Do you end up in tears with every pregnancy and birth announcement?
Are you fearful that your pregnancy will result in another loss?
Are you losing hope for ever having a baby of your own?
Do you feel like giving up?
Maybe your journey is just beginning and you're thinking about trying to conceive and want to prevent any health challenges.
Are you struggling to conceive?
Are you dealing with the frustrating diagnosis of unexplained infertility?
Are you dealing with male factor infertility?
Have you experienced pregnancy loss?
Have you undergone fertility treatments with no success?
Are you trying to conceive naturally?
Are you looking for holistic, non-invasive fertility options versus more extreme methods?
Would you like to nurture your preconception health before actively moving toward pregnancy?
Whether you’re in the pre-conception phase of your journey or you’re currently struggling with infertility, On Fertile Ground will help you to…
Mobilize the reproductive organs to restore overall blood flow and mobility.
Relieve congestion, scar tissue and adhesion within the pelvis.
Focus on the foundations of health through individualized health strategies.
Create a plan for both partners and their unique health status.
Remove the most common barriers to fertility (stress, hormone imbalances, decreased vitality, underlying medical conditions).
Nurture your emotional and reproductive health and create a receptive mind and body for conception.
Restore faith in your body’s ability to conceive.
Conception can be a long and difficult journey that is challenging emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. Seeing others celebrate your own unfilled desire can be painful. Over years of dealing with fertility issues, many women experience feelings of sadness and depression, that at times, can be overwhelming and debilitating.
You should be able to enjoy the journey towards creating your family, not having to struggle.
Removing barriers to your health and fertility to prepare for a successful pregnancy while living a more empowered life by healing at the root level, is weaved into all aspects of this program.
PCOS
Endometriosis
Other Menstrual Imbalances
Hormonal Imbalance
Problems with Ovulation
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Antibody Problems Causing Harm to Sperm and/or Eggs
Low Sperm Count
Male Factor Infertility
Unexplained Infertility
Pregnancy Loss or Recurring Miscarriage
Failed Medical Treatments (such as IUI or IVF)
Secondary Infertility
Feelings of Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life in Limbo
Feeling Numb or Disconnected
Fearfulness of Continued Pregnancy Loss
Grief
Trauma
Insomnia or Chronic Fatigue
Digestion / Gut Health
Autoimmune Conditions
Thyroid Conditions
Low Iron / Iron Deficiency
Current statistics show that 40% of infertility cases are related to male factor infertility. Low sex drive, poor sperm metrics, lack of energy, poor digestion, physical pain, and poor sleep can all be symptoms of the body asking for help.
There are many natural and effective approaches for men:
Hormone and sperm testing
Physical exam testing to rule in and out any obstacles to fertility (varicocele)
Advanced lab testing to pin-point deficiencies, autoimmunity or other health issues
Customized supplements to prevent sperm from oxidative stress
Herbal adaptogens to give more stamina, strength, and flow in life
Acupuncture and hydrotherapy to support vitality
Stress management support to assist with better sleep, increased energy, improved sex drive, and self-awareness
Custom nutrition recommendations to ensure basic building blocks for sperm health and hormone regulation
Men can prioritize their health to create an optimal fertility journey.
90-minute Initial Consultation and Pelvic Assessment with Amy Scott
6 x Mercier Therapy Treatments
6 x Infrared Sauna Therapy Sessions
Menstrual Cycle Tracking with Amy Scott
2 x Check-In Emails from Amy
90-minute Initial Intake with The Health Creation Lab
60-minute Follow Up with The Health Creation Lab
Wholistic Detox Course created by The Health Creation Lab
30-minute Initial Consultation with Colleen Thakkar
8 x In-Person Private Yoga Sessions (Fertility-Focused Yoga, Meditation, Visualization, Breathing & Relaxation Practices)
PDFs with Supporting Yoga Practices & Materials
On-Going Support throughout the program from Amy, Colleen, Chelsea & Mason
Mercier Therapy is a holistic, non-invasive treatment option for infertility. It’s a deep, pelvic organ, visceral manipulation technique which is performed via the abdomen. Treatments mobilize the reproductive organs to restore overall blood flow and mobility. Mercier Therapy treatments relieve organ restrictions, replenishing movement throughout the pelvis and surrounding structures, to enhance their natural and overall optimal function.
Everything in life must be in motion and the same goes for our internal organs; they must be able to move freely without restriction during inhalation and exhalation. Over time, as the body experiences stressors or traumas, we see a direct effect to our internal organs; they slowly begin to lose their natural mobility and function and therefore must be restored with treatment. Mercier Therapy is highly effective in overcoming fertility challenges and enhancing overall pelvic health.
Naturopathic medicine is practiced by naturopathic doctors who are highly trained and qualified experts in natural health care. Naturopathic medicine is a distinct method of primary health care.
Naturopathic medicine uses a wholistic view encouraging the natural resolution of the root cause of illness or imbalance. Specific to fertility, Chelsea & Mason focus on the systems and organs needing the most support. By supporting and allowing the body to have all of the building blocks, health is a natural occurrence free of interference.
The naturopathic doctors at The Health Creation Lab seek to restore balance by using non-pharmaceutical options that emphasize the patient’s inherent self healing capacity. Chelsea & Mason utilize strategies such as hydrotherapy, botanical medicine, nutrition, nutraceuticals, physical medicine, acupuncture, bodywork, mind body medicine and homeopathy to help restore health and support natural fertility.
What is Fertility-Focused Yoga?
Fertility-focused yoga and meditation supports women in nurturing their emotional and reproductive health, enhancing fertility, and creating a receptive mind and body for conception. Fertility yoga is powerful; a yoga session designed specifically to support women trying to conceive offers a whole toolkit of powerful practices to work with. Yoga can provide support and nourishment for fertility.
Within Colleen’s fertility yoga and meditation sessions:
Release stored physical, mental, and emotional tension.
Move physical and energetic stagnation to increase circulation and blood flow to the heart and reproductive organs.
Practice to support the natural rhythm of your menstrual cycle.
Practice postures to stimulate the pituitary gland, regulating your fertility hormones to restore balance to your menstrual cycle and regulate ovulation.
Practice fertility yoga postures to support your reproductive organs by drawing healing energy and blood flow into your hips, pelvis, ovaries and uterus.
Calm and center your mind with meditation, visualization and breathwork.
Learn to activate your body’s own natural relaxation response, relieving chronic stress.
Deepen your self-awareness while listening and connecting to your body’s wisdom.
My name is Amy Scott and I'm a Registered Nurse, Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, Certified Mercier Therapist and Certified Mercier Fertility Specialist. I have extensive knowledge working with women and men who have experienced common and unique fertility challenges. For the past five years, I've really focused on helping women achieve successful pregnancy, even after years of dealing with unexplained infertility. As a practitioner, I see many clients in my clinic for Mercier Therapy treatments and whether used in preparation for a medically assisted cycle, assisted reproductive technology, or natural conception, we've had some absolutely incredible success stories.
I'm the owner of Straight 2 The Point Osteopathy and Wellness Clinic, and founder of the On Fertile Ground – A Journey to Holistic Fertility program. Born through personal experience and inspired by holistic modalities, I created On Fertile Ground to help individuals and couples create a fertile environment for conception. It's my passion to help women conceive, stay pregnant, and live their dream of creating a family. In order to further support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of infertility, I knew that I wanted to link arms and collaborate with some amazing practitioners in our community to offer a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to fertility. As practitioners we are extremely passionate about promoting a shift in the landscape for fertility treatments and raising awareness about alternative therapies being offered. If you are struggling with infertility, we would be honoured to support and walk alongside you, on your journey to fertility.
Sincerely, Amy Scott
Amy Scott was born in Sarnia, Ontario and is a graduate of the University of Windsor where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Amy attended the National Academy of Osteopathy where she completed her training as a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner. Her continuing education led her to Chicago, Illinois where she was led by Dr. Jennifer Mercier to become a Certified Mercier Therapist and Certified Mercier Fertility Specialist.
Amy has over 15 years of experience working in the healthcare field, with special interest in women’s health and fertility. She has extensive experience working with women navigating hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and infertility, as well as, post-hysterectomy and cesarean section. Amy opened Straight 2 the Point Osteopathy and Wellness Clinic in 2017 and has since treated and assisted many clients with successful conception. Collaborating with other specialized practitioners led to the development of the On Fertile Ground program.
The Health Creation Lab is a naturopathic medical clinic that has pioneered a four-pillar approach to creating natural healthy, joyful communities. By acknowledging your experience, giving you the time you need, creating customized solutions, and honouring your innate ability to heal, naturopathic doctors Chelsea & Mason can help support you on your fertility journey. Learn more about The Health Creation Lab.
Chelsea is a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of The Health Creation Lab. She is passionate about helping people see the wholeness of their health experience and illuminating root causes that create barriers to joy, vitality and abundance. Whether it’s hormones, detoxification or the nervous system, Chelsea uses functional tools to get the information you need. Her toolkit is time-tested and effective, using natural therapeutics with high impact and low side effects. Herbs, whole foods, and hydrotherapy are some of her favourite tools. As a regulated health professional, physical exams are paired with an in-depth health history inquiry to hone in on goals and next steps. Learn more about Chelsea's approach.
Mason is a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of The Health Creation Lab. Mason provides naturopathic services that support an integrative fertility journey. He enjoys working with people looking to support fertility naturally. He likes to combine functional testing methods with natural therapeutics to support the process. Focusing on the foundations of health is paramount. The foundations of health are: sleep, stress, relationship quality, movement, gut health, and hormonal/metabolic resiliency.
Mason also has a unique focus on supporting men on their fertility journey by focusing on metabolic health, detoxification while supporting stress management, sperm, and hormonal health. Learn more about Mason's approach.
Colleen is a Certified Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Fertility Yoga Instructor specializing in Yoga & Wellness for Women’s Health, supporting menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy loss and beyond. She has personal experience dealing with infertility and pregnancy loss and understands the rollercoaster of emotions, stress, and challenges that occur with infertility. Through these challenges, Colleen has turned her pain and these obstacles into her soul purpose to support others on their fertility journey.
As part of the On Fertile Ground program, Colleen has designed a unique series sharing the empowering tools of fertility-focused yoga and meditation to support women in nurturing their emotional and reproductive health, restoring fertility, and creating a receptive mind and body for conception. Learn more about Fertility Yoga.
Work with the healing power of your body?
Focus on creating health instead of worrying about dysfunction?
Work with natural therapeutics like herbal medicine, nutrition and hydrotherapy?
Restore optimal reproductive and pelvic health?
Embrace the wisdom of your entire cycle, working in harmony with the four phases of your menstrual cycle, taking the pressure off of ovulation?
Activate your body’s own natural relaxation response, relieving stress, helping to balance your hormonal system?
Restore faith in your body’s natural ability to conceive and birth a healthy baby?
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