Beverly Hills & Los Angeles · Clinical Acupuncture
Clinical Acupuncture for Chronic Pain & Anxiety in Los Angeles
Acupuncture is not a wellness trend — it is a clinically precise intervention. Hana Doustar, LAc, delivers evidence-based acupuncture treatment that targets the neurological and structural patterns driving your pain and anxiety — not just the symptoms. Serving patients in Beverly Hills and greater Los Angeles, including those referred from Cedars-Sinai and UCLA.
How it works
Acupuncture intervenes where other treatments stop
Chronic pain and anxiety are not random — they are patterned. These patterns are encoded in the nervous system, reinforced through sensory experience, and maintained through unconscious repetition. Most conventional treatment addresses symptoms in isolation. Acupuncture intervenes directly in the underlying circuitry driving them.
By stimulating specific points along the body's neurological and myofascial pathways, acupuncture triggers measurable physiological responses — endorphin release, downregulation of pain signals, reduction of systemic inflammation, and regulation of the autonomic nervous system. The result is not temporary relief. It is structural change in how the body processes and maintains distress.
Conditions we treat
What acupuncture treats at this clinic
For anxiety, depression, and PTSD
If anxiety or psychological distress is your primary concern, we offer Sensory Immersive Therapy — a proprietary protocol developed by Hana Doustar that integrates acupuncture with controlled multi-sensory inputs to address the neurological patterns driving anxiety at their root.
Learn about Sensory Immersive Therapy →What to expect
Your first acupuncture visit — what happens
Thorough clinical assessment
Every session begins with a detailed evaluation of your presenting condition, pain or anxiety pattern, medical history, and neurological response. No two patients are treated identically — your protocol is built around your specific presentation.
Precision needle placement
Ultra-fine sterile needles are inserted at specific myofascial and neurological points determined by your unique pattern — not a standard protocol applied uniformly. Depth, placement, and technique are all individually calibrated.
Adjunct therapies as needed
Cupping, gua sha, electrical stimulation, moxa, or light bodywork may be incorporated depending on your presentation. If psychological or emotional patterns are contributing to your condition, Sensory Immersive Therapy may be recommended.
Your individualized treatment plan
You leave with a clear, personalized treatment plan — including session frequency, expected milestones, and any lifestyle or dietary recommendations to support your recovery between sessions.
Why choose us
What makes this clinic different
MD-supervised care
Dr. Michael Chodakiewitz, MD, serves as Medical Director and clinical consultant for complex cases — a level of medical oversight that sets this clinic apart from every other acupuncture practice in Beverly Hills.
Pattern-based clinical approach
Chronic pain and anxiety are patterned — not random. Hana's approach identifies and directly addresses the neurological and myofascial components maintaining those patterns, producing results in patients who have exhausted conventional options.
Proprietary Sensory Immersive Therapy
For patients where anxiety, trauma, or psychological patterns are driving physical symptoms, Hana's proprietary SIT protocol provides a depth of treatment unavailable anywhere else in Beverly Hills.
Trusted by LA's leading institutions
Patients are referred to this clinic from Cedars-Sinai and UCLA. That trust is earned through consistent clinical outcomes, not marketing — and it reflects the standard every patient can expect.
Patient outcomes
What patients say
"I have battled with chronic pain for over 4 years. I was referred to the Clinic for Pain and Anxiety and my life has completely changed. I walked out of my first session without pain for the first time in years."
"Highest rated acupuncturist in LA for a reason. Hana is a master in her class — incredibly confident but equally humble, which makes for a very comforting environment."
"It was by fate that I chose this place to take proper steps toward my mental health. Hana opened my eyes and gave me perspective like no other — and made me feel so much better about my anxiety."
FAQs
Common questions about acupuncture
How many acupuncture sessions will I need?
Most patients notice measurable improvement within 3–5 sessions. Acute conditions typically resolve faster than chronic ones, which may require 8–12 sessions or more depending on severity and duration. Your treatment plan will include a clear timeline and expected milestones.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The needles used are extremely fine — significantly thinner than a standard medical needle. Most patients feel little to no discomfort during insertion. Some report a mild pressure or warmth at certain points, which is a normal physiological response indicating the needle is engaging the correct tissue.
Can acupuncture help with anxiety as well as pain?
Yes — acupuncture regulates the autonomic nervous system, reduces cortisol, and directly affects the neurological pathways driving anxiety. For patients where anxiety is the primary concern, we also offer Sensory Immersive Therapy, a proprietary protocol developed specifically for psychological and neurological pattern disruption.
What is the difference between Classic and Enhanced Acupuncture?
Classic Acupuncture is a focused session targeting specific neurological and myofascial points for your primary condition. Enhanced Acupuncture is a longer session that may include cupping, gua sha, moxa, electrical stimulation, or bodywork depending on your presentation — ideal for complex or multi-dimensional conditions.
Does insurance cover acupuncture in Beverly Hills?
Many PPO plans cover acupuncture for both pain and certain anxiety-related conditions. We offer complimentary insurance verification before your first appointment — contact us and we will confirm your coverage at no cost and with no obligation.
Do you accept personal injury liens or workers' compensation?
Yes. We work directly on a lien basis for personal injury cases and are fully credentialed for workers' compensation patients in California. You pay nothing upfront while your case is active.
Chronic pain and anxiety that have persisted for years can change.
With the right clinical approach, these are not conditions you have to manage indefinitely. The Clinic for Pain and Anxiety is accepting new patients in Beverly Hills.