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Acid Reflux / GERD Treatment in Santa Cruz

10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Acid Reflux / GERD. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

10 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...

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Recommended 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)
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Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Acid Reflux / GERD

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#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
#2
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
#3
91GPS

Wellness Medical Center

Verified
Dr. 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
#4
91GPS

Wellness Medical Center

Verified
Dr. 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
#5
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
#6
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
#7
87GPS

Santa Cruz CORE

Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#8
87GPS

Santa Cruz CORE

Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#9
85GPS

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed TCM practitioners, teaching clinic
4.7(64)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#10
85GPS

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed TCM practitioners, teaching clinic
4.7(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture

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