Endometriosis is a common condition that affects millions of women. Tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in places where it doesn’t belong, such as around the ovaries or in the pelvis. This causes painful periods, pain during sex, ongoing pelvic pain, and sometimes pain when you ovulate. Many women find that standard treatments like hormone therapy or pain pills help only partly and can have unwanted side effects. That’s why more women are turning to acupuncture and herbal medicine—gentle approaches that often bring real relief from endometriosis pain.
The misplaced tissue creates ongoing inflammation in the pelvis. Your body releases chemicals called pro-inflammatory cytokines that make everything swell and hurt more. It also ramps up prostaglandins—substances that cause strong muscle contractions and cramping. Together, these create a cycle of pain, poor blood flow, and more inflammation. The goal of treatment is to calm this inflammation and improve circulation in the pelvic area.
Research shows these two main ways they work—and both are backed by solid science:
Acupuncture and certain herbal formulas help reduce those pro-inflammatory cytokines (like IL-6 and TNF-α). This calms the body’s overactive immune response in the pelvis, so there’s less swelling and less pain signaling to the brain.
These treatments promote better circulation in the pelvic region. Better blood movement helps clear out built-up inflammatory fluids and reduces the prostaglandin cascade—the chain reaction that causes intense cramping and pain. As a result, contractions ease, tissue irritation decreases, and pain often drops noticeably.
These effects have been measured in studies using blood tests and pain scales. Women frequently report feeling better within a few months, with less severe cramps, shorter pain episodes, and improved daily life.
Multiple well-designed studies support these benefits:
Overall, studies from the United States, Australia, the UK, and Europe indicate that many women experience 30–50% less pain on standard rating scales. The treatments are generally very safe, with few mild side effects.
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City was the first clinic in the United States dedicated to fertility acupuncture. Founded and led by Mike Berkley, a highly experienced licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist with decades of specialized practice, the Center has helped countless women manage endometriosis pain while supporting their reproductive health.
The team creates personalized plans that combine acupuncture sessions with custom herbal formulas. Their focused approach has earned a strong reputation for delivering real improvements in painful periods, pain with intercourse, chronic pelvic discomfort, and related symptoms. Many patients notice they need fewer pain medications and feel more in control of their bodies.
If endometriosis pain is affecting your life, you don’t have to manage it alone. Acupuncture and herbal medicine offer a gentle, research-supported path to relief that works well alongside other treatments.
Contact The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness today to schedule a consultation. Our caring team will listen to your story and design a plan that fits your needs.
Phone: (212) 685-0985
Website: www.berkleycenter.com
You deserve to live with less pain. Reach out—we’re here to help.
Mike is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist as well as a board certified herbalist. He is a fertility specialist at The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan, New York.
My wife and I wanted to start a family. We tried, and we failed repeatedly. I was not an acupuncturist then and had no understanding or belief in it. That did not hold much weight with my wife. We both underwent testing and found out that I had poor morphology and poor motility, and she had anti-sperm antibodies. Nancy saw an acupuncturist and herbalist, who also convinced me to go for treatment. Three months later, Nancy was pregnant. We now have a twenty-nine-year-old, healthy, happy, and successful son. This is when I became a believer. I decided to go to acupuncture school. I went for four years for acupuncture studies and then two more years to study herbal medicine. I knew from the first day at school that I wanted to specialize in treating others who were suffering from the terrible and challenging battle of infertility. I have spent the last twenty-seven years making my dream come true by helping my patient’s dreams come true. I am so grateful for the path I chose. A life dedicated to helping others has shown me a satisfaction I would have never known. I am thankful to my wife, and I am grateful to my patients.
This experience led Mike to obtain his degree in acupuncture from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine’s New York campus and his National Board Certification in herbal medicine. Equipped with the necessary license and fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Mike studied Western medical approaches and the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine about infertility treatment. Through rigorous study and invaluable clinical experience, he developed unique acupuncture protocols and proprietary herbal formulas, tailoring them to each individual or couple seeking his assistance.
After your initial consultation and treatment, if you purchase one of our cost-savings-plans, the initial consult and treatment fee of $250.00 is waived.
Individual acupuncture treatments without being enrolled in a cost-savings-plan costs $150.00 per session.
Twenty-six acupuncture visits for $2600.00.
You will be treated twice weekly until you become pregnant.
Once you are pregnant, you will be treated twice weekly for thirteen weeks to help prevent miscarriage. 90% of miscarriages occur by or before week 12.
This protocol will help improve your egg quality, increase your chances of getting pregnant, and help prevent miscarriage.
This fertility enhancement package includes 26 acupuncture treatments and 26 low-level light therapy treatments. You’ll be treated twice weekly for 13 weeks. We combine acupuncture and low-level light therapy at each session. Each visit is 60 minutes long. This comprehensive program has shown outstanding results in improving egg quality and successful pregnancy outcomes. The program is priced at $4500.00. This price represents a cost of $87.00 per visit.
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Our protocol reignites your vitality with precision: eight acupuncture sessions over four weeks—twice weekly—paired with a daily, custom herbal regimen to amplify libido.
Acupuncture restores balance and flow; the herbs fuel your natural fire. This potent synergy significantly improves and increases your sexual fire.
Normally $150.00 per session, our package drops it to $100.00, totaling $800.00 for the treatments. Add $800.00 for your tailored herbal blend, and your investment is $1.600. It’s a powerful step—not a small one—toward reclaiming your desire, passion and presence.
Customized herbal medicine offers a sophisticated, potent avenue for enhancing fertility, drawing on nature’s capacity to refine and elevate reproductive health. Tailored formulations work subtly yet powerfully, reducing oxidative stress by neutralizing antioxidants, boosting mitochondrial efficiency, and fortifying the essentials—egg quality, uterine lining resilience, and sperm vitality. This isn’t a blunt intervention but a precise calibration, aligning the body’s systems for optimal conception. When woven into any fertility protocol, herbs consistently yield superior outcomes, their efficacy grounded in centuries of refinement. Far from mere supplements, these safe, side-effect-free allies enhance your body’s innate potential, paving the way for success with elegance and precision.
The cost of herbs is dependent upon which herbs and how many herbs are included in your customized formula.
Pre-embryo-transfer acupuncture is $250.00. Post-embryo-transfer acupuncture is $150.00.
Existing patients pay $150.00 for each treatment.
We are available seven days per week at any time to provide this service in Manhattan, New York City.
Acupuncture Package: 10 Visits for $2.000
After childbirth, many new mothers experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms collectively known as postpartum conditions. Common signs include fatigue, sleep deprivation, mood swings, anxiety, depression (often referred to as baby blues or postpartum depression), and physical discomfort such as back pain and hormonal imbalances. These symptoms can vary in intensity and duration, impacting a mother’s overall well-being and her ability to care for her newborn.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine can provide significant relief for postpartum symptoms. Acupuncture helps by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and balancing hormones, which can alleviate mood swings and anxiety. It also improves blood flow and energy levels, helping to combat fatigue and physical discomfort. Herbal medicine, customized to each individual’s needs, can support hormonal balance, boost energy, and improve sleep quality. Together, these treatments offer a holistic approach to recovery, helping new mothers regain their strength and emotional stability during the postpartum period.
Our ‘Get Well’ Program includes 10 acupuncture visits and your own customized herbal medicine formula.
Service is king! If you would prefer to have a specialist treat you at home, we are pleased to accommodate you. We travel anywhere in Manhattan and all the boroughs. You provide Uber there and back, and we’ll be there. Each visit is $400.00.
These are available for $350.00. The consultation allows us to provide your acupuncturist with the proper prescription for acupuncture points. We can also create a customized herbal medicine formula designed specifically for you.
