My Journey to Integrative Women’s Healthcare

For more than four decades, my life’s work has been devoted to nurturing and supporting women and families through their most cherished and significant life experiences.

I began my career as a Certified Nurse-Midwife, supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and reproductive healthcare. Over the years, I have had the privilege of helping build Nurse-Midwifery programs, educating future healthcare professionals, and caring for women in diverse clinical settings.

As my practice evolved, I became increasingly interested in the ways Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine could complement conventional healthcare. I saw how an integrative approach could provide additional support for fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, women’s health, and overall well-being. Each experience reinforced a simple truth- healing is about more than treating a diagnosis-it is about caring for the whole person.

As I listened to my patients’ stories, I wanted to offer even more support, especially to those facing fertility challenges, pregnancy, and the many transitions of women’s lives.

That calling led me to become a Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, allowing me to combine two lifelong passions: evidence-informed women’s healthcare and the time-honored principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

My vision is simple: to listen carefully, understand your unique story, and provide compassionate, individualized care that supports your health and wellness.

Experience matters.  Compassion matters.  Listening matters. Every patient deserves both.

I believe healing begins with listening.  Every patient has a story, and it is my privilege to be part of yours.

I did not leave one profession for another.  I brought them together.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Susan’s Burbank/Los Angeles area Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine practice focuses on:

Fertility / Infertility

Specialized Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for natural conception, IVF, or IUI, I provide personalized acupuncture and Chinese medicine to support female and male fertility. Each treatment plan is tailored to your unique health history and reproductive goals while complementing your overall care.

Pregnancy

From early pregnancy through birth preparation and postpartum recovery, acupuncture offers gentle support during every stage of your journey. Treatments are designed to promote comfort, well-being, and a healthy pregnancy while addressing your individual needs.

Women’s Health

Women’s health needs change throughout every stage of life. I provide individualized acupuncture and Chinese medicine for menstrual health, hormonal balance, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, and other reproductive health concerns with care that is compassionate, experienced, and personalized.

Begin Your Path to Wellness

Your health journey is unique. Your care should be too.

Whether you are trying to conceive, preparing for IVF, IUI, navigating pregnancy, recovering postpartum, or seeking natural support for women's health, I would be honored to partner with you on your journey toward better health.

Trusted by Women and Healthcare Professionals

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with physicians, fertility specialists, OB/GYNs, midwives, doulas, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrative care for women throughout their reproductive journey.

Serving patients throughout Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Toluca Lake, Studio City, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, and the surrounding communities with personalized Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for fertility, pregnancy, women's health, and perimenopause and menopause.