Naturopathic Fertility Care ยท Scottsdale, AZ + California Virtual

You deserve to understand
why โ€” and a plan that actually helps.

Whether you've been trying for months, navigating a diagnosis, preparing for IVF, or just starting to ask questions โ€” Dr. Alissia Zenhausern-Pfeiffer, NMD, FABNE provides evidence-based, integrative fertility care that goes deeper than "everything looks normal."

Board-Certified NMD, FABNE Scottsdale, AZ ยท In-Person California ยท Virtual REI & OB Collaborative Care

"I finally felt like I was working with my body instead of against it. Now, after having our son, I tell all my friends to go see her."

โ€” Caroline D., NMD Wellness Patient
You're in the right place if

You know something is wrong.
You're done waiting to find out what.

Most of our fertility patients have already seen other providers. They've been told their labs are normal, given a prescription without an explanation, or simply told to keep trying and come back in a year. They arrive here exhausted โ€” and they leave with answers.

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Trying to conceive naturally

You want to understand your cycle, know what your labs actually mean, and have a strategic plan โ€” not just a supplement list and hope.

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Preparing for IVF or FET

You want to do everything possible to improve your retrieval outcomes, embryo quality, and implantation success. The 90 days before your cycle matter more than most people realize.

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After failed cycles

You've been through IVF that didn't work, or pregnancies that didn't stick. You need someone who will look at what's being missed โ€” not just try the same thing again.

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PCOS or thyroid diagnosis

You have a diagnosis but not a plan. You want to understand how it's affecting your fertility and what to actually do about it โ€” not just manage symptoms.

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Secondary infertility

You've been pregnant before. That doesn't explain what's happening now โ€” and it doesn't mean you should wait another year before getting answers.

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Proactive preconception

You're not trying yet but you want to start right. Optimizing your hormonal health before you begin gives every future cycle the strongest possible foundation.

Conditions we treat

Evidence-based integrative care
for every fertility challenge.

We are not a wellness clinic with a supplement protocol and a hopeful attitude. Every recommendation is grounded in clinical research. Every lab we order has a reason. This is why reproductive endocrinologists and OB-GYNs across Arizona refer their patients to us.

โœฆPCOS & Ovulation Disorders
โœฆHashimoto's & Thyroid-Related Infertility
โœฆUnexplained Infertility
โœฆLow Ovarian Reserve (Low AMH)
โœฆIVF Preparation & Egg Quality
โœฆFET Preparation & Implantation Support
โœฆRecurrent Pregnancy Loss
โœฆEndometriosis
โœฆIrregular or Absent Cycles
โœฆInsulin Resistance & Metabolic Factors
โœฆSecondary Infertility
โœฆPreconception Optimization
What to expect

Care that actually investigates.
A plan that actually moves.

Most fertility patients come to us after years of fragmented appointments. Here, your care is continuous, strategic, and built entirely around your specific case.

1

Your discovery call

A real conversation โ€” not a sales call. Dr. Zen reviews your intake before you speak so your first interaction is already about your specific case. You'll leave with clarity on whether and how she can help.

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Comprehensive initial evaluation

A deep-dive into your full health history, prior labs, current symptoms, cycle patterns, and fertility goals. Nothing is dismissed. Everything is considered. This is where the dots get connected.

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Strategic lab review & protocol

We run the labs that don't get ordered โ€” and interpret them against optimal ranges, not just "within normal limits." Your protocol is built from your actual data: nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle, and medication when clinically indicated.

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Ongoing concierge care

Priority scheduling, direct messaging access to Dr. Zen, and regular follow-ups that adjust as your labs and your body change. You're never left alone between appointments waiting for answers.

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Through every season

From preconception through IVF, pregnancy, and postpartum โ€” your care evolves with you. Members who conceive receive seamless support into pregnancy and the first postpartum year. Because the journey doesn't end at a positive test.

Patient stories

Real women. Real results.
In their own words.

Natural Conception ยท Avoided IVF
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"Before Dr. Zen, I felt overwhelmed by the idea that I would never get pregnant. I'd been seen by countless doctors and told IVF was my only option. I finally felt heard โ€” like I was part of my own fertility care. I always called her my health detective. After years of infertility, I was finally working with my body instead of against it. Now, after having our son, I tell all my friends to go see her."
โ€” Caroline D.
Low AMH ยท Hashimoto's ยท Now 22 Weeks
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"After an at-home hormone test, I realized I had low ovarian reserve and was utterly shocked. Dr. Zen not only identified that I had Hashimoto's โ€” something no one had caught โ€” her care plan helped me lower my thyroid antibodies, improve my thyroid function, and even improve my AMH levels. We are now 22 weeks pregnant with our daughter."
โ€” Lauren B.
Endometriosis ยท Life-Changing
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"I'd been struggling with debilitating periods for years and had done 4 laparoscopic procedures โ€” each giving me only temporary relief. I honestly thought this was just my life. I was skeptical Dr. Zen could help without surgery. But after working with her for 3 months, I barely notice my periods. My only regret was not seeing her sooner."
โ€” Jess M.
Natural Conception at 40 ยท 3rd Baby
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"Hi Dr. Zen! I just wanted to circle back and let you know that my beautiful, sweet daughter was born! She is the sweetest, chillest, happiest, most easy-going baby I could have ever imagined. She was definitely missing from our family. I feel so blessed that we were able to add one more baby to the mix, especially at my ripe age of 40. She was born at 38+4, no induction, and 6 lbs 5 oz! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine I'd be a mother of 3. Forever grateful to you."
โ€” Lauren
Dr. Alissia Zenhausern-Pfeiffer, NMD, FABNE โ€” Naturopathic Fertility Doctor Scottsdale AZ
Board-Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist

Dr. Alissia Zenhausern-Pfeiffer, NMD, FABNE

As a mother who has navigated her own fertility journey, Dr. Zen brings both clinical expertise and genuine personal understanding to every patient she sees. She is one of a small number of naturopathic doctors in the country who holds the FABNE designation โ€” Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology โ€” representing advanced specialty training beyond the naturopathic medical degree.

Her approach combines the rigor of evidence-based medicine with the depth of integrative care. She runs comprehensive labs, interprets them against optimal ranges, and builds treatment plans that address root causes โ€” not symptoms. It's the reason REIs and OB-GYNs across Arizona consistently refer their most complex fertility patients to her.

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) FABNE โ€” Board Certified Licensed AZ & CA REI & OB Collaborative
Why it works when nothing else has

Naturopathic fertility care isn't alternative.
It's additive.

Your REI focuses on the mechanics of reproduction โ€” egg retrieval, embryo transfer, assisted fertilization. What naturopathic endocrinology adds is the biological foundation those procedures depend on: hormonal balance, metabolic health, thyroid optimization, egg quality, uterine environment, and immune regulation.

These aren't soft variables. They are clinically significant factors that affect whether cycles work โ€” and they're often exactly what's being missed in fragmented conventional care.

This is why so many of our patients come to us after unsuccessful IVF cycles and go on to have successful ones. Not because we replaced their REI's care โ€” but because we gave it the foundation it needed.
Questions you might have

Before you book.

Evidence supports that optimizing hormonal balance, egg quality, uterine receptivity, and reducing inflammation prior to an IVF cycle can meaningfully improve retrieval and implantation outcomes. At NMD Wellness, we focus specifically on the 90-day window before retrieval โ€” when egg development is most responsive to nutritional and hormonal intervention โ€” and on FET preparation targeting the immune and inflammatory factors that affect implantation.
Yes โ€” and this is one of the core strengths of our model. We collaborate with your full care team with your permission. We share lab results and treatment updates so your REI, OB-GYN, or fertility clinic is always informed. Many of our referrals come directly from reproductive endocrinologists because they understand the value of what we add.
Some of our most meaningful work happens with women who come to us after failed cycles. Failed IVF is not a failure โ€” it's information. Our role is to examine what may have been overlooked: egg quality, thyroid optimization, uterine receptivity, inflammatory markers, immune dysregulation, and metabolic factors. Getting your next cycle the strongest possible biological foundation is exactly what we do.
Several of our patients conceived successfully on their next IVF cycle after working with us โ€” after one or more prior unsuccessful attempts.
Most of our patients start here. Natural conception is always the first goal we work toward together. We help you understand your cycle on a clinical level, identify what's standing between you and conception, and build a plan that gives your body every advantage. Whether you eventually move toward assisted fertility or not, a strong hormonal and metabolic foundation improves every outcome.
Panels are tailored to your individual case. Common fertility labs include:
  • Thyroid โ€” TSH, Free T3, Free T4, TPO & thyroglobulin antibodies
  • Ovarian reserve โ€” AMH, FSH, LH, estradiol (day 3), antral follicle count
  • Full sex hormone panel โ€” estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S
  • Insulin resistance & metabolic markers โ€” fasting glucose, insulin, HbA1c
  • Inflammation โ€” CRP, homocysteine
  • Nutrient status โ€” vitamin D, B12, ferritin, folate
We use serum (blood) testing for diagnostic accuracy. We intentionally avoid non-diagnostic specialty tests that add cost without changing clinical decisions โ€” because your resources matter.
Yes โ€” these are among the most common conditions we address. PCOS and Hashimoto's thyroiditis are two of the most significant and frequently under-treated contributors to fertility challenges. We specialize in both, using an evidence-based integrative approach to restore hormonal balance, regulate cycles, and optimize fertility outcomes. Both conditions respond meaningfully to targeted intervention โ€” and both are frequently missed or under-managed in conventional care.
Yes. Dr. Zen is licensed in both Arizona and California. California residents receive the same comprehensive fertility care via telehealth โ€” including new patient consultations, lab guidance, personalized protocols, and ongoing concierge membership support.
We are a concierge, fee-for-service practice and do not bill insurance directly. We provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement, accept HSA and FSA funds, and labs can typically be run through your insurance. Select membership plans include a lab credit toward initial comprehensive testing. Investment is discussed personally on your discovery call.

You've spent enough time
wondering.

A discovery call costs you nothing but a conversation. Dr. Zen will review your intake before you speak โ€” so from the very first moment, your care is already personal.

NMD Wellness of Scottsdale  ยท  9700 N 91st St A115-A, Scottsdale, AZ 85258  ยท  In-person (AZ) & Virtual (CA)  ยท  (480) 382-6295