Look! Weāre not here to sugar coat this. DTLA is wonderful but it can also be extremely stressful. Traffic, politics, crime, meter maids, the boss; even extensive workouts, over time, can wear you down sending you spiraling into the realm of stress related diseases.Ā
Your well-being depends on your ability to maneuver around all of it. If you want to be on top of your game you need a stellar acupuncturist like Shabnam Pourhassani on your team.
Before you take a pill you should know there are alternative methods to treating stress effectively without the harmful side effects of pharmaceuticals. Ā
Funny how a little thing like stress can wear you down.
No, Not Funny!
Studies show 44 percent of Americanās suffering from problems related to the brain, cardiovascular system, hormones, immune system, gut and kidneys also reported an increase in psychological stress over the past five years.
Acupuncture has multiple benefits. An acupuncturist will insert needles into a personās body with the aim of balancing their energy. This ancient eastern treatment may just be the missing link in modern day healthcare.
Shabnam Pourhassani, L.Ac. Q.M.E. continues in her uncompromising quest for quality care. She is an exceptionally rare breed of health providers with her current practice located at DTLA Acupuncture, inside the luxurious Frais Day Spa. Ā
QUALIFIED MUCH?
As a licensed California certified acupuncturist, Pourhassani has studied and trained with the most highly regarded and rigorous courses available worldwide, including certifications from Harvard University, UC Irvine, and NYU Lutheran Medical Center.
She holds a Bachelor Degree in Holistic Science and a Master of Science in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. She is a California Qualified Workers Compensation Medical Examiner, Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Health Coach. She is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, has a primary care facility in Orange County and is an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the Academy of Integrative Pain Management.
Pourhassani can legally provide primary care in California; refer you to a specialist, and order blood work and imaging if medically necessary. But, most importantly she can treat stress more effectively by getting to the root of the
Downtown Weekly figured weād have a go at the procedure to help to relieve the stress of the competition and meeting deadlines. At first, the thought of being punctured by tiny needles seemed just as stressful.
Yet, the calmness of the spaās surroundings, comfortable table and lowered tone of Pourhassaniās voice had us relaxed in no time. Then came the thought of the first pin. It was thin. Dainty. But stillā¦
Never the less, we could feel our anxiety failing to resist Pourhassaniās direction and the backdrop of soothing music that would eventually guide us into meditation. She then unwrapped the first pin and poked the foot somewhere just below the big toe.
Okayheee.
Now, a lifetime of anxiety spent around the practice of acupuncture was immediately ripped away. This didnāt hurt. It wasnāt even unpleasant. In fact it was the exact opposite. With each pin our bodies awaked to the energies that flowed inside of us. It was kind of strange actually. We could actually feel the energy that kept us as it raced to flow around each pin point.
Inside the ear, then another in the bindhi. What is this?ā¦This is calm. We fell fast asleep, dreaming of places far beyond the astro-plane. This was a spiritual happy hour with an acupuncture cocktail that left us feeling absolutely perfect with no stress and no hangover.
The procedure rejuvenated our adventurous nature to the point where we felt we were ready for anything.
Hello meter maid! Hello Traffic! Hey Boss!
Our procedure – just acupuncture, 8 points, with guided meditation, lasted about 20 minutes in and out but Pourhassani also provides a more extensive, comprehensive evaluation treatment. This may involve your medical history, lifestyle factors; sleep, exercise, nutrition, and the sources of stress. Recommendations are based on her clinical training in Mind-Body Medicine from Harvard Medical School. These visits last 60-90 minutes. Follow ups are 20-40 minutes.
āWhen possible, I love providing alternatives to pharmaceuticals and surgery,ā she explains. āI enjoy taking care of individuals and their families throughout their lifetime.ā
In some cases, Acupuncture is provided and auricular acupressure is provided as well. Pourhassani places little beads behind the ear with adhesive, which you can apply pressure to throughout the day to reduce your stress via the vagal nerve.
DTLA Acupuncture also provides holistic primary care. As an acupuncturist and herbalist for individuals who are seeking non-pharmaceutical options for their health care; bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, almost any condition you would see an orthopedic surgeon for injections, and even some alternatives to orthopedic surgeries is where Pourhassani obtains the best results.
Having a Baby? Or not?
Pourhassani specializes in failed IVF
