Dr. Barbara Custer O.MD.

Award-Winning Bay Area Doctor

Chinese and Holistic Natural Medicine

Free Initial phone consultation

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Our office offers a holistic approach that integrates Eastern medical traditions with Western medical testing to enhance your health and wellness objectives.

We provide a wide range of services such as:

  • Painless Japanese acupuncture

  • Cupping

  • microstim

  • IV Vitatmin therapy

  • Customized cleansing and Detox programs

  • Chinese herbal medicine

  • Natural supplements

  • Bio identical hormone therapy

  • Western medical testing

Step 1: For New patients Book an an Initial Consultation with Dr. Barbara Custer

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New Patient Consult with Acupuncture
$175.00
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$155.00

Getting Started!

Embark on your journey to wellness with our specialized New Patient Consult with Acupuncture service. At East West, we prioritize your health and well-being, offering a comprehensive and personalized approach to acupuncture.

What to Expect:

  1. Warm Welcome: As a new patient, you'll be warmly welcomed into our clinic by our experienced and caring staff. Begin your journey to wellness with a comforting touch – enjoy a cup of tea or water

  2. In-Depth Consultation: Dr. Barbara Custer will conduct a thorough consultation to understand your health history, concerns, and goals. This forms the foundation for a tailored treatment plan.

  3. Educational Insights: We believe in empowering our patients. During the consultation, you'll receive valuable insights into the principles of acupuncture and how it can benefit your unique health situation.

  4. Customized Treatment Plan: Based on your consultation, our acupuncturists will create a personalized treatment plan. This may include acupuncture sessions, lifestyle recommendations, and holistic wellness guidance.

  5. Gentle Acupuncture Experience: Japanese style acupuncture uses gentle techniques to ensure a comfortable and relaxing experience. Acupuncture is known for its potential to promote balance, alleviate discomfort, and enhance overall well-being.

  6. Optional Cupping Sessions: Enhance your acupuncture experience with optional cupping sessions. Cupping is a traditional practice that can complement acupuncture, promoting increased circulation and a sense of relaxation.

Step 2: Experience more services our office has to offer

Western Medical Testing

Comprehensive Digestive Analysis, Hormone Panels, Food Allergy Testing, Vitamin and Mineral Panels, Neurotransmitter Analysis and Blood Chemistry Panels will determine the natural treatment protocols necessary to restore vitality and reverse illness.

Customized Cleansing & Detox Programs

Customized 2 and 3 week Cleansing and Detox programs can be specifically tailored to your health and wellness goals. Programs are recommended for anyone who is trying to reach optimum health and energy, including weight loss, reversing illness and avoiding or reducing dependance on prescription medications.

Traditional
Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine uses the techniques of pain-free acupuncture, microstim, cupping, massage, and herbal medicine to produce results for treating chronic pain and inflammation, restoring balance and rejuvenating health.

Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program

Using Western Medical Testing to decide the particular needs of your body. You’ll be guided through IV drip therapy, HCG, and herbal supplement to speed metabolism and ensure safe rapid weight loss.

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Herbal Medicine &
Plant Based Supplements

Plant-based herbal supplements are a safe and effective way to change the internal biochemistry of the body. Combined with Western Medical Testing, they can improve: immune response, hormone balance, gut flora rejuvenation, brain functioning and optimal energy. 

IV Drip Lounge & Vitamin Shots

IV drip therapy and Intramuscular Booster Shots are game-changers for improved vitality.  Medical research shows the value of injectable and IV nutritional therapies that are used in top clinics throughout Europe and the United States. These services are performed by our team of doctors and nurses in our clinic.

Dr. Barbara Custer O.M.D

Dr. Barbara Custer is an Award-Winning Bay Area Doctor and Author of “The World of Edible Medicine”

Dr. Barbara Custer OMD is the owner/founder of East West Optimum Health. She is a graduate of the North American College of Acupuncture Vancouver Canada and did a clinical training in Hong Kong . She has taken advanced classes at the Meji School of Oriental Medicine as well as an internship with Dr. Tamura Heiji in Kyoto, Japan. She received her PhD in 1983 from The California Acupuncture School in Santa Barbara, California. She currently holds a state and national license. 

She’s been acknowledged by San Francisco Focus Magazine as one of the top Eastern Medicine Doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area, voted Best of Marin, voted Patients' Choice Winner for Chinese Medicine by Opencare.com and won best medical clinic in Mill Valley. She has been practicing Eastern Medicine for thirty years and has helped many people find optimum health and reverse disease patterns.

She is the author of The World of Edible Medicine, a magazine-style, visually inspiring book, that educates people about both the ancient wisdom and current scientific research of medicinal fruits, flowers, spices, vegetables, and herbs and the importance of using food as the most basic medicine.

Testimonials

  • "I am a grateful and loyal patient of Dr. Custer for over 12 years. Throughout the years she helped me to keep my severe case of IBS under control. Barbara helps me to keep my weekly stress under control. I have passed through menopause easily with her wise guidance of natural herbal formulas, She is a master in her field of healing and acupuncture. I recommend her in the highest regard."

    J. Mill Valley

  • "I have been going to Dr Custer for 20 years. She is simply the best. Compassionate and knowledgeable! She is my go to with any aches or pains!"

    Shane K.

  • "Dr. Barbara Custer is an absolute Goddess-send! I've been seeing her now about 4 years for digestive issues, adrenal fatigue and the overall effects 'life' has on the body. Her treatments are so nourishing and she immediately tunes in to what is happening physically, emotionally and energetically with you. Her approach is pragmatic, never recommending more than what you really need and always making suggestions on what you can do to empower your own healing. And her scope of knowledge is encyclopedic ranging from allergies to hormones to nutrition to pain management, etc, etc! I simply can't recommend her enough. She is definitely part of my Dream Team! "

    Jennifer B.

  • "I have been working with Dr. Barbara Custer for two years. She is an amazing healer and my health has improved immensely. I had digestive problems that are now completely healed. She is very knowledgeable and intuitive, with a grasp of oriental and integrative western medical techniques. Highly recommended!"

    Linda J.

  • "The best in Marin! A great doctor. She is professional, calm , caring , listens and a great healer! The minute you walk in to her office she and her assistant Holly make you feel like your at home! It's an exceptional experience while getting the care you need and deserve!

    Dawn R.

  • “I have struggled for years with sleep issues. Dr. Custer was the first person who was able to really help me. She has completely changed my life.”

    Roxanne M.

  • "Dr Barbara Custer is a true healer. Her Acupuncture practice is the best in the Bay. Can’t recommend highly enough"

    Sandy B.

  • "Best acupuncturist! Barbara worked her wonders to has me work through back issues and ensure my body is in tuned. I appreciate her holistic approach."

    Susan C.

  • "Dr Barbara is gifted and compassionate, and she was able to help me with lower back pain. Highly recommend!"

    John W.

  • "It was my first experience having acupuncture, Dr Custer made me feel welcome and comfortable."

    Steff W.

  • "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."

    Harriet M.