Silverlake Acupuncture

I went in for my first acupuncture appointment ever. Dr. Fox took away all my nerves and explained the process thoroughly. He was incredibly healing and accommodating and he made me feel really safe and important. It’s been a long time since someone has shown so much compassion. The place was beautiful and CLEAN. Like really clean. He also gave me an incredible referral which I have been using.
The receptionist was also really cool! And nice.

Almost five years ago, my chiropractor strongly urged me to see an acupuncturist about the muscle spasms in my back and neck which would lead to intense headaches. He recommended me to Dr. Fox.
Now almost five years later, those issues have gone away and not returned. I have to thank Dr. Fox for the treatments and education about my body and in layman’s terms, I understand about energy and channels and meridians – I understand my body so much more now.
The other reviews say everything about him as a person and as a professional. Dr. Fox knows his work, knows how to treat you, consul you and all in a practice of healing and growth.
Living in LA can be grueling and life can be difficult but I understand the concept of acupuncture, how it works and best of all, how I FEEL AND WORK. and that’s what matters most.
I too, have followed my chiropractor’s advice and have also referred several people who also continue to see Dr. Fox. I too, will continue to have Dr. Fox provide his expertise; and I hope for many years to come.

What a wonderful healing place!
Michael is truly blessed with the gift of healing and wellness!

Dr. Michael Fox is the BEST!!!

Dr. Fox made me realize that there was relief from sciatic pain due to herniated disks. I could barely walk due to the pain and thought I would be miserable for months. I also didn’t want to continue wrecking my kidneys with pills that were continually prescribed by other doctors. I have found a healthy alternative. I will recommend Dr. Fox to all my friends and family.

Dr. Fox is not just one of my favorite people on the planet, he’s also pretty much a miracle worker when it comes to the human body. Cleared up my migraines, helped my knee pain, my hormones were causing skin problems that have since cleared up. He’s such a relaxing and calm person, the office is quiet and very clean, it’s like going to a spa. I always seem to fall asleep because it is so peaceful. I wake up totally refreshed and feeling like a new woman. I’ve brought several friends and my grandma in, everyone has always had great results. Thank you for being part of our community, Dr. Fox!

Dr. Fox has treated me for years for a variety of issues that come and go such as yoga injuries, depression, colds, allergies, flu, etc. He is amazing and I recommend him to everyone I know. He’s compassionate, listens, and has a thirst for knowledge about his field that fuels his practice and continuing education. He’s everything you want in a doctor.

Just wanted to post a followup — after two sessions, I am totally back to normal… Michael is definitely a miracle worker! I’m going back for other things, but can’t recommend him highly enough.

Just spoke to him on the phone he is amazing and so very knowledgable, I am so happy I found him and would recommend him to anyone!

I don’t think Michael Fox needs my review, his service speaks for itself. But after quite a few years of being my go-​to acupuncturist I feel compelled to recognize him in print.
As I understand it, Michael left a long term and successful position in the Entertainment Industry to pursue a path in TCM. Though I’m sure he’s missed as an Industry professional, he continues to serve those in the field with his healing work.
Working in the Entertainment Industry myself, Michael is always sensitive to the demands of my job, both with scheduling and showing a real grasp of how to leverage TCM to support my lifestyle.
Michael’s sensitivity is paramount and I trust him greatly. His staff is attentive and office space inviting. If you are seeking out a practitioner of the eastern healing arts, Michael Fox is worth a visit!

As promised… here is an update. My condition is steadily and noticeably improving since I started seeing Michael. During a recent session, I had mentioned to him that I’m interested in volunteering with an organic garden and several days later he sent a thoughtful email about just such an opportunity. So sweet!

Michael is great.
He was the third acupuncturist I tried here in LA. To me it was worth shopping around to see how different acupuncturist treat patience I am sticking with him.
He is very knowledgeable and his treatments are very effective.
Highly recommended.

Michael is a true healer.
When I first came to see him I was suffering from a variety of ills, my hair was falling out, I had horrible insomnia, and anxiety and depression that had overtaken my life.
Micheal literally gave me my life back. I now sleep well, my hair has all grown back, and best of all I have been completely free of anti-​depressant medication for over a year now.
At one point I caught a cold and went in for my regular weekly appointment, to my great shock and delight the cold was –completely– gone 24 hours later.
I feel that Michael truly cares about his patients and that his talents as a healer are unique and of the highest caliber.
PS: The office staff are super nice and professional as well.

As someone who isn’t fond of needles and never had acupuncture before, I was extremely hesitant to try this method of healing. Dr. Michael Fox made my journey easy and relaxing. He was certain to explain each and every step he was taking and provided a comforting atmosphere. In addition, he has a vast knowledge of Chinese herbs, exercises and other recommendations to benefit me and reduce my pain. I would highly recommend this professional service to anyone who has health issues and is looking for therapeutic relief.

Seeing Dr. Michael Fox has been really helpful with a bunch of random health issues – specifically insomnia, allergies, and knee/​ankle/​lower back pain with running.
As others have said, Dr. Fox is a really kind and listens attentively to your symptoms. I have been amazed at how quickly some of these issues have turned around since I started seeing Dr. Fox – particularly all the pain I was having from running. I’m still going regularly to work on a few other things, but I really love the way I feel post-​treatments. I feel more balanced in general, which is never a bad thing!
Also, the office staff is really nice and professional.

Dr. Fox is not only the best acupuncturist, he is by far one of the finest healthcare practitioners of any kind I have had the privilege to encounter. I especially recommended him for skin issues, as he has profound knowledge and experience in this area (I believe he has a specialization). His needle placement alone cured a persistent rash in two visits; the combination of needles and a liquid decoction greatly alleviated within 6 weeks and completely eliminated within 3 months an embarrassing condition on my legs deemed «uncureable» by several MDs (for a total price equaling the price of one visit to the dermatologist). Amazed is not the word.
He also provides exceptionally effective care for other conditions, of course. His treatments for neck and shoulder injury after an accident were critical to my recovery. Anxiety and depression are what brought me to acupuncture in the first place, and his care sustained my continued emotional balance as well.
Powerful yet gentle. I wish every person I love, and every person in the world, could experience the benefits of being under the care of Dr. Michael Fox LAc.

I think so highly of Michael, that I created an account on Unilocal so that I could post this review. He successfully treated me for a few health issues that I had been dealing with, and as previous posters cited, he is a VERY skilled, caring and kind. As a practice, I am careful about making recommendations, but I unhesitatingly, and strongly, do so for Michael.

Michael is definitely the one to go to. In a busy busy life, it is the perfect place to take a deep breath and relax. He can help you with physical and mental problems. And don’t think you can’t go to an acupuncturist– He is very gentle. I am a young guy and I see Michael every week. He is definitely the best around! Go see him and you will be amazed at the results!
Addition: My problem is stage fright, nervousness, anxiety, and upper neck stiffness. I have seen over 10 other physicians and therapists, and I have not gotten any relief until I went to see Dr. Fox.

Michael Fox is the best. I’ve seen a number of acupuncturists over the years and have to say he is the most knowledgeable and is extremely caring.
He has an extensive knowledge of dermatological treatments using herbs and acupuncture. I had seen a number of Western doctors because of a condition called blepharitis which causes your eyelids to get red and swollen because of clogged oil glands. The doctors had repeatedly put me on antibiotics but it would always return right after I finished using them. I was told that this was something I would have afflicting me for life. I found Michael and he treated me with acupuncture and herbs and within four weeks it had cleared up. I had two minor re-​occurrences that he treated and have not had a flare up since.
I’ve seen him with other problems and he always goes the extra mile researching treatments. He’s also been amazing about scheduling around my work schedule and trying to always fit me in. He is not interested in hocus-​pocus but brings a scientist’s eye to Eastern Medicine and will tell you if an alternative treatment makes no sense. If he thinks Western Medicine has a better treatment option he will tell you so or will consult with your Western doctor to make sure they are working in tandem. He also is a professor of Chinese Medicine at Samra University which should give you a sense of his level of knowledge. I recommend him highly.

I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for an acupuncturist. He really listened to me and what my symptoms were, and gave me a great treatment.
He was very professional and was able to see me the same day I called. Not only was my acupuncture session great, but he put me on some potent herbs that helped me get over my sickness quickly.
I will definitely be back.

I found Dr. Fox online soon after I moved to Los Angeles. I was having anxiety and headaches everyday, and he got me into his office just a few hours after I called. He was professional, confident, and treated me with integrity and expertise. He is inexpensive (especially considering he has a Ph.D., and teaches at an acupuncture school), attentive, and very effective. Within a few days my headaches were gone, and my anxiety was significantly lower. This was 2 months ago, and the treatment has held very well. I will continue to be treated by him, and would recommend anyone in need of good acupuncture check him out. Oh, also, my wife saw him while sick with the flu and he helped her get through it a lot quicker than she would’ve without him.

All I have to say is that Dr. Fox is the best. I am definitely a Western medicine type, but after years of suffering with sinus pain I finally couldn’t take it anymore and decided to try acupuncture. Lucky for me Dr. Fox is in my neighborhood.
I am terrified to needles, but Dr. Fox makes it v relaxing and it doesn’t hurt much at all. More importantly, it WORKS. For years and years I have had sinus problems. Every time I get sick my sinuses get locked up. I take sudafed around the clock, flonase, etc., but ultimately they all stop working and I wind up in crippling pain, feeling terrible and gross and horrible with no relief in sight. I called Dr. Fox on a Sunday and he was able to see me right away (which is great; I wouldn’t have made it another day!). i could feel my sinuses start opening up during the treatment and in a matter of hours I felt better.
Since then I tried a different acupuncturist whom my insurance covers (mine didn’t used to cover Dr. Fox; that may have since changed — hallelujah), but her treatment simply didn’t work. Which, if nothing else, proves I’m not just a placebo type of person. I just got another cold and went back to Dr. Fox — it’s worth the out of pocket! And don’t you know it, my sinuses have been fine.
This man is a life saver for me. Seriously. THANK YOU SO MUCH DR. FOX! I am sorry I can’t be more coherent; it’s just that sinus pain is so blindingly incapacitating that I all I can do is yell Thank You that I have found something to combat it with effectively. So worth it. So worth it.
Also, side benefit — my skin/​rash problems are related to the same thing that my sinus problems are, so I get help for that when I’m there having my sinuses fixed as well. Also, Dr. Fox prescribes herbal therapies; I’m simply not as inclined to take those as I should be, especially when the acupuncture works so well on its own.