Simeen Behzadi L.Ac., M.O.M.
Chinese Medicine — Acupuncture, Reiki, Herbalogist, Tui-na Pain Management
| Tel (818) 881-5553
19538 Ventura Boulevard |
Tel (661) 799-0777
25870 The Old Road |
Simeen Behzadi's Background
Simeen Behzadi received the MD from National University of Tehran (Iran) in 1989. She worked in hospital emergency rooms and had her own practice as a general practitioner for five years. She had extensive experience in internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and psychiatry prior to coming to the US. Simeen worked as a researcher at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and at Headache and Pain Control Center in Encino. She completed her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, including Acupuncture, at Emperor's College in Santa Monica, and is Board Certified in California and nationally certified by the National Certification Commission of Acupunture and Oriental Medicine. Simeen Behzadi's interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine was stimulated by her own experience of excellent results in overcoming stress, treating a chronic stiff neck, and improving clear thinking. Now, she treats her patients with compassion and pays attention to their mental and spiritual states, as well as their physical disorders.
What can Acupuncture Treat?
People usually think of acupuncture for pain relief. And they're right - acupuncture can be a great help in relieving pain. But it also has many other important uses. The World Health Organization has published a list of conditions that are considered appropriate to treat with acupuncture.
| The practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), or Acupuncture as it is known in the West, has a long and dynamic history which began to take form nearly 5000 years ago. TCM incorporates a variety of interrelated and highly effective modalities into a medical system which takes each individual into account as a whole entity, rather than simply treating "diseases." |
What is the Function of Acupuncture?
Needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulating system. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yin represents negative and Yang represents positive. The main principle of Chinese medicine is to keep Yin and Yang balanced or bring Yin and Yang back into balance.
How Does It Work?
Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. Acupuncture needles are extremely thin and flexible, sterile and disposable. Upon insertion, one may feel a slight sensation of heaviness or tingling at the point when the chi is reached. The needle is generally left in place for 15 to 30 minutes. Patients sometimes report feeling relaxed or even euphoric after acupuncture treatment.
Conditions Treated
This is a partial list of the many conditions that have been successfully treated with Chinese Medicine.
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Internal diseases: hypoglycemia asthma high blood pressure ulcers colitis indigestion hemorrhoids Mental - Emotional anxiety depression stress insomnia Skin Disorders eczema acne Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat deafness ringing in the ears earaches poor eyesight dizziness sinus infection sore throat hay fever |
Genito-Urinary and Reproductive Diseases impotence infertility pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) vaginitis irregular period or cramps morning sickness Muscles and Nerves arthritis neuralgia sciatica back pain bursitis tendonitis stiff neck Bell's palsy trigeminal neuralgia headache stroke cerebral palsy sprains Infections colds and flu bronchitis hepatitis |
Herbalogy
An integral part of TCM is the use of herbs which can substantially aid in the restoration and maintenance of balance in the body. Herbs are highly specific in their actions and herbal formulas contain a range of herbs that not only possess different qualities and properties, but also target different aspects of the patient's disharmony. Made from organic substances such as plants, flowers, minerals, and animal products, herbal remedies are the precursors to Western pharmaceuticals. However, herbs rarely elicit side effects and have been proven safe and effective during thousands of years of use. Herbal formulas can be specifically designed for the individual needs of each patient. Formulas come in many forms, including herbal teas cooked from raw herbs, prepared pills, powders, or tinctures.
Additional Therapies
Moxabustion
Moxa involves applying heat from a slow burning herb over acupuncture points to stimulate the flow of Chi and warm the channels. Moxa is made from a species of mugwort (artemisia vulgaris) and is applied to the end of a needle or used in a rolled form, and held just over the skin.
Cupping
To increase the flow and circulation of Chi and blood, glass globes are often applied to the skin over acupuncture points. Slightly heated, these cups create a vacuum suction to draw the Chi and blood to the surface of the skin to help restore their smooth flow.
Massage and Tui-na Therapy
Massage is widely used in TCM to promote Chi and blood flow through the meridians. One form of this therapy is Tui-na, which combines acupressure, massage, and stretching to help restore balance in the body.
Electro-Acupuncture
To strongly stimulate the flow of Chi, acupuncture needles can be connected to a specifically-designed electro-acupuncture stimulator. The frequency and strength of the electric pulse can be varied to achieve the desired effect for each patient.
Exercise
Exercise such as Chi Gong and Tai Chi strengthen and circulate vital energy, affecting both your strength and motivation during activity.