Dr. Barbara Custer, OMD
Dr. Barbara Custer, OMD
Dr. Barbara Custer, L.Ac., O.M.D. is the author of The World of Edible Medicine and has been recognized as one of the top Oriental Medicine Doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area by San Francisco Focus Magazine. She was also honored with the Best of Marin award. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Custer is a respected leader in the field of Oriental Medicine.
She holds a B.A. from Sonoma State University and is a graduate of the North American College of Acupuncture in Vancouver, Canada, as well as Hong Kong. Her training includes a clinical internship with Dr. Tamura Heiji in Kyoto, Japan, and advanced coursework at the Meiji School of Oriental Medicine. She earned her Ph.D. from the California Acupuncture School in Santa Barbara in 1983 and maintains both state and national licensure.
Dr. Custer currently runs a private practice in Mill Valley, California, where she specializes in integrative health programs. Combining Western medical diagnostics with natural therapies, detoxification, and personalized treatment protocols, she helps patients reverse acute and chronic conditions—guiding them toward lasting, optimal health.
Our Philosophy
Our clinic offers a holistic approach that integrates Eastern medical traditions with Western medical testing. We believe this combined approach will enhance your health and wellness objectives. We give patients flexibility by offering in-person acupuncture sessions as well as consultations via telehealth or phone.
We provide a wide range of services including Traditional Chinese Medicine, an 8,000 year-old medical practice that uses acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine as its primary healing modalities.
We combine these ancient practices with functional medicine including Western medical testing, nutritional support, and natural supplements when appropriate. Functional medicine treats the person as a whole. Practitioners use a combination of tools to address the root cause of underlying health conditions and help clients reach their optimum health.
Similar to in-person appointments, we create a customized protocols for our telehealth clients, combining dietary recommendations as well as herbal medicine, natural supplements, and other lifestyle recommendations. During follow up telehealth sessions, we will review your personalized program with you and answer any questions that you may have as you progress.
Additionally, we partner with Fullscript and source only the highest quality supplements and herbal products for our clients. We also offer specialized testing because it allows us to test and address the root cause of many conditions. Many labs can be completed in the convenience of your home whether they are blood, urine, saliva, or stool analyses.
Our cleanse programs include nutrition recommendations, supplement protocols, super food inclusions, recipes, as well as a copy of Dr. Barbara’s book: The World of Edible Medicine. We believe that this holistic approach to health care addresses the whole person and will enhance your health and wellness.
Barbara is the best! She's at the top of her field; incredibly experienced and knowledgable- a master healer. Besides acupuncture, she provides programs to detox, control weight, boost immunity, etc. Seeing her for a session is both relaxing and healing and I'd go nowhere else for acupuncture.