Acupuncture for Women’s Health in Denver
What I treat
Painful periods and menstrual cramps
PMS and PMDD, including mood swings, breast tenderness and bloating
Irregular or absent cycles
PCOS and ovulation problems
Endometriosis pain
Uterine fibroids
Hormonal imbalances
Perimenopause and menopause: hot flashes and night sweats
Broken sleep and mood changes at menopause
Nausea in pregnancy
Low back and pelvic pain later in pregnancy
IUI or IVF fertility support
Support for cycle regularity
Women at every stage, from teenagers with cramps to women in their fifties
Ready to start? Book online or call or text (720) 285-6251.
How acupuncture helps
Most menstrual pain comes from the uterus contracting against tissue that is congested and poorly supplied with blood. Needles on the lower abdomen, low back and lower legs relax those contractions, bring blood to the pelvis and lower the pain signal, which is why cramps often ease on the table.
Eases period pain
In a trial of 201 women with painful periods, average pain after 15 sessions over three months was 3.1 out of 10 with acupuncture and 5.4 without it, about 43 percent lower (Witt et al., 2008, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology). Results vary: a trial of 92 young women that used sham acupuncture found no clear difference in pain at three months (Smith et al., 2011). I do not promise a success rate, so we track your pain cycle by cycle.
Calms the stress behind cycles and PMS
Cycle problems and PMS respond to the same calming of the nervous system that helps anxiety: when the body is not running on stress hormones, the hormones that govern the cycle have room to do their job.
Helps with hot flashes and sleep
For hot flashes and night sweats, treatment works on temperature regulation and sleep together, and I usually add Chinese herbs taken daily. If it is going to work, women usually notice a change by the third visit and the full effect by about the eighth.
Supports fertility treatment
For women going through fertility treatment, I keep the focus on what acupuncture reliably does: lower stress, improve sleep and ease the side effects of medication. I coordinate with your clinic's schedule.
What the research says
Menstrual pain
A 2018 meta-analysis of 60 randomized trials found that acupuncture reduced menstrual pain compared with no treatment, and more than anti-inflammatory drugs in the trials that compared them. The authors note that trial quality was mixed (Woo et al., 2018, Medicine).
Hot flashes
The Acupuncture in Menopause study randomized 209 women to up to 20 visits over six months or a waiting list. The acupuncture group reported a 36.7 percent drop in hot flash frequency, maintained a year later. There was no sham-acupuncture group, so part of the effect may be expectation (Avis et al., 2016, Menopause).
Fertility, IVF and IUI support
In the largest trial of acupuncture during IVF, 848 women had live birth rates of 18.3 percent with acupuncture and 17.8 percent with sham acupuncture, so acupuncture did not raise the chance of a baby (Smith et al., 2018, JAMA). Some pooled reviews find more pregnancies when the comparison is no treatment, but not when it is sham acupuncture (Wang et al., 2025, Frontiers in Reproductive Health). Where acupuncture has more support is stress: a review of 8 trials found a small drop in IVF-related anxiety, with very low certainty (Hullender Rubin et al., 2022, Reproductive BioMedicine Online). I offer it for stress, sleep and comfort alongside your fertility clinic’s care, never in place of it. I did not find an IUI study I could quote.
Endometriosis pain
In a 2023 trial of 106 women with endometriosis pain, period pain fell more with acupuncture than with sham acupuncture after 12 weeks of treatment, and the pain lasted a shorter time. Pain between periods and pain with intercourse did not differ between the groups. Reviews also found less pain, but the evidence is limited and the benefit faded after treatment stopped (Li et al., 2023, Fertility and Sterility). I offer it as support alongside your gynecologist’s care.
PMS and PMDD
A Cochrane review of 5 trials with 277 women found that acupuncture may lower mood and physical PMS symptoms more than sham acupuncture, but the evidence is low quality (Armour et al., 2018, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews). In one small trial of 30 women with PMDD, anxiety scores fell 58.9 percent with acupuncture and 21.2 percent with sham acupuncture after 16 sessions over two cycles (Carvalho et al., 2013, Acupuncture in Medicine). Treat that as an early signal, not proof.
Your visit and where to find us
Your first visit
We go through your cycle history, symptoms, medications and what you have tried. I take your pulse, look at your tongue and feel your abdomen, and you get a full treatment the same day. If you track your cycle in an app, bring it.
Timed around your cycle
For period pain and PMS we treat in the week before the period, so many follow-ups are short visits in those days. For cycle regulation, PCOS and menopause, visits are weekly or every other week at first and then spaced out.
Easy to reach
The clinic is at 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 150. There’s a parking lot right at the building with plenty of spots, and street parking nearby if you prefer. Patients come from the Denver Tech Center, Greenwood Village, Cherry Creek, Glendale, University Hills and southwest Aurora.
Private and flexible
Every visit is private and one-on-one, with evening hours until 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Friday & Saturday hours from 9 to 5.
500+ five-star reviews across Google, ClassPass and Groupon
124 Five Star Google Reviews
I’ve been seeing Mike for almost two years now, and I can’t recommend him enough. He’s helped me with everything from digestive issues to anxiety, stress, and even seasonal allergies. Most of all, he’s been a huge help with regulating my hormones and easing monthly symptoms.
One of the things I appreciate most is how easy he is to talk to. He really listens and makes every session feel personal and comfortable. He has a calm, friendly energy, and I always leave feeling better—physically and mentally.
If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and knows what they’re doing, this is the place!
— Kimberly Lucero
247 Five Star Groupon Reviews
I'm really glad I did this deal. All of the mental stress and exhaustion was gone by the time I got home from doing the acupuncture. My organs felt much more clearer from the acupuncture as well. The cupping really helped resolve a lot of my problem areas such as lower back pain and especially shoulder pain. The pain immediately subsided and I felt I was given a new body. Michael thoroughly asked questions to help ensure all my problem areas were addressed and gave detailed info on how to fix them. Highly recommend.
— Nali
146 Five Star ClassPass Reviews
“Mike is so thorough and knowledgeable. Best acupuncture experience I have ever had. I will definitely be going back!”
“The owner Michael was super nice and very knowledgeable! I had a great experience!”
“This is the first time I’ve ever had acupuncture and cupping, and it was great. Definitely recommend.”
Prices
Payment
I accept cash, all major credit cards, and HSA/FSA cards. I do not bill insurance directly, but I can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Rarely, and never the way an injection does. Acupuncture needles are about the width of a human hair. Most people feel a brief tap, then a dull, heavy or warm sensation that fades in a few seconds. If any point feels sharp, tell me and I will adjust or remove it.
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Many patients report less cramping after treating two or three cycles, which is about 6 visits timed to the week before each period. The research on period pain is mixed, so I do not promise a success rate; we track it cycle by cycle.
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Acupuncture stimulates specific points with very fine needles. That signals the nervous system to release endorphins, increases local blood flow, calms the stress response and reduces inflammation. In Chinese medicine terms it restores smooth movement of qi and blood where it has stalled. I choose points from your symptoms, history, pulse and exam, so no two plans are identical.
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Yes. Acupuncture is widely used in pregnancy for nausea, back and pelvic pain, and sleep. I avoid a small set of points during pregnancy, so tell me if you are or might be pregnant when you book.
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For most women's health treatments, yes, along with the forearms, hands, lower legs and feet. You stay covered with a sheet except for the area being treated, and I explain each point before I place it.
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Book online at acusimple.com/access/4476, or call or text (720) 285-6251.
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I do not bill insurance directly, but I provide a superbill after each visit for you to submit. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, along with cash and all major cards.
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Yes, but only with the agreement of your midwife or obstetrician. Moxibustion warms an acupuncture point near the little toe with a burning mugwort stick. Small studies suggest it may help some babies turn, but the evidence is limited and it is not a guarantee. If you are interested, talk with your provider first, who can also explain other options such as external cephalic version. Treatment is usually started in the last weeks of the third trimester.