Acupuncture Help Center-Dr.Mehrdad Joukar M.D.(Iran),DAOM,L.Ac. — Local services in Glendale

End your search for an Acupuncturist here! Dr. Joukar, who I jokingly refer to as 'cousin,' is a one-in-a-million type of man and health care professional. I have an internal fight with myself as a part of me wants to gate keep this incredible team and the other part of me wants to share Dr. Joukar's magic with everyone.

Upon my first visit, I really had no idea what to expect. I was nervous, had way too many questions, and I was a little skeptical about acupuncture and the wonders it can do for one's body, both physically and mentally.

Dr. Joukar is so KIND and has the best bed side manor I have ever experienced with a doctor in my entire life. He does not rush you, he makes you feel heard & taken care of, he consoles you in the sweetest of ways during the emotional release of energy your body is experiencing, (yes this happens), and he always finds a way to put a smile on your face when you step in to his office. I always leave happier than when I arrive and that is saying a lot when visiting a doctor, especially one who specializes in needles.

I unfortunately cannot share a comparison of Dr. Joukar to other Acupuncturists, because after I found him and started my weekly visits, my search ended there. And to be honest, no one in the medical field compares to the type of care you get with Dr. Joukar. One and done!

What to expect upon your first visit:

Make sure to explain any pains or discomfort you may be experiencing, (back pain, neck pain, depression, issues breathing, anxiety, body swelling, acne, etc.). I would suggest taking the pamphlet Dr. Joukar offers and Email him a detailed breakdown of everything your body is experiencing using his target areas. I did this, and upon my next visit he had my email printed in my file and he was using it as a guide to target all of my troubled areas. I can tell he thoroughly went through everything because he highlighted specific areas where I described pain for his personal reference. And take it from me, it was a dense Email.

Is it painful? Answer: not at all. 97% of the time, you do not even feel the needle. I'm not sure if this is normal because I have no previous Acupuncturist to compare to or if this is a testament to how gentle Dr. Joukar is with his patients. Sometimes he will add pressure in three areas counting 1, 2, or 3, and he will ask which areas are the most painful and in return you tell him which number you felt the most pressure. This helps him determine where he will place the needles.

Once the needles are placed, BREATHE! - And try to stay still. Once the needles are placed, if you make sudden or big movements, you will feel a sharp cramping in the body part that you are moving. I recommend closing your eyes and listen to the music provided. If you need anything while you are in resting position, make sure to tell Dr. Joukar and he will assist you. You typically lay either face down or face up on a massage-like table with the needles in place for about 20-25 mins. Dr. Joukar will periodically check on you to make sure you're okay.

After your resting time is up, Dr. Joukar removes the needles (100% painless) and you will start to feel the improvements of your body over time.

For me, I started to notice visible changes around 6 visits. The most noticeable being cramping/tightness in my calves and appetite suppressants. Yes - you can utilize acupuncture for weight loss.

The last thing I want to touch up on is the efficiency and kindness of the office staff. These ladies learn your name and really make you feel welcome. Scheduling is painless, and insurance authorizations are swiftly taken care of so not to disrupt your healing journey.

I cannot praise this team more. Experience it for yourself! Dr. Joukar takes LA Care for those who are on Medi-Cal.

1000/10...

I am so grateful for Dr. Joukar. In searching and researching for a skilled Acupuncturist, I was very fortunate to find Dr. Joukar.  From my very first visit and treatment, he focused on my health issues and on my emotions. Dr. Joukar looks at the Body, Mind and Spirit as a whole. This totality of focus is rare with Acupuncturists. Dr. Joukar ‘s expertise in Acupuncture has brought me healing and balance to both my whole body and to my spirit.  Twice I went in for treatment, I was having rather serious episodes with dizziness, and both times when he finished with me, I stood up and the dizziness was GONE! This made me really happy and I was feeling 100% better!  Later, with another couple visits, my intense lower back pain was gone after being treated by Dr. Joukar.  After seeing Dr. Joukar for some time now, as I enter into 2025, I have more energy, I feel more serene, I am losing weight and I really feel so much better thanks to Dr. Joukar's incredible gift of healing.  I truly appreciate his focus on my whole body and not just one issue.  And, when I do come in for treatment with pain or health issues, Dr. Joukar consistently resolves them quickly, often times with just one visit. I highly recommend Dr. Joukar for just about any physical and spiritual issues you might have.  He really does care about his patients.  He is the ‘real deal’ and he is...

I came to Dr. Joukar in a desperate time of my life. My health was really bad and my anxiety was the worst it had ever been in my life. I wasn’t sleeping well, my heart was always beating fast, lots of digestive issues and acid reflux problems. At first I was skeptical but I wanted to give it a shot as nothing had worked. Dr. Joukar was super nice, kind and patient with me and my many questions. He was so comforting and reassured me that Acupunture would help me with all my problems. I started coming once a week and at first I didn’t notice any changes but I was patient and continued to come. After the seventh visit I started to notice I was sleeping more and I was able to breathe better because my anxiety was so bad I had shortness of breath. I’m 4 months and I am able to regulate my anxiety so much better, I sleep better, breath better and he helped me very painful menstrual cramps. I would trust this man with my life at this point. I recommend Acupunture to all my friends or people I meet dealing with anxiety. It’s life changing and I know that sound cliche but it’s the truth. Just be patient and don’t get discouraged after a few sessions. Stick to the treatment and trust that he...