Mercier Therapy for Reproductive

Health & Wellness

Fertility Program

Are you facing fertility challenges due to endometriosis, PCOS, scar tissue from abdominal or pelvic surgeries, failed assisted reproductive attempts such as IVF, or unexplained infertility? Are you struggling with pelvic pain or recovering from gynecologic surgery, C-section, or a traumatic birth? If so, Mercier Therapy, a natural fertility program, may be able to help.

What is Mercier Therapy?

A Safe and Gentle Holistic Fertility Treatment

Mercier Therapy is a visceral pelvic manipulation technique that helps to bring about better organ mobility, restore blood flow in the pelvis, and optimize the health and function of the pelvic organs. This hands-on manual therapy treatment addresses soft tissue and visceral (uterine and ovarian) restrictions in the abdomen, hips, and spine. It is non-invasive, all external, and gentle.

Mercier Therapy was was created by Dr. Jennifer Mercier, a naturopath and midwife, to optimize health and wellbeing within the pelvis by addressing scar tissue and decreased mobility of the reproductive structures. It is beneficial for anyone facing fertility challenges, pelvic pain and dysfunction, gynecologic surgery recovery, or those with a history of C-section or traumatic birth experiences.

At Pelvic Health and Wellness, Dr. Lauryn Beecher, offers Mercier Therapy in her Milwaukee pelvic wellness center.

What is the Shared Fertility Journey? What Can I Expect?

The Shared Fertility Journey is a 6-week program, typically performed with one 60-minute Mercier Therapy session per week. This gentle, non-invasive visceral manipulative technique is done abdominally and does not require vaginal work.

Our fertility program is customized to fit your unique needs. During your initial consultation, you can expect to discuss your health history and life experiences in order to explore possible contributing factors to your fertility challenges. The consultation also includes a gentle, external pelvic organ mobility evaluation.

Mercier Therapy and can be used as a stand-alone regime or in preparation for a medically assisted cycle such as ICI, IUI, or IVF. We highly recommend that you prepare your body properly prior to starting any medically assisted fertility cycle to help increase the likelihood of a successful first cycle. The Shared Journey can be completed in time for your stim start.

If you are working to conceive on your own or utilizing at home ICI, you will be guided to monitor your ovulatory cycle along with our help for up to one year after your Mercier Therapy sessions end.

For people coming in from out of the area, or those with an upcoming stim cycle or procedure scheduled, the timeline can be condensed to as little as a 4-day weekend.

What Conditions Can Benefit from Mercier Therapy?

Mercier Therapy is beneficial for anyone with fertility concerns, pelvic pain, menstrual irregularity, endometriosis, PSCOS, gynecologic surgery recovery, or failed assisted reproductive attempts such as IVF. It can also benefit those recovering from a C-section or traumatic birth.

Some of the conditions that Mercier Therapy can help with include:

  • Pelvic pain

  • Anovulation (lack of ovulation)

  • Premature ovarian failure or low ovarian reserve

  • Painful periods

  • PCOS

  • Improving IVF outcomes

  • Irregular menstruation

  • Endometriosis

  • Ovarian cysts

  • Post surgery scars

  • Sexual abuse trauma

  • Traumatic birth experience

  • C-Section recovery

  • Recurring urinary tract or yeast infections

  • Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)

  • Incontinence

  • GI issues

  • Transitioning into menopause

“Working with Lauryn significantly changed my health and fertility journey! With over a year of fertility struggles I was referred to Lauryn for pelvic floor work. Every time I came to a visit with Lauryn I walked away with a greater understanding of my own body, a feeling of peace, and more hope. She helped me to grow as a person, release tension within my body and be open to the next steps in my fertility treatments. I strongly believe that Lauryn played a major roll in why I am pregnant today!”

— Leann V.

Ready to get started?

If you are struggling with infertility or pelvic pain, we are passionate about helping you reconnect with your body and recover your pelvic health and wellbeing. Schedule your first appointment today using the link below or give us a call at 414-214-3474.

Pelvic Health & Wellness was built with you in mind. We practice whole-person, individualized pelvic floor physical therapy in a caring and safe environment. Our therapists specialize in treating pelvic health concerns such as fertility, pain, incontinence, prolapse, constipation, and various pregnancy and postpartum related conditions.

We understand that being ready to talk about and address your pelvic floor wellness concerns comes from a place of strength. We are here to support and encourage you on your journey back to pelvic health so you can get back to doing what you love! If you are ready to take the first step in reclaiming your pelvic health and wellness, contact us today.