Beverly Hills Acupuncture Center

Shirin is the best at what she does. She targets each problem at the root and can solve anything it seems. Her relationship to her patients speaks volumes as she really takes the time to get to know you as an individual and the one on one care I’ve revived from her and her staff is bar none. The office is super clean and comfortable and I look forward to my treatment each week, as I know I can count on a consistent and relaxing time to focus on healing. I do not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone in need. You will see the results immediately.

I’ve been dealing with chronic back pain and muscle aches for much of my life and have been to a wide variety of acupuncturists, chiropractors and massage therapists over the years. Since I started seeing Shirin my pain has really come under control. I’ve been seeing her for years and my life is without a doubt significantly better because of her treatment. Best of all, she treats her patients like family, not clients. She is there for me whenever I need her. Though I see her regularly and maintain a regular schedule, there are times when my back and body will unexpectedly act up, needing immediate attention. Shirin has accommodated me in these situations countless times, squeezing me into her busy schedule to relieve my pain and bring me back to normal. I wouldn’t be doing the work I do today or enjoying my life and all the activities I partake in if it wasn’t for her. Shirin is a gem, and she really cares. I couldn’t recommend anyone more highly. Like I said, she’s more than just an acupuncturist, she’s a true caregiver. I have recommended many people to her over the years and they have all benefitted from her skilled hands.

I am a 64 year old male and have been diagnosed with «Post-​Polio Syndrome»…an after effect from having had «Bulbar Polio» at age 2. At approximately age 53 I began experiencing systemic muscle atrophy, weakness, and chronic pain. More recently I suffered a painful pinched nerve in my neck, (from a fall) causing pain and numbness down my right arm and across my lower back. Having recently relocated to LA I googled «best acupuncture in Beverly Hills» and found the «Beverly Hills Acupuncture Center». I called and spoke directly with Dr. Shirin Asgarian, she was very concerned and scheduled a next day appointment for me. She found my areas of pain by touching me exactly where it hurt without even asking. She was extremely calming, compassionate, friendly, and professional. Her treatment incorporated acupuncture, electric stimulation, massage and cupping. Her massage therapist (Christine) is also extremely knowledgeable and provides «hands on» therapy that offers remarkable relief and relaxation. When I left the first day, I felt so much better. After my second treatment I felt even better. Dr. Asgarian was able to make immediate gains and set the stage for much further improvement. I can’t say enough about Dr. Asgarian and her associate Christine. I will definitely continue my chronic pain management treatments at the «BH Acupuncture Center». Thank you Dr. Agarian and Christine!
Michael P
West Hollywood, CA
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Beverly Hills Acupuncture has changed my life! I’ve dealt with a lot of neck and back pain for a long time and have been to many massage therapists. Shirin takes such good care of me I don’t know what I would do without her. Beverly Hills Acupuncture provides a calming and therapeutic environment and provides the highest level of healing out there. Thank you!!!

For the last 6 months, I have been privileged and blessed to attend Dr. Shirin Asgarians clinic for treatment. Not only has she alleviated my reoccurring knee problem with her cupping and acupuncture, but her elegance and grace has been unprecedented. She greets me with a smile and exudes positivity every time I see her. She asks about my personal life, and shows that she really cares about me outside her practice. Her new assistant, Christine, is somewhat of a Godsend. Her massages are unparalleled! She knows exactly what to do, and her energy is spectacular! I assure anyone reading this, you need to try their treatment for yourself!

I hurt my calf muscle badly on a 2 mile run. I was limping all week and it seemed to be getting worse instead of healing. By the second week, I almost couldn’t walk on it at all. I was really worried that I tore the tendon or connective tissue and was so bummed that I was injured. Finally, I went to see Shirin. She did acupuncture, cupping and massage all in one visit. After the second treatment my calf was completely healed! I couldn’t believe it!

This place does miracle work! They got rid of a 6 month pain after one visit. Massages and doctors and chiropractors did not help after seeing them for 3 – 4 months.
I also randomly suffer from bad stuff back and necks and they were able to reduce my down time significantly. I highly recommend this place and ask for Shirin.

I have been going here for over a year. I have some cervical neck problems that were causing me to have numbness in my arms and hands nearly every night. Now my symptoms are practically gone and I attribute it to Dr. Asgarian’s treatments. Now I can sleep through the night and I feel so much better. The combo of the electro-​stym and massage has been huge benefit for me. Give her a try, you won’t be dissapointed.

You will be amazed at what a kind, caring, compassionate, generous and happy doctor Shirin Asgarian is. I mean, really amazed. Not only does her accupuncture treatment work to relieve pain and stiffness, but her optimism and encouragement is a breath of fresh air. Unlike most doctors who seem to be in their practice for the money, Shirin is a genuine wellness provider. She wants you to be happy and enjoy life. How I look forward to going to get treated there, which I have three times a week for months. Even when I don’t have any neck or back or knee aches, getting treated there is a great preventative measure and such a pleasure.
And her massage therapists are so wonderful, too. They really take their time, and are simply incredible. Best massages ever!
I have never before written a Unilocal review, but Shirin and her staff are just such great people and wonderful caregivers, I feel the need to give back.
You will thank the heavens for discovering the Beverly Hills Accupuncture Center. I did!

All I can say is WOW, I’ve been going to see Dr Shirin Asgarian for a while and if it wasn’t for her and her fabulous Massage Therapists I wouldn’t be functional. My pain level was so high before I started going and now it’s under control. I go now for maintenance, after a few weeks without the treatments the pain returns and I hurry back for relief. Acupuncture with electrical stim, acupressure massage and cupping gave me pain relief when nothing else did. I tried pain meds, Physical Therapy and injections without results. Beverly Hills Acupuncture has been a Godsend.

This is BY FAR the most effective, compassionate, original and patient-​friendly acupuncture practice I have ever come across — in Los Angeles or New York — and with chronic back problems and a spine-​fusion surgery under my belt — I think it is fair to say that I am qualified to make such a bold statement.
When I moved here 2 years ago, I threw my back out unpacking (okay it may have been caused by my constant unexpected turning in all sorts of directions to try and take in the non-​stop parade of beautiful women in my Santa Monica neighborhood as I had never seen anything like it before) and figured the BEST acupuncturist would seem to be in Beverly Hills. I have since come to learn that such a stereotypical approach about other services is not true at all but in this case I simply got lucky and found Dr. Shirin Asgarian (Ph.D, R.N., etc.) in the phone book with a descrete, professional –looking advertisement.
She was kind enough to fit me in immediately as she could sense I was in severe pain and needed help (I think once I told her I had just moved into Santa Monica she was able to diagnose me over the phone with «Scott Baio-​itis» and had pity for me). Pain medicines work fine and chiropractors are also effective but I have found that only a good acupuncturist can take what would have been a 2 – 3 week episode of severe pain and shorten it to 2 – 4 days such that I can resume playing tennis, working, etc.
So my first introduction to Dr. Asgarian was essentially an emergency but strangely she treated me as if I had been a patient at her practice for years. I did not expect such compassionate care from a Beverly Hills health care provider. Moreover, she treated me on a Friday and actually CALLED ME on the next day (a SATURDAY) to see how I was feeling — and she wasn’t suggesting that I sign-​up for some bullshit chiropractor-​like 7-​week treatment «program.» — She just cared. I was blown away by her genuine concern for my well-​being and have seen her several times since and received the exact same personalized treatment.
Many people fear acupuncture because of the needles and the uncertainty of its effectiveness but it seems logical to me that if they can insert a needle into an inflamed area and then apply some type of electrical stimulation — the actual root of the problem is being directly addressed — and thus the recovery time should be much quicker. Besides the importance of hitting key trigger points and even preventative sessions, that is how I understand it to work for me.
This practice is different than others I have been to because each visit consists of three (3) phases: First, Dr. Asgarian inserts very thin needles into the problem areas and into other key trigger points and she attaches some type of electric stimulation to them. This seems to deeply penetrate the inflammation but it does not hurt AT ALL. After about 20 minutes or so, she removes everything and has her masseuse, Vinny, come in and give you the BEST massage you will ever receive. Vinnie, a 30-​something mellow guy who also takes his responsibility very seriously, focuses on the problem areas and he is able to adjust his intensity according to your desires or needs. After about 20 minutes of this completely relaxing and therapeutic massage, Dr. Asgarian comes back in and performs «cupping» on your back to remove the stress from your back. («Cupping» is an acupuncture technique which uses pressure and suction to relax the muscles.)
While these services are not inexpensive, they also aren’t over-​priced, as many Beverly Hills’ businesses seem to be, and many insurance companies will reimburse you for a significant portion of the cost. Dr. Asgarian will also take the time to educate you about nutrition and provide you with samples of natural and organic supplements directly targeted to your physical problems. She doesn’t «push» any supplements and seems to sell them at her cost — that is if she doesn’t just give them to you to try — and she only brings it up if you do. She simply exists to apply her unique skills and experience to help you recover from injury and/​or to maintain your quality of well-​being.
I am by nature VERY skeptical of physicians (I wrote a funny book about it) and especially those that preach alternative methods (I wouldn’t know where to start to write such a book about the shysters out there) but this acupuncture practice is a godsend in a town where, let’s face it, nothing is what is seems and if you don’t have a natural and finely tuned bullshit barometer you are in big trouble. Well, this is what it seems — it is THAT good and THAT effective — and Dr. Asgarian is a very nice, genuine and interesting woman. I could not recommend a service or a heath care provider more so that I can Dr. Asgarian.