Fertility / Infertility Specialists

Dr. Po-Lin Shyu, Professor, L.Ac., OMD, Ph.D

Fertility / Infertility Specialist

Dr. Po-Lin Shyu, L.Ac., OMD, is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Po-Lin is, also, certified Nationally and holds a NCCAOM certificate. For the past 20 years, Dr. Shyu has maintained a practice that is exclusive to Fertility and Reproductive Enhancement, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Women's Health, Male Infertility, and Pain Management. In 1990, Dr. Shyu began working with Dr. Angela Wu to develop Fertility protocols and herbal formulations to enhance fertility outcomes and pregnancy rates. Dr. Shyu, also spends time in China every year teaching students and furthering his education in the area of Reproductive Medicine and Women's Health. For many years, Dr. Shyu has integrated Chinese Medicine with Western Medicine Fertility Protocols and is currently working exclusively with Reproductive Science in San Ramon as well as other fertility centers in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. For the past 6 years, Dr. Shyu has taught Acupuncture and has been a clinical supervisor at Five Branches Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine with emphasis on Obstetrics and Gynecology. Currently, Po-Lin is working on a book that integrates Chinese Medicine with Western Medicine in the IVF clinics as well as writing articles for Medical Journals.


Judith Tognetti, L.Ac., FABORM, Herbalist, Clinical Researcher
Fertility / Infertility Specialist

Judith Tognetti, L.Ac., is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist and Nationally Certified Acupuncturist. She received her Masters of Science Degree from the renowned Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz, California and studied both Western and Eastern medicine. Ms. Tognetti has studied with many famous acupuncturists over her career and has continued increasing her knowledge in the field of reproductive medicine. Ms Tognetti's main specialties are Women's Healthcare which includes OB-GYN, Infertility, Pregnancy and Menopause. She has, also, had extensive training in Sport's Medicine and is currently finishing her Diplomate status in Orthopedic Acupuncture and her Ph.D. and Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ms. Tognetti is an active participant in the field of reproductive medicine, and has been included as an expert in panel discussions on fertility as well as providing on site care for patients in both fertility centers and hospitals. Ms. Tognetti, also, works as a master herbalist and medical consultant for Kan Herb Company in Scotts Valley, California. She maintains her commitment to the field through clinical research projects and has published many educational articles for both patients and the overall medical community. Ms. Tognetti is a member of Fertile Hope, Resolve, and ASRM.


George Lu, L.Ac., Professor, Herbalist

Fertility / Infertility Specialist

George Lu began his Traditional Chinese Medicine career in San Francisco since 1989. Taught by respected Angela C. Wu, L.Ac, where George built up his solid foundation and learned to treat patients with HIV/AIDS and Gynecological Disorders. After George graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor Degree in Business in 1993, he continued his study in Traditional Chinese Medicine with Academy of Chinese Medicine and Cultural Sciences and received his Master of Science degree in 1995. Later that year, George wrote a master thesis on Male Reproductive Enhancement and Fertility. In the same year, he received his California State Licensure and NCCAOM Certification. George also interned at Shu Guan Hospital in Shanghai, China. He was fortunately trained with Dr. Shi style Orthopedic Tuina long with other topics such as Internal Medicine, Advanced Acupuncture Techniques, and Gynecology. George opened his first clinic with Po-Lin Shyu in Cupertino in 1995 and maintained his private practice after moving to Canada in 1996 and Southern California in 1998 with specialization in Sports Medicine, Tuina, and Fertility. While in Southern California, George also served as teaching faculty at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica. George is currently teaching at Five Branches University of Traditional Medicine - San Jose Campus and teaching the doctorate level in Taiwan.

Kathryn Cadwgan, L.Ac., Herbalist, CMT

Kathryn Cadwgan is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist holding a Masters degree in Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University and a Masters degree from American International College. She began her study of women's health through abdominal massage under the guidance of Dr. Angela Wu. L.A.c. of Wu's Healing Center in San Francisco in 1998. She continued her studies with Master Mantak Chia and Giles Marin accumulating more than 3,000 hours of various forms of medical massage with certifications from both the Healing Tao Center and the The Acupressure Institute. Kathryn also, has studied Pediatric TuiNa Massage, Gynecology and Oncology at Zhejiang College in Hangzhou, China. While there she observed the merging of Western and Eastern treatments in a hospital setting.



Greg Klein, Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner

Greg Klein started his fertility massage career in 1999 after a successful career as a recruiter. He was offered an internship with Dr. Angela Wu of Wu's Healing Center in San Francisco. Shortly after starting his internship, he pursued acupuncture getting a Masters of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM). In addition to studying with Dr. Angela Wu and Dr. Po-Lin Shyu he has studied directly with Grand master Mantak Chia in San Francisco and at Master Chia's campus hear Chiang Mai, Thailand. Greg is proficient in abdominal massage (Chi Nei Tsang), and deep-tissue massage (Tui Na). Greg is furthering his studies in fertility with a focus in Men's Health.

Emily Rones, Certificated Acupressure and Massage Therapist

Emily Rones is a certified Acupressurist with many years of experience practicing reproductive organ massage and acupressure for fertility enhancement. She worked at Dr. Angela C. Wu's clinic in San Francisco for 3 years and has been with Nurture Acupuncture for the past 4 years. Emily received her Bachelor of Science degree is Physiology form San Francisco State University and is currently furthering her studies in alternative medicine and pursuing her Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine with a focus on Women's Health, Fertility and Pediatrics.










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