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Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Santa Barbara
17 holistic practitioners in Santa Barbara who can help with Frozen Shoulder. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
17 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Frozen Shoulder
Gabriel treats frozen shoulder as inflammatory condition with secondary fibrosis. Protocol: 1) Reduce inflammation (curcumin, omega-3, ozone joint injections), 2) Aggressive physical therapy (pendulum exercises, passive ROM, wall walks—critical to prevent permanent stiffness), 3) Pain management (al...
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Acupuncture
Key Supplements
- Curcumin 1000-2000mg 3x/day (potent anti-inflammatory)
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 4-6g/day (reduces inflammation)
- Boswellia 500mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, improves mobility)
- Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (deficiency linked to frozen shoulder, immune modulation)
- Magnesium 400-600mg (muscle relaxation)
- Bromelain 500mg 3x/day between meals (proteolytic enzyme—reduces inflammation, breaks down scar tissue)
Key Lab Markers
- MRI shoulder (if diagnosis unclear—shows thickened, inflamed capsule, rules out rotator cuff tear, labral tear, arthritis)
- Ultrasound (less expensive—can show capsular thickening)
- Blood glucose, HbA1c (screen for diabetes if not known diabetic)
- Thyroid panel (TSH, Free T4, Free T3)
Practitioners in Santa Barbara for Frozen Shoulder
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#1
86GPS
Santa Barbara Acupuncture & Wellness
RelevantDr. Maria Rodriguez, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
✓ Acupuncture
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86GPS
Santa Barbara Acupuncture & Wellness
RelevantDr. Maria Rodriguez, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
✓ Acupuncture
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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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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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