And you’re not imagining that something’s been missing.

If you’ve been trying to conceive for months — or years — you may have done all the right things. You’ve tracked, tested, supplemented, timed, waited, and tried to stay hopeful while quietly wondering why it still isn’t working.

Many women arrive here feeling overwhelmed by information, frustrated by cookie-cutter protocols, and emotionally exhausted from not being fully heard. Fertile Earth exists for women in that space.

This is a place where your fertility experience is taken seriously — physically, emotionally, and as part of your whole life.

I’ve been in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years - and in that time I’ve seen a lot of wellness trends come and go. Not to mention the flip-flopping of mainstream medical advice that often does more harm than good.

In the age of unlimited access to information, the irony is that most women are more confused than ever about what health is and how to get there.

Infertility is rarely about just one thing

There are many factors affecting fertility today that are beyond your direct control: stress, inflammation, environmental exposures, immune activation, disrupted rhythms, and the cumulative effects of modern life. These influences often chip away at health quietly, long before they show up on a lab result.

At the same time, there are hundreds of small, seemingly simple ways to offset those influences — without overhauling your life or doing more and more.

Restoring fertility isn’t about drastic change.

It’s about making the right changes, in the right order, so your body can do what it’s designed to do.

A different approach to fertility acupuncture & IVF support

Fertile Earth was created to offer an alternative to both:

• Symptom-chasing and hormone supplementation without context

• “Wait and see” fertility care that delays real investigation until months — or years — have passed

My work is rooted in Eastern Medicine, which looks for causative factors and patterns rather than isolated problems. Conception, in many ways, is the most foundational expression of health — and when you’re struggling, there’s usually more than one layer involved.

Rather than fixating on a single diagnosis or deficiency, Fertile Earth uses a clear, staged process that works through the layers of dysfunction affecting your fertility. This allows your body to release excesses that are blocking your system, self-regulate, and respond more effectively — whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or alongside IVF or IUI.

This order of operations matters.

Doing the right things at the wrong time can stall progress.

Doing fewer things, strategically, often creates more movement.

Why this fertility approach works when other treatments haven’t

Many women believe that there’s “just one thing” missing — one hormone, one supplement, one tweak that when found, will be the magic key that gets them to their baby. In reality, fertility challenges are usually influenced by multiple systems at once.

At Fertile Earth, treatment begins by addressing areas that are often overlooked or addressed last — particularly immune balance and inflammation—before moving into supplementation or advanced support. Clearing what’s getting in the way comes first. Supplementing what’s missing comes second.

This approach not only supports conception and early pregnancy, but also lays the groundwork for:

• An uncomplicated pregnancy

• A more satisfying labor and delivery

• A smoother postpartum transition

• Long-term health for both mother and baby

About Laura Schultz, L.Ac.

I’m a licensed acupuncturist with over 13 years of experience supporting women through infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care. I earned my Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine and have completed hundreds of hours of advanced, specialized fertility training beyond my formal education. I’m also state and nationally board certified.

Over the years, I’ve worked with women at many different points in their trying-to-conceive experience — those just beginning to ask questions, those who have been trying for years, and those navigating IVF or IUI. I’m fluent in both Eastern Medicine and Western fertility protocols, which allows me to bridge these systems in a way that feels practical rather than overwhelming.

What guides my work is pattern recognition. When fertility isn’t moving forward, it’s rarely because the body is “missing” one thing. It’s usually because multiple systems need support, in the right order. Having seen this again and again, I help patients slow down, clarify what matters most, and move forward with a plan they can trust.

Fertile Earth was created as a place where women feel guided rather than rushed — and where experience, education, and compassion are held with equal weight.

Personalized fertility care in North County San Diego

Care at Fertile Earth is personal, strategic, and compassionate.

You’ll receive:

• A clear process instead of scattered advice

• Thoughtful explanations instead of dismissal

• Emotional support alongside physical treatment

• Someone who celebrates your wins and helps you navigate losses

You don’t need to do everything.

You don’t need to do it perfectly.

You just need a plan that respects your body and your reality.Personalized fertility care in North County San Diego