Patient Testimonials

Posted on November 29, 2023

Thank you to all my wonderful patients the last 15 years for trusting me, sharing your lives, pain, and worries with me. It was such an honor to meet you bedside. 

TESTIMONIAL 1:

I have the utmost respect for Shabnam’s level of professionalism, compassion for patients & her diligence to be at the cutting edge of research and treatments.  I initially began seeing her for fertility treatment, where we focused on mind, body and soul linking Eastern and Western medicines together.  She has helped me find balance, techniques to stay calm & collective, utilize meditation & imagery to reach goals that I was unable to reach prior to working with her.  She consistently goes above and beyond in treating me whether it is contacting another specialist or researching a topic to help me heal & improve my well-being.  Her desire to be the best for you is remarkable!  She has been an integral part of the team that helped my husband & I have a child, for which we are ever so grateful.  She provided comprehensive treatments & support leading into IVF, during & after transfers, pregnancy and now post-partum.  Her calming demeanor allows you to feel at ease from the moment you meet her.  She was even able to calm my newborn after a traumatic birth.  As a medical professional myself, I have access to many other practitioners but continue to work with Shabnam as her bed side manner, commitment to excellence & her never give up attitude have proven to be far superior in helping me heal & grow.  If you are looking for someone with expertise as well as an undying commitment to your well being, make an appointment with Shabnam & yes, as others have said ‘listen to everything she says’, take notes, even, it may take time but it will pay off!

TESTIMONIAL 2:

My daughter has received treatment from Shabnam Pourhassani on a few occasions and I consider her practice an essential health care component. The treatment I sought for my nine year old from Ms. Pourhassani was in conjunction with other prescription medication. My daughter was seen at a local urgent care for a severe cold sore outbreak, an upper respiratory infection and seasonal allergies. She was in quite a bit of pain and just miserable. She was nervous about receiving acupuncture and did not want to go anywhere after waiting for hours at the urgent care the previous day. Ms. Pourhassani’s office immediately put her at ease, the treatment center is peaceful and centered on healing. I think this is an important distinction to make because so often the experience of going to the Dr. can be stressful, especially for children.

            Apart from the environment, Ms. Pourhassani has an incredible ability to relate to children, and parents. She’s calming and patient and constantly reassuring. She also allowed my daughter to have an input in her treatment. During her treatment my daughter’s congestion improved and she actually fell asleep. I highly recommend Ms. Pourhassani to my friends and their children.

TESTIMONIAL:3

I have suffered from deep tendonitus pain in my right arm for a couple years. The pain was so severe that I struggled to open a jar or even grip a coffee cup. After one treatment by Shabnam a couple days ago, I am happy to report my pain is 80% gone. I can now utilize full strength in my right arm. Truly exceptional.

TESTIMONIAL 4

I would highly recommend Newport Wellness Group, specially Shabnam. She is highly skilled, very friendly and you can tell she cares about her patients. She has treated me for two injuries. The 1st one was for a very painful, very swollen and very purple sprained ankle. Luckily for me nothing was broken but I could barely walk. After my acupuncture treatment within a few short days my foot was almost 90% better, no longer swollen and I was up and walking with hardly any pain. For my 2nd injury I was out trail hiking on a weekend and once again my clumsiness got the best of me. I took a very nasty fall on a very nasty steep hill. My right knee/calf took most of the punishment. After confirming that nothing was broken (again lucky me!) the first person that I thought about for help was Shabnam. As much as I wanted to see her right away I needed to wait about a week and half for my nasty cuts to heal. When I finally met her my leg was still swollen, my leg muscles felt very tight and I was still in quite a bit of pain. Just as I was very happy with the results of my 1st injury I was once again very happy with the results of my 2nd. After two amazing session with Shabnam my busted leg is 100% back to normal! This women works miracles with those awesome needles! I know she treats all kinds of illnesses but I would recommend Shabnam if you also have sport injuries. You won’t be disappointed.

TESTIMONIAL 5

I came to see Shabnam for fertility treatments after I found out I had ridiculously low AHM level (less than .02). She told me to give her 3 months to help me get pregnant naturally and within a month of treatments I was pregnant!

She is an expert in the are of fertility/infertility acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).  But more important is her bedside manner.  I saw other fertility specialists prior to Shabnam and did not get the same level of service, compassion or explanation.   She takes her time to explain things in both technical terms and lay terms. You will never feel rushed.  She also has experience and in depth knowledge of Eastern and Western medicine. She also treated my stress and anxiety.   She gave me space to be emotional, but also gave me strength and positive reinforcement.

When I did get pregnant, I continued to see her because the information and treatment she gave me was a great supplement to information I was getting from the doctors.

Office environment: making appointments is super easy, the office environment is very relaxing, appointments are always on time and never rushed.   Shabnam is available to answer any and all questions.

If you are looking for an angel on earth or a miracle worker … go to Shabnam (and listen to everything she says!) before you explore other expensive alternatives.

TESTIMONIAL 6

Shabnam is an exceptionally rare breed of health providers. She’s not only gifted in many of today’s leading alternative treatments, she has the innovation to combine them for optimal results. I had a combined session with acupuncture and hypnotherapy. This event changed my life.

It started with an acupuncture session to go over my digestion problems, anxiety, stress, insomnia, compulsive eating- you name it, I had it. Anything that couldn’t really kill me but bother me was on me like white on rice. After a 30 minute session, Shabnam came into the room and sat with me while I was laying under a warmed blanket. It was all very serene. She gently made suggestions to picture a beautiful garden, walk down steps- all to encourage a deeper state of relaxation. I found myself hugging a child version of myself in my relaxed state. It was very powerful and emotional.

I left there feeling like a million bucks. Everything around was falling apart but I didn’t get bothered by it. Soon enough, the world caught up to my newfound positivity and all the problems I had before went away.

I urge anyone who feels like there’s nothing left to try to give Shabnam a call. I was sure this was doom time but after her revolutionary therapy, I found my strength and stillness in my goodness deep within. A goodness I thought I had lost.

Oh and my digestive problems went away. Totally regular and happy.

TESTIMONIAL7

I have alot of trouble with my right arm due to my work. It is amazing the difference in one treatment. Shabnam is a very special person she is so passionate about her work. she spends extra time going over your medical history to make sure she provides the best treatment needed for your problem. Shabnam also followed up the next day to see how my arm was feeling.

TESTIMONIAL 8

I’ve been to acupuncturist before…but none like Shabnam.  She is so much more.  She really listens to what you have to say and makes recommendations.  I’ve had trouble sleeping for a couple of years and have tried everything including prescription meds.  She recommended a herbal supplement that actually worked.  Not only do I fall asleep, but I have much better quality sleep.  I’m so glad I found her!

TESTIMONIAL 9

I first went to Shabnam 2 months ago. She is absolutely amazing!!!!!

I was referred to her by a friend because I pulled a muscle that connects at the pelvis and leg.  The muscle would not heal for 3 months!  It really worried me.  I am deathly afraid of needles and I didn’t believe in acupuncture, but my friend convinced me that I would feel comfortable with Shabnam and that she was gentle.  After contemplating for a month, I called Shabnam and made an appointment.

Before I even saw Shabnam the day of my appointment I was scared, but once I got in Shabnam’s room, I felt comfortable.  She could tell instantly I was scared and assured me that she would make sure she was extra gentle.  When you meet her you will see that she is a very serene and calm person and that energy transfers to you.  I felt comfortable because of this quality she has.  She told me to change into a gown and left the room.  Once she came in she checked both my wrists telling me that each wrist has a different pulse that tells her things about my body.  She is incredibly knowledgeable and will let you know what she is checking.  This made me feel even more calm knowing what was going on.

Then came the needles and I was scared all over again, but once she put one in, I felt ok.  She is so gentle and makes sure you are ok before she proceeds with the next one.  I got about 10 needles in my legs and groin area and then she let me rest for about 20-30 mins.  Once I was done, she told me by that night I should start to feel better.  Honestly though at that moment I didn’t really believe it since this muscle was taking so long to heal.  But that night, I tried stretching the muscle the way I used to for 3 months to feel if it was getting better and I cannot even begin to tell you how shocked I was!!   There was a big noticable difference in the pain, it felt like it was almost gone.  I could not believe it, but it was happening.

I went in again in a month to do a touch up on the area to loosen it even more and again it is feeling even better.  I am a true believer!!! Oh another thing, the second time I went, Shabnam tells me my ankles are swollen.  I tell her it’s been like that for about 5 years and I proceed to tell her how I think they actually are bigger now because I gained some weight starting 5 years ago.  She tells me that they are swollen and that she will put in extra needles for it.  Again, I didn’t really think it was swollen from water retention as she put it.  But I had nothing to lose so I did it.

Before I left she told me I would be peeing more than normal that night.  I did pee more that night, but didn’t think anything of it.  The next morning, I look at my ankles and I am shocked!!  They are actually thinner!  I cannot believe this and feel like my eyes are deceiving me so I put on an anklet that I have had from years ago that was close to tight and it’s loose again!!! I’m thinking Shabnam is a God now.  I let her know that morning how I am so amazed with the work she does.  For 5 years, I thought my ankles were thicker from gaining 10 pounds, but it’s definitely not so.

I definitely recommend Shabnam.  Her room is very clean, she opens a new needle for every acupressure point, she’s very knowledgable, she instills this calmness in you and both times I felt that she really cared about my well being.  I am a true believer in acupuncture now.

Thank you so much Shabnam!!

TESTIMONIAL 10

Shabnam is AMAZING. I’ve had her treat me for various ailments, mostly for back problems and joint weakness issues. I always feel like i’ve been healed by magic hands after she has treated me. She really is passionate about chinese medicine, totally knowledgeable and she really cares about her patients well being and recovery. She even follows up a treatment with advice on what supplements to take, diet and exercises. I recommend her to everyone i know that is facing some kind of physical ailment or is dealing with stress. Acupuncture is really helpful on all kinds of levels. I used to see a chiropractor for my back problems but stopped going cause the sessions were very painful to my body and made me feel worse so now i am pro acupuncture all the way, it has even helped me with emotional disorders which i have battled for years and has been very therapeutic . She will leave you feeling like a new and improved person.

TESTIMONIAL 11 Acupuncture saves! Shabnam is the best! She is a great doctor and healer through acupuncture and expert on Chinese medicine. She cured my condition in a FRACTION of the time my neurologist said!

My hand left hand was *paralyzed* due to “Saturday Night Palsy” (falling asleep on your arm and bruising your radial nerve), which was TERRIFYING as a guitar player. My hand wouldn’t lift, move, fingers had no spread or strength My neurologist said “It happens, it might take 6 weeks, it might take 6 months, we don’t know.”

Luckily a friend recommended acupuncture, specifically, Shabnam!

In only 1 1/2 weeks I saw improvement, and 2 1/2 weeks I was cured! The sessions were *amazingly* relaxing and professional, and the needles didn’t hurt at all. The prescription of herbs helped immensely, and I was shocked at my immediate progress!

To have my hand strength back so quickly was like a miracle (as I need my hands for my profession), and Shabnam cured me quickly, compassionatly, and confidently.

She also taught me relaxation techniques which I am using for the day to day, and the sessions of Acu, were *so* calming I would often find myself nodding away, feeling AMAZING during them, and hours after.

Please see this expert of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal for any number of ailments you might have. Acu SAVES!

TESTIMONIAL12

I have gone to bit Shabnam and Dr Mehvar both of whom were very professional and caring. They helped me with pain management after an accident and the symptoms dissipated significantly. The herbs assisted me with inflammation which prescription meds could not do. Shabnam was my primary acupuncturist and she is continuously expanding her knowledge to incorporate acupuncture with other techniques ie hypnotherapy, nutrition, mindfulness, etc. I am eternally grateful for their help, and have referred them to friends who love working with Shabnam

TESTIMONIAL 13

I will be forever grateful that my neurosurgeon referred me to Shabnam
Pourhassani. I had been in constant pain after a car accident, and needed to
take pain medication every day just to function. Shabnam not only reduced my
level of pain and stress, she also gave me back something that I thought I had
lost …hope. Shabnam is caring, compassionate, and very capable. She really
went above and beyond to help me out in any way that she could and I truly
appreciate everything that she has done for me. I would not hesitate to
recommend her to anyone considering acupuncture, and I would not go to anyone
else.

TESTIMONIAL 15

How acupuncture has saved my life:

I have lived my life with a serious of medical problems, both emotionally and physically through what seemed like a never ending cycle of negative events. From a car accident when I was younger have had chronic back pain for the past 7 years. I have tried massage, chiropractic, prescription medications, physical therapy, exercise and immobility, and still these pains have been a challenge in my everyday life. Acupuncture has released the energy that I have had stored, help to release the chronic knots and spasms, and moved my pain levels from excruciating to almost non-existent. I suffered a concussion and had what the hospital diagnosed as a permanent and inexplicable vertigo, meaning I would always be off-balanced based on inner-ear damage caused from the accident. Again, another physical set back that could be detrimental in the life of a college student just realizing her potential and building up work stamina, but within a month of treatment I was back in dance classes, riding my bike, and the concussion seemed like a distant memory.

The most miraculous way in which acupuncture has affected me has been in regards to my ongoing struggle with depression. From an early age I struggled from a series of traumatic events leaving me diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and PTSD. My anti-depressants caused me to gain a lot of weight, feeding my depression and making it a seemingly endless cycle. At first there would be happiness, but eventually the chemical “mood stability” made me feel, for lack of better terms, nothing. Since going to acupuncture, I have been able to safely get off of prescription medication and onto a path of natural healing. I am able to be happy and comfortable with myself without reliance on medication, and am more at peace with myself. Acupuncture helped make the most important transition in my life—to help in my path of self-awareness where I am now comfortable and confident in who I am. There will always be up days and down days, but I now have the ability to deal with those each as they come… and if anything is every too traumatic, Shabnam has only been a phone call away with needles in hand. I could not be more grateful for my experience with Shabnam Pourhassani and will continue to be a regular patient. Acupuncture is my one-stop healing center on my path to self-enlightenment.