You are growing a person.
Let someone
take care of you.
Pregnancy asks a great deal of your body. Acupuncture is one of the most gentle, well-researched tools available to support you through it — safely, and in the hands of someone who has done this for over 21 years.
You should not have to simply endure the nausea, the back pain, the sleepless nights, and the anxiety. There is real, safe support available at every stage.
At Coral Springs Acupuncture Clinic, we offer trimester-specific acupuncture care for pregnant women — with protocols that are adjusted for every stage of your pregnancy, fully coordinated with your OB or midwife, and delivered with the calm, steady attention your body deserves right now.
Start With Your $79 First VisitIncludes your full clinical assessment, personalized plan, and first treatment.
★ Best Acupuncturist 2026 — Coral Springs · 100+ Five-Star Reviews · 21+ Years · Bilingual Care
You are doing everything right.
And your body still needs support.
You are taking the supplements, going to every appointment, trying to sleep. And you are still nauseous by mid-morning, or your back aches by noon, or you wake at 3am with your mind running. You have been told this is normal. That may be true. But normal does not mean you have to white-knuckle through it.
Pregnancy is not a problem to be solved. But it places real demands on your nervous system, your hormones, your structure, and your sleep. Acupuncture is one of the most researched complementary tools for pregnancy support — and when provided by an experienced practitioner with trimester-specific protocols, it is considered safe at every stage.
- Nausea and vomiting — first trimester and beyond
- Fatigue that rest does not fully resolve
- Back pain, pelvic girdle pain, or round ligament discomfort
- Sleep disruption — difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Anxiety or nervous system overwhelm during pregnancy
- Heartburn, digestive discomfort, or bloating
- Swelling and circulation support in the second and third trimester
- Headaches and tension that limit your day
- Breech positioning support from 33–35 weeks
- Labor preparation and support from 36–37 weeks
You deserve care that meets you where you are — at every stage, every trimester, and every concern.
Your first visit is where we build your plan. → See what the $79 visit includes
“Pregnancy is one of the most meaningful times I get to work with a patient. Your body is doing something extraordinary. My job is to make sure it has the support it needs to do that well.”
Start With Your $79 First VisitWhat makes acupuncture
safe during pregnancy.
This is the question every pregnant woman asks — and it deserves a clear, honest answer. Not reassurance. Actual information.
There are specific acupuncture points that are contraindicated during pregnancy and specific protocols adapted for each trimester. Julia uses established, evidence-informed obstetric acupuncture protocols — not general acupuncture applied to a pregnant body. Every visit is adjusted based on where you are in your pregnancy.
Julia has been supporting pregnant women through acupuncture for over two decades. Pregnancy acupuncture is not a generalist service here — it is a practiced, protocol-driven area of care with a long history of patient outcomes at this clinic.
We recommend letting your OB or midwife know you are receiving acupuncture — and we are happy to communicate directly with your care provider if helpful. Most medical providers are supportive of acupuncture as a complement to prenatal care. We work alongside your medical team, never in opposition to it.
We do not make guarantees about pregnancy outcomes. What we offer is careful, experienced, trimester-specific care that supports your nervous system, reduces physical discomfort, and helps your body navigate pregnancy with more ease. The research on specific applications — particularly nausea and back pain — is consistent and meaningful.
Care that meets you
wherever you are right now.
Every trimester brings different demands. Your care plan is built around the specific stage you are in — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
The first trimester is often the most symptomatic. Nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and early nervous system overwhelm are the most common reasons women seek acupuncture in early pregnancy. We use first-trimester safe protocols that support the nervous system, reduce nausea, and help your body adjust to the significant hormonal shift underway. Many women feel meaningfully better within two to four treatments.
As the body changes rapidly, the second trimester brings new structural demands. Back and pelvic support, sleep quality, digestive comfort, and nervous system regulation are the primary focus. Many women find the second trimester is when regular acupuncture becomes part of their rhythm — keeping the body comfortable as it adapts to a growing pregnancy.
The third trimester is about preparing the body thoughtfully. Pelvic floor and structural support, sleep, and nervous system calm as the due date approaches. From 33–35 weeks, moxibustion at Bladder 67 can be used to support optimal fetal positioning when breech presentation is a concern. From 36–37 weeks, we offer labor preparation protocols designed to support cervical readiness and overall body preparation — discussed fully at your visit so you can make an informed decision.
A plan built around
your pregnancy, your stage, your body.
Your $79 Calm Start Visit is a full clinical assessment that includes your complete pregnancy history, any concerns from your OB or midwife, your current symptoms, and your first treatment. You leave with a clear plan for how we can support you through the remainder of your pregnancy.
Pregnancy visits are personalized to your stage and symptoms. How often you come depends on what you are experiencing and where you are in your pregnancy — some women come weekly, others every two to three weeks. We build the rhythm together at your first visit and adjust as your pregnancy progresses.
There is no program pressure here. Pregnancy care is flexible by design. Your first visit is the only commitment — everything after that is built around what actually serves you and your pregnancy.
Start With Your $79 First VisitConsultation + personalized plan + first treatment in one visit.
You are already doing so much. Let this be something that supports you.
Start With Your $79 First VisitNo pressure beyond your first visit. Serving Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek & Broward County.
You don’t need to commit to anything beyond your first visit.
Your $79 Calm Start Visit is a full clinical assessment — your pregnancy history, your current symptoms, your first treatment, and a personalized plan. You leave knowing exactly what support is available to you and what your options are. No pressure. No program commitment. Just clarity.
Everything you want to know
before your first visit.
Acupuncture is considered safe during pregnancy when performed by a licensed practitioner experienced in obstetric protocols. There are specific points that are avoided during pregnancy, and treatment is fully adjusted for each trimester. Julia has over 21 years of clinical experience including pregnancy care, and uses established, evidence-informed protocols at every stage. We always recommend letting your OB or midwife know you are receiving acupuncture.
Yes — nausea relief is one of the most consistently researched applications of acupuncture in pregnancy. The point Pericardium 6, located on the inner wrist, has well-documented effects on nausea and vomiting and is the basis for acupressure wristbands. Full acupuncture treatment works more broadly on the nervous system and hormonal regulation that underlies pregnancy-related nausea. Many patients notice meaningful improvement within the first few treatments.
Yes. Pregnancy-related back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and round ligament discomfort are among the most common reasons pregnant women seek acupuncture. We work on the structural, muscular, and nervous system components of the pain using protocols specifically adapted for pregnancy. This is a well-supported application of prenatal acupuncture care.
Beginning at 36–37 weeks, we offer labor preparation treatments using specific acupuncture protocols designed to support cervical readiness and overall body preparation for labor. We discuss this fully at your visit so you can make an informed, comfortable decision about whether it is right for you. We do not recommend labor preparation acupuncture before 36 weeks.
Moxibustion at Bladder 67 — a technique using a warming herb near the little toe — has research support for encouraging fetal rotation from breech to vertex position. We recommend discussing this with your OB or midwife before beginning, and we typically suggest starting between 33 and 35 weeks when positional change is still most likely. This is a supportive protocol, not a guarantee of rotation, and is offered as one option among several.
No referral is required. We do recommend letting your OB or midwife know you are receiving acupuncture, and we are happy to communicate directly with your provider if they have specific questions or guidance. Most providers are supportive of acupuncture as a complement to prenatal care.
Yes. Pregnancy anxiety is common and often undertreated. Acupuncture directly activates the parasympathetic nervous system — the calming, rest-and-digest state — and helps regulate the cortisol patterns that keep the nervous system on edge. Many patients find that the hour following treatment is one of the calmer, quieter periods of their week. Over time, regular treatment helps maintain a more settled nervous system baseline throughout pregnancy.
Yes, with an experienced practitioner using first-trimester appropriate protocols. We avoid the points that are contraindicated in early pregnancy and use a gentler, more supportive approach in the first trimester. Many women find early pregnancy the most beneficial time to begin — particularly for nausea, fatigue, and anxiety. If you have any concerns, we encourage you to discuss them with your OB or midwife before your first visit.
This depends on your symptoms, stage of pregnancy, and goals. Some women come weekly for symptom management, others every two to three weeks for general support and maintenance. We build your care rhythm at your first visit based on your specific picture, and adjust as your pregnancy progresses. There is no fixed schedule imposed — your plan is built around what is actually useful for you.
Yes. Julia is fully bilingual and all care, consultations, and guidance are available in English and Español. Visit our Español section for Spanish-language pages.
Hi, I’m Julia.
Julia Benitez-Estevenz, AP, LMT
“Pregnancy is not a time to push through. It is a time to be supported. I take the trust that comes with caring for a pregnant patient seriously — and I bring 21 years of careful, protocol-driven practice to every visit.”
If you are also navigating fertility concerns or postpartum recovery, see our fertility support page — preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum care are all part of the same continuum here.
Your first visit is one appointment. That is all it takes to know whether this is right for you and your pregnancy.
Start With Your $79 First VisitYou are growing a person. You deserve to feel supported doing it.
Safe, experienced, trimester-specific care.
Starting at $79.
Full clinical assessment · personalized plan · first treatment · one visit
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★ Best Acupuncturist 2026 — Coral Springs
100+ Five-Star Reviews · 21+ Years · Bilingual Care
Serving Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton & Broward County
1801 N University Dr, Suite 202 · Coral Springs, FL 33071
