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.

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

Getting Straight to the Point: Does Individualized Pre- and Post-Embryo Transfer Acupuncture Increase Pregnancy Rates

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.