-follow nutritional plan. When your cells, glands, and tissues are fully nourished with the specific nutrients they need they naturally function at a very high level. This means you feel your best because your body’s key systems are optimized.

Relaxation and Stress-Reduction
When your nervous system is calm, your hormonal system, immune system, digestive, and circulatory systems all calm down, too. This means more hormonal balance, less inflammation, better circulation and nutrient absorption.
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).
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FOUR HOUSTON AREA CLINICS
Bringing the power of our unique style of natural medicine to all parts of the city.
In the heart of The Woodlands near the Spring, Magnolia, and Conroe areas.
10655 Six Pines Dr., Suite 170, The Woodlands, TX 77380
One number for all three offices: 713-527-9555
Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.
Or, just call 713-527-9555 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Read more about: Our Philosophy | Our History | Our Awesome Staff | Testimonials and Success Stories
* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).