Meet the Doctor


Dr. Shohre Mehvar, OMD
Doctor of Oriental Medicine


Traditional Chinese Medicine, Primary Health Care Practitioner, Acupuncturist and Herbal therapist.


"As a natural healer I do believe in preventions and integrative medicine."

Dr. Mehvar is one of the best in her field. She has great compassion for her patients, paying close attention to their needs which guides her to create specific acupuncture treatment plans for each individual. Her experience and personality make her one of the best Acupuncturists to visit in the area. She attained her Bachelors in Holistic Science, as well as Masters and Doctorates in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from South Baylo University in California". She is licensed in the state of California and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

She specializes in pain management, fibromyalgia, depression and her highly specialized "acupuncture face lift". Please visit her, you will be glad to have chosen to be treated by her.


Shabnam Pourhassani, L.Ac.
Licensed Acupunturist


Shabnam Pourhassani is a graduate of South Baylo University where she did clinical research on Fibromylagia and was awarded the clinical award upon graduation. She holds a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, a
Bachelors in Holistic Science and is  licensed by the California Acupuncture Board.

She is a second generation acupuncturist and herbalist,
inspired and educated by her mother, Dr. Shohre Mehvar.

Shabnam is now devoted to the practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine, holistically as well as scientifically with future study and research interests.

She practices Tradition Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture with the ideal of helping guide the body, mind and spirit in unison along with a thorough
knowledge and experience of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
"to prevent or modify the perception of pain or to normalize physiological
functions, including pain control, for the treatment of certain diseases or
dysfunctions of the body."

She specializes in:
Neurological Disorders:  Neuralgia, Insomnia, Bell's Palsy
Mental/Emotional Issues: Depression, anxiety, stress reduction, panic
attacks, mood swings
Gastrointestinal Disturbances:IBS, Indigestion,GI weakness, Gastritis,
Anorexia, Nausea, Bowel movement irregularities
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Arthritis, Sciatica, Low back & Neck pain,
Fibromyalgia, Fatigue
Gynecological Disorders: Irregular, Heavy or Painful menstruation, PMS,
Menopausal Symptoms, Endometriosis
Urogenital Disorders: Incontinence, Bed-Wetting, Urinary Tract Infections
Respiratory Disorders: Sinusitus, Asthma, Allergies
Circulatory Diseases: Hypertension, Palpitations, Angina Pectoris, Anemia,
Headaches, Cold hands & feet.
Smoking Cessation
Preventive Assessment and Treatments
Nutritional Assessment and Protocols


If you have a condition not listed or question please contact her at
Shabnam@TCMacupuncture.org

"I want my patients to live optimally, I know this is possible through
alternative and traditional therapies, dietary assessment, lifestyle
changes, preventive medicine and pain reduction.  We live in advantageous
times where both traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine along with
a cornucopia of other treatments are available to us! The key is finding the
most ethical, educated practitioners."

"To keep the good of the patient as the highest priority."

Practitioners licensed in the state of California are authorized to engage
in the practice of acupuncture, as well as prescribe and or perform
breathing techniques, exercise, heat therapy, magnets, nutrition, diet,
herbs, plant, animal and mineral products and dietary supplements to
promote, maintain and restore health.