The Details

At the onset of the challenge, you will sign a contract agreeing to the following terms, all for the 8 month duration of the challenge:

1. Both the man and woman agree to receive as many Acupuncture sessions as required by me. (about 2 sessions a week, initially.) Qi - Vital Energy Additionally, both shall diligently take any prescribed safe herbal supplements. In that time, the couple agrees to not begin a hormone or procedural protocol such as IVF, IUI or follicle stimulation. As an adjunct, periodic monitoring of hormone levels, basal-body temperature, and sperm counts may also be required.

2. A bank certified check for $10,000 will be handed over to me at the onset of treatment but will not be deposited until a positive pregnancy has been achieved. Positive pregnancy is defined by the following: 1. an initial positive home pregnancy test 2. a positive beta HCG blood test. 3. Either a 6th week ultrasound verifying a heartbeat OR a 6th week positive beta HCG tests (in case no access to ultrasound). At this time the check is deposited and the 4-week follow up Acupuncture sessions will begin (for the woman only). If after this time the pregnancy is for some reason interrupted due to chromosomal abnormalities or otherwise, the check will not be refunded. This is a normal risk factor for any and all pregnancies and cannot be addressed in this type of a study.

3. 8 months after the first treatment, if a positive pregnancy result has not been acheived, the couple will get the check returned to them. Very minor charges for the costs of needles and herbs will be paid for by the couple at this time ($1 per session for needles, and $4.50 per bottle of herbs totaling a maximum of $300). Without this I would not be able to offer this program to more than 1 couple at a time.

4. At any time, for any reason, the couple may end the challenge. However, if the challenge is ended prematurely, the cost of all sessions will be deducted at my normal treatment costs. This includes office visits and supplements (65$ per acupuncture session and 9$ per bottle of herbs). The cost of needles is included in the session cost. Additionally, I reserve the right to end the challenge (at the cost of the couple for visits and supplements) if the couple is not complying with the treatment protocols. Most notably if missing Acupuncture appointments or not taking supplements.

That's it! We know you'll have questions. Feel free to contact us by clicking the link above or calling us at: 215 - 627 - 3782.

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