Prenatal Care, Traditional Labor Prep, Postpartum Care
You were never meant to walk the path of motherhood alone. In traditional medicines, a mother was held as sacred, a bearer of worlds, guided by the hands of midwives, elders, and community.
Pregnancy and birth were not solitary journeys, but ceremonies of transformation, where a woman stepped into her power, supported, seen, and honored. You are meant to be witnessed, to be nurtured, to be carried as you carry life.
Takhinsha Hollis LAc
Traditional Chinese and Mesoamerican Medicine
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Labor Prep
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), preparing for labor focuses on strengthening the mother’s Qi, Blood, and Kidney energy, relaxing the body, and ensuring a smooth and safe delivery.
In Mesoamerican medicine the womb (uterus) holds profound spiritual, emotional, and physical significance. It is not simply a reproductive organ but a cosmic center, a seat of creative power, memory, identity, and ancestral connection.
Childbirth is both a physiological and spiritual act. The womb is seen as a portal between worlds, connecting the spiritual realm to earthly life.
With a blend of Traditional Chinese and Mesoamerican Medicine therapies, the body, mind and spirit are able to be open, strong, and balanced. While also:
Support cervical ripening
Encourage optimal fetal positioning
Reduce the risk of complications
Shorten the duration of labor
Promote emotional calm and physical readiness
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Postpartum Care
Chinese medicine and Mesoamerican Medicine have a long-standing tradition of supporting postpartum care, known as "zuò yuè zi" and “La Cuarentena”, which translates to “sitting the month.” This period typically lasts 30 to 40 days after childbirth and emphasizes rest, restoration, and nourishment.
Childbirth is a process that depletes a woman's Qi (vital energy) and Blood. The body is considered to be in a "cold" state, requiring warming and tonifying therapies to restore balance.
Chinese Medicine and Mesoamerican medicine help regulate hormones levels, warm the uterus, alleviate depression, improve lactation and restore balance.
It may also release stored emotions or trauma related to birth or motherhood and to provide closure physically and energetically after the expansive experience of giving birth.
Our Services
Beginning at 36 weeks.
This is where the ceremony begins.A distinct stage, a shift from preparation into practice. Together we ready your body, spirit, and breath for the moment you meet your baby.
Breathwork, meditation, and the sacred space draws you into a deeper part of your self. We mimic the landscape of labor low light, sacred smoke, a hypnotic stillness so your body learns the space it will return to.
Then targeted bodywork, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping - releasing what you've been carrying.
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PA RT N E R S WELCOME
In dedicated sessions, partners learn acupressure with essential oil techniques to support you through labor.
Beginning two weeks after birth.
If labor prep opens, postpartum closes. We begin with space for your birth story, for what you carry from it, to be heard. We check in on feeding, sleeping, healing, and how you and your baby are finding each other.
Then the postpartum ritual: a focused full-body massage weaving palm pressing and skin rolling with acupuncture, cupping, and traditional mother roasting.
After labor, everything is open your channels, your tissues, your spirit. These practices warm, protect, and gently close what birth asked you to open.
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HOME V I S I T S AVA I L A B L E
When leaving the house feels like too much, we come to you.
PRICING
Prenatal Acupuncture $100
Labor Prep $130
Labor Prep/ Postpartum 4 pack. $480
Labor Prep/ Postpartum 8 pack. $880
Home-visit 90min Labor prep or Postpartum Care $275
*You may use unused labor prep treatments for postpartum care visits.
Held from the beginning.
From conception, we walk with you through the transition of maiden to mother. Every physical change, every emotional shift, every opening is met with care.
Through the gentle guidance of acupuncture, the release of cupping and intentional, targeted bodywork, your body is supported in softening, opening and adapting to the sacred transformation of pregnancy.
Each session becomes a quiet sanctuary a place where breath slows, where your nervous system unwinds, where you are deeply seen and heard.
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V I S I T R H Y T H M
First two weeks Twice weekly
Through 35 weeks Monthly
36-37 weeks Weekly
38 weeks to birth Twice Weekly
Community Acupuncture for Perinatal Care and Women’s Wellness
Affordable. Accessible. Individualized.
Community acupuncture offers individualized treatments in a peaceful group setting. Each person receives a treatment tailored to their needs while resting comfortably alongside others. Sessions are designed to make acupuncture more accessible while still providing meaningful, personalized care.
All community acupuncture sessions include:
Brief individual consultation
Personalized acupuncture treatment
Relaxing group healing environment
Gentle breathwork and meditation
Comfortable zero gravity chairs or meditation mats
ONLY $35 or $40 per session depending on location.
what to expect
Arrive and settle into the space.
Brief one-on-one intake with your acupuncturist.
Receive a personalized acupuncture treatment.
Rest comfortably while enjoying guided meditation and breathwork.
Leave feeling grounded, supported, and restored.
What to Bring
Pillow
Blanket
Water bottle
Anything that helps you feel comfortable
What to Wear
Treatments are performed while lying face up. Please wear clothing that allows access to your forearms and lower legs. Shoes and socks will be removed during treatment.
Community Acupuncture for Women’s Wellness
Location: Milwaukee Beyond Yoga
1013 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Designed to support women through every stage of life.
This clinic focuses on:
Menstrual health
Hormonal balance
Fertility support
Perimenopause & menopause
Stress & anxiety
Sleep support
Digestive concerns
General wellness
When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6 PM
Investment: $40
*Limited to 6 participants*
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Perinatal Community Acupuncture
Location: Authentic Birth Center
530 N 108th Place Suite 100, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Support for pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.
This clinic is designed for:
Fertility support
Pregnancy wellness
Nausea & fatigue
Pelvic discomfort
Stress & anxiety
Labor preparation (37+ weeks)
Postpartum recovery
Emotional support during the childbearing journey
Each session includes acupuncture, gentle breathwork, and guided meditation to help you reconnect with yourself and your baby.
When: Last Wednesday of every month at 6 PM
Investment: $35
*Limited to 6 participants*
Healing happens in community.
By sharing space with others on a similar journey, community acupuncture creates an opportunity to slow down, receive support, and reconnect with your body’s natural ability to heal.
Whether you are seeking support for women’s health concerns or navigating pregnancy and postpartum, these sessions offer an affordable and nurturing way to receive ongoing care.
Choose Your Community Acupuncture Experience