Silver Lake · Los Feliz · Echo Park

Drug-Free Relief for Persistent Pain

Acupuncture for pain in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Sports injuries, sciatica, migraines, tech-neck, care is targeted, evidence-informed, and tuned to the life you actually live.

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DAOM

Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

L.Ac.

Licensed Acupuncturist

FABORM

Board Fellow, Reproductive Medicine

20+ yrs

In practice since 2005

5.0 ★

Google reviews

What we treat

Pain conditions we see most often.

Recognized by the WHO and NIH as an effective treatment for a wide range of pain syndromes. Below are the most common reasons patients come in.

Back & neck pain

Lower back pain, herniated-disc support, sciatica, chronic tension, and tech-neck patterns.

Joint pain

Arthritic knees, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, hip pain, and TMJ.

Headaches & migraines

Reduced frequency and intensity for tension headaches and chronic migraines.

Sports injuries

Accelerated recovery for runners, hikers, climbers, and weekend athletes.

Repetitive stress

Carpal tunnel and tendonitis, common in creative, tech, and clinical professions.

Postural & overuse

Patterns that compound from desk work, parenting, and long-haul training.

The mechanism

How acupuncture stops the pain cycle.

Four physiological responses that explain why a small needle changes how a body feels.

Endorphin release

Acupuncture stimulates the production of enkephalins and endorphins, your body’s native painkillers.

Increased circulation

Fresh oxygenated blood reaches injured tissue, speeding repair and clearing inflammatory markers.

Nervous-system regulation

Calms the "fight or flight" response that amplifies chronic-pain perception, allowing real recovery.

Trigger-point release

Releases muscular "knots" that cause referred pain and stiffness, restoring range of motion.

Acupuncture doesn’t just mask the pain, it encourages the body to heal the source of the discomfort.

Dr. Jeiran Lashai, DAOM
On chronic pain

Ready to feel better?

Don't let pain hold you back any longer.

Same-week appointments often available. New-patient visits are 90 minutes.

(310) 601-7482

Frequently asked

Common questions about pain treatment.

Most patients are surprised by how relaxing it is. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin, nothing like the needles used for injections. You may feel a slight dull ache or "heavy" sensation (known as De Qi), which is a sign the body is responding to treatment.

Some patients feel immediate relief after their first visit. For chronic conditions, 4–6 sessions typically produce lasting changes. Acute injuries may resolve faster; long-standing chronic pain may benefit from ongoing maintenance.

Yes, and it’s one of the most-studied applications. By reducing inflammation around the nerves and releasing deep muscle tension in the glutes and lower back, acupuncture restores mobility and decreases the shooting pains of sciatica.

Not at all. Acupuncture is complementary and works safely alongside conventional treatment. Many patients gradually reduce reliance on pain medication as their condition improves, always in coordination with their primary doctor.

Loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your arms and legs. Linens and a professional treatment environment are provided.

From the journal

Move better. Sleep better. Live better.

Same-week appointments often available in Silver Lake.