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*INSURANCE: As a reminder with the new year, please submit your new insurance cards. For 2025, you may have a deductible to meet prior to coverage. If you have questions, then please contact our biller at: billing@pullingdownthemoon.com.

*CLASSES/EVENTS: Join us virtually on our Fully Fertile App today! New fertility webinars and classes are available now!!

*APPOINTMENTS: Please arrive in advance of your scheduled appointment to best accommodate your care when you visit. If you are tardy, then you may be rescheduled or incur a fee. If you need to cancel your appointment, then we request a phone call no later than 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment or a cancellation fee will be assessed.

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Acupuncture

So glad you've made the decision to book acupuncture with us. Our expert practitioners will guide you along the way and make sure you have a customized treatment plan to help you reach your goals. We have amazing package pricing available that allow patients to save on treatments, however, these are not available for purchase online. We require full payment for your session at the time of booki... Read More

So glad you've made the decision to book acupuncture with us. Our expert practitioners will guide you along the way and make sure you have a customized treatment plan to help you reach your goals. We have amazing package pricing available that allow patients to save on treatments, however, these are not available for purchase online. We require full payment for your session at the time of booking, but if you choose to do a package, we will apply your payment to the package of your choice when you check out in person. If you are interested in exploring insurance coverage, book here and don't forget to bring your insurance card on your first visit or include a copy in your patient intake form which will be emailed to you before your appointment. Call us if you have any questions (312) 321-0004.

Massage Therapy

So glad you've made the decision to book a massage with us. Our expert practitioners will guide you along the way and make sure you have a customized treatment plan to help you reach your goals. We have amazing package pricing available that allow patients to save on treatments, however, these are not available for purchase online. We require full payment for your session at the time of booking... Read More

So glad you've made the decision to book a massage with us. Our expert practitioners will guide you along the way and make sure you have a customized treatment plan to help you reach your goals. We have amazing package pricing available that allow patients to save on treatments, however, these are not available for purchase online. We require full payment for your session at the time of booking, but if you choose to do a package, we will apply your payment to the package of your choice when you check out in person. Call us if you have any questions (312) 321-0004.

Yoga for Fertility

We offer our copyrighted, specialized, research-based 6 Week Yoga for Fertility Series online and in-center at our River North location. Sessions can also be scheduled virtually for 1:1 yoga instruction for one class or the full series. The Yoga for Fertility Series includes: 6 - weekly 90 minute sessions with live yoga, expert instruction, discussion, community support, The Infertility Cleans... Read More

We offer our copyrighted, specialized, research-based 6 Week Yoga for Fertility Series online and in-center at our River North location. Sessions can also be scheduled virtually for 1:1 yoga instruction for one class or the full series. The Yoga for Fertility Series includes: 6 - weekly 90 minute sessions with live yoga, expert instruction, discussion, community support, The Infertility Cleanse book and the Fully Fertile downloads with over 3 hours of content from the book and videos by PDtM co-founders Beth Heller and Tami Quinn.

Alternative Medicine

If you are like most people, you probably never thought you’d have difficulty trying to conceive. Yet, here you are like one out of eight couples experiencing some form of infertility. The good news is that you are not alone, even though the process can feel lonely and isolating. The bad news is that the process itself can feel overwhelming and stressful. That’s where Pulling Down the Moon ... Read More

If you are like most people, you probably never thought you’d have difficulty trying to conceive. Yet, here you are like one out of eight couples experiencing some form of infertility. The good news is that you are not alone, even though the process can feel lonely and isolating. The bad news is that the process itself can feel overwhelming and stressful. That’s where Pulling Down the Moon comes in. No matter if you are just starting to try, have been through several rounds of IVF or have decided to move onto second solutions, our staff can help guide you to a treatment plan that best suits where you are in your journey.

Our patient surveys show that 75% of women do achieve pregnancy within six months of regular holistic treatment. As importantly, most report that they have a greater sense of well being, sleep better, eat better and feel less stressed and alone. We hope you will call us so we can help guide you through this process. After all, taking the first step is always the hardest.

Schedule a 30 minute no-risk virtual Start Here Consultation to let us help you on your journey! During this 30-minute Holistic Fertility consultation, you will meet with PDtM Patient Advocate and Empowerment Coach Hope Firsel to better understand how yoga, nutrition, Fertility-Enhancing Massage, and Traditional Chinese Medicine can impact your specific journey. Be empowered by a supportive community of fertility experts!

Christine Davis
(She/Her/Hers) LAc, NCCAOM Dipl OM

Christine is a Licensed Acupuncturist and the Acupuncture Director at Pulling Down the Moon, a fertility-focused integrative complementary medicine center in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Christine holds a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She has been a Board Certified practicing acupuncturist since 2004.

She has studied Chinese Tai Ji Quan at Wu Dang Mountain and Gong Fu at Shao Lin Temple in China. In addition, she studied Chinese herbology at the Beijing University of Traditional Medicine in 2003. She is a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor in the Iyengar method and has been practicing for over 20 years.

Christine focuses on helping people achieve maximum, lasting wellness by giving them the tools to heal themselves. She believes that health can be improved by using traditional methods of moderation and balance. Christine has helped support many couples on their journey to conceive.

She believes it is important to address both the body as well as the mind and the spirit, especially while trying to conceive. When Christine is not treating patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sweet daughters, listening to all kinds of music, strolling through the Chicago Botanic Garden and reading. Christine@pullingdownthemoon.com

Christine is a Licensed Acupuncturist and the Acupuncture Director at Pulling Down the Moon, a fe... Read More

Cassie Harrison

Cassie is a certified Yoga Instructor who trained at Urban Breath Yoga in Saint Louis. She is also a certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor, with an additional 95 hours of instruction through Amala School of Prenatal Yoga and her Yoga for Fertility training through Pulling Down the Moon. As a way to offer personalized instruction and build relationships, Cassie prefers to keep her classes small. She employs Kriya yoga, including Hatha Yoga — involving body, breath and mind.

Cassie’s most recent focus is in Yoga for Fertility, and her classes can help you prepare your body and cope with the stress and emotions of the fertility journey. Her own journey led her to acupuncture, nutrition and chiropractic care — a holistic approach that helped her conceive her two sons. Cassie credits teaching Yoga for Fertility classes with truly helping her to heal, and she hopes to provide a supportive environment where students know they are not alone in their fertility journey.

Yoga has been a constant in Cassie’s life since college, providing a healthy, supportive outlet. She believes that it’s possible for anyone and everyone to reap the benefits of yoga. Thanks in part to her calm, friendly demeanor, Cassie’s students frequently say that they’ve forgotten the stresses of the day for a while and go home feeling relaxed. That equals success in yoga terms.

When Cassie isn’t in the yoga studio, she’s balancing life with a family of four and her career as a sales engineer. She loves spending time outside, whether she is cycling, hiking or skiing. Cassie has a passion for cooking — from gourmet meals at home to fancy meals on family camping trips. She lives with her husband and sons in the northwest suburbs of Chicago but stays true to her St. Louis roots as a die-hard Cardinals fan. Cassie@Pullingdownthemoon.com

Cassie is a certified Yoga Instructor who trained at Urban Breath Yoga in Saint Louis. She is als... Read More

Victoria Jones

Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified FEM Practitioner, Prenatal Massage Certification

Victoria studied Applied Sciences in Massage Therapy at Rasmussen College, where she earned her Associates in 2011. She’s gone on to become fertility massage certified through the Integrative Care for Fertility Institute, is certified in prenatal massage, and was voted Massage Envy’s Massage Therapist of the Year in 2018 (West Loop location). For over 10 years Victoria has brought deep tissue sensibilities to a clinical relaxation massage, and loves exploring new ways to profoundly impact the body. She is passionate about holistic medicine and the physiological benefits of massage, achieving the client’s goals (whether increasing pelvic blood flow, improving egg quality, or relieving pain), and making her clients feel amazing in the process. In her spare time, Victoria loves spending time with her Cavalier Spaniel, immersing herself in self-development, entrepreneurship, dance and dance ministry, and volunteering with her church. Modalities: deep tissue, sports massage, body mobilization/stretch, hot stones, prenatal massage, fertility massage. Victoria@Pullingdownthemoon.com

Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified FEM Practitioner, Prenatal Massage Certification Victoria ... Read More

Christina Livas
(She/Her/Hers) L.Ac.

Christina holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture from National University of Health Sciences. There she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Christina is a nationally certified Diplomate of Acupuncture through NCCAOM. She is also certified in cosmetic acupuncture and facial rejuvenation. During her time practicing she has worked with patients suffering from emotional issues, infertility, pain management, and PTSD.

Through her internship and practice, Christina has helped many men and women with infertility issues to conceive both naturally and in conjunction with IVF or IUI. Along with helping patients conceive she has helped numerous women with pregnancy support.

Christina’s goal is to help people achieve and maintain health and wellness through natural medicine. She believes that by focusing on the body and mind, patients are able to achieve the highest level of relaxation and benefit from treatment. Along with acupuncture, Christina offers additional modalities such as acupressure, tui na massage, moxibustion, essential oils, and cupping. Christina has a light-hearted way of instantly making you feel comfortable and her great sense of humor is sure to help you smile along an otherwise challenging journey toward parenthood.

When not working, Christina likes spending time with her husband and 2 sons building forts, coloring, and trying to be the loudest singer in the house. She is also an avid reader, traveler, movie watcher, and dance party enthusiast. Christina@Pullingdownthemoon.com

Christina holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture from National University of Health Sciences. The... Read More

Meredith Nathan

Meredith Nathan, L.M.T., Massage Director, graduated with honors from Northwestern University and Chicago School of Massage Therapy. Meredith has continued her education through the Upledger Institute as well as Mercier Training Institute, and is certified in Gynovisceral Manipulation, Lymphatic Drainage Technique, CranioSacral Therapy, and Prenatal Massage. Meredith created the Fertility Enhancing Massage (FEM) Protocol™ in 2008 after working with thousands of women seeking to improve their fertility since 2004.

In 2017, in partnership with Pulling Down the Moon, Meredith became an approved provider of Continuing Education in the field of Fertility Massage with the NCBTMB. Meredith was the esteemed recipient of the AMTA’s 2018 Pioneer Award, has been highlighted in Massage Magazine and Conceive Magazine, and was a contributing author to ‘Fully Fertile: A 12-Week Holistic Plan for Optimal Fertility’. Meredith@Pullingdownthemoon.com

Meredith Nathan, L.M.T., Massage Director, graduated with honors from Northwestern University and... Read More

Sydney Stefanik
(She/Her/Hers)

Sydney Stefanik, LMT (she/her/hers)

Sydney became a Licensed Massage Therapist through William Rainey Harper College, and went on to become fertility massage certified through the Integrative Care for Fertility Institute. Sydney’s warm and approachable personality helps create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can process life at their own pace, free of judgment and full of comfort.

Her primary focus is on providing individualized care tailored to each client’s unique needs while encouraging their goals. “I believe in fostering open communication, encouraging [everyone] to be their own advocates through introspection, and truly listening to their bodies. Each body holds its own truth, and I am honored to support my clients on their journeys in fertility, reproductive wellness and beyond!”

Having personal experience living with PCOS, Sydney understands how female reproductive health can impact daily life. Through her own journey and the challenges life presents, she has learned the importance of maintaining balance among emotional, physical, mental, social and spiritual health. With a passion for learning, she is excited to expand her expertise by completing training in prenatal and postpartum massage in the coming year.

When she’s not at work, Sydney cherishes time spent with loved ones and furry companions: Chip, her 11-year-old pitbull; Persephone, her 6-year-old long-haired diva cat; and Haineko, her very sassy 2-month-old kitten. Sydney also enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons with fellow TTRPG enthusiasts and indulging in her addiction to The Sims by exploring the latest expansion packs.

Modalities: Fertility Enhancement Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Friction Techniques, Joint Mobilizations, Trigger Point Therapy

Sydney Stefanik, LMT (she/her/hers) Sydney became a Licensed Massage Therapist through William ... Read More

L'Oreal Thompson Payton

L’Oreal Thompson Payton is certified yoga instructor, wellness advocate and author. As a former Pulling Down the Moon client and proud IVF mom, L’Oreal knows firsthand the impact mindfulness can have on fertility and is dedicated to helping individuals achieve holistic well-being through the transformative power of yoga.

Passionate about inclusivity and diversity within the wellness community, L’Oreal is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and empowerment in her classes. Her nurturing guidance enables students to develop a profound mind-body connection, while encouraging them to honor their individual journeys and embark on their own transformative paths toward self-discovery and inner peace.

In addition to her role as a yoga instructor, L’Oreal is an author and journalist, using her platform to advocate for wellness, self-care, and the importance of embracing one’s authentic self. Through her insightful articles and engaging workshops, she continues to make a meaningful impact in the wellness space, promoting self-acceptance and resilience.

When she isn’t writing or in the yoga studio, L’Oreal can usually be found reading, riding her Peloton or watching Real Housewives of Potomac. She lives with her very patient husband and vivacious daughter in Evanston, but will always be a Maryland girl at heart.

L’Oreal Thompson Payton is certified yoga instructor, wellness advocate and author. As a former P... Read More

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Pulling Down the Moon Highland Park - Highland Park Clinic
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