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Kidney Stones Treatment in Pittsburgh
30 holistic practitioners in Pittsburgh who can help with Kidney Stones. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
30 Practitioners
2 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Kidney Stones
Gabriel identifies stone type (calcium oxalate most common 80%, uric acid 10%, struvite—infection stones, cystine—rare genetic) and addresses root cause. Protocol: 1) Adequate hydration (most important—2.5-3L fluid/day, urine should be pale yellow), 2) Dietary modifications based on stone type, 3) A...
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Key Supplements
- Potassium Citrate 30-60 mEq/day (alkalinizes urine, prevents calcium oxalate and uric acid stones—prescription or supplement form, most effective prevention)
- Magnesium Citrate 400-600mg/day (binds oxalate in gut, prevents absorption, reduces stone formation)
- Vitamin B6 50-100mg/day (reduces oxalate production—especially if hyperoxaluria)
- Chanca Piedra 500-1000mg 3x/day ('stone breaker' herb—traditional use for kidney stones, some evidence it helps pass stones, prevents formation, anti-spasmodic)
- Probiotics with Oxalobacter formigenes (degrades oxalate in gut—reduces absorption, strain often missing after antibiotics, difficult to find commercially)
- Vitamin K2 MK-7 200mcg (directs calcium to bones, away from soft tissues)
Key Lab Markers
- 24-hour urine collection (identifies metabolic abnormalities—hypercalciuria, hyperoxaluria, hyperuricosuria, hypocitraturia, low urine volume, guides treatment)
- Stone analysis (if stone passed or retrieved—determines composition, guides prevention)
- CT scan (gold standard—detects all stone types, size, location)
- Ultrasound (radiation-free—useful for follow-up, pregnancy, detects stones >5mm)
Practitioners in Pittsburgh for Kidney Stones
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#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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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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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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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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