Dr. Robin Schaefer loves to help people get better and stay healthy! She is a licensed acupuncturist and a doctor of chiropractic. She also practices Functional Neurology (to help your brain work better) and Functional Medicine (to help your organs work better) as well as energy psychology (to help clear up stress from the present or the past). She's been in practice for 24 years, has had health challenges of her own that she healed through, and is the happy mom to two teen-aged sons.

Specializing in women's health, sports medicine, and infertility.

Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM #7152), and Florida State Licensed (AP762)
Eighteen years practicing full time Acupuncture
Trained in the USA, Japan, China, and Europe (Hospitals and Clinics)
Hospital externships in Shanghai, New York, and San Francisco in OB/GYN and Pain Management
Bachelors in Psychology and Anthropology from Seattle Pacific University
Accredited Masters in Acupuncture from Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Accredited Doctorate in Acupuncture from American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
After University, six years of graduate level education in Oriental Medicine

RUHE Fertility + Prenatal Acupuncture, founded by Ivelisse DeJongh, AP, FABORM, offers integrative fertility and prenatal care in Trumbull, Connecticut. Ivelisse is a licensed and board-certified Acupuncture Physician in both Florida and Connecticut with more than 17 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science and Psychology, a Master’s in Oriental Medicine, and is a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM).

Her journey began in Miami in 2009, where she opened her first practice treating general wellness, pain management, weight loss, cosmetic acupuncture, and men’s and women’s health. Over time, her passion for fertility medicine grew, and her clinic evolved into RUHE Fertility + Prenatal, a dedicated space for women and couples seeking support on their path to conception, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. After more than a decade in Miami, Ivelisse relocated with her family to Trumbull, CT, bringing her expertise and compassionate approach to the local community.

RUHE’s philosophy combines the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern integrative therapies. Each treatment plan is personalized, targeting the root causes of imbalance while supporting the emotional and physical aspects of the fertility and pregnancy journey.

Specialties and Services Include:

• Fertility Support: Natural fertility enhancement, fertility coaching, and support before, during, and after IVF or IUI cycles.
• Prenatal and Postpartum Care: Acupuncture and holistic therapies to ease symptoms, prepare for birth, support healthy pregnancies, and restore balance postpartum.
• Advanced Therapies: Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), infrared therapy, and ozone therapy to improve circulation, egg quality, implantation, hormonal balance, and overall reproductive health.
• Holistic Modalities: Customized herbal medicine, energy-based healing (Body Intuitive), nutrition and supplement planning, functional lab review, stress reduction, and lifestyle guidance.

Conditions and Concerns Addressed:

• Irregular cycles, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, and fibroids
• Unexplained infertility and recurrent miscarriage
• IVF/IUI preparation, implantation support, and improved outcomes
• Pregnancy-related symptoms such as nausea, back pain, anxiety, insomnia, and heartburn
• Postpartum recovery and emotional well-being

Patients describe RUHE as a calming, supportive environment where they feel guided and cared for every step of the way. Many share stories of successful conception, smoother pregnancies, and restored confidence after years of struggle. Ivelisse’s patients often highlight her deep knowledge, compassionate approach, and ability to explain complex fertility challenges with clarity and hope.

Whether you are just beginning your fertility journey, seeking integrative support alongside reproductive medicine, or preparing for a healthy pregnancy and birth, RUHE Fertility + Prenatal Acupuncture in Trumbull, CT provides expert, compassionate care tailored to your unique path.

As a primary care medical practice, we offer treatment of both acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing prevention, education and optimal health. We provide innovative, quality family health care by uniquely combining both conventional and alternative medicine. This “best of both worlds” approach provides patients with options in the management of their concerns while addressing the underlying cause of their illness. Using nutrition, manipulation, acupuncture and integrative medicine we treat the whole patient, not just the symptoms. We are committed to helping you get well, stay well and live well. I invite you to call our office with questions and/or to schedule an appointment.