Personalized & Compassionate Health and Fertility Care through Integrative Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Targeted Care Designed to Restore Balance and Support Your Body at Every Stage
Fertility Acupuncture, Women’s Health & Hormone Balance in Encinitas, CA
At Be + Well Acupuncture, we help women and families restore balance, enhance fertility, and feel their best through personalized, integrative care and acupuncture. When hormones are out of sync, or your body isn’t responding the way you expect, it can affect everything—from your energy and mood to your reproductive health.
Our approach combines fertility acupuncture, women’s health acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic lifestyle support to bring your body back into alignment—naturally and effectively. Serving Encinitas and North County San Diego, we’re here to support you with care that is thoughtful, individualized, and rooted in proven Chinese medicine.
Integrative Fertility & Women’s Health Acupuncture in Encinitas, CA
At Be + Well Acupuncture, we help women and families restore balance, enhance fertility, and feel their best through personalized, integrative care. Our treatments combine fertility acupuncture, women’s health acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic lifestyle coaching to support hormonal balance, reproductive health, and whole-body wellness—serving Encinitas and the greater North County San Diego community.
From our Founder
Care Shaped by Experience, Guided by Compassion
Welcome to Be + Well Acupuncture. I’m so glad you’ve found us. You may already be familiar with the benefits of acupuncture and the holistic approach of Chinese medicine—or this may be something entirely new. Wherever you are in your journey, you’re in the right place.
My path to this work is personal and has deeply shaped the way I practice today. That experience continues to guide how each of our providers and I support every patient who walks through our doors.
At Be + Well Acupuncture, our focus is simple: to provide personalized acupuncture treatments and integrative care that help you restore balance, support your health, and feel more connected to your body. Whether you’re navigating hormone imbalances, fertility, or simply looking to feel your best, we’re here to support you with care that is intentional, informed, and designed around you.
Dr. Marisa Blume
WHAT’S LACKING IN TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO WOMEN’S HEALTH
When You Need Specialized Support, General Care Isn’t Always Enough
Fertility Acupuncture, Women’s Health & Hormone Balance in Encinitas, CA
Many of the symptoms women experience—fatigue, irregular cycles, anxiety, and fertility challenges—are often connected to deeper imbalances within the body. When those root causes aren’t addressed, symptoms tend to persist or return, leaving you searching for answers.
At Be Well Acupuncture, we take a more intentional approach. Our care is deeply experienced, informed, and designed around you—focused on understanding your unique patterns and supporting your body at its root.
Each treatment is built around your needs, with acupuncture at the center and additional therapies like cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, or therapeutic massage incorporated when appropriate, and then supported by personalized plans that may include herbal medicine, nutrition, lifestyle guidance, and at-home practices—so your care evolves with your body and its needs.
We support patients experiencing:
- Hormonal imbalances
- PCOS and endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Irregular or painful cycles
- Thyroid disorders
- Perimenopause and menopause
- Fertility challenges and IVF support
- Along with symptoms such as low energy, sleep disruption, mood changes, and digestive issues.
By restoring balance at the root, we help your body function more effectively—so results are not only felt, but sustained.
SERVICES
Care That Supports You Through Every Stage of Your Health Journey
From hormone balance to fertility and beyond, our personalized acupuncture treatments are designed to restore balance and help you feel like yourself again.
INTEGRATIVE ACUPUNCTURE
Personalized treatment plans using acupuncture and Chinese medicine to restore balance, regulate hormones, and support your body’s natural healing processes.
Women’s Health & Hormones
Restore hormonal balance, regulate cycles, and relieve symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disruption through targeted acupuncture care.
Fertility
Support natural conception by improving cycle health, enhancing reproductive function, and creating optimal conditions for pregnancy.
IVF & Embryo Transfer
Improve IVF and embryo transfer outcomes by increasing blood flow, reducing stress, and supporting uterine receptivity at every stage of treatment, including embryo implantation.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
Support a healthy pregnancy, ease common discomforts, and promote recovery and balance during the postpartum period, and even for those experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss.
HOLISTIC SKINCARE
Holistic Skincare
Advanced, natural treatments that improve skin health from within—supporting collagen production, circulation, and long-term vitality.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Enhance skin tone, reduce fine lines, and support natural collagen production with a non-invasive approach to facial rejuvenation.
Microneedling
Stimulate collagen production, improve texture, and restore a smoother, more radiant complexion with advanced skin renewal techniques.
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Integrative Acupuncture
Integrative acupuncture with an evidence-based approach specializing in women’s health and fertility.
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Individualized Care
Tailored treatments, programs, and support designed to meet your individual needs and goals.
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Dedicated Practitioners
Compassionate care from licensed, specialized, and dedicated practitioners who understand your journey.
Dr. Erica Albanese and Dr. Marisa Blume are fantastic! I've been coming to Be + Well regularly for cycle support and stress management, and I couldn't recommend them more.
S.S.Dr. Blume is awesome. I’ve gotten three microneedle sessions from her and my skin has noticeably, even drastically, improved.
L.P.Love Dr Blume! I look forward to my “acupuncture nap” every week! She has such great, healing energy and really knows her stuff! I would not hesitate to recommend her!
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Start Acupuncture at Be + Well in Encinitas, CA
You don’t have to keep navigating this on your own. We offer two simple ways to begin—based on where you are right now:
If you’re still exploring your options, this is a chance to ask questions, learn more about our approach, and see if we’re the right fit for your needs.
If you’re ready to begin, your first visit includes a full health history review, a personalized care plan, and your first acupuncture treatment to start seeing progress right away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, acupuncture is commonly used to support fertility by helping regulate menstrual cycles, improve blood flow to the uterus, and reduce stress—all factors that can impact conception. It is often used alongside natural conception efforts as well as assisted reproductive treatments like IVF and IUI. Research and clinical use suggest acupuncture may help improve pregnancy outcomes when integrated into a comprehensive fertility plan. Our practitioners often perform acupuncture during embryo transfer at the patient’s doctor’s chosen facility.
Acupuncture supports hormone balance by helping regulate the nervous system and improving communication between the brain and endocrine system. By promoting better circulation and reducing stress, acupuncture can influence the body’s natural hormone production and regulation. This may help improve symptoms such as irregular cycles, mood swings, sleep disruption, and low energy.
Acupuncture is commonly used to support a wide range of women’s health conditions, including hormonal imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, irregular or painful periods, menopause and perimenopause symptoms, thyroid disorders, and fertility challenges. It is also used to address related symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, and sleep disturbances by supporting overall balance in the body.
The number of sessions varies depending on your individual needs, health history, and goals. For fertility support, many practitioners recommend beginning treatment about three months before trying to conceive or starting IVF. Treatments are often scheduled weekly or biweekly. For hormone balance, patients may begin to notice improvements within a few sessions, with ongoing care helping to support long-term results.
Yes, acupuncture is generally considered safe during pregnancy when performed by a licensed and experienced practitioner trained in prenatal care. It is often used to help manage common pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, back pain, and stress. Acupuncture may also support overall wellness throughout pregnancy and help prepare the body for labor.
All acupuncturists at Be Well Acupuncture in Encinitas are fully licensed and experienced.
Acupuncture has been used for centuries as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is increasingly recognized as a complementary approach in modern healthcare. Many patients experience improvements in symptoms related to hormones, fertility, and overall well-being. While results can vary, acupuncture is valued for its ability to support the body’s natural healing processes in a safe and holistic way.



I used to struggle with days of high stress, irritability, bloating, and painful periods. Now my PMS is very minimal, my periods are regular, practically pain-free, and the easiest they've ever been!
A.M.