Condition + Location
Acid Reflux / GERD Treatment in Santa Barbara
17 holistic practitioners in Santa Barbara who can help with Acid Reflux / GERD. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
17 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Acid Reflux / GERD
Gabriel investigates root cause: paradoxically, GERD is often LOW stomach acid—without adequate acid, stomach can't close LES properly, food ferments (creates pressure), proteins don't digest. PPIs make problem WORSE long-term by further suppressing acid. Protocol: 1) Test stomach acid status, 2) In...
Read full protocolRecommended Treatments
Colon Hydrotherapy (Colonics)
Key Supplements
- Betaine HCl with Pepsin (start low, gradually increase with protein meals—CRITICAL for low acid)
- Digestive Enzymes
- DGL 500mg 3x/day
- Zinc Carnosine 75mg 2x/day
- Slippery Elm 400-500mg before meals
- Aloe Vera juice ¼ cup before meals
Key Lab Markers
- H. pylori testing (stool antigen or breath test)
- SIBO breath test
- Comprehensive stool test
- Upper endoscopy (if severe)
Practitioners in Santa Barbara for Acid Reflux / GERD
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91GPS
Purety Family Medical Clinic
VerifiedDr. Dena Nakhle Birch, ND & Dr. Jonathan Birch, ND·ND (both practitioners), regenerative medicine specialists
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
naturopathic medicine
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90GPS
Maes Center for Natural Health Care
VerifiedDr. Luc Maes·ND, DC
4.5(50)
Maes Center for Natural Health Care, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationHomeopathy
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89GPS
Purety Family Medical Clinic
VerifiedDr. Jonathan Birch·NMD, RMSK
4.5(50)
Purety Family Medical Clinic, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
naturopathic medicineIV Nutrient Therapynaturopathic primary care
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88GPS
Dr. Amy Nett
VerifiedDr. Amy Nett·MD
4.5(50)
Dr. Amy Nett, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Dr. Amy Nett Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Amy Nett, MD·MD, integrative and functional medicine certified
4.9(42)
Santa Barbara, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Maes Center for Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Luc Maes, ND·ND, classical homeopathy specialist
4.8(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Maes Center for Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Luc Maes, ND·ND, classical homeopathy specialist
4.8(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Amy Nett Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Amy Nett, MD·MD, integrative and functional medicine certified
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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87GPS
Pathways to Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Lizzie Clapham, ND·ND, IV therapy specialist
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Pathways to Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Lizzie Clapham·ND
4.5(50)
Pathways to Natural Health, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
naturopathic medicineIV Nutrient TherapyFunctional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Origins Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Elisse·ND
4.5(50)
Origins Integrative Medicine, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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86GPS
Santa Barbara Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Maria Rodriguez, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Santa Barbara Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Maria Rodriguez, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Nest Integrative Medicine Spa
VerifiedDr. Kristi Wrightson·ND
4.5(50)
Nest Integrative Medicine Spa, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Dr. Robert Anderson Coastal Wellness
VerifiedDr. Robert Anderson, DO·DO, functional medicine trained
4.8(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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