Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani, DACM, LAc, CA

About Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani

In practice for nearly twenty years; Dr. Pourhassani is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a Bachelors in Holistic Science and a Masters and Doctorates in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has been appointed a qualified medical evaluator (QME) by the state of California since 2012 (QME). She is affiliated with multiple hospitals, where she provides consultations for acupuncture for specific health conditShe took time off from her private practice to volunteer her monthly at Lestonnac Free Clinic since February 2014 until December 2017. Motivated to continue advancing her methods and education, Dr. Pourhassani received additional years of post-graduate training in infertility, pregnancy, and pediatrics. Her monumental success stories with women once unable to conceive with IVF inspired her to become fellow of the American Board of Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). She was a member and ad hoc grant reviewer at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). With other areas of expertise in post-surgical rehab, narcotic none-pharmaceutical taper and addiction rehab, Dr. Pourhassani stresses the importance of a alternative primary care and obtaining consultations from her as soon as symptoms start, injuries occur. Recovery and Outcomes are time sensitive. Dr. Pourhassani, is board-certified as an acupuncturist and herbalist. She is the only acupuncturist in Orange County who provides integrative primary care She has been board certified since 2008. She presented her the abstract of her original qualitative research study; The Barriers of Inpatient Implementation of Acupuncture at an Academic Medicine Center at multiple national and international conferences (2023-2025). Her research interest encompasses two complementary areas of focus: perioperative care and emergency medicine.

Popular visit reasons

Acupuncture

Ankle Pain

Arthritis

Depression

Infertility Consultation

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) / Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Sleep Problems

Tiredness / Fatigue

Acupuncture

Ankle Pain

Arthritis

Depression

Office location

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani, DACM, LAc also offers online video visits for patients

Newport Wellness Group

180 Newport Ctr Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Education and background

Practice names

Newport Wellness Group

Hospital affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
California Rehabilitation Institute

Board certifications

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Education and training

Pacific College of Health and Science - New York, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Master's in Health Sciences
South Baylo University (Bachelor's)
South Baylo University, Master's in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Professional memberships

American College of Nutrition

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1114171022

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Which hospital is Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani affiliated with?

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and California Rehabilitation Institute.

What practice does Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani work with?

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani works with Newport Wellness Group.

Where is Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani's office located?

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani has 2 office locations, including in Markleeville and Newport Beach, view full addresses on Dr. Pourhassani's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani have?

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani is certified by National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani?

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani frequently sees patients for Acupuncture, Arthritis, Depression, Infertility Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani on their profile.