March 30, 2010, Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM), a leading fertility research and treatment center announced today, its additional offering of fertility-focused acupuncture as a complementary therapy to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). Mark Lewinter, L.Ac., Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist with Metro Acupuncture will assist and treat patients at ACRM beginning March 30, 2010.

Mark A. Lewinter, L.Ac. holds a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine from SouthwestAcupuncture College. Mark is a Diplomate of Acupuncture and a Diplomate of Chinese Herbology by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture of Oriental Medicine. He is a member of the Georgia State Oriental Medicine Association, Acupuncture Advisory Committee of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and American Association of Oriental Medicine.

Jim Toner, MD, PhD of ACRM states, “Acupuncture has been used in Eastern societies for thousands of years, and is becoming a common and helpful addition to treatment in several traditional fields of medicine in the West. Some recent infertility – related studies have demonstrated increased blood flow in the pelvic area, more eggs retrieved in IVF cycles, and improved pregnancy outcomes. Especially in women with low egg supply attempting IVF, acupuncture may be quite helpful.” Dr. Toner continued, “We also hear from most women that it makes them feel much more relaxed during treatment. For these reasons, we are offering acupuncture for our patients at ACRM.”

Unique in its marketplace, ACRM employs a team approach in treating infertility. This approach gives patients the benefit of the physicians’ combined years of experience and results in the development of efficient treatment approaches, with the best outcome…a baby. One of the goals at ACRM is to provide sensitive care to the “whole person”. ACRM is unique among infertility programs in the Atlantaarea offering on-site counseling and now acupuncture as an integral part of our program.

For more information about acupuncture or to schedule an appointment, please call 770.928.2276 ext 142 or email: info@acrm.com.