Shohreh Doustani

Pain free for 4 months!!!
Mid-​winter I went to see Dr. Doustani for ankle problem that had been bothering me for close to two years. I’d had some relief with steroid injections, but they were temporary, and I didn’t want to continue those as regular ongoing treatment. A colleague told me about Dr. Doustani and I went to see her in January. Dr. Doustani was clear with me about the treatment. She would know in 3 or 4 treatments if she would be able to help me, and if she was able to help me, it would take 6 to 8 treatments. I had 7 treatments from her the last one at the end of February. In addition to the acupuncture she also advised me on preventative measures hiking and walking in general to keep my ankle in good health. I waited to write a review because I wanted to make sure I stayed pain free.
For close to two years I’d had to limit my hiking and walking to once every couple of weeks because the pain was so much. In the last four months I’ve been back to my regular pace of 3 or 4 walks /​hikes a week. (My dog is much happier too.) This afternoon I completed a 2 hour hike in the Briones hills with a 20 lb backpack, a training hike for my first backpacking trip — 7 days in the Ansel Adams Wilderness! This trip would have been out of the question without Dr. Doustani’s treatment. I have my life back, and more of it! Thank you Dr Doustanii!

I am an avid runner and my sciatic nerve was preventing me from many activities, including running. After the misdiagnosis of IT band syndrome and several appointments with physical therapy, massage and chiropractic care, I finally found relief in the gentle, pain-​free treatment with Shohreh. She also showed me gentle, helpful stretches that I’d never before seen and now incorporate in my daily stretching routine. I’m grateful to be back up and running again!

I started seeing Shohreh a year and a half ago at the recommendation of my OBGYN, as I was having trouble getting and staying pregnant with my second child. I am now one week away from my due date! I really can not say enough wonderful things about her and acupuncture in general. Even before getting pregnant I noticed a positive difference in my moods, cycles, and overall wellbeing. Trying to get pregnant (when things aren’t working the way they «should») can be stressful and disheartening. Shohreh has been such a calming support through it all and I value her opinion and her work more then I can express in this review. My time being pregnant is almost over, but I know that I will continue to see Shohreh for a long time to come!

I will start by saying that Shoreb is amazing! Very authentic. She really takes the time to get to know you and genuinely cares about your well being. She walks you through the whole acupunture process. I also appreciate that she talks to you like you’ve been friends forever which really puts me at ease. She is very flexible with scheduling appointments and will make sure that you are always happy.
I came to her because I was looking for someone to help me feel «normal» again. I have chronic cervical and lumbar issues and she has really helped me get my body back on the right track. I sleep better and my muscular pains are in check and I’ve never felt better. She is very skilled at putting the needle at the right place in order to fix your ongoing issue. Few weeks back I was limping badly due to neuroma in my right foot but in one sitting with her it went away. Trust my review, she is fantastic. Managing pain is not so painful anymore. Love her.

I went to Shohreh when I was pregnant for back pain. She was absolutely amazing and just the sweetest person. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a good acupuncturist.

Shoreh is wonderful! She is knowledgeable and gentle and very skilled at her craft.
I have sever spinal stenosis as well as scoliosis and came to her in a great deal of pain. I attended several sessions and after each one, my back pain was improved. She assisted me with stretches I could safely do at home to also expediate my healing. I highly recommend Shohreh if you are struggling with pain or any other physical illness or injury,
Lennie Olbrycht LMFT

I started seeing Shohreh after getting frustrated with fertility issues. At first, i was doubtful, but after getting pregnant I am a true believer. Shohreh is very compassionate and a true expert at handling acupuncture for fertility. I am very grateful to her for all that she has done for me.

I’ve been seeing Shohreh since January 2014. I was referred to her by Dr. Aimee to help me get pregnant naturally without the help of fertility meds. Well after about 8 months and trying herbs I’m pregnant with my second child! I’m continuing to see her throughout my pregnancy. She is very professional, kind-​hearted, accommodating and caring. Her office is very warm and inviting. She is truly amazing and I’m very lucky to have found someone like her. Highly recommend her services!

Shohreh was recommended to me by my OBGYN last year. I have been struggling for several years with amenorrea (loss of menstrual cycle) and I was fast loosing hope of becoming pregnant without some serious medical intervention. I wasn’t sold on the idea of acupuncture but Shohreh’s kind and empathetic demeanor made me feel comfortable right away. Several visits in, I started to look forward to the relaxing and quiet 45 minutes spent at her office.
After several months of treatment and herbal supplements I’m happy to say that I am pregnant! I’m continuing to see Shohreh for the duration of my pregnancy.

Shohreh is absolutely wonderful.

Shohreh is one of kindest and most intuitive healthcare providers that I have ever visited. Her practice is one of focused care on specific issues. She can zero in quickly and offers practical and useful solutions. She has taught me a number of very useful stretches and exercises. I find myself returning to them often. A ready smile and delightful attitude accompany treatment. Highly recommended.

My husband began to see Shohreh more than a year ago and was completely pleased with her treatment and manner. He suggested I should see her for my chronic back pain. It was the best thing I have ever done. I was especially grateful to her because my Chiropractor had been unsuccessful with his treatments for my back pain. It took some effort on my part to maintain the exercises she prescribed but they make all the difference in my ability to be active. Shohreh is a dear kind soul and I cherish our relationship. Her knowledge is vast in both acupuncture and other alternative treatments. Several of my friends whom I referred have also had very good results with treatments. I highly recommend Shohreh for acupuncture and sincere loving care.
B. Kirkpatrick
Walnut Creek, CA

Shohreh is a true gift! She is so talented and knowledgeable. I started seeing her again for treatments a few months ago, and she has helped me alleviate back, neck, and jaw pain. She also has given me herbs to help treat menstrual cramps. Her warm and gentle demeanor make you instantly feel calm, relaxed, and comfortable. Her office is very serene and clean. I am very thankful for Shohreh’s healing touch and I highly recommend her to all!

I started seeing Shohreh a couple of years ago for chronic bursitis & sciatica that an orthopedic doctor & physical therapist were unable to cure and/​or relieve the pain. I also was seeing a chiropractic doctor who recommended going to Shohreh for acupuncture to help with pain management. I had tried another acupuncturist and was not comfortable. From my initial visit with Shohreh, I felt very comfortable with her and her treatment space. She has a very kind, welcoming demeanor. After the initial treatments with quite a few visits over a month, I was able to feel relief. Since then, I have continued to see Shohreh to keep the bursitis & sciatica pain to a minimum and I have been able to continue to run. I also find that I now look forward to going and I continue to see her on a more preventative, rountine schedule (every 4 – 6 weeks). In addition to my initial pain, Shohreh has worked on relaxing my neck & back muscles.
I don’t like needles, but find acupuncture by Shohreh to be completely worth it. I am so relaxed during and after my sessions and enjoy the fact that I can continue to run and be healthy. To me Shohreh’s acupuncture techniques are is better than the best massage.
Lastly, Shohreh is very knowledgeable about proper stretching techniques to do to help keep me more flexible.
I would recommend Shohreh to any one that wants to try accupuncture and also is interested in a more holistic health approach.

I have been seeing Shohreh for over 6 years — I originally seeked her help for relief of seasonal allergies — she has since helped me through two natural birth pregnancies, a torn miniscus and is currently treating me for Hashimoto’s (an autoimmune disease of the thyroid) —
Shohreh is professional, kind, attentive and extremely knowledgable regarding a plethora of ailments — I feel relaxed and comfortable during my treatments and have come to look forward to my appointments as «me» time —
If you are looking for a new acupuncturist or trying one for the first time, Shohreh will greet you with compassion, warmth, kindness and most of all, wisdom and professionalism —

I am so glad my OBGYN recommended Shohreh! I had horrible swelling/​carpal tunnel syndrome during my first pregnancy, and ended up going to her for acupuncture. I had never done acupuncture before, so I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was that Shohreh was warm, kind, and professional. She put me at ease and I found myself looking forward to my sessions! My carpal tunnel pain went down significantly, and made the last month of that pregnancy so much easier.
Fast forward a few years. We were gearing up to have another baby, and my OBGYN again recommended Shohreh if I wanted to try boosting my fertility. We hadn’t been trying for very long, but I thought it was worth going… just in case. So back I went to Shohreh, and my experience was just as positive as before.
After one month of sessions, I was pregnant! I don’t know if it was the acupuncture or not, but I am glad I went to her and would recommend Shohreh to anyone pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Thank you Shohreh!

To start off, this review is coming from someone who was extremely skeptical about having acupuncture done and whether or not it really worked. My husband and I had been trying to get pregnant again after our last child was born still. After 7 months of trying a friend suggested I try acupuncture. I found Shohreh on Unilocal and saw that she had very good reviews do we decided to give her a try and so very glad we did. Not only by God’s grace and Shohreh’s help ;-) did we get pregnant but had a healthy beautiful baby boy! She worked with us to become pregnant and throughout the entire pregnancy. Very professional and knowledgeable, gentle, and just easy to feel comfortable with. I can’t say enough good things about her! If you’re looking for acupuncture treatment, you’ve found your gal! I would and have recommended her to friends and family.

I am one of Shohreh’s oldest clients in every sense of the word. To me she is the ultimate professional combining years of experience with great heart, calm, presence and compassion. Put a pin in her location and give her a try.

I have been going to Shohreh for years after she cured my daughter of very painful menstrual cycles age 15.(She was needle phobic I might add)
I have been guided through menopause virtually symptom free. I wanted to review because when I speak to peers at this stage of life I realize how debilitating it can be. I have with her help blasted through ovarian cysts (to the shock and surprise of monitoring doctors) and shrunk breast cysts also. Now I go only once a month for cycle tweaking and am so happy to be supported through this transition in life which can be such an upheaval. Apart from that she would be a go to for any emerging health problem. Shohreh is calm and efficient and one of the worlds gentle spirits, you will fall under her healing spell if you choose this therapy.

I have been seeing Shohreh for over 3 years now and she has been instrumental at bringing my body back in balance. I initially went to her for some specific health issues, which have greatly improved over the years.
I now see her regularly for preventative care to keep my body in check. Every time my body starts complaining, she brings me back to good health. Health is about keeping the body in balance and prevention is key.
Shohreh has a wonderful, caring personality. She always gives you full attention and listens carefully. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and beyond. She takes into account diet and lifestyle and will recommend Chinese herbs when needed. I highly recommend that you make her part of your health maintenance regimen.