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Dr. Autum Kirgan, DACM, L.Ac, C.SMA is the Clinic Director of South Slope Acupuncture & Wellness in Asheville, North Carolina. She specializes in orthopedic and sports medicine acupuncture, women's health, fertility support, and pelvic health acupuncture and dry needling. With dual certification in Pelvic Floor Acupuncture & Dry Needling (ASE Seminars) and Dry Needling for Pelvic Pain (Myopain Seminars), Dr. Kirgan brings evidence-based expertise to addressing complex pelvic pain conditions. Her practice integrates traditional acupuncture wisdom with contemporary pain science and myofascial techniques to provide comprehensive, compassionate care.
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Mar 16, 2026 ∙ 10 min
Can Acupuncture Improve Ovarian Health? What a Landmark 2025 Study Reveals
By Dr. Autum Kirgan, DAOM, L.Ac, C.SMA | South Slope Acupuncture & Wellness, Asheville, NC Greetings! If you've ever sat across from a doctor who told you your fertility was declining because your eggs were "getting old," or that perimenopause was simply inevitable because your body was running out of reserves — you are not alone. And you deserve more than a number on a lab report with no path forward. A study published in the journal Science in October 2025 is changing the conversation...
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Jan 14, 2026 ∙ 8 min
Breaking New Ground: Dry Needling & Acupuncture for Vestibulodynia
Evidence-Based Relief for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Asheville If you're experiencing burning, stinging pain at the vaginal opening that makes intimacy difficult or impossible, you're not alone, and more importantly, effective treatment options exist. Groundbreaking research published in 2025 demonstrates that dry needling can provide significant relief for provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), a chronic pain condition affecting up to 16% of women during their reproductive years. At South Slope...
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Dec 13, 2025 ∙ 11 min
Fertility Acupuncture in Asheville, NC: Evidence-Based Support for Your Conception Journey
In this blog I talk about why, when, and how's of fertility acupuncture. I also discuss the collaborative approach Dr. Britta and I take with all our fertility patients in our TEAM Fertility program.
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