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Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Santa Cruz

10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Frozen Shoulder. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

10 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)
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Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Frozen Shoulder

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
93GPS

Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

Relevant
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

Relevant
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

Relevant 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

Relevant 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

Relevant
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

Relevant
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

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

Santa Cruz CORE

Relevant
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

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

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

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

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