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Interstitial Cystitis Treatment in Pittsburgh
30 holistic practitioners in Pittsburgh who can help with Interstitial Cystitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
30 Practitioners
5 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Interstitial Cystitis
Gabriel treats IC as multi-factorial: bladder lining damage, mast cell activation, pelvic floor dysfunction, and often gut-bladder connection. Protocol: 1) Heal bladder lining (GAG layer repair), 2) Stabilize mast cells, 3) Address pelvic floor dysfunction (often hypertonic pelvic floor), 4) Heal gu...
Read full protocolRecommended Treatments
Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyInfrared Sauna TherapyPelvic Floor Physical TherapyPEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy
Key Supplements
- Quercetin 1000mg 3x/day (mast cell stabilizer)
- Aloe Vera (bladder-coating, freeze-dried capsules) 500mg 3x/day
- L-Arginine 1500mg 2x/day (GAG layer repair)
- Chondroitin Sulfate 400mg 3x/day
- Marshmallow Root 500mg 3x/day
- Slippery Elm 400mg 3x/day
Key Lab Markers
- Urinalysis and culture (rule out infection)
- Pelvic exam
- Cystoscopy with hydrodistention (diagnostic but can be therapeutic)
- Potassium sensitivity test (instillation)
Practitioners in Pittsburgh for Interstitial Cystitis
Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score
#1
91GPS
Trillium Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Maureen Tighe, ND, MSOM·ND, MSOM, Classical Chinese and Naturopathic Medicine
4.9(82)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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(412) 571-9355#2
91GPS
Trillium Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Maureen Tighe, ND, MSOM·ND, MSOM, Classical Chinese and Naturopathic Medicine
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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(412) 571-9355#3
89GPS
UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sari Cohen, ND & Multiple Practitioners·ND (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine), NCCAOM-certified acupuncturists
4.7(94)
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
integrative medicine
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(412) 623-3023#4
89GPS
Heal Pgh / Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks
Amy Green, LAc, LMT·LAc, LMT, Pennsylvania license #AK001200
4.9(72)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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89GPS
UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sari Cohen, ND & Multiple Practitioners·ND (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine), NCCAOM-certified acupuncturists
4.7(0)
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
integrative medicine
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(412) 623-3023#6
89GPS
Heal Pgh / Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks
Amy Green, LAc, LMT·LAc, LMT, Pennsylvania license #AK001200
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
UPMC Acupuncture Services
Tricia Smith, MS, LAc·MS, LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
4.9(68)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Birch Center for Health
Davis & Melissa Sokulski, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturists
4.9(54)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Wind in the Willows Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist·LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
5.0(38)
West End Village, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
UPMC Acupuncture Services
Tricia Smith, MS, LAc·MS, LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Birch Center for Health
Davis & Melissa Sokulski, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturists
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Wind in the Willows Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist·LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
5.0(0)
West End Village, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Joy Sturgill Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Joy Sturgill, ND·ND, naturopathic physician
4.8(56)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#14
87GPS
Confluence Healing
Susan M. Glod, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, certified in Oriental Medicine
4.8(46)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Chinese Acupuncture & Herbs Center
Cheng Yang & Xuan Liu, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed, Traditional Oriental Medicine
4.8(62)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#16
87GPS
TCL Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Dr. Qiong Wang, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD, Pennsylvania licensed, NCCAOM certified
4.9(47)
Perrysville, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Joy Sturgill Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Joy Sturgill, ND·ND, naturopathic physician
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Confluence Healing
Susan M. Glod, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, certified in Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Chinese Acupuncture & Herbs Center
Cheng Yang & Xuan Liu, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed, Traditional Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
TCL Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Dr. Qiong Wang, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD, Pennsylvania licensed, NCCAOM certified
4.9(0)
Perrysville, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Medical Acupuncture
Karen Battle, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed
4.8(51)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Bright Star Acupuncture
Weijia Shan, LAc·LAc, Master of Science in Acupuncture
4.9(43)
Forbes & Shady area, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Medical Acupuncture
Karen Battle, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed
4.8(0)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Bright Star Acupuncture
Weijia Shan, LAc·LAc, Master of Science in Acupuncture
4.9(0)
Forbes & Shady area, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Pittsburgh Alternative Health
VerifiedDarrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh·ND, RPh (pharmacist and naturopathic physician)
4.7(43)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Ming Yip Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy
Bonnie Pang, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, NCCAOM certified osteopathic acupuncturist
4.8(39)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Pittsburgh Alternative Health
VerifiedDarrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh·ND, RPh (pharmacist and naturopathic physician)
4.7(0)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#28
85GPS
Ming Yip Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy
Bonnie Pang, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, NCCAOM certified osteopathic acupuncturist
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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