fifth avenue fertility wellness
Patient Stories
Angela and the team at FAFW have made a significant impact on thousands of people over the years. We hope that by sharing these stories, you’ll see yourself in some of the women we’ve served. We’d be honored to get to know you and be part of your health and fertility journey.
Fertility healing starts with addressing all aspects of your physical health.
Phase 1
THE FOUNDATION
Optimize your health and fertility with Traditional Chinese Medicine tools and more.
Phase 2
THE EXPANSION
Improve your relational health with The Embodied Fertility and Sex & Intimacy Coaching Programs.
Phase 3
THE REBIRTH
Transform your life by embodying your authentic self through The Rebirth Mentorship Program.
We’ve seen and treated patients with:
PCOS
Endometriosis
Pregnancy loss
Unexplained infertility
Male factor infertility
High FSH and low AMH
Diminished ovarian reserve
Secondary infertility
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Diminished Ovarian Reserve
“From the depths of despair to the heights of motherhood, my journey alongside Angela has been nothing short of miraculous. After enduring the heartache of unsuccessful rounds of IVF at 40 years old and a 9.5-week miscarriage at 41, I was left feeling lost, afraid, and hopeless. My doctor's recommendation to use donor eggs only deepened my sense of despair. I met Angela in this darkest hour.”
Embodied Fertility
“I sought out Angela because I was looking for an alternative to all the western medical chaos I was experiencing while seeking answers about my infertility. I was tired of feeling lost in a maze of fertility theories; tired of paying for various “experts” to tell me my infertility was unexplained; tired of being pressured to participate in IVF while no ne could tell me why I wasn’t getting pregnant; tired of being led down paths of medications, painful tests, mountains of supplements, and feeling more lost than ever; tired of trusting “the system” instead of my own intuition .”
Embodied Fertility
“After a year of struggling to conceive a second child, I turned to Angela and Fifth Avenue Fertility Wellness (FAFW) for guidance. Despite having successfully given birth to my daughter, I felt bewildered and frustrated by my inability to become pregnant again.”
Sex & Intimacy Coaching
“I sought out Angela for sex and intimacy coaching because I was yearning to feel more at home and connected within my body.Before meeting her, I struggled to relax and experience joy physically. Past traumas had left me with a deep-seated resistance to pleasure that I knew needed healing. Working with Angela was transformative. She guided me through confronting and navigating areas of resistance to pleasure in various aspects of my life. Her unwavering support empowered me to take charge of my healing journey.”
Rebirth
“I remember walking into Angela's office that October day years ago. I came to her for fertility help. I had already been through multiple rounds of unsuccessful IVF and was seeing an acupuncturist. But, Angela came recommended to me by a friend. Something deep inside me told me I needed to see this woman. And I did. I had multiple concerns about a potential pregnancy and wanted to undergo more IVF. Angela took a step back and looked at the bigger picture. In her loving, beautiful way, she began to help me see what I couldn't. The subtle and not-so-subtle ways I was preventing my body from healing.”
Donor Cycles
“Angela Le and I met sometime in late 2008/early 2009. I was eagerly in search of any help and support that I could find. My husband and I had been trying to conceive for about three years, at the time. In November 2010, we had a donor IVF transfer, two weeks later, we received the news of our successful pregnancy. Needless to say, we were elated—particularly when we learned that I was carrying twins.”
Donor Cycles
“I was about to start my third round of IVF. This time my husband and I were relying on the assistance of an anonymous egg donor. To no surprise, I was an emotional wreck. Once I did get pregnant, Angela continued to be my support system. She listened to my concerns, shared in my excitement, and provided me with a wealth of knowledge regarding the testing as well as the physical and mental changes that accompany pregnancy. When I received some scary test results, I truly felt like she was just as concerned as I was.”
Donor Cycles
“I was at my wits end when I first met Angela. I was introduced by a mutual friend and I cancelled three times before I finally went to see her. I am a single woman who has been trying to get pregnant on my own for nine months with two unsuccessful pregnancies under my belt. Yet Angela not only became my acupuncturist, she became my therapist, my dietician, my cheerleader and my confidante.”
Donor Cycles
“I came to Angela one year ago at 43 after my first failed IVF cycle. It was a challenging introduction to the fertility world, which left me confused and overwhelmed. I am not the same person I was a year ago and that is largely due to Angela. She partnered with me through a very challenging process of becoming a parent but there is so much more.”
Donor Cycles
“Angela Le has been a gift and a blessing during the years of my quest to have a second child, which has been one of the most emotionally and physically challenging periods of my life. She is a remarkable presence, and a superlative practitioner, and her wisdom and perspective helped me transform the way in which I was approaching the treatment process.”
Unexplained Infertility
“My husband’s doctor referred us to Angela because they couldn’t point out the determinative factor causing our infertility. I was pretty open-minded because I had experienced acupuncture in the past and was willing to try anything. Angela helped me learn how to cope and gave me the nourishment and support I needed during that very trying time. For women trying to conceive, the pressure can be insurmountable. But more important than trying is taking care of oneself emotionally and physically.”
Unexplained Infertility
“When I began treatment with Angela, I had told her I would give this work 3 months without medical interventions because that’s all I felt I had left in me. At that time in my life, I was extremely depressed and anxious. I would get angry and depressed every time I would here about someone getting pregnant, even my own friends.”
Unexplained Infertility
“I vividly remember the first day that I met Angela. It was less than a week from when my best friend had her first baby…on the same day that I had started my period, thus confirming that our third round of IUI had failed Three months later my period was late and I was shocked to find I was pregnant. I couldn’t believe it.”
Secondary Infertility
“I started off with the midwives at Full Circle Family Care, and they referred me to Angela. Initially, I was hesitant, but was soon very open to it upon observing Angela’s knowledge, personality, and concern. I saw immediate results and saw her for a year before trying my first IVF cycle (which was successful).”
Secondary Infertility
“I came to Angela’s practice just about a year ago after trying to get pregnant for about 2 years. I had 2 children already, but felt strongly that I would like to have another child. The specialists were trying to steer me toward more intervention, particularly IVF, but I was pretty sure that I did not want or need to go that route. Within a few months, I became pregnant without any medical intervention.”
Secondary Infertility
“I always knew I wanted to have children. After finally meeting my husband when I was 38, I knew time was of the essence. The road to IVF became apparent after a miscarriage, which was followed by an ectopic pregnancy. We were very lucky to finally conceive our son during our second IVF cycle.. Through my journey, Angela gave me tremendous insight into so many things that I will take with me and use in all aspects of my life. I am a better mother, wife, and person because of her gentle guidance.”
Secondary Infertility
“When I first met Angela, I was trying to conceive after having had a miscarriage 6 months prior. As the months slipped away and I wasn't getting pregnant, I decided to explore Western and Eastern approaches simultaneously. I was very fortunate and after a few months of regular acupuncture sessions, some small dietary changes, 1 IUI and 1 IVF, I got pregnant.”
Secondary Infertility
“This empowerment has gone beyond pregnancy, it has brought abundance and prosperity to my family, friends, work, and myself. Embarking on my journey with Angela ranks among the most important milestones of my life, right along with getting accepted into Harvard and some prestigious jobs. My hope is that all women will be able to find the peace and truly fertile life that Angela helped me find.”
Pregnancy Loss
“Most of my anxieties have disappeared. I started to love myself again and forgive myself for things that I had convinced myself I had done wrong. When I look into my daughter’s eyes today, I am amazed at how far I have come.”
Pregnancy Loss
“I came to see Angela for acupuncture but ended up receiving much more. Her attention to the mind and spirit as well as the body helped me address all the areas in my life that needed healing and nourishment so that my body could begin to function properly again. After 6 months with Angela, I found that I was able to fall pregnant on the first attempt with minimal medical intervention. She focused on me and my entire well-being rather than merely my desire to have a child.”