- Dr. Mindy Boxer3301 Ocean Park Blvd.
Suite 201
Santa Monica, CA 90405(310) 450-9711 -
Giuditta T.2014-02-21 07:45:28I really love Mindy and as a doula I send her a lot of my pregnant clients and they are always very satisfied. I have sent her moms who had never had...
Shelley Y.2013-06-27 15:14:14I started seeing Dr. Mindy Boxer for acupuncture treatments in February. I was almost 39 and wanted to start a family. I had anticipated it taking a while...
Eric C.2012-10-02 13:43:53I tried a few different acupuncturist in Santa Monica and found that while the treatments worked for my upper back pain, the experience was much like going... 
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Acupuncture & Cervical Health ~
Women’s Health is a big part of the healthcare industry. And Acupuncture can be very beneficial in caring for the overall health of women. Acupuncture has been especially effective in helping with things like Infertility, turning Breech Babies, inducing Labor and clearing up infections. The Cervix is just one small part of the Uterus. Specifically it is the lower part Continue reading
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Acupuncture & Addiction/Alcohol Detoxification ~
Alcoholism affects nearly 16 million adults in the United States, yet only approximately 1.5 million Americans actually seek and get help to deal with their addiction. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, nearly 88,000 people die from Alcohol-related deaths every year, which makes Alcohol the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the United States. After all Continue reading
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Heart Fire & The Fire Element
The Organ Systems in Chinese medicine are more than just a physical representation. The organs include not only their physiological function, but also their Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and elemental qualities that align with nature and the seasons. Let’s explore the Heart.
The Heart season is Summer, and Heart is considered the most Yang: hot, bountiful and abundant. Yang is what Continue reading
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Going Deeper: The Kidneys & Water Element ~
The organs in Chinese medicine are more than just a physical representation. The organs include not only their physiological function, but also Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and elemental qualities that align with nature and the seasons. Let’s explore the Kidneys……
The Kidney Element in Chinese Medicine governs the Water Element and is associated with the season of Winter, where the Continue reading
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Acupuncture Point for Winter: Large Intestine 4
The Acupuncture Point: Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential points in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning Union Valley or Converging Valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger Continue reading
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Foods for the Winter Season
Everybody knows that food is what gives our bodies the energy we need to survive. But not everybody is aware that certain foods should be consumed during specific times of the year. In areas like the Midwest, where fruits and vegetables are harder to keep on hand when the weather becomes colder, this principle is followed a little more Continue reading
Why am I so TIRED…and how to fix
A very common complaint that I hear from my patients is that they constantly feel tired. Sometimes this Fatigue is related to lack of Sleep, but sometimes no amount of rest seems to alleviate the sleepiness.
From an Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, there are numerous imbalances in our bodies that can cause the constant Fatigue. Here are some Continue reading
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Kidney & Bladder Health in Chinese Medicine
The Kidney is an especially important organ in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The KIDNEY & BLADDER compose the WATER ELEMENT in Chinese Medicine. Not only does it flush out the unwanted toxins from our body, but is believed to support the body’s Reproductive system as well as regulate the circulation of Fluids in the body.
The Kidneys are the source of Continue reading
Fit vs. Healthy
There is a difference between being in top physical shape and truly healthy. Some people may be in great Athletic shape, but actually neglecting their body’s other internal Health needs.
There have been numerous cases where professional Athletes in the peak of their careers have died of Heart Attacks and other natural complications. Could these deaths have been prevented by Continue reading
One Simple Summer Eating Tip to Make You Feel Fantastic
Healthy eating tips for the Summer are a little tricky.
Since the weather is warm, you need light, cooling foods. Juicy peaches, sweet watermelons, tomatoes hot off the vine… The right foods are easy to find. One trip through your garden or a walk through a farmer’s market and you’ll have the perfect summer meal.
But since you’re outside exercising Continue reading
