Hariri Acupuncture & Wellness offers a focused set of holistic services designed to support pain relief, recovery, stress regulation, and overall balance, using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles alongside modern, evidence-informed care. Led by Dr. Pontea Hariri, DAcCHM, L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist, CA), our Thousand Oaks clinic serves patients from the Conejo Valley, including Westlake Village and nearby Los Angeles communities, with treatment plans tailored to each individual’s goals and lifestyle.
Acupuncture is a gentle therapy that uses very fine, sterile, single-use needles placed at specific points on the body. In TCM, this helps regulate the flow of Qi and restore harmony across interconnected systems. From a modern perspective, acupuncture can support the nervous system and circulation, helping the body respond to stress, tension, and discomfort. Patients often seek acupuncture for concerns such as muscle and joint pain, headaches, sports injuries, sleep challenges, digestive imbalance, and stress-related symptoms. Each session is personalized, your treatment may focus on calming the nervous system, supporting mobility and recovery, or creating better overall balance, depending on your needs.
Cupping therapy is a traditional technique that uses gentle suction cups placed on the skin to help release tight muscles and encourage healthy circulation. Many patients describe the sensation as relieving, similar to a deep tissue “reverse massage.” Cupping is especially popular for athletes and active individuals because it can help ease muscle tension, improve range of motion, and support recovery after training or injury. Dr. Hariri may recommend cupping as a stand-alone therapy or as an add-on to acupuncture for issues like shoulder and back tightness, stiffness, post-workout soreness, or limited mobility.
Herbal medicine is a key branch of Chinese medicine that supports the body from the inside out. Herbal formulas are customized to your constitution, goals, and current patterns, rather than being “one-size-fits-all.” Depending on your needs, herbal support may be used to promote digestive comfort, support immune and lymphatic function, assist with stress resilience, or help maintain hormonal balance. Herbal recommendations are tailored and reviewed carefully to ensure they are appropriate for you, and guidance is always provided on how to take them as part of your overall plan.
Lymphatic drainage is a specialized, gentle manual therapy designed to encourage healthy lymph flow. This can be helpful for reducing feelings of heaviness and supporting the body’s natural detox and immune processes. Many patients seek lymphatic support for post-surgery recovery, swelling, inflammation, or sluggish circulation. Sessions are calm and restorative, and may be combined with other services depending on your goals.
Lasting wellness often requires more than a single modality. That’s why we also provide practical guidance around nutrition, movement, stress management, and sleep habits, based on both TCM principles and real-life sustainability. Simple adjustments can help support your results between visits and create steadier progress over time.
If you’re not sure where to start, we’ll guide you. Your first visit includes a thorough intake and a plan that may combine acupuncture, cupping, herbs, lymphatic work, and lifestyle support, always tailored to your comfort and goals.
