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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Columbus

20 holistic practitioners in Columbus who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

20 Practitioners
6 Treatments
1+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Osteoarthritis

Gabriel treats OA as inflammatory condition, not just "wear and tear"—inflammation drives cartilage destruction, address inflammation and support cartilage repair. NOT inevitable with aging (genetics play role but lifestyle determines whether you develop OA). Protocol: 1) Reduce inflammation (anti-i...

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Key Supplements

  • Glucosamine Sulfate 1500mg/day (PROVEN effective—multiple studies show reduces pain, slows progression, as effective as NSAIDs, sulfate form better than HCl), Chondroitin Sulfate 1200mg/day (often combined with glucosamine—synergy, reduces pain and progression), MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) 2-4g/day (sulfur—joint cartilage, anti-inflammatory, reduces pain), Collagen Peptides 10-20g/day (Type II collagen specific for joints—reduces pain, improves function), Hyaluronic Acid 100-200mg oral (lubricates joints, or injection—viscosupplementation, conventional offers but oral also helps), SAMe 800-1600mg/day (S-adenosylmethionine—joint health, anti-inflammatory, also antidepressant effect), Boswellia 500-1000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, as effective as NSAIDs), Curcumin 1-2g 3x/day (anti-inflammatory—proven effective for OA pain), Omega-3 4g/day (anti-inflammatory), Ginger extract 1-2g/day (COX-2 inhibitor—reduces pain), Vitamin D3 5000 IU (deficiency linked to OA pain—optimal 60-80), Vitamin C 1000mg 2x/day (collagen synthesis—cartilage repair), Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant), Selenium 200mcg (antioxidant), Zinc 30mg (cartilage health), Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) 300mg/day (slows cartilage loss—proven in studies), Devil's Claw 600mg 3x/day (traditional for arthritis pain), Boron 3-6mg (joint health), PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) 600mg 2x/day (pain relief), CBD oil 25-50mg 2x/day (pain, anti-inflammatory)

Key Lab Markers

  • X-rays of affected joints (joint space narrowing, bone spurs/osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis—diagnostic), MRI (if X-ray unclear or considering surgery—shows cartilage, meniscus, soft tissue better), Inflammatory markers: ESR, hs-CRP (usually normal/mildly elevated in OA vs RA—but some OA patients have systemic inflammation), CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Vitamin D (optimal 60-80—deficiency linked to OA pain), Omega-3 Index (optimal >8%), Joint aspiration (if joint swelling—rule out infection, gout, pseudogout), Rheumatoid Factor and anti-CCP (rule out RA if inflammatory arthritis suspected), Uric acid (rule out gout), Body composition (if overweight—track visceral fat), Metabolic panel (diabetes/metabolic syndrome associated with OA)
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Practitioners in Columbus for Osteoarthritis

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
90GPS

OSU Wexner Medical Center - Center for Integrative Health

Verified
Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists: Michelle Sauberzweig (L.Ac., MSTCM), David Wang (MD, PhD), Hailing Zhang (R.Ac., Dipl.Ac.), Larry Wu (MD), Kit Yoon (L.Ac., MTCM)
4.6(85)
2000 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43221
integrative medicine
#2
90GPS

OSU Wexner Medical Center - Center for Integrative Health

Verified
Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists: Michelle Sauberzweig (L.Ac., MSTCM), David Wang (MD, PhD), Hailing Zhang (R.Ac., Dipl.Ac.), Larry Wu (MD), Kit Yoon (L.Ac., MTCM)
4.6(0)
2000 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43221
integrative medicine
#3
88GPS

Washington Naturopathic Family Medicine

Verified
Dr. Lina Washington, ND·ND, specializes in thyroid, pregnancy, mental health
5.0(12)
175 S 3rd St, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215
naturopathic medicine
#4
88GPS

Washington Naturopathic Family Medicine

Verified
Dr. Lina Washington, ND·ND, specializes in thyroid, pregnancy, mental health
5.0(0)
175 S 3rd St, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215
naturopathic medicine
#5
87GPS

Roots Whole Health

Verified
Dr. Kiran Khaira, ND·ND (National University of Natural Medicine, Portland; Bastyr residency)
4.9(28)
1217 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
naturopathic medicine
#6
87GPS

Roots Whole Health

Verified
Dr. Kiran Khaira, ND·ND (National University of Natural Medicine, Portland; Bastyr residency)
4.9(0)
1217 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
naturopathic medicine
#7
85GPS

Columbus Naturopathic

Verified
Dr. Leah Gusching, ND·ND (National University of Health Sciences)
5.0(15)
Columbus, OH (Virtual & In-person)
naturopathic medicine
#8
85GPS

Columbus Naturopathic

Verified
Dr. Leah Gusching, ND·ND (National University of Health Sciences)
5.0(0)
Columbus, OH (Virtual & In-person)
naturopathic medicine
#9
84GPS

Urban Acupuncture Center

Verified
Licensed Acupuncture Team·All practitioners licensed by Ohio State Medical Board and NCCAOM nationally certified
4.8(67)
4392 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH 43214
Acupuncture
#10
84GPS

Ohio Wholistic Acupuncture

Brette Luck, L.Ac., LOMP·Brette Luck: L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist), LOMP (Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner in Ohio)
4.9(33)
Columbus, OH
Acupuncture
#11
84GPS

Urban Acupuncture Center

Verified
Licensed Acupuncture Team·All practitioners licensed by Ohio State Medical Board and NCCAOM nationally certified
4.8(0)
4392 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH 43214
Acupuncture
#12
84GPS

Ohio Wholistic Acupuncture

Brette Luck, L.Ac., LOMP·Brette Luck: L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist), LOMP (Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner in Ohio)
4.9(0)
Columbus, OH
Acupuncture
#13
83GPS

Dr. Lori Starn Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Lori Starn, ND·Dr. Lori Starn: ND, 5.0 stars on Healthgrades
5.0(8)
1090 Beecher Crossing N, Columbus, OH
naturopathic medicine
#14
83GPS

Dr. Lori Starn Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Lori Starn, ND·Dr. Lori Starn: ND, 5.0 stars on Healthgrades
5.0(0)
1090 Beecher Crossing N, Columbus, OH
naturopathic medicine
#15
82GPS

aIAM Holistic Wellness Center

Hong Chen, L.Ac., NCCAOM·Hong Chen (30+ years TCM experience, Program Chair & Clinic Manager); Dan Zheng, MS, L.Ac.; Kyung Chai, MS, L.Ac.
4.7(34)
6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus, OH 43229
Acupuncture
#16
82GPS

aIAM Holistic Wellness Center

Hong Chen, L.Ac., NCCAOM·Hong Chen (30+ years TCM experience, Program Chair & Clinic Manager); Dan Zheng, MS, L.Ac.; Kyung Chai, MS, L.Ac.
4.7(0)
6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus, OH 43229
Acupuncture
#17
80GPS

Wang Acupuncture

Verified
Licensed Acupuncturist·Licensed acupuncturist, Ohio State Medical Board certified
4.7(29)
Columbus, OH
Acupuncture
#18
80GPS

Wang Acupuncture

Verified
Licensed Acupuncturist·Licensed acupuncturist, Ohio State Medical Board certified
4.7(0)
Columbus, OH
Acupuncture
#19
78GPS

Center of Naturopathy

Naturopathic Practitioners·Licensed naturopathic practitioners
4.5(21)
Columbus, OH
naturopathic medicine
#20
78GPS

Center of Naturopathy

Naturopathic Practitioners·Licensed naturopathic practitioners
4.5(0)
Columbus, OH
naturopathic medicine

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