Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc
Clinic Director
Dr Hullender Rubin is a licensed acupuncturist and board certified by the NCCAOM in both Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. She has dedicated her practice to assist couples that are undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), intra-uterine insemination, medicated cycles or are trying to conceive naturally -- supporting them from conception to delivery and post-partum. An experienced acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist specializing in reproductive medicine, she is a fellow of the ABORM.
Dr Hullender Rubin received her Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. During her doctoral training, she completed research investigating IVF pregnancy outcomes with acupuncture. Pregnancy rates were significantly higher with acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer when compared to those who did not have acupuncture. She has authored several papers on the use of acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs for Diminished Ovarian Reserve and IVF, Advanced Maternal Age and IVF, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and natural conception, and Vaginismus (a sexual dysfunction disorder) and natural conception.
She received her Master's of Science degree in AOM from Bastyr University. During her master's training, she completed four Chinese Herbology internships in gynecology and internal medicine at Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine University and Shu Guang Hospital. After graduating from Bastyr, she was mentored by Christina Jackson, LAc, for three years, specializing in TCM gynecology and reproductive medicine. She then worked in downtown Seattle at Acupuncture Northwest and was co-acupuncturist on a research study applying standardized acupuncture offsite, on the day of embryo transfer. Since 2005, Dr Hullender Rubin has been practicing out of her Bellevue office and directing clinical support at the Northwest Center for Reproductive Sciences in Kirkland.
Dr Hullender Rubin has completed post-graduate study with Randine Lewis, PhD, LAc, author of The Infertility Cure, including two internships at Dr. Lewis' The Fertile Soul retreats. She has also studied with Australian master, Jane Lyttleton, TCM women's health lecturer Cindy Micleu, LAc, of the Jade Institute, Jill Blakeway, LAc, author of Making Babies, among others. She is adjunct clinical faculty at Bastyr University, School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, visiting Doctoral Clinical Faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, and an instructor at the Jade Institute.
Abundant Spring LLC has been featured on KING-5 and in Seattle Metropolitan and Seattle Woman magazines. Dr Hullender Rubin has been interviewed by and written several articles for Anji Connection. She has lectured at the annual Resolve conference, Seattle OB/GYN Society, and at the former Virginia Mason reproductive medicine clinic. She has been published in American Acupuncturist.
Dr Hullender Rubin is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Resolve of Washington, Washington Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association, Society for Acupuncture Research, and American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Philosophy
My goal is to help healthy parents have healthy babies by aiding conception and fostering a healthy pregnancy through pre-coneption care with the system of traditional Chinese medicine. I am dedicated to bridging care between your doctor and our treatment and to engender a seamless integration. Many of the couples I see have been very successful in every other facet in life because they work hard. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to conceive for an extended period without success. You may be taking medication, or closely watching your fertility monitor, or charting your temperatures - maybe all of them. Perhaps, you are conceiving, but not staying pregnant. You are working very hard to build your family. My approach is to shift that work paradigm just a bit. It is to help you feel empowered through a comprehensive approach so you will feel present in this very moment – without fear or anxiety and to be open to the possibility of
success.
Holly Fritz, LAc, Dipl Ac
Independent Contractor
I have been practicing Chinese Medicine and herbal therapy for the past 10 years. I have maintained and operated general practices in Colorado, Minnesota, and Washington. My general practice has always had a focus on women’s health and fertility issues. Helping people to try and reach that balance for a healthier life. I have active acupuncture licenses in Washington and Colorado and board certified by the NCCAOM. I made the decision to join the staff at Abundant Spring because of their focus on assisting people with reproductive health using acupuncture and herbal therapy.
I graduated from COE College in Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in biology. I am a graduate of the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine where I studied Chinese medicine and herbal therapy. Upon graduation I continued my training with Professor Emmett Smith, working in his Anchopoint practice in Colorado, where I eventually became an instructor. While working with Professor Smith, I received intensive training in the Eight Extra Meridians. I have also studied Fertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology at the Jade Institute in Washington.
We are fortunate to live in a time where there are many options available for health care choices. Eastern and Western medicine can easily be combined to work together to benefit you. Chinese Medicine can also be combined with many other modalities with great success. I am a believer in using everything available to achieve balance. When your life and your body are in balance there is a greater possibility for success. I firmly believe that in working together I can benefit you on your journey to good health and success.
Janci Karp, ND, LAc, LMP, Dipl Ac
Independent Contractor
Dr. Karp completed her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) and Masters of Science Degree in Acupuncture from Bastyr University. She is board certified by the NCCAOM in Acupuncture. She received her massage degree from Brenneke School of Massage in Seattle, Washington. She received post-doctorate Acupuncture training in China at Ruijin Hospital through Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has additional training in counseling having worked as a staff counselor in the Counseling Department at Bastyr University for one year. Dr. Karp was asked to join Lee's team to help support women while undergoing procedures at NCRS, such as IVF, IUI, and egg retrievals.
Nicole Van Wingerden, MS, LAc, Dipl OM
Independent Contractor
Nicole graduated with a Masters in Science degree in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine from Bastyr University. She is also board certified by the NCCAOM in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. Throughout her education her focus has been on women’s health. She apprenticed with two of the top fertility specialists in the greater Seattle area and attended several workshops taught by leaders in the ART and fertility field. Her passion is to guide women towards a more informed and empowered state of physical, mental and spiritual health. She believes that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help do just that; as it supports women on their journey toward finding their own innate potential to restore balance to their lives and create reproductive wellness. She is excited to join the team at Abundant Spring in the capacity of working at NCRS to support women who are going through IVF’s, IUI’s and egg retrivals.
Lindsay Staker, MS, LAc
Independent Contractor
Lindsay Staker, MS, LAc, has been involved in healthcare for over 15 years and a deep desire to improve the health and well-being of the community through holistic health and natural medicine. Lindsay has prior training and experience as a Midwife and Birth & Postpartum Doula. Therefore she has a strong interest and specialized training in women's health, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery.
Lindsay graduated from Bastyr University obtaining her Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is NCCAOM board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and believes that the most effective path to obtaining health and balance is through treating the whole person addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual levels of disharmony. Lindsay is also certified as a Reiki Level I Healer and as a NADA drug and alcohol detoxification specialist.
Ai Endo, M.A.
Holistic Psychotherapist
I am pleased to offer my counseling services at Abundant Spring! My philosophy is holistic, which means I examine the many factors of why we are who we are. Rather than pathologize behavior, I work to understand your situation through the interdependent lenses of your mental, emotional, spiritual and physical lives. I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to address the problems that bring you here. Creativity and a sense of humor are hallmarks of my practice. My experience as a devoted kundalini yoga teacher and energy healer influence my training in traditional psychotherapy. I will help you meet yourself with compassion as you make the changes you want for yourself. I see individuals, couples and families. I am also available for yoga sessions and energy work (Harmonyum Healing).
I hold an M.A. Applied Behavioral Sciences in Systems Counseling from LIOS at Bastyr University, B.A. English and B.A. Japanese from University of Washington. I am certified in Kundalini Yoga, Naam Yoga and Harmonyum Healing. My website: www.gurusoorya.com
Abundant Spring is a Limited Liability Company.
