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Fertility Centers Of Illinois Crystal Lake Location Expands To Offer Holistic Treatments

Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI), Crystal Lake location - part of one of the nation"s leading infertility treatment practices - has expanded its services to include an array of holistic treatments such as acupuncture, massage and nutrition counseling, in addition to free patient education seminars. FCI recognizes the growing benefits of integrating holistic therapies with medical treatment and with an increasing demand from patients, has extended its partnership with Pulling Down The Moon to create the first holistic center located within the fertility clinic. In collaboration with Pulling Down The Moon, holistic fertility specialists, Fertility Centers of Illinois was one of the very first medical facilities to recognize the benefits and offer integrated holistic therapies to their patients. Since then, statistics and data show that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has quickly become the fastest growing sector of American healthcare. Dr. Laurence Jacobs, Reproductive Endocrinologist with Fertility Centers of Illinois, explains that he has seen firsthand how holistic techniques can aid in coping with stress and achieving a calmer level of existence. "These holistic methods enhance medical treatment, improve reproductive function and create an overall better state of mind and health. We are delighted to now be able to offer these services locally and within the Crystal Lake clinic," he says. Tami Quinn, former fertility patient and co-founder of Pulling Down The Moon adds that more and more clinical studies support the benefits of holistic therapies for infertility patients. "It is wonderful to know that more women and couples navigating the fertility journey will have easy access to these holistic treatments and support networks," she says. Fertility Centers of Illinois, S.C., is one of the nation"s leading infertility treatment practices, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology services in the Chicago area for more than 30 years. With a team of nationally recognized reproductive physicians, and half of all patients seeking treatment elsewhere before finding success at FCI, the practice has earned a reputation for overcoming hard-to-solve fertility issues. FCI is part of IntegraMed, the nation"s largest and most reputable network of fertility centers and FCI has multiple offices conveniently located throughout the Chicago area. For more information visit http://www.fcionline.com Pulling Down The Moon


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