Continuing Education & Clinical Learning

Fertility care continues to evolve. At Bluebird Functional Fertility, ongoing education is an essential part of how I support individuals and couples preparing for pregnancy, navigating fertility challenges, or undergoing reproductive treatment.

My background as a licensed acupuncturist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine informs my approach. I continue to build on that foundation through advanced coursework, fertility conferences, and regular review of reproductive medicine research.

My goal is to bring useful knowledge into our work together—helping you understand your options, ask informed questions, and identify practical steps that fit your circumstances.

Areas of Continuing Study

My continuing education spans functional medicine, reproductive health, and East Asian medicine, with particular attention to:

• Preconception health and preparation for pregnancy

• IVF and other assisted reproductive treatments

• PCOS, metabolic health, and ovulatory function

• Endometriosis and reproductive health

• The reproductive microbiome

• Nutrition, lifestyle, and individualized support

• The emotional experience of infertility

• Pregnancy safety, professional ethics, and collaborative care

Selected Advanced Training

The following courses represent a selection of my continuing education, rather than a complete record of my professional training.

Functional Medicine & Reproductive Health

• Functional Fertility Program — Dr. Lundell

• Clinical Algorithms for Naturopathic Fertility — Jaclyn Chasse-Smeaton

• Fertile Soil: Exploring Metabolics in Eastern and Western Reproductive Medicine — Paul Magarelli

• The Complexity, Interplay and Sophistication of the Drivers of Endometriosis — Leah Hechtman

• The Reproductive Microbiome — Leah Hechtman

• Clinical Genomics Series for Women’s Health: Insights into the Use of Lifestyle Genetic Testing in Practice

• Get Out! Understanding Proper Estrogen Detoxification Through Phases 1, 2 and 3 to Reduce Risk — Carrie Jones

• 9-Week Fertility Detox Program — Joseph Pizzorno

Fertility, East Asian Medicine & Assisted Reproduction

• Assisted Reproductive Technology Overview for the Chinese Medicine Professional — Lee Hullender Rubin

• Combining TCM and IVF to Improve Clinical Outcomes — Jane Lyttleton

• Polycystic Ovaries – Treatment of Infertility — Jane Lyttleton

• The Central Relationship Between Earth and Fertility in East Asian Herbal Medicine — Sharon Weizenbaum

Emotional Support, Ethics & Pregnancy Care

• How to Resolve the 5 Primary Emotions of Infertile Patients — Danica Thornberry

• Reproductive Medical Ethics and the Psychology of the Infertility Patient — Randine Lewis

• Safety Issues in Pregnancy: The “Red Flags” for Acupuncturists — Sarah Budd

• After Birth: Supporting the Post Partum Period with Acupuncture, Herbs and Nutrition — Laura Erlich

Fertility Conferences & Professional Learning

I am a regular attendee of fertility conferences, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) Scientific Congress & Expo.

These meetings provide opportunities to learn from researchers and clinicians, examine emerging findings, and stay connected to developments across reproductive medicine. They complement the advanced coursework and professional education I have pursued throughout my years in practice.

Bringing Research Into Perspective

Staying current means looking carefully at the quality of the evidence and considering how relevant it is to the person sitting in front of me.

As I review research, I consider the study design, its limitations, who was studied, and whether the findings are useful in everyday care. Promising early findings can raise worthwhile questions, while stronger evidence can help guide more confident decisions.

That perspective shapes my work at Bluebird: thoughtful, individualized support that complements care from your reproductive endocrinologist, OB-GYN, and other healthcare professionals.

Explore the Fertility Library

I share educational articles in the Bluebird Fertility Library to help make fertility research and common questions easier to understand. Topics include preconception preparation, fertility testing, IVF, supplements, and functional fertility care.

Let’s Talk About Your Next Steps

If you’re looking for individualized support as you prepare for pregnancy or navigate fertility care, a complimentary 15-minute consultation is a chance to discuss your goals and learn more about working together.