Pulling Down the Moon

Fertility Massage Therapy

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FERTILITY

The Fertility Enhancing Massage Protocol

Exclusively Developed by Pulling Down the Moon

$145 per Session | Package Savings available with FEM 5 pack


At Pulling Down the Moon, our licensed massage therapists developed the advanced Fertility Enhancing Massage ® (FEM) protocol based on the scientific understanding of how massage enhances overall health, and by noticing and responding to patterns among the thousands of women we’ve worked with in our holistic fertility practice over the past two decades. Unlike a fertility massage you might receive elsewhere, our fertility massage therapy protocol is a series of five integrated sessions that support each stage of a woman’s cycle to enhance her ability to conceive. Each session builds on the progress made in the previous session and can be combined with other fertility services including fertility nutrition, fertility acupuncture, and fertility yoga. And because it takes two to tango, Pulling Down the Moon also provides specialized fertility massage, acupuncture, nutrition, and other holistic fertility services for men as well. Learn more at our upcoming Fertility Enhancing Massage Seminar!

What To Expect During Your Massage Sessions

  • Session 1: CLEANSE THE BODY™

    This session is designed to help detoxify your body to relieve inflammation. This can help enhance your body’s immune system and balance your hormones. We use chi nei sang and lymphatic drainage techniques and therapeutic-grade massage essential oils to assist in this calming, detoxifying fertility massage session. We recommend drinking a lot of water and good nutrition to support the detoxification process. This massage is also appropriate after a miscarriage, failed cycle or when taking a break from treatment. 

  • Session 2: ENHANCE THE BLOOD™

    Blood is life to the body, carrying all the nutrients, oxygen, and hormones needed for your life and for optimal reproductive health. Stress can limit good circulation, so this fertility massage session focuses on myofascial and artery massage, as well as thermal therapy to boost revitalizing circulation to your reproductive organs and the pelvic region generally.

  • Session 3: OPEN THE BREATH™

    This session in the FEM protocol helps to deeply oxygenate the blood, helping nourish and renew oxygen-starved tissues throughout the body, especially in the pelvic area. In addition to abdominal massage, we coach you through breathing exercises during the session to achieve a synergistic power massage to reduce adhesions, revive stagnant areas, and move more oxygen to your reproductive organs.

  • Session 4: RELAX & INTEGRATE™

    This relaxing, hormone-balancing fertility massage session is based on Swedish massage techniques for deep relaxation. It includes gentle abdominal massage and vibration therapy to recharge the body’s energy and circulation and to balance the adrenals and other hormones.

  • Session 5: UNWIND THE MIND™

    This ultra-stress-melting massage is safe for that two-week waiting period that is often loaded with the entire gamut of emotions from excitement to doubt and everywhere in between. This is a safe, post-ovulation oasis massage designed to protect a potential pregnancy and boost endocrine and immune system functions. It is specially designed to help you relax when you most need it.

The FEM Protocol™ supports & is appropriate for:

And don’t worry, men are always welcome and can also benefit from the FEM.

  • Abdominal Stagnation
  • Natural Fertility Cycles
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology (IUI, IVF, FET, etc.)
  • Women’s Health Concerns
  • Male Fertility
  • Stress/Emotional Balance
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Benefits of Our Fertility Enhancing Massage

The five parts of the protocol focus on cleansing and detoxification, enhancing reproductive circulation, oxygenating the pelvic organs, and combating stress. Benefits may include:

Promoting Egg Quality

Promoting egg quality by improving the follicular environment and increasing its supply of oxygen-rich blood.

Lowering Hormone Disruption

Lowering hormone disruption through stress management and clearing lymphatic congestion.

Supporting Uterine Lining

Supporting uterine lining and alignment through melting abdominal scar tissue, clearing circulatory pathways, and releasing structural tension patterns.

Encouraging Relaxation

Encouraging relaxation and an overall sense of well-being during your fertility journey.

Your Licensed Massage Therapists

Our Fertility Massage Clinics

Chicago (River North)

770 N LaSalle Street, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60654

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Highland Park

1770 First Street, Suite 400, Highland Park, IL 60035

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How Often Should I Get a Fertility Massage for Best Outcome?

At Pulling Down the Moon, we have a few different fertility massage therapy types, in addition to the Fertility Enhancing Massage ® (FEM) that can address different issues for both women and men all along their fertility journeys. How often you receive a fertility massage is based on your comfort, your needs, and your doctor’s recommendations. So, it is a very individual decision. The FEM protocol is a series of 5 massages, but you can receive others in support of your fertility goals too.

Ensuring Safe Fertility Massage when Trying To Conceive

When trying to conceive, safety and relaxation are incredibly important, and not all types of fertility massage therapy modalities are recommended during certain stages of the fertility journey. Deep abdominal massages, for example, may not be appropriate post ovulation or when ovarian hyperstimulation is expected. The “Unwind the Mind” part of the FEM protocol, however, is appropriate for all stages of the journey because it is incredibly gentle, and its sole purpose is to utterly relax your body and relieve mental and emotional stress. To learn more about all stages of fertility and which holistic fertility service options are appropriate during each step of the way, dive into our fertility education resource center to learn more about optimizing your chances of getting pregnant and carrying out a healthy pregnancy.

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The FEM™ Reviews

Melissa Ann Esposito MD FACOG

“I have come to gain a true appreciation of the benefits offered to patients with the merging of western therapies and holistic therapies. I believe wholeheartedly The FEM Protocol™ will compliment the therapies I treat my patients with and enhance their success, while hopefully decreasing the stress level they are facing as they undergo the difficult and arduous treatments we prescribe.”

Radha H.

“I truly love that all the practitioners at Pulling Down the Moon® are expertly trained in fertility-focused massage. As a client who has been through trying naturally, miscarriages, and IVF, I can attest to the fact that these massages are tailored to best compliment starting a family. When I incorporated FEM™ as a compliment to my treatments ,I noticed an improved outcome in treatment and better management of stress. At 27-weeks pregnant today, I still incorporate Prenatal Massage to help manage the growing pains of pregnancy. I trust the practitioners at Pulling Down the Moon® completely.”

Additional Holistic Fertility Services

Acupuncture treatment has proven effective in addressing infertility. Pulling Down the Moon provides additional holistic services to support couples in improving their chances of conceiving. These services can be utilized alongside your fertility acupuncture sessions.

Fertility Yoga Classes


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Fertility Nutrition & Supplements


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Why Choose Pulling Down the Moon in Your Fertility Journey?

At Pulling Down the Moon, we have created a unique community of couples and professionals who deeply understand the ups, downs, and sideways emotions and events that go along with fertility. We want everyone to be able to access our holistic fertility services, so we have package pricing that can lower the cost for fertility massage and other services. We are also able to work with several insurance programs to make things more affordable that way as well. Contact us today to ask questions, or to schedule an appointment.

Get to Know More About Fertility Massages

  • How Does Fertility Massage Work?

    Fertility massage is a natural, non-invasive service designed to accomplish several things to help boost your fertility. Perhaps one of the most important aspects is simply to relieve the stress you and your partner might be facing as you go through your fertility journey. While science is still probing the causality links between stress and fertility, some recent research indicated that women undergoing stress-relief programs while on their fertility journey saw an increase in pregnancy rates.¹

    In addition to massage reducing toxic and inflammatory levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body, our unique fertility massage therapy system goes beyond that to address every aspect of your reproductive health, including breaking down scar tissue and adhesions, improving circulation and oxygenation of the blood flowing to your reproductive organs, balancing hormones and improving pelvic alignment.


  • How Do Fertility Massages Help Women

    Fertility massage therapy supports your overall health to help your body achieve its best fertility. Specifically, it can help with these issues:


    • Ushering toxins out of the body to optimize total health and remove contaminants that could be interfering with hormone regulation.
    • Optimizing the position of and circulation to your reproductive and other abdominal organs, especially the uterus.
    • Oxygenating and improving nutrient delivery to all of your organs, glands, and reproductive systems.
    • Boosting organ functions by decongesting emotional and physical blockages from the abdomen.
    • Dissolving scar tissue in the abdominal area.
    • Relieving stress and anxiety to improve sleep quality and calm the nervous system.

    All of these benefits work together to help improve a woman’s chance of conceiving, either naturally, or through artificial assistance. In fact, a recent study demonstrated that massage therapy created a marked improvement in pregnancy outcomes for women undergoing IVF


  • How Do Fertility Massages Help Men

    Men’s fertility can also be addressed and enhanced by fertility massage, so we provide a full suite of massage therapy options for them as well. Although a man’s reproductive organs are different (obviously), a lot of the same concerns regarding toxicity, hormone regulation, and the oxygenation and nutrition content of the blood can impact sperm count and motility. Massage therapy addresses all of these concerns, and when combined with nutritional counseling and acupuncture, massage can be an effective way to boost male fertility.

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