Chronic Pain / Inflammation
Gabriel treats chronic pain as symptom of underlying inflammation and dysfunction, not the disease itself.
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6 modalities
Gabriel's Approach
Gabriel treats chronic pain as symptom of underlying inflammation and dysfunction, not the disease itself. Comprehensive testing identifies root cause: inflammatory markers, food sensitivities, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, infections, hormones, structural issues. Protocol: 1) Identify and remove inflammatory triggers (food, toxins, infections), 2) Heal gut (source of systemic inflammation), 3) Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements, 4) Support mitochondrial function (healing requires energy), 5) Optimize nutrients, 6) Address structural/fascial restrictions, 7) Nervous system regulation (chronic pain involves central sensitization), 8) Regenerative treatments (PRP, stem cells, ozone, peptides for tissue healing). Goal: address ROOT CAUSE, not mask pain with medications.
Root Causes
Why Conventional Fails
Pain medications: NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, Celebrex), Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Opioids (Vicodin, OxyContin, morphine), Muscle relaxants, Gabapentin/Lyrica (nerve pain), Antidepressants (Cymbalta, Elavil for pain), Injections (corticosteroid injections), Physical therapy, Surgery (for structural damage), Pain management clinics.
Pain medications don't address root cause (inflammation, dysfunction—just mask symptoms), NSAIDs: significant side effects with chronic use (stomach ulcers, bleeding, kidney damage, cardiovascular risk, actually DELAY healing), Acetaminophen: liver damage with chronic use, Opioids: highly addictive, tolerance develops, constipation, hormonal disruption, hyperalgesia (increase pain sensitivity over time), overdose epidemic, Corticosteroid injections: temporary relief, damage tissue with repeated use, Gabapentin/Lyrica: weight gain, cognitive impairment, difficult to discontinue, Antidepressants: side effects (weight gain, sexual dysfunction), conventional approach focuses on symptom suppression without investigating root cause: gut dysfunction, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, chronic infections, mitochondrial dysfunction, structural issues, stress/trauma, no comprehensive protocol addressing multiple inflammatory drivers, minimal emphasis on diet/lifestyle modification.
Your Complete Protocol
A comprehensive, tiered approach combining supplements, herbs, and advanced therapies
Your Protocol for Chronic Pain / Inflammation
Choose the level that's right for your healing journey
Essential Protocol
What's Included
- Curcumin 1-2g 3x/day (powerful anti-inflammatory)
- Omega-3 4-6g/day
- Boswellia 500-1000mg 2x/day
- Ginger 1-2g/day
- Turmeric (Jiang Huang) — Powerfully reduces inflammation and chronic pain throughout the body
- Boswellia (Ru Xiang) — Natural anti-inflammatory that relieves joint and muscle pain
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Practitioner-Grade Protocol
Practitioner-Grade — Not Available on Amazon
What's Included
- Zypan — Powerful digestive enzyme formula with stomach acid support
- Multizyme — Broad-spectrum digestive enzyme blend for all macronutrients
- Calcium Lactate — Highly absorbable calcium for bones, muscles, and nerves
- Corydalis Formula (Yuan Hu Suo Zhi Tong Pian) — Powerful pain relief formula that moves blood and stops pain
- Clematis and Stephania Formula (Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang) — Dispels wind-damp and moves blood to relieve chronic pain
Whole food supplements by Standard Process
Complete Protocol
What's Included
- All Practitioner-Grade supplements & herbs
- BPC-157 (tissue repair + gut healing)
- Thymosin Alpha-1 (immune modulation)
Standard Process + Matter peptides
Recommended Treatments Near You
In-person therapies that complement your protocol
Infrared Sauna
$30-75 per session
Deep-penetrating infrared heat promotes detoxification, pain relief, and circulation at the cellular level.
The Cryo Studio
West Hollywood • Sunset Strip
First session free with any package
Pause Float Studio
Culver City • Arts District
HigherDOSE
West Hollywood • Melrose
$15 off infrared sauna session
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
$150-300 per session
Breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber accelerates healing, reduces inflammation, and boosts cellular energy.
Next Health
West Hollywood • Robertson
10% off all services with Gabriel
Cryotherapy
$40-85 per session
Whole-body cold exposure reduces inflammation, boosts recovery, and activates your body's natural healing response.
The Cryo Studio
West Hollywood • Sunset Strip
First session free with any package
Next Health
West Hollywood • Robertson
10% off all services with Gabriel
Float Tank / Sensory Deprivation
$50-90 per session
Floating in magnesium-rich saltwater in total darkness reduces stress hormones, relieves pain, and deepens recovery.
Float Lab
Venice • Abbot Kinney
Pause Float Studio
Culver City • Arts District
Red Light Therapy
$25-75 per session
Specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light penetrate tissue to boost cellular energy, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing.
The Cryo Studio
West Hollywood • Sunset Strip
First session free with any package
Next Health
West Hollywood • Robertson
10% off all services with Gabriel
HigherDOSE
West Hollywood • Melrose
$15 off infrared sauna session
Recommended Supplements
Key Lab Markers
Dietary Guidance
Strict anti-inflammatory diet: eliminate #1 inflammatory foods: sugar, refined carbs, gluten, dairy, seed oils, processed foods, alcohol, trans fats; Eat: omega-3 rich foods, abundant colorful vegetables, berries, turmeric/ginger/garlic daily, green tea, dark chocolate 85%+, extra virgin olive oil, nuts/seeds, bone broth, fermented foods; Consider: Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) if autoimmune component, Ketogenic diet (reduces inflammation), Intermittent fasting, Nightshade elimination trial.
Lifestyle Factors
Gentle daily movement (walking, swimming, yoga—movement reduces inflammation, but avoid over-exercise), prioritize sleep (7-9 hours—inflammation increases with poor sleep), stress management critical: meditation, breathwork, therapy, vagus nerve exercises, maintain healthy weight, quit smoking, limit alcohol, hot/cold therapy: infrared sauna, ice for acute inflammation, heat for chronic muscle tension, contrast therapy, acupuncture, massage/myofascial release, chiropractic/osteopathic manipulation, physical therapy, mind-body practices (chronic pain involves central sensitization—meditation, CBT proven effective), address emotional trauma.
Recommended Treatments
Stem Cell Therapy
Activate your body's repair system
Ozone Therapy
Supercharge your cells with oxygen
PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy
Cellular charging through magnetic fields
Infrared Sauna Therapy
Deep heat that heals from within
Peptide Therapy
Precision molecules for targeted healing
IV Nutrient Therapy
Bypass digestion, fuel your cells directly
Mind, Body & Spirit
Evidence-based practices that complement physical treatment protocols
Mind
Mindfulness-Based Pain Management
strongMBSR proven to reduce chronic pain severity and improve quality of life.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
strongAddressing central sensitization and retraining pain pathways in the brain.
Body
Somatic Experiencing
moderateReleasing stored trauma from the body that manifests as chronic pain.
Gentle Yoga & Movement
strongSlow, mindful movement to reduce pain, improve function, and restore confidence.
Acupuncture
strongTraditional Chinese medicine proven effective for various chronic pain conditions.
Spirit
Emotional Release Work
moderateProcessing unresolved emotions and trauma that contribute to chronic pain.
Meaning-Making
moderateFinding purpose and growth through pain experience.
Curated for Chronic Pain / Inflammation
Supplements + Chinese herbal medicine
Zypan + TCM
Standard Process + advanced peptide therapy
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