Dr. Kate Phillippi, L.Ac, DACM, FABORM
Fertility Acupuncturist & Integrative Reproductive Health Specialist in Chicago
Dr. Kate Phillippi is a licensed acupuncturist and reproductive health specialist dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care for patients navigating fertility, assisted reproductive treatments, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and hormonal health.
Dr. Phillippi’s clinical philosophy centers on individualized, patient-centered care that supports both the physical and emotional aspects of reproductive health. She works closely with patients and their medical teams to thoughtfully integrate acupuncture and East Asian medicine alongside conventional fertility treatments. Her goal is to help optimize reproductive health, support treatment outcomes, and create a space where patients feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout their fertility journey.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Phillippi is an adjunct faculty member at Pacific College of Health and Science and is actively involved in research, professional leadership, and mentoring within the reproductive acupuncture community. She is passionate about making Traditional Chinese Medicine practical, accessible, and relevant for modern wellness.
Clinical & Professional Leadership
President, Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (ABORM)
Leading the national organization dedicated to advancing standards and education in reproductive acupuncture.Vice Chair, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group (CIMSIG)
American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)Adjunct Faculty, Pacific College of Health and Science
Teaching and mentoring students in acupuncture and integrative reproductive medicine.Member, Obstetrical Acupuncture Association (OBAA)
Active contributor to research and professional education within the reproductive acupuncture community.
Research & Publications
Fertility and Sterility, 2020
Individualized acupuncture performed on the day of embryo transfer was associated with statistically higher pregnancy and clinical pregnancy rates.
Does Individualized Pre- and Post-Embryo Transfer Acupuncture Affect Live Birth Rates?
Fertility and Sterility, 2022
Individualized acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer was associated with 55% increase in FET live births and 42% reduction in biochemical pregnancies compared with FET alone.
My Approach to Care
My practice is rooted in the understanding that reproductive outcomes depend on both the quality of the “seed” and the health of the “soil” in which it grows.
I provide individualized, evidence-informed acupuncture and integrative care designed to support hormonal balance, optimize circulation, regulate the nervous system, and strengthen whole-body resilience throughout the fertility journey.
My approach bridges classical Chinese medicine with modern reproductive science, allowing for thoughtful, personalized support across natural conception, assisted reproductive technologies (including IVF), pregnancy loss, and menstrual cycle regulation.
I work closely with patients—and often in collaboration with their medical team—to create care plans that are both clinically grounded and deeply attuned to the physical and emotional complexity of trying to conceive.