Our Team
Hana Doustar
Founder
Hana Doustar, LAc, has spent over a decade building one of Beverly Hills' most sophisticated clinical practices around a single conviction — that chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and depression are not purely psychological experiences, but they live in the nervous system, in the fascia, in the hormonal pathways, and in the persistent physical pain that no imaging study can explain and no medication has resolved. Where conventional medicine has dismissed these patients or offered only symptom management, Hana built an entirely different framework — one that draws on the precision of classical Eastern medicine, the neurological insights of Western science, and proprietary clinical methods developed over thousands of patient hours. The result is an approach to psychosomatic conditions that is not theoretical, not generalized, and not wellness — it is targeted, evidence-informed, and clinically precise work that produces measurable outcomes for the patients.
Mau Palma
Director
Mau brings an exceptional warmth and professionalism to her role as the clinic's front desk administrator — making every patient feel genuinely welcomed from the moment they arrive. Her calm, organized presence is the heartbeat of the Clinic for Pain and Anxiety's day-to-day experience.
Michael Chodakiewitz
MD Partner
Dr. Michael Chodakiewitz, MD, serves as the Clinical Consultant at the Clinic for Pain and Anxiety, bringing the rigor of academic medicine to every complex case that crosses our doors. An active contributor to pain research, Dr. Chodakiewitz provides medical oversight that elevates the clinic's integrative approach beyond what most acupuncture and wellness practices can offer. His involvement ensures that patients with the most challenging and treatment-resistant conditions receive care that is clinically grounded, medically supervised, and informed by the latest developments in pain science.
Jenna Streit
Pain Specialist
Jenna brings 15 years of specialized experience in pain management and touch-based therapeutic modalities. Her clinical precision and extensive knowledge of the body's pain pathways allow her to deliver results where other approaches have fallen short — all with a warmth and attentiveness that puts even the most anxious and in pain patients at physical ease.
Gilda Nahamia
Fertility Specialist
Gilda is a licensed acupuncturist with over nine years of clinical experience, specializing in women’s health, fertility, and cosmetic care. She is passionate about creating a calm, supportive space where patients feel deeply cared for and understood. Her treatments integrate traditional Chinese medicine with a gentle, individualized approach tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals. Gilda works closely with patients navigating fertility journeys, stress, hormone balance, and pregnancy support, and is known for her grounding presence and compassionate care.
Liz Stolz
Internal Medicine Specialist
With 9 years of dedicated experience spanning internal medicine, women's health and pain treatment, Liz has built a reputation for being the practitioner patients turn to for holistic perspectives on their health. Her ability to read the body's internal patterns and translate them into precise, effective treatment makes her an invaluable part of the Clinic for Pain and Anxiety team — and her calm, attentive presence makes every patient feel genuinely cared for.