A New Standard of Care for Women’s Pain
Many women are told that intense reproductive pain is just a normal part of life. From puberty through adulthood, this message forces many to suffer in silence. In Naturopathic medicine, we view this pain as a vital sign because it directly affects your quality of life, mental health, and fertility.
The first step toward healing is a conversation where your experience is centered and trusted. You should not have to endure untreated pain or navigate these challenges alone. There are effective options to help you find ease in your body and meet your health goals.
Signs Your Symptoms Need Attention
It can be hard to know when period discomfort has crossed the line. A rule of thumb: when your symptoms interfere with your daily life, work, or relationships. This means it’s time to seek support.
Key Red Flags to Watch For:
Intense Pelvic Pain: Sharp or stabbing pain during your cycle, ovulation, or throughout the month.
Heavy Bleeding: Periods that last longer than seven days or require changing pads or tampons every hour.
Painful Intercourse: Deep pelvic pain during or after sexual activity.
“Endo-Belly” and Bloating: Painful swelling in the abdomen that changes with your cycle.
Radiating Pain: Aching that travels into the lower back or down the legs.
Understanding Cysts, Fibroids, and Endometriosis
To treat pain effectively, we must identify the specific cause. While these three conditions share similar symptoms, they affect the body differently:
Ovarian Cysts: These are fluid-filled sacs on the ovaries. They can cause sharp pain or a persistent sense of heaviness.
Uterine Fibroids: These are non-cancerous growths in the uterine wall. They lead to intense pressure and heavy periods.
Endometriosis: This happens when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. It causes chronic inflammation and painful adhesions.
The Naturopathic Diagnostic Approach
Our doctors focus on finding the root cause of your pain. We center your personal experience and create a plan that aligns with your health and fertility goals. To get a clear picture of your health, we use several tools:
Hormone Testing: We use blood or functional tests to see if hormones are fueling inflammation or growth.
Imaging: We can order ultrasounds to find the exact size and location of cysts or fibroids.
Lab Work: This helps us check for inflammation or nutrient gaps that could make your pain worse.
Physical Interventions: Creating Space and Flow
Holistic care includes hands-on, non-invasive therapies. These treatments decrease inflammation and help realign the reproductive organs.
Abdominal Massage: Abdominal massage is one of our deep specialties. By using manual therapy, we create space to realign organs and increase blood flow. This helps prevent new cysts and fibroids from forming. For those with endometriosis, we address adhesions—the sticky tissue that causes organs to tether together. Releasing these tethers creates freedom of movement and decreases chronic pain.
Electrolymphatic Therapy: Many women use monthly sessions to lower the pain and swelling that comes with their cycle. This therapy helps the lymphatic system clear out inflammation, reducing that “heavy” feeling in the pelvis.
New Service – Castor Oil Pack with Abdominal Massage: We now offer a structured massage that includes a Castor Oil Pack. This treatment uses high-quality castor oil (with optional topical anti-inflammatory herbal support) and targeted heat. This supports balance in the abdomen, increases blood flow, and soothes deep inflammation. You will walk away with education to support yourself at-home with self-massage and a castor oil routine.
Reclaiming Your Body
Reproductive system pain should never be a silent expectation. Our goal is to help you move away from chronic discomfort. Our team offers diagnostic support, treatment options and impactful manual therapies.
Take the First Step You do not have to navigate this alone. Our team is here to support you with medical assessments or physical healing.
Book a Naturopathic Consultation: Work with our doctors to order imaging, start hormone testing, and create a long-term health strategy.
Schedule with Our Abdominal Massage Team: Use specialized manual therapy to address adhesions, decrease inflammation and develop an at home care routine.
Kristi Zimmer is the CEO of Temple Natural Health, a natural medicine clinic focused on detox, digestive health, and nervous system balance. With a background in massage, colon hydrotherapy, and nutrition, she combines her personal healing journey with a passion for holistic wellness.
She leads a team of professionals dedicated to compassionate care and continuously strives to improve the clinic’s services through client feedback.
