Today, we are proud to host Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) alumna Aimee Raupp! Aimee’s new book Yes, You Can Get Pregnant: Natural Ways to Improve Your Fertility Now and into Your 40s (Demos Health) just hit shelves on May 28 ^th .

Aimee sat down with PCOM to explain what inspired her book, how Chinese medicine is so incredible for fertility patients, and why this is her passion.

Thanks so much for joining us, Aimee! We couldn’t be more proud of your success in sharing this ancient medicine and its benefits.

Can you tell us about your background and how you came to this profession?

As a neurobiology research scientist in my twenties, I began experiencing personal health issues. Frustrated by Western medicine’s inability to provide answers and unable to find relief, I sought solutions from Eastern medicine. I began acupuncture treatment and discovered how a mind-body-nutrition approach was key to overcoming illness and maintaining good long-term health. Inspired by my personal experience, I enrolled at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and since, have dedicated my life to the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine ever since.

What inspired you to focus on fertility in your acupuncture practice and to write Yes, You Can Get Pregnant ?

In all honesty, fertility clients started coming to me. I never had the intention of having a completely fertility focused practice. My ultimate goal is to help my patients and readers restore the presence of their optimal health. When I assist them in doing that, their fertility thrives.

Writing Yes, You Can Get Pregnant stemmed from my ultimate goal to help patients restore their optimal health—and when a women is in optimal health—mentally, emotionally, physically and nutritionally—she should be able to get pregnant, even in her 40s.

What are 3 things you wish everyone knew about Chinese medicine?

1. The mental/emotional correlation to all disharmony in the body and how clearly tied our emotional states are to disease and its manifestations.

2. That it is first and foremost a preventative disease and by incorporating the theories of Chinese medicine into one’s life, you can bring balance and optimal health so that disease doesn’t manifest in the first place.

3. How intense the education is for practitioners of Chinese medicine.

What kind of patients do you frequently work with in your clinic? Can you tell us a little bit about ‘a day in the life’ of your practice?

As my practice has developed, I do tend to treat more fertility related issues (male and female) than anything else. However, I do have a subset of my patient population that comes in for other health related issues or for just general wellness.  I definitely see myself as a general practitioner with a focus on women’s health and wellness.

A ‘day in the life’ of my practice usually consists of me first meditating and grounding myself before going to work. I open myself up to the healing medium that my patients need and deserve. I usually see about 15 patients per day, where I am doing a detailed intake, along with tongue and pulse and what my patients often refer to as their ‘therapy session’. I believe that the emotional component is imperative to address when dealing with any health related issue. So, each and every one of my patients has their ‘therapy’ time with me during their treatments.

How do you feel Yes, You Can Get Pregnant stands out from other holistic fertility books? We’d love to hear what’s unique about your approach.

My approach is that this is a lifestyle, not a 3-month program to follow so one can get pregnant. My goal is to empower my readers with the tools that will help them change their health and improve their fertility, not just to be able to get pregnant, but to maintain their optimal health throughout their pregnancy so that they birth healthy children.

Yes, You Can Get Pregnant is a lifestyle program that addresses not just diet, but how we can live more in accord with nature and how we can stay emotionally and spiritually balanced and live with joy, peace, and courage. My end goal is healthy women who have healthy pregnancies who then raise children in that same healthy environment.

Can you tell us where and when we can find your book?

It is available at online retailers: Amazon and Barnes and Noble as well as in bookstores.

Get your own copy today!

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Jennifer Lopez – The 43-year-old mother of twins told OK! magazine she used acupuncture therapy to drop 15 pounds.

Sheryl Crow – In 2006, Crow was treated for breast cancer and went on to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. She also said her treatment was supported by the use of acupuncture treatments and herbal formulas.

Jennifer Aniston – After heeding the advice of long-time friend, Sheryl Crow (see above), Aniston decided to use acupuncture while preparing for motherhood. An insider said it “reduced her stress, made her skin glow, helped her with weight loss and made her happier,”

Kim Kardashian – A photo posted to Instagram earlier this year shows a beautifully made-up Kim Kardashian with a dozen or so needles in her face. The photo read, “Oh just relaxing….”

Sandra Bullock - The star told the BBC in 2002 she requires acupuncture as a contractual perk before she agrees to take part in a production.

Matt Damon – In 2008, a photograph of this celeb hit the net, raising questions that were eventually answered by his rep: “Matt had a terrible spasm in his neck/back and he had to have acupuncture, those are acupuncture needles in his ear.”

Celine Dion – In 2004, CNN reported Dion was 14 weeks pregnant with twins – a result the couple credited to supplementing the IVF treatments with acupuncture..

Robert Downey, Jr. – This Hollywood stud attributes his two-decade run of good health entirely to Chinese medicine .

Penelope Cruz – According to ABC News , the actress was sporting acupuncture seeds in her ear at the premiere of her new movie, “Venuto Al Mondo”.

Mariah Carey – Another believer in acupuncture for fertility, Daily Mail reported Carey used daily treatments to battle stress and personal difficulties that contributed to her inability to conceive.

Natalie Portman - In 2011, Daily Mail said the actress told Marie Claire magazine that she used acupuncture to supplement her exercise routine and overcome stress during her pregnancy.

Stephen Collins – This movie star frequently raves about acupuncture on Twitter, including this post from last April: “Acupuncture! Like a little vacation in my day…for those who’ve never done it, you’ be AMAZED.”

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