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***** Live Well Center for Integrative Medicine is rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 34 reviews!

  • *****

    Shadi is one of the best physicians out there. She cares about her patients, her practice, and treatment plans. She's helped me resolve my GI issues along with other neuromuscular conditions I developed. While she's not the cheapest in town, we can't put a price on our health. And I've certainly gotten an ROI many times over because of Dr. Vahdat's clinic. Her staff is extremely friendly and responsive as well as her coaches. I've worked with Tracy (one of her coaches) for the last year and she's helped me find my spiritual path to healing and recovery. Huge fans of these amazing ladies. I recommend anyone give them a shot if you're struggling with issues and not getting the right answers from your current physicians. Thank you Dr. Vahdat and team.

  • *****

    Dr Vahdat saved my life!! I went through many doctors for a few years being told I had MS, LUPUS, RA and every doctor was just trying to label my symptoms. When I met Dr Vahdat she changed my entire life and opened my eyes to my entire well-being. I fortunately did not have these serious autoimmune diseases. Stress was what caused my body to shut down on me. She taught me about all the right herbs, recommended books, lifestyle changes, etc.

    Our first appt was an 1 1/2 hours where she asked me everything about myself. She looks at the whole body. She got to the root of my issue and two years later I am a 100 x times better!! We are still working on issues but it all takes time.

    Not to mention she is a total sweet heart. I will never be without her!!

    Take the time and spend the money on your health and wellbeing!! It's worth every penny.

    x,
    Candice

  • *****

    I would strongly encourage anyone dealing with chronic health issues to visit Dr. Vahdat. After years of bouncing around between a multitude of conventional docs, naturopaths and other practitioners I have finally found a healthcare provider who has been able to get to the root of my health issues and pave a clear path forward. Dr. Vahdat is such a rare find because she is first and foremost a true MD firmly rooted in evidence based medicine, but she understands the value of treating her patients with a whole-body approach and utilizing alternative treatments where conventional ones fail. This is important because many people battling chronic illness get lured toward naturopaths, who from my experience often take an irresponsibly unscientific approach to medicine. I also feel compelled to address negative reviews based on Dr. Vahdat's fees. What these reviewers don't seem to understand is that this is how much healthcare costs. If you look your typical doctor bill before insurance coverage, you will plainly see that Dr. Vahdat's fees are well within the normal range. Sure, in a perfect world insurance would cover the service that Dr. Vahdat offers - but the reality of our current system is that it would be impossible for Dr. Vahdat to offer what she offers if she were to operate her practice through the insurance system. What I've discovered for myself is that there is no expense that takes precedent over my health, and the care I've received from Dr. Vahdat and the subsequent improvements in my quality of life have been worth every penny.

  • *****

    I always thought of myself as healthy and never really went to the doctor. I always went to some online lab and had my usual tests. Not until I wanted to get pregnant did I think about seeing a regular doctor.

    I was told I would need a few lab tests so I decided to seek a doctors advice. Thank God I found Dr Vahdat. When I first saw her and told her about my history, she recommended several labs that no one had ever told me about. Her examination of me and my history was very thorough.

    I highly recommend her to everyone. She cares for each and every patient and goes the extra mile to make sure you are getting the best care. When I got my test results she showed me what I need to do and explained the steps.

    When I showed my obgyn at cedars the labs and the reaults, he was amazed at her thoroughness and asked for her info so he can refer his patients to her. That says it all!

  • *****

    I have been going to Dr. Vahdat for over a year now and I'm very happy with the advice and care she has given me including travelling to Long Beach to consult with surgeons when I was in hospital. Her integrative approach has helped me be healthier overall than I have been in years and despite how far away I live, there is no other doctor that I go to. Dr. Vahdat has always made herself available to me and the prices that Livewell Integrative charges are worth it based on the high level of care I've received.

  • *****

    Dr Vahdat has really helped me with my health, reducing my inflammation & putting me in a path to healing. The office is beautiful & Sophia is wonderful.

  • *****

    LOVE Dr. Vahdat! She is incredibly thorough, kind and caring. My husband and I have both been seeing her for two years now--you cannot compare the level of care that you get to the mainstream doctors.

  • *****

    I am so grateful for Dr. Vahdat! I was experiencing abdominal issues on and off for the past 2 years and none of my doctors knew what it was. Through special tests that Dr. Vahdat is able to order, she found what the problem was and the correct treatment for me. This is after years of seeing different doctors and simply treating the symptoms, but not finding the cause. I am feeling so much better since I saw her. She is kind, compassionate, and extremely dedicated to her patients. I highly recommend Dr. Vahdat. She will not stop until she finds the cause of the problem.

  • *****

    I am so glad I found Dr. Vahdat! I have been experiencing symptoms and side effects due to some strong medications I had been given by other doctors for relatively minor ailments, and I have been feeling that the long-term effects of these drugs are so much worse than the original illnesses. Dr. Vahdat did a thorough evaluation of my entire health profile, asking questions and delving into areas I would not have considered and identifying systemic patterns in addition to the symptoms. She then formed a very workable plan using natural solutions for me to overcome them. The protocols she recommended were closely tied to the specifics of my personal health profile. She also took the time to explain the reasons for her recommendations and how they would affect me. She is extremely knowledgeable with regard to the effects and interactions of vitamins and natural supplements and reviewed all ingredients in each of the supplements I had been taking.

    Dr. Vahdat does extensive testing and evaluates the results based on a set of health standards she believes is optimal, not just the broad, traditional ranges most doctors are satisfied with. She also takes the time to go through the test results with you in detail and explains them clearly so you end up with a clear picture of your overall health. On a personal level, she is kind and patient. She and Sofia, her office manager, make you feel very comfortable and welcome. Sofia is also very supportive and responds quickly to questions by phone. As a team, they make you feel that they want to ensure that you get the best care. If you truly want to manage your health at a holistic level and prefer natural solutions to harsh pharmaceuticals, I would highly recommend Dr. Vahdat.

  • *****

    Dr. Vahdat and Sophia are wonderful. I feel so much better under Dr. Vahdat's care. The way she practices medicine is they way it should be. Let's look at your whole body and see what's happening not just the symptoms.

  • *****

    Doctor Vahdat is absolutely wonderful. She is so knowledgeable and her manner is thoughtful and kind. Her office atmosphere is soothing and comfortable. Sophia, her assistant, is very helpful and patient. They make a great team. I highly recommend Doctor Vahdat.

  • *****

    I came to Dr. Vahdat after many years of competent but typical "Western" care. I wanted more. I had a list of goals: rid my self of acid reflux, lower my blood pressure, and deal with my lifelong depression without the use of prescription drugs. In less than a year, with the help of Dr. Vahdat, I have successfully eliminated those problems through diet, exercise, and supplements.
    How many times have you sat down with your doctor and shared your life story along with the health history of your family (for longer than ten minutes)? I did this on my first visit with Dr. Vahdat and found her to be engaged, empathetic, and informed. This is the kind of holistic care I had been searching for. I have to commend the doctor's assistant, Sophia. She's terrific and always responds to my emails and phone calls in a timely manner. I have other health goals to reach and look forward to tackling them with Dr. Vahdat.

  • *****

    Dr. Vahdat is the only MD I've found in LA that also specializes in Functional Medicine. She is compassionate, smart and is the first Doctor I've met that treats the body as a whole unit instead of a series of unrelated systems. She does not accept insurance, so it's not cheap to see her, but this allows her to spend real quality time with each patient which makes a big difference in your care. Can't say enough good things about her!

  • *****

    I'm not much of a Yelper, but I feel compelled to post a review about Dr. Shadi Vahdat. For anyone seeking out a legitimate, western-trained doctor who's open-minded and also trained in multiple additional modalities (functional medicine, eastern medicine, etc), look no further than Dr. Vahdat. I would be incapable of recommending anyone in LA more than Dr. Vahdat. She goes out of her way to see what other doctors have missed, and cares about the journey of her patient more than anyone I've worked with.

    Dr. Vahdat is extremely competent, intelligent, and above all, inquisitive. She's unwilling to settle for anything less than a truly accurate health diagnosis and game plan. If you've been suffering from chronic health issues of any kind, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not at least consulting with Dr. Vahdat. You'd be surprised by how quickly you could have your faith restored in our oftentimes broken medical system.

  • *****

    This is a follow up to my 1-star yelp review on 12/1/2015, before my initial appointment and before I was able to speak to anyone in the practice. It was initially a challenging to get someone on the phone or an appointment, and it's because they are a small personable practice.
    After a few phone tags, Sofia was able to get me an appointment. Prior to the appointment, I had a 40-minute conversation with Dr. Vahdat, to discuss what my medical needs were. Due to my current health condition, Dr. Vahdat gave a 4 referrals to other professionals that may treat me more accurately.
    From the conversation, you can tell that Dr. Vahdat is very good at her craft, honest and truly acts on your best interest. I even asked her about my father's condition, and she spoke to me on the phone for an additional 10 minutes and made some general recommendations. I have decided to bring my father in next time he is in town. Once my health status changes, I am definitely coming back to see Dr. Vahdat. This is the best doctor I have spoken to.

  • *****

    I stumbled into Dr. Vahdat's offices new to LA and desperate for help. I randomly called in one morning not knowing anyone in LA, just knowing that I felt very ill and needed to see someone right away. When Sophia, Dr. Vahdat's assistant answered the phone I immediately knew I had come to the right place. Since then it has only gotten better.

    Thanks to the incredible knowledge, the steady, supportive, accurate and mindful work of Dr. Vahdat, I have been slowly but surely getting better from years of Candida overgrowth that had gone unchecked, chronic adrenal fatigue and parasites to boot!

    I recommend Dr. Vahdat to anyone wishing to undergo the sometimes chaotic and painful process of healing or to anyone simply knowing deep down that life could be just that much better with some adjustments! I could not be in better hands.

  • *****

    Dr. Vahdat is nothing short of a miracle! I wanted everyone to read that first.

    I found Dr. Vahdat through a link on Dr. Mark Hyman's site. I am so grateful
    to her for listening to me, for her professionalism, enthusiasm and certainty, that we would address and resolve my health concerns.

    She did.

    I came to the office after a positive ANA diagnosis, and brought my other concerns to be addressed: a great lack of energy I'd been suffering from for the past few years, what seems like a lifetime of insomnia and anxiety, a little GI sluggishness. After our talk she ran specific tests, located the markers she felt were contributing to my problems, and assisted in the insurance billing. Since, I've made lifestyle and dietary changes based on her findings and recommendations. My energy is completely restored, my insomnia and anxiety seldom visit and when they do I know how to handle it, while the dietary changes helped with the GI concerns as well as a little bonus of losing a few pounds.

    This is the only physicians office I will ever visit. The time she gave to me was quite out of the ordinary experience - she is never rushed, always kind and though professional - warm - I feel like she truly cares. I know and can see that she is dedicated to helping her patients in a way I have only seen once in my life, from a family doctor and friend from my home town. I have total confidence in her.

    I could go on and on. This is what a physician and office should be.

  • *****

    Suffering from acne since the age of 17, I had been to just about every well-recognized dermatologist in Beverly Hills. Every doctor I consulted with either tried to put me on oral contraception or antibiotics. Being overall healthy with no other complaints, I had always been baffled why I was struggling with acne. Anytime I wanted to get into detail and ask questions about "why me?" every physician gave me the generic answer linking my acne to genetics or stress. I never felt as though I was given enough time or care during my appointments.

    From my first visit with Dr. Vahdat, she was the ONLY physician I had seen who ordered blood tests to get a more detailed look at what was going on in my body. From my test results, I was impressed with Dr. Vahdat's comprehensiveness to find other health-related conditions I was at risk for. She explained the ways to optimize my health to prevent other long-term illnesses, such as diabetes. By changing my diet, adding in a couple of supplements, and spending ample time with me during my appointments, I truly felt like I was getting answers. Because I was eating too many carbohydrates and not enough protein and healthy-fats, Dr. Vahdat helped modify my diet. Within a few weeks of implementing Dr. Vahdat's recommendations, I noticed significant changes in my skin. Not only was eating healthier helping with my skin but also make me feel much better throughout the day. Dr. Vahdat is a remarkable, intelligent, and thoughtful doctor who genuinely loves what she does and treats the whole person. Never did I think I would see a doctor for my acne and they would catch high blood sugar levels as well as hormonal imbalances in my thyroid. Dr. Vahdat didn't just treat my acne but helped me heal as a person. Had I known about Dr. Vahdat and what she does before, I would have seen her years ago.

  • *****

    Dr Vahdat has been a huge blessing!. I love her personality. She's incredibly knowledgeable, caring and personable. For twenty years I have been told by doctors my food intolerances were in my head and to just stay away from foods that were causing trouble. Dr Vahdat was amazingly different. She attentively listened to all of my symptoms instead of telling me my symptoms did not exist. She also spoke to me in length about possibly having leaky gut issues. I have never had a medical doctor talk to me about diet, nutrition and digestive issues. I was also impressed with her knowledge about histamines Intolerance and Candida over growth. Most doctors don't have a clue in what those disorders are. I was so excited Dr Vahdat wanted to run test to explore why I was having leaky gut symptoms instead of prematurely writing out prescriptions before she got the whole picture. One of the test she ordered screened my glucose level for the last three months. This test revealed I was at risk of acquiring a diabetes diagnosis. Incidentally none of my previous doctors ran this particular test. I am so grateful she ordered the test and caught this issue before it turned into diabetes. At the end of our initial visit. It was pretty obvious Dr Vahdat genuinely cares about the well being of her patients and figuring out there underlying problems. I felt valued and confident she would get to the bottom of my long history of symptoms. In my experience the services and the amount of care she provides is unheard of. I travel two hours and deal with crazy traffic to see Dr Vahdat. She is worth the hassle. I highly recommend her to others.

  • *****

    I was introduced to Dr. Vahdat about 3 1/2 months ago through my wife, who started seeing her about 8 months ago. She selected her because she was the only Functional Medicine Certified Doctor who was also an M.D. My wife has fought several autoimmune issues for years, including hypothyroidism, Hashimotos, and endometriosis. She had problems with all the symptoms related to these and tried for years with other doctors to find answers. Unfortunately, she had persistent lethargy, trouble losing weight, constant stomach issues, and generally felt less than optimum all the time.

    Dr. Vahdat gets to the real cause of the problems and doesn't just treat symptoms like most doctors. This was the problem my wife was having. None of the doctors were knowledgeable enough to understand how all of her issues were interrelated and were willing to take the time to start testing different remedies to correct the root causes. It wasn't cheap, but I believe the hours Dr. Vahdat invested in conversations and helping my wife to fine-tune the right combination of supplements and diet has been worth exponentially more than what we've paid.

    After about 3-4 months of my wife visiting Dr. Vahdat her changes were nothing short of drastic. A lot of her symptoms were going away and she was losing weight with ease for the first time in her life. She had more energy and felt better. After being with my wife for over 15 years, and seeing firsthand how she was negatively impacted with these issues for so long, this has been well worth the investment of time and money.

    I have been healthy most of my life but battled high cholesterol and a general feeling of restlessness and anxiety. From experiencing the benefits of my wife's transformation, I decided to see Dr. Vahdat myself. When I filled out my original questionnaire, there were a lot of additional symptoms I had bee living with which I had simply accepted over the years. I didn't realize I had far more issues. I am happy to say after about 3 months, I have never felt better. I had a lot tests run and two things were uncovered that I had never heard of, yet were dramatically affecting my well being. The tests revealed a gene mutation called MTHFR and an overgrowth of Candida in my gut. Dr. Vahdat recommended some simple supplement changes and helped me address the Candida and the affects of the MTHFR gene mutation. I would've gone to her years ago if I had only known. I have had to make some major changes with diet as well, but now I understand why I've made them, and the benefits far outweigh the sacrifice.

  • *****

    I found Dr. Vahdat through a friend and she urged me to see her. I am in good health in general, and really wanted someone to give me a thorough evaluation. I was tired of the 5 minute primary care visits.
    Dr. Vahdat spent time with me evaluating my health and issues I had, and the ones I didn't think I had. she wrote up some labs for me to do, and was nice enough to send me to labcorp so I would be in network and pay a lower copay. Once the results came back, she thoroughly went through them all with me and made sure I understood what the consequences of my vitamin difficiencies and other issues would mean for my future. Instead of just prescribing me with supplements, she also gave me examples of food I need to add to my diet and foods to avoid. I was also taking daily medicine for a condition I had, and she gradually helped me get off of the daily medication and instead use supplements and food to replace the medication.

    I could not be happier with Dr. Vahdat. She is what every other doctor should be like and what doctors were like in the old days when they loved what they did and wanted to truly help their patients, I have also even contacted Dr. Vahdat when I see other doctors just to run things by her. She is basically now in charge of my health and my families. she is a true find and I recommend her to everyone. She is kind, detailed oriented, and you can tell she loves what she does, I am always seen at my appointment time and sometimes I wish she was just a bit late so I could enjoy her cozy waiting room. Her assistant is also on top of things and very helpful.

  • *****

    Dr. Vahdat is one of the most amazing doctors and people I have ever met.  It's very rare to find a doctor who is as kind and understanding as she is smart.  Until I found her I was passed from doctor to doctor and rushed through appointments without much explanation as to what was happening with body.  Since the day I met her, Dr. Vahdat has spent an extraordinary amount of time with me and has worked with me to help heal.  In addition, she regularly communicates with each of my other doctors to make sure everyone is on the same page and that I'm being supported in the best way possible.  I've had multiple doctors praise her thoroughness and ask for her info to recommend to other patients.  So happy to have her in my life!

  • *****

    I can confess that I haven't been fan of doctor but Dr. Vahdat truly changed my mind. She truly cares about her patience and doesn't hesitate to answer any questions even they are stupid and simple ones. I was kind of hesitant to go because she doesn't accept my insurance but she made me comfortable to be able to open up about my issues and  take right steps toward my health. I have seen other doctors like UCLA professors and they couldn't figure out what was wrong. Dr. Vahdat unique approach is totally different from any other doctors. She combines different method which shows her dedication to resolve any health issues. The other point that really made me so comfortable, was that she explained every step and reasoning behind every change and test. I have to mention her assistant Sophia as well. She was very understanding and patient when I told her I appreciate email communication. The communication was very clear and she was open to assist with any questions. I truly recommend Dr. Vahdat, Don't be afraid of the fact that they don't cover insurance, you can file claim and get majority of spent money back. It is totally worth it.

  • *****

    I always thought of myself as healthy and never really went to the doctor besides my annual obgyn exams. I always went to some online lab and had my usual tests.  Not until I wanted to get pregnant did I think about seeing a regular doctor.

    I was told I would need a few lab tests so I decided to seek a doctors advice. Thank God I found Dr Vahdat. When I first saw her and told her about my history, she recommended several labs that no one had ever told me about. Her examination of me and my history was very thorough and only because of this did we discover several irregularities that needed follow up. And she discovered my MTHFR gene mutation, nutritional issues and significant hormone imbalances that require more investigation and treatmemt.

    I highly recommend her to everyone.  She cares for each and every patient and goes the extra mile to make sure you are getting the best care. When I started freaking out about my test results she gave me the confidence that it would all be alright and showed me what I need to do and explained the steps.

    When I showed my obgyn at cedars the labs and the reaults, he was amazed at her thoroughness and asked for her info so he can refer his patients to her. That says it all!

  • *****

    Dr. Vahdat is an excellent integrative doctor. I have referred patients to her for co-treatment and my patients love her. My patients are always very pleased with our results.

    I have seen Dr. Vahdat for some of my personal healthcare needs too. She is very knowledgeable and she takes the time to listen and care.

  • *****

    I traveled down many blind-alleys in my experience in reaching out for answers to my physical pain and discomfort since I was 11 years old. I visited numerous internists, specialists, multiple naturopaths and licensed acupuncturists for over a decade all in hopes for answers and possible solutions to help treat my persistent symptoms. My abdominal discomforts, pre-menstrual syndrome, chronic pain and energy-sapping conditions seemed to defy definitive diagnosis. With no definite solution at hand, many doctors dismissed me and disregarded my symptoms as anything but serious. I had lost all hope until I met Dr. Vahdat, whom finally put my worries and frustrations to rest and saved me from my ongoing suffering. She was not only compassionate and understanding throughout the process, but always treated me with dignity and respect. Her non-judgmental approach provided me with the security to openly communicate with her -something she highly encourages- which allowed us to create a great doctor-patient relationship. She is highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable in both Eastern and Western medicine, so I was able to count on her for changing any treatment that I was given by another doctor that had not worked for me. She also went above and beyond my expectations by doing research and demonstrated a willingness to contact and work with other doctors to identify my problems. She was on a mission and on active duty to find me a solution...and she did just that. She was the first person I had ever come across that was passionate about what she was doing and took genuine interest in my well-being. She started putting the pieces of the puzzle together that doctors were struggling to do since I was 11 years old, and never gave up until she was certain I was feeling better. At the age of 25, after having been to numerous doctors prior to her, I would have never expected to meet a doctor who has exceeded my expectations the way that she has. She is one in a million and I can't even imagine where my life would be without her today.

  • *****

    After years of cycling through one specialist after another, I came to the end of my hopeless search when I met Dr. Shadi Vahdat. She was the first doctor who took the time to truly listen to my issues with fibromyalgia, migraines, IBS, and neuropathy. She helped me discover the root of all of my issues. I have been in her care for 8 months and I have never felt better. Her treatment plan has given me my health back. I only wish I had seen her many years earlier. Dr. Vahdat is a very knowledgeable, yet compassionate doctor who has a holistic approach for treating her patients.

    -L.S.

  • *****

    Dr Vahdat is gentle, kind, accommodating, knowledgeable and her laughter is infectious and healing! On my first visit I was guarded not sure what to expect, I was there to see her for a checkup and blood work. I thought she was going to be one of those In and Out doctors like you find at UCLA, I have had so many problems with that type! But boy was I pleasantly surprised, Dr Vahdat was very punctual, her warm smile and laughter hit me right away easing my stress, she is very genuine, patient and honest! She doesn't ignore or dismiss what I tell her, she really works hard to find solutions right there and she is VERY smart and knowledgeable! She is open to everything that can better someones health, and she is not arrogant which is a plus in my book. My blood sugar levels, my blood pressure and other things were really bad. But with Dr Vahdats help, the great diet she put me on and my hard work I am doing much better after two months! I was pleasantly shocked!! This woman has helped me more than any doctor ever has, she has helped me better my health and probably saved my life!

    - A.H.

  • *****

    In 2012 at age 60, I started having chest pain, especially at night. I had seen an acupuncturist, an osteopath, and a cardiologist-- all had a different explanation and treatment plan. I was fortunate to find Dr. Vahdat sharing a small office with holistic practitioners near my neighborhood. New patients provide a full written history before the initial visit, which informs her and makes efficient use of everyone's time. Dr. Vahdat put me completely at ease with her calm personal manner, utmost professionalism, and desire to go the extra mile for me as an individual. A systemic autoimmune condition is complex and requires long-term attention. Dr. Vahdat has communicated on her own time to provide relevant information, and I so appreciate that she has taken the time to get to know me. No cookie-cutter practice. I highly recommend Dr. Vahdat as you can tell from this note. Confidence in a doctor can make all the difference. I'm a lucky gal.

    - D.D.

  • *****

    Thanks to all her treatments I am doing 100% better. My neck pain is completely resolved.

    - T.G.

  • *****

    Most caring and knowledgeable Dr. that I ever had. She understands both western and eastern medicines. Dr. Vahdat will take the time to get to know her patients and understand their total state of health physically and emotionally. Dr. Vahdat carefully and patiently listens to her patients. Dr. Vahdat was able very quickly to detect hyperthyroid disorder after listening to my heartbeat complaints. My other primary doctor sent me to a cardiologist. I was very lucky to see Dr. Vahdat.

    - M.P.

  • *****

    It was refreshing to find a physician as Dr. Vahdat who took a complete history and physical examination and listened to me. Initially, I saw her for back pain which she resolved fast. Due to her knowledge and dedication, she also diagnosed and treated the other more debilitating diseases, for which I used prior only western methods of treatments, with minimal benefit. She really put me on my feet again using alternative methods combined with current medical practice.

    - D.T.

  • *****

    I traveled down many blind-alleys in my experience in reaching out for answers to my physical pain and discomfort since I was 11 years old. I visited numerous internists, specialists, multiple naturopaths and licensed acupuncturists for over a decade all in hopes for answers and possible solutions to help treat my persistent symptoms. My abdominal discomforts, pre-menstrual syndrome, chronic pain and energy-sapping conditions seemed to defy definitive diagnosis. With no definite solution at hand, many doctors dismissed me and disregarded my symptoms as anything but serious. I had lost all hope until I met Dr. Vahdat, whom finally put my worries and frustrations to rest and saved me from my ongoing suffering. She was not only compassionate and understanding throughout the process, but always treated me with dignity and respect. Her non-judgmental approach provided me with the security to openly communicate with her -something she highly encourages- which allowed us to create a great doctor-patient relationship. She is highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable in both Eastern and Western medicine, so I was able to count on her for changing any treatment that I was given by another doctor that had not worked for me. She also went above and beyond my expectations by doing research and demonstrated a willingness to contact and work with other doctors to identify my problems. She was on a mission and on active duty to find me a solution...and she did just that. She was the first person I had ever come across that was passionate about what she was doing and took genuine interest in my well-being. She started putting the pieces of the puzzle together that doctors were struggling to do since I was 11 years old, and never gave up until she was certain I was feeling better. At the age of 25, after having been to numerous doctors prior to her, I would have never expected to meet a doctor who has exceeded my expectations the way that she has. She is one in a million and I can't even imagine where my life would be without her today.

    - J.A.

  • *****

    One simple statement: Dr. Vahdat is amazing. I've suffered from chronic neck pain for years, the result of sitting at a computer all day long. Within two visits, I was SIGNIFICANTLY better. Her approach to acupuncture is thorough and meticulous. I have seen other doctors for acupuncture, but never had the instant relief from pain I experienced after seeing Dr. Vahdat.

    - C.H.