Dr. Susan Fox, DACM, L.Ac., FABORM
Fertility & Women’s Health Specialist | Acupuncturist | Founder of Health Youniversity
I’m a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a California-licensed acupuncturist, and a Fellow of the Acupuncture & TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM). For nearly 25 years, I’ve worked with women and couples navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the hormonal changes of perimenopause.
At my Mill Valley practice, I take the time to understand your health history, the treatments you’ve already tried, and how your symptoms affect your daily life. Laboratory findings and medical diagnoses provide valuable information, but your personal experience often helps reveal connections that deserve further attention.
My work draws on Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional medicine, and contemporary medical research. I consider how nutrition, metabolism, sleep, stress, and other aspects of health may be influencing your symptoms. From there, we can develop a plan that fits your circumstances, incorporating acupuncture, nutritional and lifestyle recommendations, and collaboration with your existing healthcare team when appropriate.
How I Came to Chinese Medicine
My introduction to acupuncture began with my own health concerns. I was experiencing digestive problems when my acupuncturist asked about what was happening in my life. I was also dealing with grief, something I hadn’t considered relevant to my physical symptoms.
That experience changed how I understood health and eventually led me to study Chinese medicine. I became interested in the relationships between our physical health, emotions, and the circumstances of our lives, and how those connections can inform treatment.
It continues to shape the way I practice. I want to understand the person experiencing the symptoms, including the medical, physical, and emotional factors that may be involved.
My Approach to Your Care
I believe patients benefit when different medical perspectives work together. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with reproductive endocrinologists, OB-GYNs, and other healthcare professionals, integrating acupuncture and complementary care with conventional medical treatment.
Your care begins with a conversation about your concerns and goals. We may review laboratory results, discuss nutrition and daily habits, or consider whether further medical evaluation would be useful. Acupuncture treatments and other recommendations are tailored to your needs and adjusted as your health changes.
I also believe that understanding your own health gives you a greater role in the decisions you make. I want you to leave our appointments with a clearer picture of what’s happening in your body and practical steps you can take between visits.
Why I Created Health Youniversity
Over the years, I saw how much women wanted to do for themselves, particularly when preparing for pregnancy. Many were already balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities, and fertility treatments. Additional appointments weren’t always practical.
I created Health Youniversity to make Chinese Medicine principles and practical fertility education available beyond my clinic. Through online programs, women can learn how to incorporate nutrition, lifestyle changes, stress-management practices, and needle-free electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) into their daily routines.
While my in-person acupuncture practice is based in Mill Valley and virtual clinical consultations are available to California residents, Health Youniversity offers educational programs that women can access wherever they live.
Whether we’re working together in my office or you’re learning through Health Youniversity, I want you to feel informed, involved, and confident in the steps you’re taking toward better health.
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About Dr. Susan Fox
Who is Dr. Susan Fox?
Dr. Susan Fox, DACM, L.Ac., FABORM, is a California-licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine practicing in Mill Valley, California. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she focuses on fertility, reproductive health, women’s health, and individualized integrative care.
