By Cheryl Bruyninckx
USC Health Sciences Public Relations and Marketing

Medical acupuncture is now available at The Doctors of USC – Downtown, the University of Southern California’s faculty practice serving the needs of the downtown community. Dr. Paulette Saddler, clinical assistant professor of family medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, now offers acupuncture services for the treatment of stress, jet lag, menopausal symptoms, headaches and back pain.

“Acupuncture is a great treatment option for people who don’t like to be on medications,” says Saddler. “It is an alternative approach to help improve painful physical conditions.”

As Saddler explains, she advises her patients to incorporate healthful activities into their day-to-day lives. Specifically, she helps them reduce their stress with a combination of acupuncture, diet and exercise. Saddler also works closely with other physicians in the clinic to make sure the patients’ needs are met.

“At The Doctors of USC – Downtown, we practice a collaborative approach to patient care,” says Saddler. “We coordinate care with each other in order to make sure all of the patients’ concerns are well taken care of.”

The Doctors of USC – Downtown is a multidisciplinary health care clinic for busy professionals living and working in downtown Los Angeles. Located in the heart of the downtown area, the clinic offers general and specialty medical care from USC’s renowned faculty physicians.

The center offers easy access to health care services including internal medicine, women’s health, including gynecology and mammography, medical acupuncture, endocrinology, and cosmetic and therapeutic dermatology. Same-day appointments are often available.  The center also features an Executive Health Program with highly personalized disease detection and prevention exams.

The Doctors of USC – Downtown has a booth at the Downtown Los Angeles Farmers Market every Friday in the Bank of America Plaza. Visit the booth for additional information, receive a free gift and have your blood pressure checked by the staff.

The Doctors of USC – Downtown is located in the Bank of America Plaza at 333 South Hope Street, Suite C-145, Los Angeles, CA 90071.  Please call (213) 437-1000 for more information or to book an appointment.