Chicago Holistic Health & Fertility
Holistic Care for Fertility, Pregnancy and Family Health
Holistic care for family health and fertility should be highly personal, compassionate, and customized to meet the unique needs and complex challenges of each patient. Founded in 2002, Pulling Down the Moon recognizes the stress and emotional turmoil and fatigue that can come with infertility as well as your day to day health. We are physician-supported and committed to evidence-based practices, which have gained national recognition including being:
- Among the first multidisciplinary, Holistic practices dedicated to Fertility and Pregnancy
- Nationally recognized Massage and Yoga programs
- Featured in National Publications & News Sources including the New York Times, Fox and WGN
- Doctor-Approved, offering patient education and training for OB and RE practices across the country
We offer various services for Fertility, Pregnancy and Family Health including:
- Acupuncture
- Yoga
- Nutrition ART Prep/Recovery Program
- Nutritional Supplements
- Fertility Enhancing Massage ™
- CocoonCare™ Prenatal Yoga/Fitness & Coaching
To discover the benefits of our Holistic Health services for yourself, or to ask any questions about our center, call (312) 321-0004.
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Our Recent Posts
Guest Blog: The Stress of It All
by Kellie Stryker MSW LCSW According to reproductivefacts.org, “Infertility often creates one of the most distressing life crises that a couple has ever experienced together. The long term inability to conceive a child can evoke significant feelings of loss. Coping with the multitude of medical decisions and the uncertainties that infertility brings can create great […]
Lower Stress from Conception to Postpartum with Massage
By Cathy McCauley, LMT You’ve received the results – you are pregnant! Take a deep breath. It may have been a long road to get to where you are now. Pregnancy is an exciting time, and you’re probably feeling a mixed bag of emotions. Maybe you have concerns or stress. These feelings are normal as […]
Late Summer
by Christine Davis, Acupuncture Director LAc MSOM According to Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) theory, the world is composed of 5 elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. Because the ancient authors wanted everything to be neat and tidy with the theory, they divided everything up that way – flavors, colors, senses, and even the seasons. […]
Navigating the Supplement Aisle to Support Your Fertility Journey
By Robin Miller, RDN It is daunting to see how many nutritional supplements are available in grocery stores, pharmacies, health food shops, and internet retailers these days. Finding the right supplement when you are pregnant, struggling with infertility, and for preconception can definitely be a challenge when looking at all the countless products on the […]
Demystifying Insulin Resistance and the Impact on Fertility and Pregnancy
By Margaret Eich, MS, RDN Insulin resistance is a common component of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), but did you know many other women have insulin resistance as well. The presence of insulin resistance prior to pregnancy is associated with increased risk for gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and having a large baby. How do you know if […]
Put On Your Rose-Colored Glasses
By Alece Demaray RYT I consider myself an optimist and a person who is capable of staying grounded through the whirlwind of life. This is generally speaking, because being positive is a practice and life is always willing to test you. When I started to see a specialist on my fertility journey, I became quickly […]