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Achilles Tendonitis Treatment in Santa Cruz
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Achilles Tendonitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Achilles Tendonitis
Gabriel treats Achilles tendonitis with eccentric exercise protocol (Alfredson protocol - most effective), addresses biomechanics, uses PRP or prolotherapy for chronic cases, collagen peptides, anti-inflammatory supplements, and addresses fluoroquinolone exposure if applicable. Emphasizes early inte...
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Prolotherapy
Key Supplements
- Collagen peptides with vitamin C 15-20g/day
- Curcumin 1000mg 2x/day
- Omega-3 2-4g/day
- Bromelain 500mg 3x/day
- MSM 2000mg
- Vitamin C 2-3g/day
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis
- Ultrasound or MRI if severe or not improving
- Rule out Achilles rupture
Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Achilles Tendonitis
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#1
93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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