Meet Michelle
Are you looking to start or expand your family? Congratulations! You’ve found access to information and tools to help you optimize your fertility to grow your family, no matter where you are on your fertility journey. I’m Michelle Kapler and through Fertility Academy I offer interesting, creative, and evidence-based information and give you practical tools to help you get closer to your goal of building a family.
Why should you trust me, though? I’m a fertility-focused registered acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, and certified fertility coach. I own the Toronto Reproductive Acupuncture Clinic that focuses exclusively on fertility, pregnancy, gynecology, and hormonal health. I’m one of a handful of practitioners in the Ontario province serving as a member of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, the governing body for fertility specialist in the United States. For more than 10 years now, I’ve helped thousands of patients start and expand their families.
My knowledge comes from education and personal experience. Growing up in Ontario, I found myself surrounded by family that embraced alternative medicine and living a healthy lifestyle. From my youth, I knew my future lay in helping to heal others. I ended up graduating with a diploma in acupuncture from the Institute of Traditional Medicine in 2010.
After working some time in the dental profession, I desired a deeper, more creative approach to health care. Struggles with hormonal health and difficulties navigating the traditional medical system gave way to my current career of providing customized care. I not only want to help others build their families but encourage a sense of self-advocacy in my patients as well.
I’m so glad you’re with me today. Every Wednesday, you’ll hear from myself and special guests on subjects related to fertility, family, and health. But this short, first episode is all about introducing myself, including my personal story, and my expertise to the wider world.
Show Notes:
[00:44] - This podcast has been in the making for quite some time. This first episode is all about introducing myself before really launching into things next week.
[01:07] - Based in Toronto, I’ve helped thousands of people get closer to their goals of building their families.
[01:29] - My team and I see patients personally, using several tools to help them get as healthy as possible and optimize their fertility.
[02:08] - I practiced what I preach. I’m a mother of two kids who I conceived while embracing acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and naturopathic medicine after suffering an unfortunate reproductive issue.
[02:45] - I live with my family off the grid and commute to Toronto a few days a week to see patients at my clinic. My practitioner team, who you’ll hear from in future episodes, help all the other days.
[03:09] - We’re nine months into the global pandemic. While my clinic was lucky to only be shut down temporarily, access to care and treatment is still not where it should be in Canada.
[03:45] - COVID has exposed the weak spots in our health care systems. There’s an inspiring silver lining to this situation, though.
[04:25] - This podcast is all about offering simple, actionable steps that add up to big results with consistent application.
[04:41] - I have experts lined up to speak on their areas of genius. You’ll be hearing a range of topics: from fertility diets to the effects of hair care products on fertility and more.
[05:13] - I’m really looking forward to sharing past and current patient fertility stories with you, both the good and the bad.
Links and Resources:
@fertilityacademy on Instagram
Sign up for my free online course - www.michellekapler.com
