providing acupuncture and Chinese medicine for Fertility, IVF, IUI, Pregnancy, Postpartum care & Women's Health in Burbank and the Los Angeles area
INTEGRATING DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE WITH NURSE-MIDWIFERY FOR A UNIQUE PATH TO WELLNESS
Supporting Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Women’s Health, Female and Male Reproductive Health
Dr. Susan Minich DACM, LAC, CNM, MSN provides Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and Integrative care for fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and women’s health. Her unique approach blends the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with the insights of modern Western medicine. With over forty-five years of experience in Midwifery and women’s health, and twenty-five years in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, she brings deep clinical expertise to every patient.
Whether you are trying to conceive, undergoing IVF or IUI, navigating pregnancy or postpartum care, managing hormonal changes, or women's and men's reproductive health, your treatment is personalized to support your body at every stage.
Mission Statement
At my practice, I am dedicated to providing the highest standard of healthcare with respect, compassion, kindness, and professionalism. My mission is to integrate the wisdom of Eastern Medicine with my expertise as a Nurse-Midwife to offer a truly holistic approach to fertility, pregnancy, and overall wellness. Every treatment is personalized to support your health, fertility, and emotional well-being — helping you achieve harmony in body, mind, and spirit. I believe in a health care model focused on prevention, balance, and long-term health through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),
“True healing begins with balance — within ourselves and with nature.”
MEET DR. SUSAN
She earned her Master of Science Degree in Nursing and Midwifery from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Nurse-Midwifery Program in 1981 and spent many years in a full-time hospital-based Nurse-Midwifery practice. Dr. Susan was recruited by Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Los Angeles in 1988, to pioneer, develop, and implement their Nurse-Midwifery Care program and to serve on the faculty of the OB/GYN and Family Medicine Residency Program.
Eastern Medicine Expertise
Dr. Susan is a Board-Certified, Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist. Her passion for Eastern Medicine began during a trip to China with the American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists through the People to People Ambassador Program. After touring several Traditional Chinese Medicine hospitals, she was inspired by the effectiveness and depth of this healing system.
Upon returning to Los Angeles, she earned her Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine at Samra University of Oriental Medicine, graduating with the highest honors and receiving the Academic and Clinical Performance Achievement Award.
She trained with world-renowned Chinese medicine practitioners in both China and the U.S., and received advanced instruction at the Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center, a program highly regarded by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Dr. Susan later completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) at the Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) in San Diego, California.
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Susan’s Burbank Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine practice focuses on:
Fertility, Infertility & Women and Men’s Reproductive Wellness
Natural fertility support
IVF/IUI preparation
Hormonal balance
Pregnancy Support
Morning sickness, fatigue, sciatica, sleep support
general wellness during pregnancy
nourishing fetal development and wellness
Acupuncture/Moxibustion for Fetal positioning/Breech presentation
Labor preparation and postpartum care
Women’s Health
Hormonal regulation and emotional well-being
Perimenopause, Menopause,
Endometriosis
PCOs,
Painful Menses
Fibroids & Pelvic Pain Management
Holistic Wellness
Stress management
Dr. Susan collaborates closely with Fertility Specialists, OB/GYN Physicians, Midwives, Doulas, and Childbirth Educators to provide integrated, patient-centered care.
Educator & Mentor
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Susan is a respected author, lecturer, and educator. She has taught OB/GYN and Family Practice residents at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center and serves as Clinical Faculty at the USC Keck School of Medicine.
At USC, she lectures in the Integrative Medicine program, helping medical students understand the benefits of blending Eastern and Western approaches to healthcare. Many students and residents also rotate through her acupuncture practice to observe this holistic integration in action.
Humanitarian & Global Health Work
Dr. Susan’s deep commitment to women’s health extends around the world. She has provided international acupuncture humanitarian care for women and children in:
Bali- provided care to the local villagers, women, men, children
Dharamshala, India – where she met and was honored to receive the teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, providing acupuncture to the Tibetan Refugees, Monks, Nuns
Myanmar (Burma) – offering care, and Acupuncture/ Chinese Medicine training to local practitioners in women’s and children’s health and treating the Monks and Nuns
Cuba – participating in a medical and educational exchange
Bhutan – visiting the National Traditional Medicine Hospital
New Delhi, India – attending the Global Health Summit & Women’s Leadership Forum hosted by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
Begin Your Path to Wellness
Discover how Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can help restore balance, improve fertility,support pregnancy, and enhance overall well-being.