Balance Restored

Susan is amazing! So empathetic, calming, reassuring and so intuitive. I started seeing her when my son was a little over a year old and I was trying to get my cycle back on track, as it was very irregular. She asked a ton of questions and right away could tell something was up so she did a blood work-​up on me and discovered and auto-​immune thing that was causing me to feel sluggish and out of sorts. After a few treatments, my energy level was up, my cycle was back on track and 3 months later I was pregnant again! She is truly amazing and works wonders, I cannot give a stronger recommendation.

My husband refers to Susan as my therapist for fertility issues. As I have made my way on this unexpected journey, Susan has handed me Kleenex boxes, allowed space for my fears and worries, and has had a solid understanding of the whole process. She talked to me about all the different fertility institutes as well as what each of the doctors had to offer. (She also helped me get in to see the doctor of my choice earlier than the date they had scheduled with me!) She walked me through a number of treatments. I have been amazed how much she knows, how closely she pays attention to the details, and how capable she is at seeing me and getting when I need a cheerleader. I would recommend her to any of my friends going through this. It’s hard and worrisome, but with Susan, you are not alone.

Susan Fox is the best acupuncturist in Marin. She’s incredibly knowledgable, articulates what each needle is for, is very empathetic. She’s clearly an expert in all phases of fertility and is helping me with that and a new diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, RA. It’s a truly peaceful experience being in her care and I trust and respect her implicitly.

This is my second review ever on Unilocal. Being that I rely on reviews/​friends’ experiences, especially with such personal decisions as choosing an Acupuncturist, I thought I needed to share my wonderful experience with Susan Fox at Balance Restored. I have been doing acupuncture since I was in college but even if you are brand new to acupuncture, trust Susan she has a very light touch with the needles. Most the time, I don’t even know she has put them in. She is very personable, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional, thoughtful and all about taking care of her patients. I truly feel confident being in Susan’s care and know if I have questions regarding my health condition and treatment goals, she will be very clear and give me options in choosing the right path. Overall, I am a healthy person, so having to deal with infertility is unchartered territory for me and I feel like I am «that patient» who is constantly asking questions so as to fully understand what is going on with my body and what can be done to reach the ultimate health goal of having my healthy child in my arms. Susan doesn’t make you feel like «that patient» and takes the time to make sure concerns are addressed and customizes your treatment. Navigating through this issue is very challenging and can be very emotional and that is why comfort and trust in your provider is so important. Susan has seen it all, and when I was having one of the worst days in the process, Susan gave me the hug that I needed to get through the rest of the day. To me, this said so much about her character and her commitment to full care of her patients. Bedside manner is very important to me and I don’t think Susan could get any higher than an A+ for that. Through out my treatments with Susan, she has always gone above and beyond to treat me, answer my questions, refer me to other health care providers for myself and for my mother (who is not even her patient). She has come in early to treat me when other times did not work and I needed treatment that day. I was referred to Susan by a friend and am so grateful and beyond satisfied with my experience thus far. I would recommend Susan to anyone dealing with infertility or any other issues that might be resolved through acupuncture!

I was referred to Susan Fox by my infertility doctor’s staff who has great respect for her as a person and acupuncturist. I made my first appointment and was struck by Susan’s compassion and true desire to help address and help resolve my concerns. The questionnaire she has you complete before your first visit is very detailed and thorough. The information she asks for prior to a visit, regarding infertility issues was indicative of her grasp of the subject. I felt a sense of trust before I walked in the door. Her initial fee is not inexpensive, but the amount of time she spends with you is however much is needed… I didn’t feel rushed. I also appreciated the fact that she offers appointments late in the day since I have a full-​time job and it’s difficult to leave early. Overall I believe her goal and objective is intertwined with her morals and beliefs. She is definitely doing what she was intended to do in my opinion. It is my pleasure to recommend her.

I got pregnant at age 43 and I really think it was from acupuncture. I was told by a reproductive endocrinologist that I would not be able to get pregnant naturally, or even by in vitro (quantity and quality of eggs low).
I got treatments from Susan for 6 months, went to see another RE to see if anything had changed which (they reported) it hadn’t, and decided we’d use an egg donor. Then I got pregnant. I think it’s interesting that 5 years ago, RE’s did not use acupuncture as part of infertility treatment, and now they do.
I found Susan to be one of those people that not only is expert in her trade, but also cares about the whole person. I really enjoyed getting treatments, especially experiencing the post-​acupuncture haze (like after massage haze).
I feel really lucky to have worked with Susan and highly recommend her.

Writing a rave review for Susan Fox is the easiest thing I could do! She is a special woman and I feel lucky to have found her.
I came to Susan after dealing with infertility for a couple years. We have never gotten pregnant naturally but within the first month of working with her, we got pregnant, a true miracle. Although it unfortunately ended in miscarriage, I am a firm believer that Susan’s work and energy had a lot to do with it. As I continue to work with her, I am confident that we will get pregnant and be in the BEST of hands.
Susan is incredibly professional, resourceful and knowledgeable, yet so warm and nurturing. She has a special wisdom about her that I really appreciate.
I would highly recommend Susan and count my lucky stars that she’s in my life.

Where shall I start??? I love Susan! I found her when I moved out to San Francisco in 2008. She has been nothing but professional, personal, compassionate, knowledgeable and healing for me. She has helped me achieve health goals, helped me heal from a nasty case of whooping cough!!! I love balance restored and I can’t say enough about Susan. I recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing acupuncturist who really knows the art and science of Chinese medicine.

I got acupuncture for the very first time yesterday and let me tell you: Karen assured me (and then showed me!) that it could not only be painless, but also incredibly soothing. My upper and lower back were sore and she did a wonderful combination of acupuncture, moxibustion (incense/​lotion) and soothing herbs. I left the office feeling like a whole new person. Needless to say, I’m now sold on acupuncture, Karen Reynolds and Balance Restored!

I did a lot of research before picking an acupuncturist and have to say that I was thrilled with Anne Cabrinha. She helped rid me of pain I had had for almost 8 years.

Karen Reynolds is amazing! I first began seeing her when my husband and I decided we wanted to conceive. We wanted to get pregnant as soon as possible and I felt that after years of preventing pregnancy, I wanted to clear my body to increase my fertility. Not only did she treat me with acupuncture but she also recommended some liquid chinese herbs, which she tailored to me. I became pregnant very quickly. She has treated me for migraines and was also very helpful postpartem. Karen takes the time to find out what is going on with you physically and emotionally. She is kind, nurturing and warm.

Karen Reynolds is a super, caring acupuncturist. She has a very long background as a nurse, and pays a lot of attention to why you are there. If you have ever heard anyone say «I’ve got this thing…» then that’s the perfect person to send to Karen. Balance Restored as an integrated approach — they also have an amazing nutritionist in the building and so they deal with everything in one place. My doctor recommended acupuncture and Karen was actually able to come into the pre-​op with me for major surgery. Glad she was there! Give them a try. You won’t be sorry.

For the past 3 and half months I have been experiencing debilitating pain from two herniated discs. The pain starts at the base of my neck and radiates all the way down my left arm. I’ve been seeing Karen Reynolds to help calm the pinched nerves and ease the pain. Karen listens well and is extremely caring. Her acupuncture treatments have helped me maintain my composure on those extremely trying days. When I leave her office after a treatment I feel rested. Karen is a true professional!

Let me preface this by saying — I’m not a regular critic on Unilocal,so please take my word for it when I say: Susan Fox at Balanced Restored, has been such nothing short of amazing.
I had never tried acupuncture and decided to give it a try when trying to conceive our second baby. From the very start, Susan was attentive, focused and genuine in presenting her thoughts and ideas (i.e. nutrition, exercise etc.) and throughout every treatment. She has an amazing warmth about her — just the calming and nurturing person you want to be around when going through fertility issues.
She’s fantastic and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for skilled acupuncturist and adviser.

These people have skill and class. Their office is a work of art with waterfall statue, museum quality furniture, tea, etc.
I saw Anne Cabinha for Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. She pulled me out of a virus and got me feeling joyful in my body again. I got a discount for Blue Shield and she didn’t mark-​up my herbs. I trust her experience, training and skill.

I do not agree with their excessive insurance biling practices (net significantly more than their published rate) and would not recomend Balance Restored unless you wanted to pay cash and then get reimbursed from your insurance company. That way you can monitor what they’re billing you.

Anne Cabrinha is a master acupuncture practitioner. She reduced neck pain that I’d had for months. I’d highly recommend her.

I have finally found the perfect match for me! Susan Fox, M.S., L.Ac. is absolutely dedicated, warm, caring, and extremely knowledgeable in her field. Although she treats many types of ailments, she specializes in treating women for fertility issues. Infertiltiy can be a scary, disappointing and exhausting experience, but Susan put me right at ease and was genuinely there to listen and help. She understands that some patients are blending both the Western and Eastern methods of healing (as I am) and will work with you in finding the best form of treatment specific to your individual needs. Thanks to her I am now on the right path on healing my body, mind and spirit.

I truly don’t know where to begin. I started working with Susan Fox years ago, after a lifetime of chronic stomach problems and myriad visits to «Western» doctors of all types and specialties, to no avail. I was at my wit’s end and ready to try anything — even herbs and acupuncture (ha!). Susan changed my life. I haven’t had any severe symptoms since, and when I even edge towards an «outbreak,» she helps get me back in balance ASAP.
After a few years of treatment for my GI issues, stress, etc., I began seeing Susan for assistance getting pregnant. Not only did I get pregnant, but I honestly believe that seeing Susan consistently throughout my pregnancy helped me to avoid nausea, bloating, and other «traditional» pregnancy ailments (of which I had NONE). I am now pregnant with #2 (again, thanks in no small part to Susan — who actually even predicted the month I’d get pregnant!).
I have an incredibly stressful job and am very «Type A.» Susan is a real person and a true professional who has helped me get in better touch with my body, inside and out. She’s made a believer in me, and then some.

Not your usual center. Very soothing & peaceful. There are several therapeutic clinicians there, offering services ranging from acupuncture, herbal medicine, fertility, internal medicine, & pain management.
I love the airy different colored rooms, heat lamps, soft eye compresses, & soothing music. Within minutes I am relaxing as I am receiving my hourlong treatment. I highly recommend Karen Reynolds for restorative acupuncture, knowledgeable & caring.
(4.5 stars)