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Dr. Barbara Custer O.M.D. Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine at East West Optimum Health

5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Cupping therapy in Mill Valley, California

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Booking your cupping session

  • Session price around $150 a session — confirm current pricing and whether cupping is standalone or added to a massage/acupuncture visit
  • Female practitioner a female practitioner is available — a common request for hijama and for anyone who prefers it
  • Online booking you can book online — check their site for the next available cupping appointment
  • Walk-ins walk-ins welcome — but calling ahead is safest for a cupping appointment
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  • Website eastwestoptimumhealth.com — book and see the full treatment menu
  • Phone +1 415-383-3040

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 am–5 pm
Wednesday 11 am–5 pm
Thursday 11 am–5 pm
Friday 11 am–5 pm
Saturday 11 am–5 pm
Sunday Closed

Cupping is usually by appointment — these are the business's general hours, so book ahead rather than dropping in.

What clients say about the cupping here

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 44 Google reviews — kept to comments about the cupping and the provider's care, in their own words.

🧑‍⚕️ skilled, knowledgeable practitioner 9 mentions

“She goes above and beyond because she cares about each of her patients in a way that is often not experienced today.”

🌿 gentle & comfortable 5 mentions

“I come out of my sessions always feeling much healthier, grounded, calm and feeling rejuvenated.”

🧼 clean & hygienic space 2 mentions

“Her holistic approach to wellness honors the ancient wisdom of acupuncture combined with a nod to modern health practices like vitamin IV therapy and cleanses.”

From the reviews

I went to see Dr. Custer for my knee. I had a torn meniscus. While treating My knee issue she asked me how does your stomach feel? How’s your digestion? My stomach and digestion has been a challenge for me since I was a little girl, and I never thought to mention it. I was new to Acupuncture and I asked her.

★★★★★ — Lynne, Jun 2024

Dr. Custer is the BEST. She is intuitive, professional, wise and caring. Her knowledge of the human body with years of experience in this field makes her treatments above and beyond. Dr. Barbara Custer is great with managing pain, fertility, hormone levels and also just helping your realign into your body.

★★★★★ — Caitlin, May 2024

I have been going to Dr Custer for years for my chronic neck and back pain as well as colds, sprains, and general wellness. She is a thoughtful, intuitive and wise healer who practices medecine the way it should be practiced- with devotion to the patient's overall wellness and the relief of specific pain.

★★★★★ — Meg, Mar 2026

Barbara is an angel in real life, a true healer. She not only helps me with my ache and pain. She exudes calmness and makes me feel relax and understand the world of self- care. She is the best. Every time my session ends, I wish for another hour more. Please go see her. You will not be disappointed.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about cupping and the provider's care. Read all 44 reviews →

What to expect from your first cupping session

New to cupping? Here's the short version. What happens: the practitioner places cups on the skin — most often the back, shoulders, or legs — and creates suction (with a pump, or briefly with a flame for fire cupping). Cups either stay put for a few minutes (dry cupping) or are glided over oiled skin (massage cupping). A session is usually 15–45 minutes, often added to a massage or acupuncture visit. The marks: cupping leaves round, bruise-like circles that are normal and usually fade in a few days to a couple of weeks — they're discoloration from the suction, not an injury, and shouldn't really hurt. What to wear: comfortable clothing that gives access to the area being treated. Afterward: drink water, keep the area warm, and skip intense sun or a hot sauna right after.

Cupping isn't for everyone — if you're on blood thinners, pregnant, or have a skin condition or bleeding disorder, check with your doctor first, and always tell your practitioner about health concerns before a session. This page is directory information, not medical advice.

Where to find Dr. Barbara Custer O.M.D. Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine at East West Optimum Health

147 Lomita Dr Ste j, Mill Valley, CA94941

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