On Fertile Ground is a one-of-a-kind program designed to prepare you for a successful pregnancy.
Our multi-disciplinary, holistic approach provides support and nourishment for fertility.
Do you end up in tears with every pregnancy and birth announcement?
Are you fearful that your pregnancy will result in another loss?
Are you losing hope for ever having a baby of your own?
Do you feel like giving up?
Maybe your journey is just beginning and you’re thinking about trying to conceive and want to prevent any health challenges.
Where are you on your path to parenthood?
Are you struggling to conceive?
Are you dealing with the frustrating diagnosis of unexplained infertility?
Are you dealing with male factor infertility?
Have you experienced pregnancy loss?
Have you undergone fertility treatments with no success?
Are you looking for holistic, non-invasive fertility options versus more extreme methods?
Are you trying to conceive naturally?
Would you like to nurture your preconception health before actively moving toward pregnancy?
If you’re looking for compassionate care, holistic therapies and mind-body practices to help you conceive your baby while feeling empowered; you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re in the pre-conception phase of your journey or you’re currently struggling with infertility, On Fertile Ground will help you to…
- Mobilize the reproductive organs to restore overall blood flow and mobility.
- Relieve congestion, scar tissue and adhesion within the pelvis.
- Focus on the foundations of health through individualized health strategies.
- Create a plan for both partners and their unique health status.
- Remove the most common barriers to fertility (stress, hormone imbalances, decreased vitality, underlying medical conditions).
- Nurture your emotional and reproductive health and create a receptive mind and body for conception.
- Restore faith in your body’s ability to conceive.
Conception can be a long and difficult journey that is challenging emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. Seeing others celebrate your own unfilled desire can be painful. Over years of dealing with fertility issues, many women experience feelings of sadness and depression, that at times, can be overwhelming and debilitating.
You should be able to enjoy the journey towards creating your family, not having to struggle.
Removing barriers to your health and fertility to prepare for a successful pregnancy while living a more empowered life by healing at the root level, is weaved into all aspects of this program.
On Fertile Ground – A Journey to Holistic Fertility can help you navigate fertility challenges.
(PCOS) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Failed Medical Treatments (such as IUI or IVF)
Endometriosis
Secondary Infertility
Other Menstrual Imbalances
Feelings of Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life in Limbo
Hormonal Imbalance
Feeling Numb or Disconnected
Problems with Ovulation
Fearfulness of Continued Pregnancy Loss
Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Grief
Antibody Problems Causing Harm to Sperm and/or Eggs
Trauma
Low Sperm Count
Insomnia or Chronic Fatigue
Male Factor Infertility
Digestion / Gut Health
Unexplained Infertility
Autoimmune Conditions
Pregnancy Loss & Recurring Miscarriage
Other Fertility Challenges
Thyroid Conditions
Low Iron / Iron Deficiency
Men’s Health – On Fertile Ground supports men looking for natural approaches to fertility!
Current statistics show that 40% of infertility cases are related to male factor infertility. Low sex drive, poor sperm metrics, lack of energy, poor digestion, physical pain, and poor sleep can all be symptoms of the body asking for help.
There are many natural and effective approaches for men:
- Hormone and sperm testing
- Physical exam testing to rule in and out any obstacles to fertility (varicocele)
- Advanced lab testing to pin-point deficiencies, autoimmunity or other health issues
- Customized supplements to prevent sperm from oxidative stress
- Herbal adaptogens to give more stamina, strength, and flow in life
- Acupuncture and hydrotherapy to support vitality
- Stress management support to assist with better sleep, increased energy, improved sex drive, and self-awareness
- Custom nutrition recommendations to ensure basic building blocks for sperm health and hormone regulation
- Heavy metal and environmental toxicity testing
Men can prioritize their health to create an optimal fertility journey.
Here’s what’s included in the On Fertile Ground program:
- 90-Minute Initial Consultation and Pelvic Assessment with Amy Scott
- 6 x Mercier Therapy Treatments
- Menstrual Cycle Tracking with Amy Scott
- 2 x Check-In Emails from Amy
- 90-Minute Initial Intake with The Health Creation Lab
- 60-Minute Follow Up with The Health Creation Lab
- Wholistic Detox Course created by The Health Creation Lab
- 30-Minute Initial Consultation with Colleen Thakkar
- 8 x In-Person Private Yoga Sessions (Fertility-Focused Yoga, Meditation & Visualization, Breathing & Relaxation Practices)
- PDFs with Supporting Yoga Practices & Materials
- On-Going Support throughout the program from Amy, Colleen, Chelsea & Mason
Program Details
What is Mercier Therapy?
Mercier Therapy is a holistic, non-invasive treatment option for infertility. It’s a deep, pelvic organ, visceral manipulation technique which is performed via the abdomen. Treatments mobilize the reproductive organs to restore overall blood flow and mobility. Mercier Therapy treatments relieve organ restrictions, replenishing movement throughout the pelvis and surrounding structures, to enhance their natural and overall optimal function.
Everything in life must be in motion and the same goes for our internal organs; they must be able to move freely without restriction during inhalation and exhalation. Over time, as the body experiences stressors or traumas, we see a direct effect to our internal organs; they slowly begin to lose their natural mobility and function and therefore must be restored with treatment. Mercier Therapy is highly effective in overcoming fertility challenges and enhancing overall pelvic health.
DETAILS
- Mercier Therapy treatments are one hour in length, once weekly for six consecutive weeks.
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is practiced by naturopathic doctors who are highly trained and qualified experts in natural health care. Naturopathic medicine is a distinct method of primary health care.
Naturopathic medicine uses a wholistic view encouraging the natural resolution of the root cause of illness or imbalance. Specific to fertility, Chelsea & Mason focus on the systems and organs needing the most support. By supporting and allowing the body to have all of the building blocks, health is a natural occurrence free of interference.
The naturopathic doctors at The Health Creation Lab seek to restore balance by using non-pharmaceutical options that emphasize the patient’s inherent self healing capacity. Chelsea & Mason utilize strategies such as hydrotherapy, botanical medicine, nutrition, nutraceuticals, physical medicine, acupuncture, bodywork, mind body medicine and homeopathy to help restore health and support natural fertility.
DETAILS
- Your 90-minute Initial Intake includes a health history review, physical exams, lab test requisitions (if needed), treatment plan, and goal setting.
- Your 60-minute Follow Up includes lab interpretation, adjustment of treatment plan if needed, and troubleshooting any barriers to implementing lifestyle and nutrition changes.
- The Wholistic Detox Course is offered on-demand (a course used to limit chemical and toxic exposures in your everyday life). It includes 3.5 hours of video content with handouts and supporting research.
- Access free learning resources and live webinars at www.thehealthcreationlab.com
- Lab testing, supplement and herbal medicine purchases are optional and in addition to the program fee. Naturopathic medicine is not covered under OHIP but is covered by many benefit plans.
What is Fertility-Focused Yoga?
Fertility-focused yoga and meditation supports women in nurturing their emotional and reproductive health, enhancing fertility, and creating a receptive mind and body for conception. Fertility yoga is powerful; a yoga session designed specifically to support women trying to conceive offers a whole toolkit of powerful practices to work with. Yoga can provide support and nourishment for fertility.
Within Colleen’s fertility yoga and meditation sessions:
- Release stored physical, mental, and emotional tension.
- Move physical and energetic stagnation to increase circulation and blood flow to the heart and reproductive organs.
- Practice to support the natural rhythm of your menstrual cycle.
- Practice postures to stimulate the pituitary gland, regulating your fertility hormones to restore balance to your menstrual cycle and regulate ovulation.
- Practice fertility yoga postures to support your reproductive organs by drawing healing energy and blood flow into your hips, pelvis, ovaries and uterus.
- Calm and center your mind with meditation, visualization and breathwork.
- Learn to activate your body’s own natural relaxation response, relieving chronic stress.
- Deepen your self-awareness while listening and connecting to your body’s wisdom.
Learn more about Colleen and the benefits and principles of fertility yoga: www.wanderwithin.ca
DETAILS
- Your 30-minute Initial Consultation with Colleen is to discuss your individual journey, schedule your private sessions, and review any questions you may have.
- Fertility Yoga & Meditation Sessions are 75-minutes in length, once weekly for eight weeks.
- Yoga prop purchases are optional and are in addition to the program fee.
Alternative Therapies – Shifting the Landscape for Fertility Treatments
My name is Amy Scott and I’m a Registered Nurse, Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, Certified Mercier Therapist and Certified Mercier Fertility Specialist. I have extensive knowledge working with women and men who have experienced common and unique fertility challenges. For the past five years, I’ve really focused on helping women achieve successful pregnancy, even after years of dealing with unexplained infertility. As a practitioner, I see many clients in my clinic for Mercier Therapy treatments and whether used in preparation for a medically assisted cycle, assisted reproductive technology, or natural conception, we’ve had some absolutely incredible success stories.
I’m the owner of Straight 2 The Point Osteopathy and Wellness Clinic, and founder of the On Fertile Ground – A Journey to Holistic Fertility program. Born through personal experience and inspired by holistic modalities, I created On Fertile Ground to help individuals and couples create a fertile environment for conception. It’s my passion to help women conceive, stay pregnant, and live their dream of creating a family. In order to further support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of infertility, I knew that I wanted to link arms and collaborate with some amazing practitioners in our community to offer a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to fertility. As practitioners we are extremely passionate about promoting a shift in the landscape for fertility treatments and raising awareness about alternative therapies being offered. If you are struggling with infertility, we would be honoured to support and walk alongside you, on your journey to fertility.
Sincerely Amy Scott
Meet the Practitioners
Amy, Colleen, Chelsea & Mason work collaboratively to support individuals and couples within the On Fertile Ground program!
Amy Scott, RN BScN, DOMP
Certified Mercier Therapist & Certified Mercier Fertility Specialist
Clinic Owner at Straight 2 The Point Osteopathy & Wellness Clinic
Amy Scott was born in Sarnia, Ontario and is a graduate of the University of Windsor where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Amy attended the National Academy of Osteopathy where she completed her training as a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner. Her continuing education led her to Chicago, Illinois where she was led by Dr. Jennifer Mercier to become a Certified Mercier Therapist and Certified Mercier Fertility Specialist.
Amy has over 15 years of experience working in the healthcare field, with special interest in women’s health and fertility. She has extensive experience working with women navigating hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and infertility, as well as, post-hysterectomy and cesarean section. Amy opened Straight 2 the Point Osteopathy and Wellness Clinic in 2017 and has since treated and assisted many clients with successful conception. Collaborating with other specialized practitioners led to the development of the On Fertile Ground program.
The Health Creation Lab
The Health Creation Lab is a naturopathic medical clinic that has pioneered a four-pillar approach to creating natural healthy, joyful communities. By acknowledging your experience, giving you the time you need, creating customized solutions, and honouring your innate ability to heal, naturopathic doctors Chelsea & Mason can help support you on your fertility journey. Lab testing, supplements, and herbal medicine purchases are optional and in addition to the program fee.
Dr. Chelsea Dakers ND
Co-Founder & Naturopathic Doctor
The Health Creation Lab
Chelsea is a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of The Health Creation Lab. She is passionate about helping people see the wholeness of their health experience and illuminating root causes that create barriers to joy, vitality and abundance. Whether it’s hormones, detoxification or the nervous system, Chelsea uses functional tools to get the information you need. Her toolkit is time-tested and effective, using natural therapeutics with high impact and low side effects. Herbs, whole foods, and hydrotherapy are some of her favourite tools. As a regulated health professional, physical exams are paired with an in-depth health history inquiry to hone in on goals and next steps.
Learn more about Chelsea’s approach: www.thehealthcreationlab.com/chelsea-bio
Dr. Mason Bresett ND
Co-Founder & Naturopathic Doctor
The Health Creation Lab
Mason is a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of The Health Creation Lab. Mason provides naturopathic services that support an integrative fertility journey. He enjoys working with people looking to support fertility naturally. He likes to combine functional testing methods with natural therapeutics to support the process. Focusing on the foundations of health is paramount. The foundations of health are: sleep, stress, relationship quality, movement, gut health, happiness, and hormonal/metabolic resiliency.
Mason also has a unique focus on supporting men on their fertility journey by focusing on metabolic health, detoxification while supporting stress management, sperm, and hormonal health.
Learn more about Mason’s approach: www.thehealthcreationlab.com/mason-bio
Colleen Thakkar, Yoga Instructor
Owner of Wander Within
Colleen is a Certified Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Fertility Yoga Instructor specializing in Yoga & Wellness for Women’s Health, supporting menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy loss and beyond. She has personal experience dealing with infertility and pregnancy loss and understands the rollercoaster of emotions, stress, and challenges that occur with infertility. Through these challenges, Colleen has turned her pain and these obstacles into her soul purpose to support others on their fertility journey.
As part of the On Fertile Ground program, Colleen has designed a unique series sharing the empowering tools of fertility-focused yoga and meditation to support women in nurturing their emotional and reproductive health, enhancing fertility, and creating a receptive mind and body for conception.
Learn more about Fertility Yoga: wanderwithin.ca/pages/services/fertility-yoga
On Fertile Ground is a one-of-a-kind program designed to prepare you for a successful pregnancy.
Our multi-disciplinary, holistic approach provides support and nourishment for fertility.
Are you ready to:
- Work with the healing power of your body?
- Focus on creating health instead of worrying about dysfunction?
- Work with natural therapeutics like herbal medicine, nutrition and hydrotherapy?
- Restore optimal reproductive and pelvic health?
- Embrace the wisdom of your entire cycle, working in harmony with the four phases of your menstrual cycle, taking the pressure off of ovulation?
- Activate your body’s own natural relaxation response, relieving stress, helping to balance your hormonal system?
- Restore faith in your body’s natural ability to conceive and birth a healthy baby?
If your answer is yes, we would love for you to join us within On Fertile Ground – A Journey to Holistic Fertility!
This multi-disciplinary program is $2269 + tax (CAD)
Let’s review some Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to enroll in this program?
Referrals are not required for this program, simply click Enroll Now and submit your request. You will be contacted to set up your initial consultation with Amy.
I am working with a reproductive endocrinologist; can I still enroll in this program?
This program is an alternative to medically assisted treatments and is currently focused on natural conception and nurturing preconception health. On Fertile Ground is a one-of-a-kind program designed to prepare you for a successful pregnancy. Our multi-disciplinary, holistic approach provides support and nourishment for fertility.
We are struggling with male factor infertility, is this program suitable for men?
Yes, we have extensive experience working with male factor infertility.
Where do I attend appointments?
Mercier Therapy is held at Straight 2 The Point Osteopathy & Wellness Clinic.
30 King St. West, Forest, Ontario
Naturopathic appointments are held at The Health Creation Lab.
442 Christina St. North, Sarnia, Ontario
Private yoga sessions with Colleen are held at her studio space within the Wellness Collective.
911 Michigan Avenue, Point Edward, Ontario
Can I attend my partner’s appointments at The Health Creation Lab?
Partners can attend most naturopathic appointments. However, it is recommended that the initial visit and certain mind body and homeopathy appointments are done alone. Your naturopathic doctor will always let you know before appointments.
Do I need to have any experience with yoga or meditation?
No experience is required, this is an excellent way to begin your practice.
