6 Week Online Group Program
Reach Your Conception Goals with a Strong Fertility Foundation, a Deep Well of Support, and Expert Guidance Starting Jan 6th!
Discover a whole mind-body approach to fertility using evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation strategies, with expert-led live sessions and an intimate community of support.
Typically covered by most WA state insurance plans.
Contact us for details, or call 206-853-0534
For Many Women, the Journey to Successful Conception Can Be Challenging.
We’ve seen too many women stuck, sometimes for years, feeling frustrated, alone, overwhelmed, confused, or not sure where to even start to improve their fertility.
Each month brings a rollercoaster of hope and let-down. Too often they are left waiting – waiting a year to even be able to start testing, waiting for care in a crowded over-booked medical system, waiting enough cycles to see if something works, waiting for lab after lab to illuminate any reason why they aren’t getting pregnant.
All the while…
- They’re not sure where to turn when nothing is working and they are given diagnoses like unexplained infertility or PCOS.
- They get told they need to lose weight in order to get pregnant, without knowing dieting could unintentionally be hurting their fertility.
- Life stands still, with precious little time or support from anyone who understands or relates to their situation.
- They struggle to find their own answers, only to find conflicting and mis-information around what they can do in their own life to help things.
Yet, We Find Time and Time Again:
Nutrition and Lifestyle Bolster the Very Foundation of Fertility…
…whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or are going through things like IVF. Especially when combined with the right supplementation and care team. It’s about taking into account the whole-person. Anyone can do it, no matter how hectic your life may be.
The Reality Is…
There’s much more to fertility than just your age.
You have a lot more control than you think when you leverage nutrition, lifestyle, and self-care to boost your fertility.
You don’t have to give up gluten, dairy, meat, caffeine, or even lose weight to improve your fertility.
There’s a lot you can do to address common conditions that get in the way of fertility.
There’s testing that can help tailor your nutrition and lifestyle needs and identify trouble spots.
And there’s nothing like having a community of support around you to help you succeed.
Your Foundation for Fertility Starts Here:
Over 6 weeks, we’ll lead you through an empowering, clarifying, and transformative foundation of fertility health, while being supported by experts and a small intimate community going through it with you. Further supported by an optional supplement and hormone evaluation package specifically designed for this program.
And best of all – it’s typically covered by WA state insurances, often with no deductible!
Led by Chelsea Hemmenway, MS, CN, NBC-HWC, an advanced-practice Certified Nutritionist and Wellness Coach who specializes in fertility and women’s health
Weekly Live Group Sessions
Kept small (max 12 participants) for personalized attention, and for community support.
Empowering Expert Guidance
Taking you step-by-step through what actually matters when it comes to improving fertility.
Evidence-Based Recommendations
Based on the latest research and practical clinical experience so you know what works.
Supplements + Testing Add-Ons
Specifically designed to support your fertility goals and dial in your specific needs.
Starting January 6th, 2025!
For Women in all Stages of their Conception Journey
Just Starting Out
For those beginning their journey to conceive naturally, you probably want to be proactive and empowered, giving yourself the best opportunity to conceive in the healthiest way possible. We’ll show you all the essentials to understand your fertility, what you can do to optimize your fertility health, and ways to identify potential problems early.
Struggling to Conceive Naturally
We’ve worked with many women in our clinic who’ve struggled to conceive, sometimes for years. We developed this program based on our deep experience helping women troubleshoot fertility challenges with nutrition and lifestyle, boost their health and fertility naturally, and address common conditions that get in the way of successful conception.
Going Through IVF, IUI, or Ovulation Induction
Let’s face it, these methods are expensive, challenging, and you want the best chances of healthy conception. Through nutrition and lifestyle, there are many things you can do in your own life to improve your fertility and your chances of success with these methods as well.
Worried It’s Too Late or that Decades of Birth Control Have Left them at a Loss
It’s not uncommon to be told that age is enough to make their chances of conception near hopeless, or to find that after decades of birth control, their cycles have never returned to normal. However, age is not the only factor in fertility, and there’s a lot you can do to bolster your fertility health no matter your age. And when it comes to things like irregular menses, nutrition and lifestyle habits are one of the best ways to get you back on track.
Finally Get Back a Sense of Control and Agency in Your Own Fertility
When you’ve been struggling (sometimes for years), hitting a wall, and not getting answers, it’s easy to see others around you celebrating their pregnancies and feel crushed and helpless. To feel alone and like there’s nothing you can do.
Our goal in this program is to help you grow your family and reach your conception goals. But more importantly, we’re here to help you feel not so alone and out of control of your own life. To support you, build a community of others going through the same things, and give you things you can do to regain some control over your fertility health.
Together…
- You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the complex picture that contributes to successful conception.
- You’ll get simple-straightforward things you can do in your daily life to bolster your foundational fertility health.
- We’ll show you ways to troubleshoot what’s happening under the surface that uncover opportunities, like nutritional and functional testing.
- And we’ll guide and support you in investigating, implementing, and building a care team.
Deep Support and Community You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
We deeply believe that we have to support the whole person for you to get the best results. Too many women feel stressed, isolated, and alone in this. The mental toll alone affects your body, and makes it harder to successfully implement fertility supportive nutrition and health habits.
We’re here for you. Both as experts in supporting patients, and as a community of women just like you who are going through the same kinds of things, and needing your support as much as you need theirs.
Our goal is to not just support you physically, but emotionally, so you can regain hope, strength, resilience, and the mental wellness that will support your physical wellness.
Helping You Overcome Common Barriers to Fertility
For those who’ve been struggling to get pregnant for a while, we’ve seen women facing contributing conditions like:
PCOS
Hypothalamic amenorrhea
Irregular menstrual cycles
Endometriosis
Pregnancy loss
Prediabetes
Other hormone-related conditions
And “unexplained infertility”
Yet, there are ways to help with these challenges so you can improve your ability to conceive.
Limited to just 12 participants, so secure your spot before we fill up!
Targeted Add-Ons (Optional)
to Amplify Your Results
Fertility Focused Supplement Package
High quality supplements are important to ensure that you are consuming adequate amounts of the key nutrients for fertility and preconception. This fertility supplement protocol was designed by a Certified Nutritionist who specializes in fertility and prenatal nutrition.
Add for only $372.92 for a 3 months supply, plus tax.
(Averages out to approx. $125/month)
Learn More
Prenatal: Needed Prenatal Multi Essentials
This is a high quality prenatal vitamin that includes methylfolate rather than folic acid for better absorption. It also includes 2000 IU of vitamin D, which supports the maintenance of healthy vitamin D levels to improve pregnancy outcomes. Choline is another nutrient included that isn’t commonly found in all prenatal vitamins. Choline is important for baby’s brain development. Since iron can interfere with the absorption of other nutrients like calcium, it is left out of this supplement. An additional iron supplement should be added for those that are iron deficient and/or on a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Omega-3: Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA
The Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA includes a blend of omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. It also includes 400 IU of vitamin D. Omega-3 fats are anti-inflammatory and helpful for egg quality. They are also supportive to continue during pregnancy because they help with baby’s brain development. Omega-3’s can also help reduce the risk of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
CoQ10: Vital Nutrients Ubiquinol CoQ10
CoQ10 is an antioxidant supplement commonly used to support egg and sperm quality. The Vital Nutrients CoQ10 supplement includes a bioavailable form of CoQ10 called ubiquinol that is more readily absorbed than other forms. CoQ10 is especially helpful to take at least a few months prior to conception.
Mira Hormone Monitor: Max Kit with 20 Fertility Max Wands
Helping you get to know and more accurately identify your fertility cycles, with guidance by our experts. Including testing 3 hormone metabolites – LH, estrogen, progesterone.
$199.20
Normally priced at $249, you will be provided a 20% off code upon registration as a participant of this program!
Learn More
The Mira hormone monitor is a device that allows you to test your hormone levels at home to gain a better understanding of your menstrual cycle and fertility.
The Max kit includes the device as well as wands that are used to test hormones like LH, estrogen, and progesterone, through your urine.
The kit is meant to be an investment to continue using beyond Your Fertility Program until you get pregnant. Testing hormone levels can also be useful after pregnancy loss and during postpartum as you wait for your menstrual cycle to return.
Throughout Your Fertility Program, you have the option of using Mira to track your hormones at home and can share with the program leader through our clinic dashboard.
You’ll Get:
Device plus 20 Mira Fertility Max wands for testing. Option to add on FSH wands available. Women with regular menstrual cycles need 15-20 Fertility Max wands per cycle. Women with irregular/absent cycles may need more. 20 wands = 1 month supply.
Join Today to Improve Your Foundation of Fertility
Empowering You Every Step of the Way
Phase 1:
Fertility Foundations
Session 1
- Understand hormones, menstrual cycle, and conception timeline.
- Learn about key influences on fertility.
- Goal Setting: Start tracking your cycle with a fertility app.
- Establish personal and shared objectives for this program.
Phase 2:
Building Knowledge + Community
Sessions 2-4
- Debunk Fertility Myths: Clarify common misconceptions about fertility diets and practices.
- Evidence-based tips for female and male fertility.
- Key Supplements for Fertility.
- Understand essential fertility-related testing options.
- Get practical strategies for fertility-focused meals.
- Implementing what you’ve learned into daily life.
Phase 3:
Integrating Self-Care + Building a Care Team
Session 5
- Discover holistic practices like acupuncture and yoga for fertility.
- Building a Care Team: Identify key providers to support your journey.
- Get a list of helpful apps, providers, and books.
Phase 4:
Empowering Your Journey
Session 6
- Learn how to build ongoing support systems.
- Explore ways to stay connected with the group.
- Discover options for personalized nutritional support.
- Celebrate wins and set future goals.
Join the 6 Week Live Online Program:
Improve Your Fertility Naturally while Surrounded by Expert Support and Community
Typically covered by most WA state insurance plans.
Contact us for details, or call 206-853-0534
Now’s the time to join, whether you’re just starting, been struggling, or even if you’re doing IVF. Build the foundation of fertility health with nutrition, lifestyle, and expert guidance with experience helping women conceive.
Led by Chelsea Hemmenway, MS, CN, NBC-HWC
An advanced-practice Certified Nutritionist and Wellness Coach who specializes in fertility and women’s health
When you join, you’ll get:
- Weekly live group sessions with max 12 participants.
- Personalized attention and community support of other women just like you.
- Step-by-step process debunking myths and showing you what actually matters to improve fertility health.
- Evidence-based guidance, supported by clinical experience helping women conceive.
- Optional supplements + testing add-ons specifically designed to best support your fertility goals.
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by to fundamentally improve your fertility health while having the support and community that makes all the difference.
Cost: *Typically Covered by WA Insurance plans
*Once you register, we’ll reach out to coordinate your enrollment including verifying your health insurance coverage. If you will not be using insurance, the self-pay cost is $599 excluding add-ons.
Commonly Asked Questions about “Your Fertility Program”
What is Your Fertility?
Your Fertility is a comprehensive program encompassing nutrition, lifestyle, and community for women that are trying to conceive. There will be 6 weeks of LIVE online virtual sessions facilitated by a Certified Nutritionist and Wellness Coach that specializes in fertility and women’s health.
Who is this group for?
This group is for those who are seeking extra support and guidance to support their conception. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive naturally, preparing for fertility treatments, managing a reproductive disorder (PCOS, endometriosis, unexplained or secondary infertility, etc), you’re experiencing irregular or absent cycles after coming off contraception, or you’re just not sure where to start with optimizing your fertility, this program has something for you.
Who leads the sessions?
The Your Fertility sessions are led by Chelsea Hemmenway, MS, CN, NBC-HWC. Chelsea is a Certified Nutritionist and Wellness Coach who specializes in women’s health, fertility, prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric nutrition. Her previous experience included supporting clients with infertility and PCOS at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. She is passionate about helping her clients improve their relationship to food and prioritize their well-being in a gentle and sustainable way.
How many people will be in the group?
Group size can vary, but will be limited to no more than 12 people per group. This allows us to provide the best education, discussion, community, and support!
How much does it cost?
This group is generally covered by insurance! Depending on your insurance plan, you may be subject to a co-pay.
We do have optional supplements and labs available for an additional fee, but these are NOT required to participate in the program.
If you instead need to pay directly, the self pay price for the program is $599 (not including the supplement and Mira add-ons).
When are sessions?
Monday evenings from 6-7:15 pm PST, January 6th to February 10th, 2025. Each session is 75 minutes long.
What am I committing to?
We have a commitment agreement to ensure the best possible group experience. Because we are committed to being there for you throughout this program, we ask that you commit to it as well. We ask you to sign a commitment agreement upon registration that reserves your space and assures us you will be there for all the sessions. We collect your credit card information in our electronic health record system.
What if I need to miss a session?
Committing and showing up are key to learning the best ways to support your reproductive health, so we ask that you attend all sessions. We understand, however, that life happens! We allow up to 1 missed session for unforeseen circumstances. If you know in advance you will be unable to attend one of the sessions, please give as much notice as possible.
Is support available outside of the group?
Absolutely! All of the providers here at Starkel Nutrition work with clients one on one, accept insurance, and would be honored to join you on your fertility journey.
What happens if I become pregnant during the program?
We encourage you to reach out to the program lead if you become pregnant during the group and she can help you determine the best way to share with the group, if you wish to do so. Many of the nutrition and lifestyle modifications discussed during the program can and should be continued during pregnancy to nourish your growing baby and help you feel your best. The program lead can also offer support with any modifications to make to your routines to best support healthy pregnancy outcomes.
I am so ready to join Your Fertility – How do I save my spot?
Click the button below to sign up! We will be in contact with you within 1 business day to get the onboarding process started.