Business Details
Your Trusted Acupuncture & Fertility Center in Burbank, CA
Aquino Acupuncture & Associates is a group of licensed and board-certified Chinese medical practitioners dedicated to providing comprehensive care through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). With expertise in acupuncture, herbal prescriptions, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling, the practice focuses on addressing the root causes of symptoms to restore balance and promote long-term wellness. The team specializes in fertility support, pain management, women's health, and integrative cancer care, combining ancient healing practices with modern science.Their patient-centered approach emphasizes compassion, personalized treatment plans, and collaboration with Western medical professionals. Practitioners maintain advanced training and certifications in reproductive medicine, ensuring evidence-based care for complex conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and chronic pain. The clinic serves Burbank, Toluca Lake, and surrounding areas, offering a holistic path to vitality and well-being.
Services
Acupuncture
Nutrition Counseling
Cupping Therapy
Herbal Prescriptions
Moxibustion
Tuina Massage
Fertility Support
Pain Management
Women's Health
Cancer Support
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified expertise in fertility acupuncture and reproductive medicine.
- Our practitioners integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western medical collaboration.
- Personalized treatment plans address root causes of chronic conditions like PCOS.
- We provide evidence-based support for patients undergoing IVF and cancer treatments.
- Our team maintains advanced certifications in Oriental reproductive medicine.
What people say
Life-changing fertility support
Effective chronic pain relief
Compassionate practitioners
Personalized treatment plans
Successful IVF integration
Services
Acupuncture
Ancient Chinese healing practice using fine needles to stimulate energy flow and treat pain, stress, and chronic conditions. Targets meridians to restore Qi balance and activate the body's natural healing response. Effective for musculoskeletal pain, migraines, and emotional wellness through endorphin release and nervous system regulation.
Nutrition Counseling
Personalized nutritional plans based on TCM principles and modern science. Addresses food sensitivities, hormonal imbalances, and digestive health through whole-food diets. Includes customized meal plans and supplementation strategies to enhance fertility, energy levels, and overall wellness outcomes.
Cupping Therapy
Traditional suction therapy improving circulation and relieving muscle tension. Uses glass cups to create negative pressure, breaking up stagnation in soft tissues. Treats chronic pain conditions, enhances athletic recovery, and reduces inflammation through localized detoxification and increased blood flow.
Herbal Prescriptions
Customized herbal formulations addressing systemic imbalances and specific health concerns. Combines centuries-old TCM formulas with modern research to support reproductive health, immune function, and chronic disease management through natural plant-based compounds.
Fertility Support
Specialized acupuncture and herbal protocols enhancing natural fertility and IVF success rates. Regulates menstrual cycles, improves uterine blood flow, and balances hormones through targeted treatments. Integrates stress reduction techniques and nutritional counseling to optimize conception outcomes for both partners.
People
Dr. Catherine Aquino
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Board-certified fertility specialist with ABORM fellowship. Expert in integrating TCM with Western reproductive medicine. Developed successful protocols for PCOS, endometriosis, and IVF support through 20+ years of clinical practice and ongoing research collaboration.
Dr. Jenna Vitale
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Specializes in women's health and emotional wellness. Combines constitutional facial acupuncture with holistic care. Certified in both China and the US, focusing on perinatal support, grief recovery, and hormonal balance through integrative treatment approaches.
Kathryn Flynn
Nutritional Consultant
Author of 'Cooking for Fertility' and creator of Moontime Teas. Develops customized nutritional plans addressing reproductive health and chronic conditions. Integrates TCM dietary principles with modern nutritional science to optimize patient outcomes through targeted dietary interventions.
Dr. Mingdong Li
Medical Doctor in Chinese Medicine
Specializes in pain management and internal medicine. Combines MD-level Western diagnostics with TCM expertise. Creates customized herbal protocols for chronic pain conditions and systemic imbalances, focusing on non-invasive solutions for long-term wellness.
Katy Frame
Acupuncture Practitioner
Focuses on women's health and fertility support. Developing ABORM certification through clinical practice. Integrates personal experience with reproductive health challenges into compassionate patient care, emphasizing holistic approaches to autoimmune conditions and stress-related infertility.
Questions
How does acupuncture improve fertility?
Acupuncture enhances fertility by regulating hormones, improving uterine blood flow, reducing stress hormones, and optimizing ovarian function through targeted meridian stimulation and personalized treatment protocols.
What conditions respond best to TCM treatments?
Chronic pain conditions, hormonal imbalances, stress-related disorders, and women's health issues show significant improvement through our integrated approach combining acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Can TCM complement Western medical treatments?
Yes, we coordinate care with reproductive endocrinologists and oncologists to enhance treatment outcomes, reduce side effects, and improve overall wellness during IVF cycles and cancer therapies.
What should I expect during initial consultations?
90-minute sessions include detailed health assessments, TCM diagnostics (pulse/tongue analysis), and personalized treatment planning addressing root causes rather than just symptom management.
Are herbal prescriptions safe with medications?
Our practitioners ensure safe herb-drug interactions through careful formulation review and collaboration with your primary care providers to maintain treatment efficacy and patient safety.
How frequently are treatments needed?
Fertility protocols typically require weekly sessions for three months, while chronic pain management may need biweekly treatments initially, with frequency adjusted based on individual progress.
