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This module will provide a comprehensive look at the role of the IRM specialist and will cover an east/west overview of the menstrual cycle, archetype as it pertains to fertility, the role of the autonomic nervous system and the impact of the stress response on fertility. This module will conclude with a discussion of methods for supporting the ANS and an introduction to the Eight Extraordinary Vessels as a tool for supporting mental health.
Goals and Objectives
• What is IRM? Understanding scope of practice and scope of knowledge
• The menstrual cycle: An east/west perspective on anatomy, physiology, the HPO axis
• Considering the societal impact of childbearing on archetypal transitions
• Understanding the autonomic nervous system and how it relates to fertility
• Understanding the physiology of the stress response
• Introduction to the 8 extras and their application in the treatment of the psycho emotional aspects of infertility
Laura Erlich, LAc, FABORM, has practiced Integrative Chinese Medicine since 2007, in West Los Angeles and Silver Lake, CA. She also maintains a labor support practice, having accompanied hundreds of women through the journey of pregnancy and childbirth as a doula.
Laura is the founder and owner of Mother Nurture Wellness, a clinic dedicated to supporting women through the journey of fertility, the childbearing cycle and all areas of health and wellness. Her areas of specialty include women’s health, fertility enhancement (with or without ART), conscious conception, prenatal and post-partum care, gynecological disorders and menopause. In addition to practicing, Laura is passionate about teaching and writing. She offers continuing education courses on infertility, obstetrics and women’s health to acupuncturists all over the world through Healthy Seminars, in person at her clinic, and to the doctoral cohort at Yo San University.
Laura offers a 6 month Fertility Mentorship through Healthy Seminars as well. Through this mentorship, participants can gain confidence and deep insight into both eastern and western approaches to the treatment of infertility, with an emphasis on integrating holistic and allopathic modalities.
She is the co-author of Feed Your Fertility, a guide to optimizing fertility through nutrition and Chinese Medicine, with Emily Bartlett, LAc, (Fair Winds Press 2015). You can also find her writings through multiple guest blog posts and her website, www.mothernurturela.com/
While out of the office, Laura enjoys a great life with her wonderful husband and son.
Laura presented at the 2015 Integrative Fertility Symposium in Vancouver, Canada.
