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The AFA LGBT Professional Network

The American Fertility Association (The AFA) believes that the road to parenthood isn’t always straight.

As the nation’s leading patient advocacy organization, The AFA is dedicated to educating and supporting all men and women concerned with family building - including hopeful lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents.

The AFA’s LGBT Professional Network is comprised of two main sections: one for patients seeking referrals, and one for professionals with inclusive businesses that serve the LGBT community and wish to advertise those services.

For Patients:
Patients find the medical help they need in many ways, but unfortunately many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) patients still have difficulty locating health care and legal professionals that are sensitive to the special needs of the LGBT community who are seeking to build a family. To make this process easier, The American Fertility Association has developed an LGBT Professional Network.

This resource includes information about physicians, nurse practitioners, complimentary care providers, surrogacy, egg donation and sperm donation agencies, adoption agencies, lawyers, pharmacists and other professionals committed to assisting those in the LGBT community to create family and to deal with reproductive challenges. This directory will continue to grow, so please check back often!

Disclaimer

Please note that the information in this network does not constitute a recommendation to consult any specific professional. Although The AFA makes every attempt to keep the information on members accurate and up-to-date, The AFA cannot attest at all times to the accuracy and completeness of the information provided.  This information is provided for your reference, however, the responsibility for choosing a professional and checking their credentials to practice must remain that of the patient.


Complementary Medicine

California

Los Angeles

Shiao-Ting Jing
TCM Healing Center, Inc.
12304 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 120
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Services Provided: Helps balance people's internal energy, including hormone balancing in conjunction with ART work. Acupuncture for relaxation, for assistance to IUI or IVF procedures, to help people internally, Chinese herbal medicine care, nutrition counseling, meditation work.
Participant in Managed Care: No
Phone: (310) 826-5288
Fax: (310) 826-7178
Email: tcmhc2006@yahoo.com
Web: http://acupuncturelosangeles.net/


Mill Valley

Susan Fox, L.Ac.
Balance Restored - Center for Integrative Medicine
600 Miller Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Services Provided: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Functional Medicine, Dietary and Lifestyle Counseling
Participant in Managed Care: No
Phone: (415) 381-8500 ext 3
Email: sfox@balancerestored.com
Web: http://www.balancerestored.com


San Francisco

Julie Hackman L.Ac.
Retreat Acupuncture
1801 Bush Street, Suite 107
San Francisco, CA 94116

Services Provided: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Participant in Managed Care: No
Phone: 415-441-7200
Web: http://retreatacupuncture.com


Sonoma

Rebecca H. Porrino, N.D.
Sonoma Naturopathic Medicine
710 W. Napa Street
Suite 1
Sonoma, CA 95476

Services Provided: Professional, medically trained natural fertility care in a comfortable and professional environment. Specializing in optimizing health in both partners to treat infertility. Hormone inbalances, PCOS, toxicity, thyroid conditions, adrenal fatigue and many other chronic diseases.
Participant in Managed Care: No
Phone: (707) 996-9355
Fax: (707) 996-9356
Email: info@sonomanatmed.com
Web: http://www.sonomanatmed.com


Westlake Village

Denise Noyer, L.Ac. FABORM
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
1220 La Venta Drive
Suite 205A
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Services Provided: Supports all couples on their journey to having a baby and building their family by using Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicinals to enhance their fertility. Approaches each person individually and compassionately, to provide exceptional patient care.
Participant in Managed Care: No
Phone: (805) 497-2625
Email: denise@ineedleu.com
Web: http://www.ineedleu.com


Maryland

Annapolis

Sara Poldmae
Meadow Hill Wellness
53C Old Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401

Services Provided: Provides a large variety of complementary health care services
Participant in Managed Care: Yes
Phone: (410) 263.0411
Email: spoldmae@meadowhillwellness.com
Web: http://www.meadowhillwellness.com


New Jersey

Fort Lee

Taya Volin, L.Ac., C.A., Dipl. NCCAOM
Absolute Balance Acupuncture Clinic
1619 Palisade Avenue
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Services Provided: Provides holistic, free of side effects treatment of acute and chronic illnesses as well as to present safe preventative means of body-mind maintenance. Specializes in fertility problems both male and female, also focusing on stress management, anxiety, mood swings etc. An equal opportunity practice with experience in working with LGBT community.
Participant in Managed Care: No
Phone: 201-916-0509 or 877-228-9119
Web: http://www.acupuncturenynj.com


New York

Huntington

Ronald Sandoval, L.Ac
Sandoval Center for Reproductive Wellness
1789 E. Jericho Turnpike
Huntington, NY 11743

Services Provided: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Advice, Massage Therapy
Participant in Managed Care: No
Phone: (631) 424-8601
Email: ron@sandovalacupuncture.com
Web: http://www.sandovalacupuncture.com


New York

Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac., Herbalist, Author
Aiyana Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs
41 Union Square West
Suite 519
New York, NY 10003

Services Provided: Decade of Experience with an Holistic Approach to Optimal Fertility Health; Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Vitamins & Minerals, Nutritional Counseling, Patient Empowerment through Education. Acupuncture Raises Effectiveness of IVF by 40-60%. Experienced in working with the LGBT community.
Participant in Managed Care: Yes
Phone: (212) 894-0767
Email: amazinghealing@gmail.com
Web: http://www.amazinghealing.com


Virginia

Vienna

Arthur Yin Fan M.D.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology in Gynecology
Tysons Square Office Park
8214 Old Courthouse Road
Vienna, VA 22182

Services Provided: Acupuncture and herbology treatment utilizing herbal tea or pills.
Participant in Managed Care: Yes
Phone: (703) 499-4428
Email: ArthurFan@ChineseMedicineDoctor.US
Web: http://www.chinesemedicinedoctor.us


Vermont

South Burlington

Jeanette W. Moy, BSME, MS, L.Ac
40B Timber Lane
South Burlington, VT 05403

Services Provided: Specializes in the treatment of infertility. Utilizes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in conjunction with A.R.T. or I.V.F. to enhance fertility and assist in dealing with the emotional challenges infertility presents. Assists and supports individuals and couples in conceiving and delivering a healthy baby. Offers hope for couples that have been trying unsuccessfully to have a child.
Participant in Managed Care: No
Phone: (802) 363-4545
Web: http://www.jwmoyacupuncture.com


Washington

Bellevue

Jack Handlin, LA.c., Dipl. OM
Tree of Life Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
410 Bellevue Way SE
Suite 204
Bellevue, WA 98004

Services Provided: Specializes in the treatment of infertility using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Supports couples in conceiving, maintaining pregnancy, prebirth and delivery of a healthy baby. Provides gentle, personalized treatments assisting natural conception, IVF procedures and other ART therapies.
Participant in Managed Care: No
Phone: (425) 968-5328
Web: http://www.treeoflife-acupuncture.com