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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in San Francisco

42 holistic practitioners in San Francisco who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

42 Practitioners
1 Treatments
1+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Adrenal Insufficiency

Gabriel distinguishes TRUE adrenal insufficiency (life-threatening, needs hormone replacement) from HPA axis dysfunction ("adrenal fatigue"—cortisol dysregulation, recoverable). TRUE insufficiency: primary (Addison's—autoimmune) or secondary/tertiary (pituitary/hypothalamus) or iatrogenic (steroid-i...

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Key Supplements

  • TRUE Insufficiency requires hydrocortisone 15-25mg/day divided doses (typically morning, midday, afternoon—mimics natural cortisol rhythm) OR prednisone 5-7mg/day, Fludrocortisone 0.05-0.2mg/day (if primary—mineralocorticoid replacement for aldosterone), Salt tablets or increased dietary salt (sodium replacement), DHEA 25-50mg (adrenals produce DHEA—replacement improves quality of life in women especially), Supportive (don't replace medical treatment): Vitamin C 1-2g/day (adrenal glands concentrate vitamin C), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 500-1000mg (adrenal function), Magnesium 400mg, Vitamin D3 5000 IU (many autoimmune Addison's have other autoimmune conditions), Licorice Root (if NOT on fludrocortisone—raises cortisol, but can raise BP, use cautiously), Adaptogenic herbs CAUTIOUSLY (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola—may help but don't replace steroids), Electrolyte replacement

Key Lab Markers

  • Morning cortisol (LOW in insufficiency—<3 μg/dL diagnostic, 3-10 suspicious), ACTH stimulation test (GOLD STANDARD—cosyntropin injection, measure cortisol at 30 and 60 min, failure to rise adequately confirms insufficiency), ACTH level (HIGH in primary—adrenal damage, LOW in secondary/tertiary—pituitary/hypothalamus problem), Aldosterone (LOW in primary insufficiency), Renin (HIGH if aldosterone low), DHEA-S (often low), Comprehensive metabolic panel (electrolytes—hyponatremia, hyperkalemia in crisis), Blood glucose (hypoglycemia common), CBC (anemia, eosinophilia), TSH (rule out concurrent thyroid issues—common in autoimmune), 21-Hydroxylase antibodies (if primary suspected—autoimmune Addison's), MRI pituitary (if secondary suspected—pituitary tumor, damage), Medication history (chronic steroid use—iatrogenic most common)
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Practitioners in San Francisco for Adrenal Insufficiency

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
99GPS

SFPMG (San Francisco Preventive Medical Group)

Relevant Verified
Dr. Paul Lynn, Dr. Daniel Dunphy, Mischa Grieder ND·MDs, NDs, NPs
4.9(228)
San Francisco, CA
✓ IV Nutrient Therapydetoxification
#2
91GPS

Bay Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Minna Yoon, ND, L.Ac.·ND, L.Ac., Bastyr University graduate
4.9(78)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#3
91GPS

Bay Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Minna Yoon, ND, L.Ac.·ND, L.Ac., Bastyr University graduate
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#4
90GPS

Balanced Health SF

Verified
Dr. Erika Horowitz, ND·ND, hormone health specialist
5.0(52)
Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#5
90GPS

UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health

Verified
Multiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(112)
1545 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
integrative medicine
#6
90GPS

Balanced Health SF

Verified
Dr. Erika Horowitz, ND·ND, hormone health specialist
5.0(0)
Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#7
90GPS

UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health

Verified
Multiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
1545 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
integrative medicine
#8
89GPS

UCSF Health

Jennifer Ashby·L.Ac
4.5(50)
UCSF Health, San Francisco, CA 94143
Acupuncture
#9
89GPS

Smart Medicine SF

Verified
Dr. Vinh Ngo, MD·MD, functional medicine specialist
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#10
88GPS

Blue Ova Health

Tanja Dehne·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Blue Ova Health, San Francisco, CA 94102
Acupuncture
#11
88GPS

Functional Medicine SF

Verified
Dr. Victoria Chan, ND·ND, Bastyr University graduate
4.9(41)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#12
88GPS

Radiant Health SF

Verified
Dr. Katie Strobe, ND·ND
5.0(35)
San Francisco and San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
#13
88GPS

Functional Medicine SF

Verified
Dr. Victoria Chan, ND·ND, Bastyr University graduate
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#14
88GPS

Radiant Health SF

Verified
Dr. Katie Strobe, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Francisco and San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
#15
87GPS

Acupuncture Professionals

Chris O'Donnell·M.S., L.Ac
4.5(50)
Acupuncture Professionals, San Francisco, CA 94102
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
#16
87GPS

Smart Medicine SF

Verified
Dr. Vinh Ngo·MD
4.5(50)
Smart Medicine SF, San Francisco, CA 94102
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
#17
87GPS

Nova Wellness Med

Verified
Dr. Jen Mann, ND·ND
4.8(44)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#18
87GPS

Nova Wellness Med

Verified
Dr. Jen Mann, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#19
86GPS

Blue Willow Acupuncture

Sharone Franzen·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Blue Willow Acupuncture, San Francisco, CA 94127
Acupuncturenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
#20
86GPS

SF Holistic Health

Rachele Ferraro·DC
4.5(50)
SF Holistic Health, San Francisco, CA 94117
Chiropractic Carenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
#21
86GPS

Dr. Nadine Aldahhan

Dr. Nadine Aldahhan·D.O.
4.5(50)
Dr. Nadine Aldahhan, San Francisco, CA 94102
Functional Medicine Consultation
#22
86GPS

Functional Health and Healing

Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.8(56)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#23
86GPS

Dr. Christina Youngren Naturopathic Care

Verified
Dr. Christina Youngren, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#24
86GPS

Functional Health and Healing

Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#25
86GPS

Dr. Christina Youngren Naturopathic Care

Verified
Dr. Christina Youngren, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#26
85GPS

SF Herbal Medicine

Lydia Akhzar·L.Ac
4.5(50)
SF Herbal Medicine, San Francisco, CA 94102
Acupuncturenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
#27
85GPS

Thriving Life Wellness

Ashley Mechling·L.AC., MSTCM
4.5(50)
Thriving Life Wellness, San Francisco, CA 94102
Acupuncture
#28
85GPS

Infinite Health Zone

Verified
Dr. Neetu Ahluwalia·MD
4.5(50)
Infinite Health Zone, San Francisco, CA 94102
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
#29
85GPS

Dr. Victoria Chan

Verified
Dr. Victoria Chan·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Victoria Chan, San Francisco, CA 94102
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
#30
85GPS

Dr. Christy Guzman Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Christy Guzman, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#31
85GPS

Sutter Health Integrative Medicine

Verified
Multiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various integrative practitioners
4.5(0)
Multiple Bay Area locations
integrative medicine
#32
85GPS

Dr. Christy Guzman Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Christy Guzman, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
#33
85GPS

Sutter Health Integrative Medicine

Verified
Multiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various integrative practitioners
4.5(0)
Multiple Bay Area locations
integrative medicine
#34
84GPS

Holistic Adjustments

Holistic Adjustments·DC
4.5(50)
Holistic Adjustments, San Francisco, CA 94122
Chiropractic Care
#35
83.6GPS

Vital Ice

Wellness team·Certified wellness practitioners
4.6(78)
2400 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Infrared Sauna Therapy
#36
83GPS

Zaré Medical Naturopathic Group

Verified
Dr. Zar, ND·ND, California-licensed, Pharmacist oversight
5.0(25)
San Francisco, CA
NAD+ IV Therapyregenerative medicine
#37
80GPS

Stone Clinic

Multiple Providers·Orthopedic specialists
0.0(0)
San Francisco, CA
prpregenerative medicine
#38
78.6GPS

Agnew Family Wellness

Dr. Laura Agnew·DC, certified in regenerative therapies
4.6(48)
2535 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
light therapyChiropractic Care
#39
5GPS

Avid Sports Medicine

Dr. Veronica Jow·Board-certified Internal Medicine & Sports Medicine
0.0(0)
425 2nd St, Ste 307, San Francisco, CA
prpregenerative medicine
#40
5GPS

San Francisco Preventive Medical Group

Dr. Lynn & Team·Medical doctors
0.0(0)
380 West Portal Avenue, Suite C, San Francisco, CA 94127
Ozone Therapydetoxification
#41
5GPS

Dr. Anuruddh Kumar Misra

San Francisco·Ultrasound-guided PRP injections; arthritis & fracture treatment
0.0(0)
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prp
#42
5GPS

Biohackr Health

Medical team·Physician-supervised, Stanford/Harvard-trained MDs
0.0(0)
1877 Union St., San Francisco, CA 94123
NAD+ IV Therapy

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