Targeted EMG-guided BOTOX Injection for treatment of:

Muscle stiffness due to Multiple Sclerosis
Muscles stiffness after stroke
Dystonia
Migraines
Nerve Pain
Excess Saliva

As a neuromuscular medicine expert Dr. Yegiaian cares for patients with serious diseases of the nerves and muscles. As such has developed a keen ability to recognize and educate patients about the nature of their disease process. Often patients harbor fears about how serious their neurological problem is and Dr. Yegiaian likes to know about any such concerns and address them.

Dr. Yegiaian likes to start her evaluation by a discussion about the symptoms experienced by the patient followed by a thorough neurological examination of the muscles and the nervous system. Often additional testing is necessary to arrive at a better explanation. She is often asked to perform the diagnostic tools listed below to help the referring physician narrow the diagnostic suspicion. In isolation from a careful understanding of the patient's condition the tests below have limited utility.

Neurology & Neuromuscular Consultation

Nerve & Muscle BIOPSY

-Scheduled within days

-Performed in office to avoid costly hospital stay

-To help diagnose reason for neuropathy conditions and muscle diseases

MOST DISCUSSED

Autonomic Testing

EMG & Nerve Conduction Testing

Tilt table testing

Skin Biopsy

To help diagnose small fiber neuropathy
Quantifies epidermal nerves in skin
Simple procedure done in office

QSWEAT Testing

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

To help identify conditions that can impair proper brain function, such as seizures
Same day appointments available

Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy is a synthesis of the ageless wisdom from the East with the most recent knowledge in complementary health from the West. Yoga therapists prescribe specific regimens of postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to suit individual needs. Yoga therapy can be a means to manage illness or facilitate healing.

Pasadena Center for Neuromuscular Medicine

Ultrasound of Nerves

To help diagnose compression neuropathies
To precisely perform injections for painful nerve conditions

Valsalva Maneuver

On-site blood draw & Infusion Services:

For rapid stabilization of migraines
IV hydration
Autoimmune conditions

"And above all I would like to be my patient's advocate. To educate is to empower - I will always leave you with a message about what to do & more importantly what not to do. I work hard to keep the lines of communication open between me and my patients so that you can benefit from the wealth of information taught to me by wonderful mentors & years of scientific advances."

Sharon Yegiaian

Memory Testing

To help diagnose neurocognitive status
To help identify dementia & clinical trials that the patient can participate in
To help patients and caregivers plan

Lumbar puncture (aka Spinal Tap)

Done in office to avoid costly hospital stay
To help diagnose:
- Autoimmune conditions
- Multiple sclerosis
- Meningitis
- Various headache conditions
- Various dementias

Back Pain
Muscle Weakness
Tingling & Numbness
Low Energy
Poor Sleep
Headache & neckpain

​Targeted EMG-guided BOTOX Injection for treatment of:

Neurology & Neuromuscular Consultation

​Nerve & Muscle BIOPSY

​MOST DISCUSSED

​Autonomic Testing

​EMG & Nerve Conduction Testing