Dr. Mina Pashayi

Dr. Mina Pashayi Functional Medicine Practitioner and Chiropractor in Los Angeles, CA.

Offering non-invasive holistic solutions for chronic conditions, injuries, pain in people of all ages.

We’re living in a time of chronic, collective stress. And the body feels it. → cortisol overload→ poor sleep→ inflammati...
06/23/2025

We’re living in a time of chronic, collective stress. And the body feels it.

→ cortisol overload
→ poor sleep
→ inflammation
→ autoimmune flares
→ burnout

But here’s the good news: you can protect your health without checking out. Here’s how to stay grounded when the world feels heavy:

🔹Get Local: You have more power than you think. Local community action supports both your nervous system and your sense of agency.

🔹Move the Energy: Stress gets stored in the body. Move. Dance. Walk. Organize. Let your body process the overwhelm.

🔹Protect Your Mind: Limit doomscrolling. Set media boundaries. Rest your brain. You can stay informed and stay regulated.

🔹Find Your People: Community is medicine. Isolation fuels stress, but connection helps the body heal.

🔹Zoom Out: The long view matters. Progress isn’t always fast, but your small actions add up. Keep going — at a pace that protects your health.

We can’t pour from an empty cup.
Your body, your mind, and your well-being deserve care — especially now.

Ever feel like your muscles are stuck, sore, or tight for no clear reason? You might be dealing with trigger points — th...
06/16/2025

Ever feel like your muscles are stuck, sore, or tight for no clear reason? You might be dealing with trigger points — those stubborn “knots” that cause pain not just where they are, but somewhere else entirely.

Dr. Janet Travell, the pioneer of trigger point therapy (and JFK’s personal physician), discovered that many chronic pain issues are actually rooted in these hypersensitive spots in your muscles.

Think:
➡️ Neck pain that actually starts in your shoulders
➡️ Headaches triggered by neck muscles
➡️ Lower back pain caused by glutes in overdrive

The good news is trigger points can be treated. With the right combination of bodywork, nutrition, exercises and correcting hormones or other internal imbalances, your body can start to unwind.

Pain is complex, but it’s not random.
Your body speaks — you just have to honor yourself and listen.

Grief doesn’t just live in our hearts or minds. It lives in our nervous system, our muscles, our hormones, our cells.In ...
06/02/2025

Grief doesn’t just live in our hearts or minds. It lives in our nervous system, our muscles, our hormones, our cells.

In The Grieving Body, Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, reminds us that our stress response is the body’s way of communicating what it’s taxed by and what it needs to come back into balance.

When we’re grieving, the body is working overtime. If we ignore its signals or push through without tending to ourselves, the stress doesn’t go away — it lingers. It shows up as cortisol, inflammation, fatigue, and a body that’s trying to survive when it’s meant to be supported.

Grief isn’t something to “get over.” It’s something to move through — with the body as both guide and companion.

Whether you’re grieving a person, a relationship, a dream, or a former version of yourself, your body deserves to be listened to.

Your body is a natural detox machine. It breaks down toxins—from the environment, food, meds, and even your own metaboli...
05/22/2025

Your body is a natural detox machine. It breaks down toxins—from the environment, food, meds, and even your own metabolism—so they don’t hang around causing damage.

It all starts in your liver with three important phases:

Phase 1: Enzymes transform toxins into reactive compounds. Sometimes these are even more harmful, so your body needs to act fast.

Phase 2: Your liver attaches helper molecules (like glucuronic acid) to those compounds, making them water-soluble and safe.

Phase 3: Finally, special transporters send these neutralized toxins out through bile or urine.

When this system works smoothly, your body clears toxins efficiently. But stress, poor nutrition, or genetics can slow it down, letting toxins build up.

Support your detox with healthy foods, good sleep, hydration, and a balanced lifestyle. Your liver will thank you.

Weekend vibes, but make it healing ✨I’m open 2 Saturdays a month for integrative chiropractic care.Can’t squeeze it in d...
05/19/2025

Weekend vibes, but make it healing ✨I’m open 2 Saturdays a month for integrative chiropractic care.

Can’t squeeze it in during the week? Want a weekend reset that actually leaves you feeling amazing? Now you can align, unwind, and support your nervous system — all on a Saturday.

Spots are limited and fill up fast — Text (424) 413-3734

Off to paradise for a few days. Text (424) 413-3734 to get on the schedule for next week. Mahalo 🌺🤙🏼🏄🏻‍♀️
05/07/2025

Off to paradise for a few days. Text (424) 413-3734 to get on the schedule for next week. Mahalo 🌺🤙🏼🏄🏻‍♀️

The Webster Technique is a gentle chiropractic method designed specifically to support pregnant bodies.It focuses on ali...
04/30/2025

The Webster Technique is a gentle chiropractic method designed specifically to support pregnant bodies.

It focuses on aligning the pelvis and reducing tension in surrounding ligaments—helping create more space for baby, more comfort for mama, and even promoting optimal fetal positioning.

Whether you’re in your first or third trimester, regular Webster adjustments can help you move, sleep, and breathe a little easier.

Let’s get you aligned, relaxed, and ready.
DM to schedule or ask questions!

NEW PROGRAM ALERT ‼️ Are you doing all the things and still not feeling like yourself?You’ve tried conventional medicine...
04/21/2025

NEW PROGRAM ALERT ‼️ Are you doing all the things and still not feeling like yourself?

You’ve tried conventional medicine.
You’ve experimented with supplements.
You’ve cleaned up your diet.
And yet… you still feel off.

It’s time to stop guessing and start strategizing.

My 30-Day Hormone Mastery Program is designed for people who are ready to take control of their health—with a personalized, data-driven approach that actually works.

Here’s what’s inside:
✔️ Advanced lab testing (no more guesswork)
✔️ Therapeutic food plan tailored to your results
✔️ Strategic supplements with tracking
✔️ Step-by-step implementation
✔️ And more…

Perfect for those struggling with:

Fatigue or burnout
Bloating, mood swings, or irregular cycles
High stress or insomnia
Abdominal weight gain
Chronic pain… and more.

We put the pieces together in the right order to optimize your outcomes.

Let’s find the why behind your symptoms—so you can finally feel like you again.

Comment “RESET” to learn more or book a discovery call.

✨ Meet your hormone dream team! These tiny messengers run the show — mood, energy, metabolism, cravings… yep, all of it....
04/21/2025

✨ Meet your hormone dream team! These tiny messengers run the show — mood, energy, metabolism, cravings… yep, all of it.

👵 Pregnenolone – the hormone grandma. makes all the others.
🔥 Cortisol – stress manager. great in bursts, chaos if chronic.
💃 Estrogen – skin, mood, curves, and confidence.
🧘‍♀️ Progesterone – your inner calm and sleep queen.
🧔‍♂️ Restosterone – strength, libido, motivation (yes, for women too).
✨ DHEA – vitality, resilience, and healthy aging fuel.
🍽 Insulin – the storage supervisor. balances blood sugar (or doesn’t).
🧠 Leptin – the “i’m full” signal. when it’s ignored, cravings go wild.
🦋 Thyroid (t3/t4) – metabolism master. sets your body’s speed.
❤️ Oxytocin – love, trust, bonding, and good vibes.

When these are in sync, *you* feel unstoppable. Balancing them takes more than willpower — it takes a root-cause approach.

✨ Want help balancing your hormones the functional way? Let’s chat. DM me or drop a 🌿 below.

Your hormones work hard throughout your cycle, but when they’re out of balance, your body will let you know. Here’s what...
04/17/2025

Your hormones work hard throughout your cycle, but when they’re out of balance, your body will let you know.

Here’s what to look for:

💐 Too much estrogen
Heavy periods, bloating, mood swings, and weight gain around the hips can be signs of high estrogen, often peaking around ovulation.

💐 Too little progesterone
Low progesterone can cause anxiety, insomnia, short cycles, and difficulty conceiving, as it’s key for supporting the uterine lining.

💐 Too little cortisol
Low cortisol can leave you fatigued, mentally foggy, and overwhelmed, especially during the second half of your cycle, when it’s needed to balance progesterone.

💐 Too much testosterone
Excess testosterone can cause acne, oily skin, and unwanted hair growth, especially around the chin, chest, or abdomen.

💐 Too little thyroid hormone
Low thyroid can slow metabolism, causing fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, thinning hair, and irregular periods.

Hormonal imbalances can affect your cycle, mood, and energy. Get your hormones checked and restore balance for a healthier, more vibrant you! 💪

Chronic tightness, knots, and deep aching pain that won’t go away? It could be myofascial pain syndrome — and it’s more ...
04/15/2025

Chronic tightness, knots, and deep aching pain that won’t go away? It could be myofascial pain syndrome — and it’s more common than you think.

This isn’t just about sore muscles. It’s a complex condition where trigger points, or tight, irritable spots in your muscle tissue, cause pain that can radiate across the body. The root causes often go deeper than physical strain: stress, inflammation, poor posture, nutrient deficiencies, and sleep disruptions can all play a role.

In functional medicine, we don’t just treat the pain — we ask why it’s happening in the first place. True healing starts when we address the whole system.

Gut health is a cornerstone of your child’s overall wellness. It affects everything from digestion to immunity, mental h...
04/14/2025

Gut health is a cornerstone of your child’s overall wellness. It affects everything from digestion to immunity, mental health, and growth. Pediatric gut health testing can uncover imbalances that could be the root cause of many common health issues in children, but it’s important to know when it’s truly necessary.

Who It’s For:

💙 Children struggling with chronic digestive issues like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or stomach pain.
💙 Kids with food sensitivities, allergies, or skin conditions like eczema, which may indicate an imbalance in the gut.
💙 Children with mood and behavioral concerns (like anxiety or ADHD)—research increasingly shows that gut health is linked to mental health.
💙 Kids with unexplained fatigue, poor appetite, or difficulty growing—these can signal nutrient absorption issues that stem from gut dysfunction.
💙 Children with autoimmune conditions or inflammatory diseases—optimizing gut health is key to managing these conditions.

When It’s Not Necessary:

❤️ If your child is healthy and showing no symptoms, routine gut health testing isn’t needed.
❤️ For acute digestive disturbances (like temporary stomach upset or a mild viral infection), testing isn’t necessary—these tend to resolve on their own.
❤️ Very young infants (under 6 months) typically don’t need testing unless directed by a pediatric specialist.

Always make sure you’re working with a knowledgeable pediatrician to interpret the results and determine next steps.

Gut health is foundational to your child’s long-term health, and testing can provide powerful insights when needed. But, it’s crucial to approach it with the guidance of a healthcare professional to ensure it’s truly the right time.

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
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