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Fertility and Preconception

Prepare your mind & body for a healthy pregnancy at Be Well Integrative Health Services.

Our health practitioners collaborate as a team to provide you with the most effective, research and evidence-based fertility wellness services and treatments the world has to offer. We have created and facilitate the fertility wellness program for IVI RMA, the largest fertility medical practice in the world, and work with individuals from around the globe to optimize their ability to become pregnant and have the healthiest pregnancy possible. We also offer acupuncture, nutrition services, pelvic floor physical therapy and our “Yoga for Fertility” virtual series.

Take control of your fertility. Contact us today for a free consultation to create your customized fertility wellness plan.

Join us for support, education & relaxation.

We understand that conceiving can be a challenging process, filled with both hope and uncertainty. Meet our holistic and traditionally trained medical professionals at our Fertility & Preconception Open House Sunday, November 3 – 11:45am-2:15pm:

  • Yoga for Fertility with Tisha
  • Catered lunch from Whole Foods (with vegan, dairy- and gluten-free options)
  • Presentations and Q&A with members of our team
  • Admission with just a $20 donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

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A Person Having an Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture

Carolyn Raiman, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist with over 13 years experience. Acupuncture can assist women who want to become pregnant by regulating hormones, enhancing blood flow to the uterus and ovaries reducing stress and anxiety and promoting relaxation. Reach out to ask how acupuncture may help you.

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Abby De Angelis, PT DPT a seasoned Physical Therapist who focuses her professionalism on individualized patient care, with expertise in pre- and post-conception women’s health. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help improve the strength and coordination of the pelvic floor muscles, which can increase the chances of successful conception. Pelvic floor physical therapy has been proven to help reduce mechanical infertility through various manual therapy techniques and self-management strategies. Read more about Abby and her training below. For more information and to make appointment, contact us today!

Yoga for Fertility: Virtual Series

Tisha Giangiordano E-RYT500, RPYT is an experienced yoga teacher and educator who provides Fertility Yoga, Meditation and Mindset to help reduce stress and anxiety, release difficult emotions, increase blood flow to reproductive organs, and balance hormones through breath work, gentle movement & stretching, and guided visualization. Studies show that participating in a yoga and mind-body program increases chances of conception.

Enjoy this series from the comfort and privacy of your home. Our next virtual series begins Tuesday, November 5th at 6pm. Join us!

Nutrition for Preconception and Fertility

Marisa Sweeney, MS RDN leads our team of registered dietitians who specialize in preconception nutrition. In a private session with one of our dietitians you will learn how diet can impact your ability to become pregnant. We have partnered with IVIRMA, the largest reproductive medical group in the world, providing their patients with nutrition counseling for fertility and pregnancy for over a decade. You’ll also get an individualized nutrition therapy plan to support you through your fertility journey. Our team is in network with most medical insurances, and can work with you in-person or virtually.

Contact us today to book your preconception nutrition counseling appointment at Be Well IHS or by virtual tele-consultation.

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Talk Therapy for Preconception and Fertility

Be Well IHS has a licensed clinical psychologist on staff to support the needs of women, couples and new families using a warm, collaborative evidence-based approach to treatment. Dr. Alexandra Knight, Psy.D, M.A., L.C.A.D.C provides an assessment, treatment and support for women as they navigate various stages of motherhood:

  • contemplating motherhood
  • attempting to conceive or struggling with fertility issues
  • relationship support
  • exploring surrogacy/adoption
  • anxiety, depression, and related mood disorders

Dr. Knight is here to provide women with practical tools and strategies to help them manage their symptoms and cope with the challenges of recovery. This may involve teaching mindfulness interventions and stress management skills, and utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to assist women in challenging, and reframing, unproductive thinking. Our practitioners will tailor their therapeutic services to each client’s specific needs and preferences, which can lead to more successful and sustainable health outcomes.

Read more about Dr. Knight and her training below. For more information and to make appointment, contact us today!

Meet The Team

Prepare your mind & body for a healthy pregnancy at Be Well IHS. Our health practitioners provide you with the most effective, research and evidence-based fertility wellness services and treatments available.

Teaching Faculty

Marisa Sweeney

Certified Dietitian
RYT 500
Dharma Wheel Certified
Owner, Be Well IHS

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a concentration in Dietetics from Montclair State University
  • Master of Science degree in Applied Nutrition at Northeastern University
  • Current Nutrition Doctoral candidate at University of North Florida

Professional:

  • Owner of Be Well Integrative Health Services (founded in 2012), headquartered in Morristown, NJ with 12 locations throughout NJ, NY, and PA
  • Owner and Creator of the New Jersey VegFest (founded in 2014), the Garden State’s Official Vegan Food Festival
  • Director of Wellness Services for Reproductive Medical Associates, 2015-2018. This is the world’s largest reproductive endocrinology medical group
  • Practiced dietetics at Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, and Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation

Accolades/Achievements:

  • Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation 2013 Woman of the Year, Finalist
  • Founder and Past-President of the Morristown Mayors’ Wellness Campaign, 2014-2017
  • Past-President and founding member of the Morristown Women in Business
  • Advisory board member of Sustainable Morristown, 2017-present
  • Named New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Emerging Dietetic Leader of 2017
  • Named the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2019 Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Board member of Atlantic Health’s Community Advisory Board, 2014-2019.
  • Chairperson of the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference, 2016-2019.
  • President of the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021-2022, now the current Past-President.
  • Advisory board member of the Food and Nutrition department at University of Saint Elizabeth, 2021-present.

Contact us to meet with Marisa Sweeney at Be Well IHS or by virtual tele-consultations.

Carolyn Raiman LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist

Carolyn Raiman, LAc

Carolyn Raiman, lAc is an acupuncturist who has been in practice for over 11 years. She is a graduate of Georgetown University and completed her Diplomate in Acupuncture at the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Carolyn is NCCAOM certified in acupuncture and is also licensed in the state of NJ. She has completed advanced training in women’s reproductive health and pain management.

Carolyn has extensive training and hands-on experience in dealing with all aspects of women’s health–specifically infertility, pregnancy and gynecological issues. Currently, Carolyn is the Director of Acupuncture Services at RMA NJ in Basking Ridge where she helps couples restore balance while undergoing various reproductive therapies. She also sees patients in her own private practice at BeWell Morristown.

Carolyn has also received extensive training on using acupuncture for pain management and employs the Dr. Tan Balance Method. As a former high school athlete and current weekend warrior, Carolyn is well-versed on treating sports injury and post-surgical rehab. Carolyn has also had success treating patients for digestive disorder, headaches and migraines, and emotional disorders.

Carolyn is married with two young children. She uses her knowledge of Chinese medicine to promote health and wellness for her own family, and she would be honored to help you and your family.

Have questions? Reach out to Carolyn here.

Learn about other Bodywork modalities that may work for you!

Tisha Giangiordano
Yoga for Fertility

Tisha Giangiordano

RYT 500, RPYT
FRC® Mobility Specialist, FRA® Specialist
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certified Yoga Tune Up® Instructor
Yoga Detour® Method Instructor
SMC Full Circle Provisional Doula

Tisha is an experienced yoga teacher & educator. Her passion to help others conceive grew from her own struggles to get pregnant. After trying for over a year, she was encouraged to use donor eggs due to her age, low responsiveness to fertility medication and several failed attempts at IVF. She refused to accept this and decided to gain control of her own health and wellness. Using all her knowledge and experience, she was finally able to get pregnant at age 42. She is now the proud mother of her daughter Kaia.

Tisha completed her 200-hr yoga teacher training at YogaWorks in 2017 with Alicia Cheung and Oliver Reinsch and continued to study with them for an additional 100-hr Yin Yoga and Myofascial Release Therapy Training. Shortly after, she became a Yoga Tune Up® Instructor (2017) trained by Laurel Beversdorf and Elizabeth Wipff. In 2019, she completed her advanced 300-hr yoga teacher training with Omni Kitts-Ferrara and Donna Scro at Yoga Mechanics and became a Detour Method® Instructor. In addition to her yoga training, Tisha became certified in FRC®, FRA® and Kinstretch® with Functional Range Systems® and completed her certification as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. After the birth of her daughter, she trained with Deb Flashenberg at the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC and became an 85-hour prenatal yoga teacher (2022). Tisha has been a teacher trainer for Be Well’s 200-hr and 300-her yoga teacher training programs for the last three years, and will co-lead the 200-hr training with Marisa in 2023. In addition, Tisha has been assisting the 200-hr and 300-hr yoga teacher training programs at Yoga Mechanics for the last three years with Omni Kitts-Ferrara.

Tisha is currently studying with Tiffany Cruikshank of Yoga Medicine® to weave Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into her classes and sessions with private clients. Her teaching is strongly based around anatomy and function, and she has a neuro-centric approach to health and performance. As she continues to learn, her yoga and movement practice continues to evolve as well as her teaching.

To learn about Tisha’s offerings, call (973) 975–0280 or send us your contact information using the form below.

Physical Therapy

Abby De Angelis, PT, DPT

Women's Pelvic Floor Therapist, Certified Hip clinician

Abby De Angelis earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from NYU as well as her Bachelor of Science from James Madison University. Abby’s long career has given her extensive clinical experience in outpatient sports and orthopedic physical therapy as well as Women’s Pelvic Floor Therapy. Abby is an Advanced Hip Clinician through the Hospital for Special Surgery. She completed the Herman and Wallace Pelvic floor coursework to broaden her expertise in Women’s Health.

Abby is a seasoned Physical Therapist who focuses her professionalism on Individualized patient care. She focuses on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and helping her patients return to exercise, sports and a high quality of life.

Throughout her profession, Abby has been a medical volunteer at the NYC Marathon, an active member of the APTA and contributes to the education of future physical therapists as a clinical instructor. She possesses an expertise in soccer, skiing, spinning, running, and overall Physical fitness.

Personally, Abby is a married mother of two beautiful daughters. She enjoys being physically active, reading, gardening and spending time with her loving family.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Alexandra Knight, Psy.D, M.A., L.C.A.D.C

Dr. Alexandra Knight is a licensed psychologist and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor with over a decade of experience in assessment and treatment of mental health disorders, emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, and difficulty adjusting to and coping with life stressors. Licensed to practice as a psychologist in NJ and NY, Dr. Knight specializes in assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, with a focus on reproductive and maternal mental health and adjustment issues. She is passionate about helping women thrive and find fulfillment in all stages of their lives. She believes in the importance of individualizing care to meet the distinctive needs of her clients, which often requires utilizing tools from a wide variety of therapeutic orientations.

SPECIALTIES

Dr. Knight is committed to assisting women as they navigate various stages of motherhood:

  • contemplating motherhood
  • attempting to conceive or struggling with fertility issues
  • exploring surrogacy/adoption
  • are pregnant or postpartum
  • navigating their parenting journeys

Dr. Knight believes that maternal mental and emotional wellness are essential for women, children and families to thrive.

BACKGROUND

Dr. Alexandra Knight often utilizes psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theories and techniques to understand and treat the unique needs of the individuals she works with. She helps clients gain insight into their challenges, identify and reframe unproductive thoughts, and learn practical tools to address or cope with them. She believes in a holistic approach to treatment, and encourages promoting physical health and wellness as a means to improve mental and emotional well-being. Dr. Knight has assessed, diagnosed and treated individuals suffering from emotional disturbances including:

  • substance use and gambling disorders
  • sexual abuse and trauma, anxiety and depression
  • mood disorders
  • relationship/marital issues
  • grief and loss
  • eating and feeding disorders
  • personality disorders
  • infertility, prenatal and postpartum emotional and mental health issues, and adjustment challenges.

Dr. Knight also has worked with professional athletes and public figures to help them manage stress, issues related to public recognition, and performance anxiety.

EDUCATION:

Dr. Alexandra Knight obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and completed her master’s degree in forensic psychology and counseling from St. Elizabeth University, where she was inducted into Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology. She completed two years of additional coursework and supervised clinical work to obtain a license in clinical alcohol and drug counseling. Dr. Knight obtained her doctorate degree in counseling psychology from St. Elizabeth University, completing her predoctoral and postdoctoral clinical training at a private practice in Hoboken, NJ treating women, children, and couples. Dr. Knight’s doctoral dissertation examined the relationship between social media use and addiction and postpartum anxiety among mothers.

Dr. Alexandra Knight is currently accepting new clients for individual or couples counseling, psychological assessments, and consulting services. She does not participate with insurance plans, but can prepare a superbill you can submit for out-of-network benefits. 

Contact us to inquire about scheduling an appointment or to ask questions using the form on the previous page. You can also visit Dr. Knight’s website at https://www.helpfromelevate.com/

Fertility and Preconception at Be Well Integrative Health Services

Take control of your fertility and prepare for a healthy pregnancy at Be Well Integrative Health Services. Our team of experts offers a variety of research-based fertility wellness services and treatments, including acupuncture, nutrition counseling, pelvic floor physical therapy, and yoga for fertility.

  • Improve your chances of successful conception
  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Promote relaxation and well-being
  • Optimize your health for pregnancy and beyond