Testimonials
From Patients:
Thirteen years ago I miscarried. During my office visit I was bleeding and having so much pain that when the Dr pushed on my stomach I screamed. I was rushed off to the hospital and into emergency surgery. I then found out later that I had miscarried and had endometriosis. I was told to see a few Dr's regarding this and after visiting a few Dr's I was more upset then ever. I was basically told that I would be able to conceive but would more then likely would always have a miscarriage. So with that being said I decided I was too young to hear this and I would take matters into my own hands. I decided to read up on endometriosis and learn as much as I could. I decided to quit my high stress job and find something a little more low key. That is when I found the job that would change my life! I went to work for the Pacific Center of Health. There I met so many wonderful people and learned that there was a whole new way to medicine. I bonded right away with Robin and she told me that she would help me. I would see Robin for acupuncture treatments once a week in the beginning. Through those treatments I could feel that things were changing inside of me for the better. Once I was ready to start to try to conceive with my husband again Robin told me she could help me through acupuncture. She did and now I have a beautiful 9yr old daughter and a handsome 7yr old son. Once my son was born via c-section I asked the Dr if he could see any more endometriosis? He told me no there was no trace of that at all. I give much thanks to Robin and all her hard work. I thank God that I went to work with her and that she showed me so much more about medicine then I ever knew.
Dear Sister on your path to Motherhood:
Here is my story. I had one child Zachary in 1996 without issue at age 29. Over the next 4 years I had 4 miscarriages between 8 and 14 weeks gestation. Once you hit the magic 3 miscarriages, Western medicine will test you for problems. I had a hystero-ensephlogram, ultrasounds, blood tests, an endometrial biopsy--all that yielded nothing wrong with me. (I have to add here that mainly Western doctors um, focused on my genital area, nothing else). If you are reading this and if you are one of those who, like me, have had a child and then a miscarriage then you will understand that when they are trying again, that the process of conception, and onward is never the same. You just wait. Wait for the blood, the stich, the unease inside that something isn't right. In my case three times it was spotting that signaled the end. I knew I was not a woman that spotted during my pregnancy. With my last loss at 14 weeks, I knew that something was not right inside, and my Dr. could not see us for an ultrasound (he was so not a hand holder). We paid for a private ultrasound that showed us that the baby had no heartbeat. Again, time # 4, it was over. After miscarriage #4, I found Robin through a woman that I met in a miscarriage/fetal death loss support group. My first meeting with Robin was so different. We met across a small wooden table in a softly lit room. Across from each other without the great desk divide you find elsewhere. She asked me about everything that made me, well, me. Sleep, eating, exercise, down time, bowel habits, spiritual life, relationships with others, my path to her and what led me to her. The answer to that was that while I was still "working with" the Western doctors, I felt I needed to amplify my quest by adding the acupuncture dimension. So there was Robin. She never promised me anything. But she had a plan for me. One that was so non-traditional, but that when you look at it there is so much that just automatically makes sense for any pregnant woman. At that time I met her I was not pregnant and wanted to start by strengthening my system before my husband (US NAVY) came home and we opened the door to trying again. I started with bi-weekly treatments, and she had me start charting my basal body temps (and no, none of my other doctors had ever had me do this). She spoke to me a lot about how when the time came, my life would need to slow down for that small period of 9 months, and even prior to that. So every time we met, I had acupuncture, massage and heat treatments that helped to re-set my battered system and my threadbare soul. We talked about my diet, she prescribed herbs for healing and strength. Honestly and simply Robin helped me micromanage my body, taught this part how to talk again to that part, all the while nourishing my brain with a healthy dose of hope for the unknown. In July of 2002 I got pregnant. Then our work switched. Treatments were at specific intervals, and at home I had about 5 things to do. Rest, no more than 10 minutes on my feet at a time (yes I got a scooter at Wal Mart or the Grocery store!), soaking my castor oiled feet and calves in very warm water, and elevating my legs and tilting my uterus to give my body the signal to keep the baby, taking Flax seed oil and eating a complex carb every 3 hours (to keep my sugar and digestive fire going). Sometimes my acupuncture treatments were 2-3 times in a week. Nothing ever hurt, was uncomfortable, and honestly I looked forward to each appointment so much. We would always talk about how I was feeling, whether I felt grounded in my pregnancy (that came in February), and how I was doing. She was so interested in every aspect of my life, and tailored my acupuncture treatments to address any negative physical symptom. Again, no promises, just a path for me. And I just kept walking on the stones she provided. Of course I was delighted to be pregnant. But, if you are to take one thing away from my story about my path with Robin, it is this. I knew that even if this time I didn't stay pregnant, that I knew I would be a better "Jill" on the other side. And that I would be ok. That my path and my story up until that loss had been positive, and that I probably would have tried again one more time with Robin by my side. And if I did not try again, I had found a new partnership in my body, accented by experiences with a well-trained, knowledgeable and kind provider, and she had taught me with her tool bag how to stop being at war with my body. And that, as any woman of any age will tell you in their quest to have baby #1 or #10, is the key to maternal and personal wealth. 
Georgia Lea Landry came to us in April of 2003. She knows Robin is her Acu-momma. They have met, and Robin will forever be, wherever her heart takes her, a part of our family. After Georgia's birth Robin shared with me that once someone told her that in her life's work "You, you will help women become women". What is more true to that then helping women become their own archetype, a woman who can have a child. And now I have this four year old female dynamo, brought from my cells with some gentle coaxing of a woma
n, armed with knowledge, some needles and a plan.
When I look back now Robin's plan for me was for a short time, 9 months total, I could live without being upright all the time, it became easy and carries on to today. I cook on a stool to this day. Her prescription for off the feet was for at least 18 weeks, but I just enjoyed it and went with it. I decided not to travel at all on planes or anything. My system was fragile, I knew that for a fact, why risk it. I didn't exercise, do yoga, or do anything that could jiggle, joggle or give my body the message that that little person should leave me. In fact, my mantra each night was just "stay". Reclining cost me nothing, and it didn't hurt at all! I wish I could say I did meditation, but really, for me every minute of that pregnancy was the whole kit and caboodle of living in the now. Delicious. I had decided NOT to watch for the inevitable unknown. A totally new concept to me and one that I wish today I could remember as much as I need it.
Robin and I live in different states now, and have for a few years. We correspond by email, and keep our link. I like that she is elsewhere now, sharing all that she knows with new people.
"I would love to share my experience with others, the decision of asking you for help was the right one and thanks to you I'm now looking at my so longed for precious little daughter.
What impressed me most about you were how knowledgeable you are about reproductive immunology and how spot on all your recommendations were. Your vast knowledge about the subject gave me a lot of confidence and the peace of mind that I was in the best possible hands and this time I was going to carry a pregnancy to term.
My husband and I are already thinking about giving Carla a little sister or brother so I will definitely be in touch with you again as soon my periods come back!
Thanks so much again for helping make this miracle happen."
Gloria, UK
"Dear Robin, your amazing attitude and strength has been helping me to heal myself. I read your blogs and cry at times, but it gives me more strength to overcome my own fertility struggles. Thank you!!!"
Ivana
"Dear Robin,
It is with surprise and absolute delight that I write to tell you that I am seven weeks and four days pregnant- hence the missed period (despite the first tests being negative).
So I would like to thank you so sincerely for sharing your wisdom and faith and helping me along my path- I am ever grateful and truly blessed.
Thank you so much for all of your help. You are so good at what you do and make such a life changing difference.
Kind regards,"
Michele, New Zealand
"At that age of 42 and after 2 miscarriages, I was diagnosed with poor egg quality high FSH, and a low resting follicle count. I was given less than a 10% chance of conceiving a child with IVF and a 6% chance of conceiving naturally. It was recommended that I use an egg donor. As an alternative, after 2 miscarriages, I turned to the Nourishing Life program. After only 6 months of participation in the program and weeks before I turned 43yrs old, my son was conceived naturally. There is no doubt in my mind that Nourishing Life’s integrative program made the difference for me. My husband and I cannot even begin to express the depth of our gratitude to Robin Tiberi for her care and guidance."
Anonymous
"Following 2 miscarriages and already in my 40s, I sought help, and was fortunate enough to find Dr Robin Tiberi as my Chinese medicine consultant. Robin went back to basics with me, looking at my overall health and underlying imbalances arising from a number of deep-seated issues, rather than focusing solely on my immediate goal – a baby.
Robin advised that we stop trying to conceive for at least three months, while she brought my body back into balance. Over the course of several months, I adopted the methods Robin advised, which were tailored to me. I am delighted to report that we conceived much sooner than expected, and at the age of 42 I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy, very alert baby boy! I feel so grateful to Robin and wish for others to know that there is every reason to hope."
Laura B., UK
"I always think back to the Fertile Soul retreats and really miss the sacred space you and Randine created.
Today I am 11 weeks 5 days pregnant. It's been a long long journey, 7 years.
This last IVF we went with a donor egg, which was frightfully emotional for me.
I am still somewhat in awe and shock and it seems so hard to believe!
But all is well. And I rely day to day on what I learned with You, nourishing my body, mind and spirit mindfully."
D.G. 2010
From Practioners:
"Thank you so much for that lecture in Rothenburg. It clarified so much and left me energized and motivated anew in my practice. I'm back in LA now and I'm looking at my crazy scribbled notes and wonder if you can send me the notes from your lecture, especially the little diagram explaining atresia."
A.A., Los Angeles
"Well, In Rothenburg I once again felt that some people teach from the heart and others from the head.
With you, I don’t even feel a dip [in my energy] in the afternoon. Because it is so interesting and the way you bring your knowledge is fantastic. I think, the way you talked about women going further away from their center was very interesting.
When you spoke I had the feeling I had to be there, because I’m trying to get pregnant and am very impatient and know now that it may take a while.
So- thank you."
P., Germany
"You gave us a thrilling presentation on Tuesday last week. What a gift you are ... thank you so much, robin!
That was what I was looking for: after studying and learning acupuncture for more than 3 years, after starting an own practice and even being successful as a practitioner, I found myself yearning for more.
Your lecture was much more than showing how wonderful Chinese medicine can be in difficult cases. Closing your practice after 12 years, founding a retreat for women to attend for discovering their self-healing-power was really touching and moving myself. It encouraged me again following my own path, following myself.
Chinese medicine has such a great heart, at least as big as life is, and you brought a lot of this spirit to Rothenburg."
A.D. Switzerland
"It is challenging to find the appropriate words to express my gratitude for our consultation sessions. They occurred at a time of great uncertainty in my life and knowing there was a gentle guide assisting me with my most challenging cases, provided significant relief. With each session, I would walk away with a deeper understanding of the medicine, reflecting your own deep wisdom and practice. I always came away from each session with many pearls of insight, suggestions and new understanding. Thank you for your time and energy. I know there were times when we spoke when you were facing life's challenges and you still came with the capacity to engage.
I truly admire your ability to explain Chinese medicine in a way that felt like the information unfolded and revealed in some magical way. My understanding was taken to a new level and I really appreciate that. Your passion for learning and this medicine is truly amazing!!
All I can say is thank you again for everything! I am truly blessed to know you and wanted you to know what an impact you have had on my life, professionally and personally!"
KS, 2010
"Remember me, I followed your course on fertility in mai 2009 in Rothenburg. Then I wrote you, I had 2 miscarrages and now 19 july 2010 she was born.
We are so thankful that she came into our lives. She’s now 3 months and sleeps from 9 pm till 8 am, another thing to be thankful for :) I just wanted to let you know."
P. Germany