- 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...
- Testimonials
“We tried for 2 years to get pregnant. I have PCOS and wasn’t ovulating. I tried many fertility procedures including clomid and IVF without success. Complications from IVF left my uterus scarred, and doctors recommended I consider surrogacy. At 32 years old and healthy, I refused to give up the dream of having and carrying my own children. After researching alternative methods, we began treatment with Dr. Boxer. She is truly amazing and provided us with outstanding patient care.
... Read more »“Acupuncture has really helped me over the last year restore a healthy balance to my life – both mentally and physically. I have a pretty hectic job and a heavy travel schedule. The addition of Acupuncture to my weekly schedule has helped significantly in keeping my body in routine, maintaining sleep patterns, overcoming stress & anxiety, keeping me from illness and helping build my physical strength.”
L.C.
Corporate ExecutiveI 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 to get pregnant and having to undergo potentially stressful and costly fertility treatments. But my husband and I found out in March that we were able to get pregnant on our own and would have our first child in November! I have to think that the acupuncture, which reduces stress and is
... Read more »“After I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I looked into alternative treatment in addition to conventional methods. I truly credit my work with Dr. Mindy as part of the reason for my successful battle over breast cancer. Her treatment included acupuncture, nutritional advice, and herbal formulas. I felt confident in her experience and knowledge of holistic medicine. I appreciate that Dr. Mindy looks at the whole person when making treatment decisions. Dr. Mindy is a very passionate person and she... Read more »“My six months with Dr. Boxer has been better than imagined. I came to her to help ease my Stress and Anxiety. I can say that after one treatment my generalized anxiety had totally disappeared after over 10 years of suffering! If only I had gone to her before all my therapists…
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Now I am participating in regular Acupuncture, taking daily vitamins, and recently did her 21 Day Detox/Cleanse, where 2 months later I continue to lose weight! I“My family and I have seen Dr. Mindy Boxer since 1997 and during this time Mindy has treated us for a variety of health issues, both emotional and physical. Health and well being is what we recieve in results from Dr. Mindy Boxer. Dr. Boxer’s accupuncture treatments are the most effective and lasting treatments I have had. Mindy’s sensitivity and skill are paired well with her practice of Chinese Medicine.”B.C. , Mom
Recipes
Apple Couscous Cake
- 1 cup Couscous
- 2 Cups Apple Juice
- ½ cup Raisins or Currants
- ½ cup chopped Walnuts (optional)
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
In deep frying pan: Bring apple juice, raisins/currants, walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla to boil. Add couscous, turn flame to low. Stir until well mixed, pat down mixture. Turn off flame and let sit for 15 minutes or longer, until cooled. Place large plate over pan and flip over so cake is on plate.
Carob-Tofu Cream Pie
- 1 cup Barley Malt sweetened Granola
- 1/3 cup Apple Juice Concentrate
- 1/3 cup Carob Powder
- 3 tsp. Vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 lb. Tofu (firm)
- 2 Tbsp. Agar Flakes
- ½ cup warm water
Distribute granola in 8″ pie plate.
In blender, blend the following: apple juice concentrate, carob, vanilla, cinnamon, tofu.
Dissolve agar flakes in warm (hot) water in a little bowl.
Add agar to tofu mixture and blend until smooth. Pour over granola in pie plate and chill until firm.
Apple Pie
- 8 small or 6 large Apples
- 1 cup Apple Juice
- ¼ cup Raisins
- 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 1-2 cups Barley Malt sweetened Granola
Cut up apples. Place in large frying pan with apple juice. Sprinkle in raisins, add cinnamon. Cover pan and simmer for 10 minutes until apples soften. Turn off flame.
Pour in granola and mix well.
Spoon in to deep dish pie plate.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Great dessert and healthy too!
Chinese Sauce
- ¼ cup Sesame Oil
- 6 cloves Garlic, chopped
- ¼ tsp. Fresh Ginger, diced
- 3 ½ cups Water
- 5 Tbsp. Arrowroot powder
- 1/3 cup Tamari
- ½ cup Mirin (or Barley Malt)
Place all ingredients in blender until smooth. Heat in saucepan until creamy.
Pour over vegetables on wok.
Wok Vegetables & Tempeh
- 1 Onion, cut in to moon shaped pieces
- 1 Carrot, matchstick
- ½ Bok Choy, chopped
- ½ Daikon, matchstick
- 4 Shitake Mushrooms, soaked and chopped
- 1 8-oz. Package Tempeh, cubed
- 3 Scallions, chopped diagonally
- ½ cup Snow Peas, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ tsp. Ginger, minced
- Sesame Oil, to lightly brush pan
- Water
Lightly brush wok with sesame oil just to coat the pan. Bring to high heat; add garlic and ginger. Add in this order: onion, carrot, shitake, daikon, tempeh, bok choy, snow peas.
Stir as each vegetable is added. Add water when necessary so mixture does not stick.
Cover to release water in vegetables and steam through. Cook until veggies are slightly crisp; approximately 15 minutes. Add Chinese Sauce and stir.
Tofu Dressing
- 8 oz. Tofu
- ¼ cup Water
- 2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 1 ö 1 ¼ tsp. Mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic, pressed
- 1/3 medium Onion
- 2 Tbsp. Tahini
Place onion, garlic, and water in blender and blend well.
Add rest of ingredients and blend.
Sprouted Lentil Salad
- 1 lb. Red Lentils
- 2 bunches Watercress, chopped
- 1 bunch Parsley, chopped
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Carrot, grated (optional)
Rinse lentils well in colander, Place in steamer tray inside a pot and cover overnight. Let them “sprout” about 12 – 24 hours. (they become crunchy!)
In large salad bowl, place lentils and all other vegetables and mix well with Tangy Miso Salad Dressing.
Tangy Miso Salad Dressing
- 5 Tbsp. Miso
- 2 Tbsp. Toasted Tahini
- 2 slices Onion
- 2-3 cloves Garlic
- 4 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- Splash of Lemon Juice
Place all ingredients in blender and blend well. Delicious!
Spring Sprout Salad
- 1 head Romaine or Greenleaf lettuce
- ½ head purple Cabbage
- 2 Carrots, grated
- ½ Daikon Radish, grated
- 2 Scallions, diced
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- Mixed Sprouts (alfalfa, mung, sunflower, lentil, etc.)
Wash all veggies well. Break lettuce in to bite-sized pieces. Dice scallions, slice cucumber, grate remaining vegetables. Combine all ingredients in large wooden (or glass or ceramic) bowl. Top with Sprouts.
Sunflower Miso Dressing
- 1 ½ cups soaked Sunflower Seeds
- ½ Onion, chopped
- 1/8 cup Tamari
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Apple Cider or Brown Rice Vinegar
- 4-5 Tbsp. White Miso
- 3 ½ cups Water
Blend well in blender until creamy.