How Chinese Medicine Can Help Resolve Pain and Fertility Issues with Danielle Dickshinski

Dr. Bree Allred interviews licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner Danielle Dickshinski about managing endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, lifestyle, and collaboration with pelvic floor physical therapy and surgical specialists. Danielle explains acupuncture’s local and systemic effects on pain via immune and nervous system regulation, fascia and trigger point work, and cycle-based treatment planning, noting improvements often require weekly care over several months, with earlier intervention responding faster. They discuss inflammation-focused nutrition (whole foods, anti-inflammatory choices, warm foods), safe and informed herb use and medication interactions, and fertility optimization including recommended preconception labs and semen analysis. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:48 Can Acupuncture Help Endo Pain 02:37 How Acupuncture Modulates Pain 05:35 Meridians and Nervous System 06:59 Local Tissue and Fascia Effects 09:01 Dry Needling vs Acupuncture 10:26 Timing Treatments With Cycle 11:46 How Fast Results Happen 13:42 Central Sensitization and Trauma 16:34 Lifestyle and Anti Inflammatory Eating 21:37 Signs of Inflammation Patterns 24:23 Herbal Training and Credentials 26:04 Herbs Safety Tiers 27:43 Testing Herbs Slowly 28:48 Tell Your Providers 30:21 Acupuncture for Fertility 32:09 Preconception Lab Checklist 35:27 Supplements and Overload 35:53 Adenomyosis Support 36:59 When Surgery Is Needed 39:44 Post Surgery Recovery 40:55 Scar Tissue Needling 45:10 PT and Acupuncture Teamwork 47:11 Painful Intercourse Help 48:37 Hope and Next Steps Thank you for listening to *Healing at Your Core*. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. **Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC** *"Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation."* ## CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. **Join FREE at:** www.aylarapelvichealth.com **Follow Bree on Social Media:** Facebook | Instagram | [YouTube](youtube.com/channel/UCiG6LEXhr0tIwoDgB0fZdqg/) | LinkedIn **Bonus Resource:** Schedule your **FREE Discovery Call** and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Guest Bio Danielle Dickshinski, L.Ac., RMT, is the owner of Thriving with Eastern Medicine & Acupuncture located in Logan, Utah. Danielle is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Utah, Nationally certified at N.C.B.A.H.M., certified Reiki Master & Teacher, & Herbalist, and Trauma Support Specialist. She holds a B.A. in Biology and Master in Science in Acupuncture. Danielle is passionate in helping others regain their power whether it is harmonizing hormones, regulating digestion, or integrating wellness and empowerment after an experience of trauma. She specializes in Women’s Medicine for Reproductive Health, Autoimmunity, Chronic Pain, and Emotional Well-being. Within her practice, she combines the tools of Chinese Medicine such as Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Reiki, Chinese nutrition, Tui Na, Cupping, and Functional Medicine to customize a plan to help others learn how to thrive! Links Website: https://www.temacupuncture.com/ Facebook: [www.facebook.com/temacupuncture](www.facebook.com/temacupuncture) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithacuut/