https://www.vidoracupuncture.com/home-old daily 0.75 2021-10-07 https://www.vidoracupuncture.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-08-18 https://www.vidoracupuncture.com/book-an-appointment daily 0.75 2023-04-03 https://www.vidoracupuncture.com/home daily 1.0 2023-04-03 https://www.vidoracupuncture.com/about daily 0.75 2021-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/1629235929098-BKRA2A2T9556R19H8UVS/carla-vidor-about-2.jpg About Additionally, she has an undergraduate degree in environmental science from Barnard College and is passionate about the natural world and doing our part to conserve and restore it. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family, doing yoga, hiking and relaxing at her home in Topanga. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/1629235768435-ESD2F0UL4J9CNNKZ3N4W/carla%2Bvidor.jpeg About - Carla has been practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine since 2008. After her first year of practice, she realized her growing passion for women’s health and fertility and went on to complete a doctorate program with a speciality degree in reproductive health. For over a decade she has focused her work primarily in the realms of pre-conception/fertility, pregnancy care, and postpartum recovery and has helped hundreds of couples and individuals conceive. Carla was also able to overcome an extended period of her own infertility using Chinese herbs and medicinal foods so she is a firm believer in the potential of each and every couple to have the family they desire. Carla is a California State board and nationally licensed practitioner and a member of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). https://www.vidoracupuncture.com/services daily 0.75 2021-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/2a05af05-c559-461e-b9ea-74a681366efd/vidor-services-nutrition.png Services - Nutrition & Lifestyle Chinese medicine does not give us an easy way out. Usually there are necessary lifestyle changes that will result in better treatment outcomes. Modern-day living is definitely not forgiving with the amount of stress, pollution, and chemical additives it provides us. It's good practice to consider our daily choices when it comes to what we consume and take in, and our activity and sleep habits. Every choice can take us either towards, or away from our health goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/1629238797669-OBEVUWGDG22EP7GVFEZ8/vidor-services-acupuncture.jpg Services - Acupuncture Acupuncture has its origins dating thousands of years back. It is a traditional practice based on bringing the body’s functions back into harmony by placing fine needles along pathways or meridians. With the gentle insertion at different acupuncture points, a therapeutic effect can be achieved body-wide through the strong connections between the nervous, endocrine and immune systems. Even though this is an ancient medicine, modern day research acknowledges acupuncture effects on both the mind and body. A large part of acupuncture’s relaxation effect is through the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. When the body is truly out of fight-or-flight, it makes it easier to correct its own imbalances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/899017dc-2d52-40ea-9677-02e2b1f2b3d8/vidor-services-herbal-medicine.png Services - Herbal Medicine & Neutraceuticals Chinese herbs are part Eastern medicine's tradition for healing the body and have been used for thousands of years to address any deficiencies or areas of excess in the organs and meridians. Whether you have migraines, insomnia, difficulties conceiving, or are dealing with fatigue, the herbal formulas are tailored to the individual to address the symptoms as well as any constitutional or root imbalances. All of the herbs and formulas are properly tested for heavy metals and contaminants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/162f07ed-d541-4be5-b7fc-082dc5e18336/vidor-services-testing.png Services - Testing Occasionally it becomes relevant to look at diagnostic testing to check for metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalance or environmental toxins that may be resulting in chronic illness or even difficulty conceiving. The ultimate benefit of testing is it allows us to make informed, objective decisions by taking the guesswork out of supplementation or lifestyle practices. Types of testing offered: Nutraceutical Testing | Toxic Profiles | Hormone Testing | GI testing https://www.vidoracupuncture.com/fertility-pregnancy-postpartum daily 0.75 2021-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/822de027-20f8-4c68-9a7a-dc4c33224b12/vidor-male-fertility.jpg Fertility - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/1629257128164-DMZ8XHN3O7KNWHQOD1CC/unsplash-image-X3DZ1c7MPa4.jpg Fertility - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/1629257038942-W2MZO0QOKJCLUEU78U56/unsplash-image-V3ctk9ebKTA.jpg Fertility - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/7eaa7089-96fe-4745-ba38-90c822661361/unsplash-image-4qHWTuP_RLw.jpg Fertility - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/d295d1fc-1b63-47b2-b927-140755a41841/vidor_female-fertility.jpg Fertility - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.vidoracupuncture.com/pregnancy daily 0.75 2021-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/1636213531207-4SZQI20PN7EKAYLMGMLA/GettyImages-1128354894.jpg Pregnancy - Third Trimester By now the pregnancy is nearing the home stretch and sometimes the growing pregnant body becomes more and more uncomfortable. In addition to addressing these discomforts, treatments during this time are especially aimed at making sure the baby is in a good position as the onset of labor nears. Third Trimester acupuncture can help with: Third trimester aches and pains Baby’s position/Breech Cervical ripening Physical and mental preparation for labor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/1629257487042-02H2YZCBYZ5L4NO0PSKD/unsplash-image-3jFGBzi3NT4.jpg Pregnancy - Second Trimester Now that the placenta is fully formed, you are sharing everything with your baby. If you feel bliss, you share those bliss hormones with baby. If you feel stressed, baby also shares those hormones. While it is impossible to not “be stressed” on occasion, prolonged or severe stress is not ideal during pregnancy. If you are under stress, more regular treatments in the second trimester are recommended. Otherwise, occasional treatments to help with aches or pains can be helpful. Some parents-to-be feel great during the second trimester! As always, it is about listening to your body and what it needs during this special time. Second Trimester acupuncture can help with: Back pain Groin pain Headaches Fatigue Common colds Nausea Stress Gestational Diabetes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609ea3356e11df56c1638f90/1635464019132-81H8VFAJPIGV36R3BWOS/unsplash-image-eTjPzY2M63A.jpg Pregnancy - First Trimester Often the most vulnerable period after conception, the first trimester can simultaneously be full of excitement and high anxiety, especially if there was previous loss. After the placenta takes over the production of the important hormone progesterone, risk of miscarriage is greatly reduced and common first trimester symptoms like nausea and vomiting may start to dissipate. Acupuncture can support the pregnancy by giving the body real rest so that it can do the energy intensive job of growing a baby. 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