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Long COVID Treatment in Santa Barbara
17 holistic practitioners in Santa Barbara who can help with Long COVID. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
17 Practitioners
5 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Long COVID
Gabriel treats Long COVID as multi-system post-viral syndrome requiring comprehensive approach—no single "cure" but targeted interventions for each pathway. Testing identifies: viral persistence markers, reactivated EBV/HHV-6, autoantibodies, inflammatory markers, mitochondrial function, microclotti...
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Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyPeptide TherapyNAD+ IV TherapyPEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy
Key Supplements
- Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) 1.5-4.5mg at bedtime (immune modulation, reduces inflammation, pain, fatigue, neuroinflammation—many Long COVID patients improve), Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 4-6g/day (anti-inflammatory, endothelial function), Quercetin 1000mg 2-3x/day (antiviral, mast cell stabilizer, zinc ionophore), Nattokinase 2000-4000 FU (fibrinolytic—breaks down microclots, improves circulation) or Lumbrokinase, NAD+ precursors: NMN or NR 500-1000mg (mitochondrial support, cellular energy), CoQ10 Ubiquinol 300-600mg (mitochondrial support), PQQ 20-40mg (mitochondrial biogenesis), L-Carnitine 2-3g/day (mitochondrial fat burning, fatigue), D-Ribose 5g 3x/day (ATP production), Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (immune modulation), Vitamin C 1000mg 3x/day (antioxidant, immune), Zinc 30-50mg (antiviral, immune), Curcumin 1-2g 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, neuroinflammation), Resveratrol 500-1000mg (neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory), N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) 1200-1800mg/day (glutathione precursor, antioxidant), Glutathione (liposomal or IV), Melatonin 3-10mg (immune, antioxidant, sleep), DAO enzyme (if histamine intolerance), Probiotics 50-100B CFU, Antiviral herbs if EBV/viral reactivation: Monolaurin, Lysine, Olive Leaf Extract, Lemon Balm, B-Complex (energy, methylation), Magnesium 400-600mg, Binders (activated charcoal, bentonite clay—if detox needed), Ivermectin (controversial but some practitioners use—antiviral, anti-inflammatory, discuss with doctor)
Key Lab Markers
- D-dimer (microclotting—often elevated in Long COVID), hs-CRP (inflammation), Ferritin (inflammation marker—often elevated), CBC (lymphopenia common), Comprehensive metabolic panel, Liver enzymes, Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH—tissue damage), Troponin (if cardiac symptoms), BNP (heart strain), Thyroid panel (hypothyroidism post-COVID), Cortisol/DHEA, Vitamin D (optimal 60-80), Zinc, Magnesium, B12, Folate, EBV panel (VCA IgM, EA, EBNA—reactivation common), HHV-6, CMV titers, Autoantibody panel (ANA, anti-phospholipid, anti-cardiolipin—autoimmunity post-COVID), Cytokine panel if available (IL-6, TNF-alpha, IL-1), Organic acids test (mitochondrial function), Tilt table test or active stand test (dysautonomia—POTS common), Echocardiogram if cardiac symptoms (myocarditis, pericarditis), Pulmonary function tests if respiratory symptoms, Chest X-ray or CT if indicated, MRI brain if severe neurological symptoms, Comprehensive stool test (gut dysbiosis post-COVID), Histamine/DAO (if MCAS symptoms), Functional capacity testing (6-minute walk test—but avoid if causes post-exertional malaise)
Practitioners in Santa Barbara for Long COVID
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#1
89GPS
Purety Family Medical Clinic
Relevant VerifiedDr. Jonathan Birch·NMD, RMSK
4.5(50)
Purety Family Medical Clinic, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
✓ IV Nutrient Therapy✓ Ozone Therapynaturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary careregenerative medicine
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86GPS
Pathways to Natural Health
Relevant VerifiedDr. Lizzie Clapham·ND
4.5(50)
Pathways to Natural Health, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
✓ IV Nutrient Therapynaturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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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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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
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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86GPS
Santa Barbara Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Maria Rodriguez, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Santa Barbara Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Maria Rodriguez, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Santa Barbara, CA
Acupuncture
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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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