The Bresler Center

The Bresler Center, established in 1989 by Dr. David Bresler, is a leading healthcare provider that specializes in mind/body medicine. Dr. Bresler, a renowned figure in the field of mind/body medicine, is the founder and former Executive Director of the UCLA Pain Control Unit. With a rich background in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), Dr. Bresler has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy for Pain Management and an appointment as a White House Commissioner on CAM Health Care Policy by President Clinton.

The Bresler Center provides state-of-the-art patient care under Dr. Bresler's direct supervision. Our team of healthcare professionals works closely with patients and their family members, utilizing a variety of mind/body medicine approaches such as acupuncture, psychotherapy, EMDR, interactive guided imagery, biofeedback and relaxation training, therapeutic massage, transcranial stimulation and electrotherapy, medication management, as well as nutritional and herbal therapies. We have exceptional success in treating persistent pain, addiction, trauma, anxiety and stress, grief and depression, and chronic fatigue when all other approaches have failed.

Dr. Bresler is an outstanding diagnostician and with his vast experience in evaluating a wide variety of pain, stress, and trauma related symptoms, he is often able to diagnose and treat problems when other health care practitioners have been unsuccessful. Our staff members also conduct clinical research and teach a variety of courses for both health care professionals and the public.

Our Services

The Bresler Center offers a wide range of services to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall health and well-being. Here are some of the services we provide:

• Acupuncture: Our licensed acupuncturists use fine needles to stimulate specific points on the body to alleviate pain, improve sleep, and promote relaxation.
• Psychotherapy: We provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to help patients manage emotional and psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
• EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that helps patients process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.
• Interactive Guided Imagery: This is a mind-body technique that involves visualization exercises to help patients manage stress, anxiety, and pain.
• Biofeedback and Relaxation Training: We use biofeedback to help patients learn how to control their body's responses to stress and pain. Relaxation training involves teaching patients techniques such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation to reduce stress and anxiety.
• Therapeutic Massage: Our licensed massage therapists use a variety of techniques to help patients relax, reduce pain, and improve mobility.
• Transcranial Stimulation and Electrotherapy: We use non-invasive electrical stimulation techniques to alleviate pain and improve mood.
• Medication Management: We provide medication management services for patients who require prescription medications.
• Nutritional and Herbal Therapies: We offer nutritional and herbal therapies to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall health.

What We Treat

The Bresler Center has exceptional success in treating persistent pain, addiction, trauma, anxiety and stress, grief and depression, and chronic fatigue when all other approaches have failed. Here are some of the conditions we treat:

• Persistent Pain: We use a variety of techniques to alleviate chronic pain, including acupuncture, psychotherapy, and electrotherapy.
• Addiction: We provide addiction treatment services, including psychotherapy and medication management.
• Trauma: We use EMDR, psychotherapy, and guided imagery to help patients process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.
• Anxiety and Stress: We use a variety of techniques, including psychotherapy, biofeedback, and relaxation training, to help patients manage anxiety and stress.
• Grief and Depression: We provide psychotherapy and medication management services to help patients manage grief and depression.
• Chronic Fatigue: We use nutritional and herbal therapies, as well as guided imagery and relaxation training, to help patients manage chronic fatigue.