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Interstitial Cystitis Treatment in Santa Cruz
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Interstitial Cystitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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...
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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 Santa Cruz for Interstitial Cystitis
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#1
93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. 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
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. 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
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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