Your emotional and physical well being are very important to us at South Jersey Fertility Center. We offer referrals for counseling, nutrition, acupuncture, Yoga, massage and meditation to augment your treatment. Below is some information on these services and their importance to a successful outcome.
Infertility Counseling
We currently have an Infertility Counseling Program through Pressman and Associates. Their office is located 10 minutes from South Jersey Fertility Center’s Marlton Office and provides a private and confidential setting for those seeking support. Their services include:
- Individual and couples counseling
- Group infertility counseling
- Biofeedback and hypnotherapy for stress management
- Diagnostic evaluation for egg donor cycles
They offer a variety of programs to help women and couples through the challenges of infertility treatment. Some of the programs have been:
- Dealing with disappointment such as a negative pregnancy test
- Developing coping skills to reduce stress during infertility treatment
- Talking to family and friends about infertility treatment
- Managing social obligations that require being around children
- Handling changes in sexual intimacy during infertility treatment
In addition, there are periodic educational sessions on managing the emotional aspects of infertilty treatment at South Jersey Fertility Center and are free to our patients.
For more information on their services and programs, or to arrange an appointment, contact:
The Infertility Counseling Program at Pressman and Associates Pamela Fawcett Pressman, LPC, Director 1202 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 207 Voorhees, NJ 08043 Phone 856-435-1944 Fax 856-435-1966Nutrition
Mary Ellen DiMatteo, RD is a board registered dietician. She is available to help you make life style changes for a balanced nutritional life. She offers a free nutritional program to our patients, in addition to detailed programs or one-on-one counseling for a fee. The programs that are being offered are posted in our offices. The programs are held in our Marlton office; however, you may contact Mary Ellen directly to arrange a one-on-one counseling session.
Mary Ellen DiMatteo, RD Covered Bridge Medical Bldg Route 70 and Covered Bridge Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Phone -800-887-6609Acupuncture
Today there is growing evidence in medical research confirming that acupuncture has a positive impact on fertility. It has been shown to help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce stress and anxiety, increase energy and improve blood flow to the pelvic organs. Acupuncture treatments are designed to benefit each individual patient in a customized manor. Our referral list of acupuncturists are licensed and experienced in female and male infertility.
For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact one of the following acupuncturists that we have worked with.
Jon Posner www.acupuncture-infertility.com Haddonfield and Cherry Hill Areas 856-751-8908 Justin BeanVentnor Area609-856-1227 Ocean AcupunctureManahawkin Area609-978-1428Yoga, Massage and Meditation
Barbara “Ted” Piotrowski, a Board Certified Holistic Registered Nurse, brings Greater Harmony to the mind, body and spirit as she offers her skill in Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Acupressure, Reiki and Energy Therapies, Yoga, Relaxation Techniques and Meditation.
Nurses are leading the way for complementary and alternative therapies. Make an appointment and be empowered to bring a balanced approach to fertility and your lifesyle.
To find out more about these services and to schedule an appointment, please contact her at : http://www.greaterharmony.net/Greater_Harmony/Home.html
Barbara “Ted” Piotrowski/Greater Harmony
1812 Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08033
609-217-4018
email: greaterharmony@me.com