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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Minneapolis

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

28 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 Minneapolis for Osteoarthritis

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
94GPS

Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center

Verified
Dr. Crystalin Montgomery, NMD, LAc & Team·NMD, LAc, NCCAOM certified, state-registered ND in MN and WI
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
integrative medicine
#2
94GPS

Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center

Verified
Dr. Crystalin Montgomery, NMD, LAc & Team·NMD, LAc, NCCAOM certified, state-registered ND in MN and WI
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
integrative medicine
#3
93GPS

Wellness Minneapolis

Verified
Dr. Sara Jean Barrett, ND & Dr. Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND·ND, board-certified AANP members
4.9(0)
6001 Lyndale Ave S, Suite F, Minneapolis, MN 55419
naturopathic medicine
#4
93GPS

Wellness Minneapolis

Verified
Dr. Sara Jean Barrett, ND & Dr. Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND·ND, board-certified AANP members
4.9(0)
6001 Lyndale Ave S, Suite F, Minneapolis, MN 55419
naturopathic medicine
#5
89GPS

Champion Naturopathic Health

Verified
Dr. Nate Champion, ND & Team·ND, licensed AZ/registered MN
4.9(0)
Minneapolis area, MN (registered in MN, licensed in AZ)
naturopathic medicine
#6
89GPS

Champion Naturopathic Health

Verified
Dr. Nate Champion, ND & Team·ND, licensed AZ/registered MN
4.9(0)
Minneapolis area, MN (registered in MN, licensed in AZ)
naturopathic medicine
#7
87GPS

Minnesota Integrative Health Studio

Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·LAc, licensed acupuncturists
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#8
87GPS

Penny George Institute for Health and Healing

Verified
Multiple Practitioners (Allina Health)·MD, LAc, various integrative practitioners
4.6(0)
Multiple Allina Health locations statewide
integrative medicine
#9
87GPS

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Practice

Dr. Kayla Christensen, DAcCHM, DiplAc, LAc·DAcCHM, DiplAc, LAc
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#10
87GPS

Minnesota Integrative Health Studio

Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·LAc, licensed acupuncturists
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#11
87GPS

Penny George Institute for Health and Healing

Verified
Multiple Practitioners (Allina Health)·MD, LAc, various integrative practitioners
4.6(0)
Multiple Allina Health locations statewide
integrative medicine
#12
87GPS

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Practice

Dr. Kayla Christensen, DAcCHM, DiplAc, LAc·DAcCHM, DiplAc, LAc
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#13
86GPS

Five Element Acupuncture

Sal Salerno, LAc·LAc, licensed by MN Board of Medical Practice
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#14
86GPS

Five Element Acupuncture

Sal Salerno, LAc·LAc, licensed by MN Board of Medical Practice
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#15
85GPS

Red Clover Acupuncture Clinic

Anita Teigen, LAc, Dipl OM·LAc, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#16
85GPS

Dr. Ariel Barkeim Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Ariel Barkeim, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
#17
85GPS

Red Clover Acupuncture Clinic

Anita Teigen, LAc, Dipl OM·LAc, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#18
85GPS

Dr. Ariel Barkeim Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Ariel Barkeim, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
#19
84GPS

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice

Verified
Sean Xiangdong Yu, LAc, PhD, TCMD·LAc, PhD, Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
Acupuncture
#20
84GPS

Dr. Serina Aubrecht Naturopathic Practice

Verified
Dr. Serina Aubrecht, ND, CNS·ND, CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist)
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
#21
84GPS

Dr. Jessica Tapper Holistic Health

Verified
Dr. Jessica Tapper, ND·ND, craniosacral and Reiki practitioner
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
#22
84GPS

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice

Verified
Sean Xiangdong Yu, LAc, PhD, TCMD·LAc, PhD, Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
Acupuncture
#23
84GPS

Dr. Serina Aubrecht Naturopathic Practice

Verified
Dr. Serina Aubrecht, ND, CNS·ND, CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist)
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
#24
84GPS

Dr. Jessica Tapper Holistic Health

Verified
Dr. Jessica Tapper, ND·ND, craniosacral and Reiki practitioner
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
#25
83GPS

Kahlyn Keilty Lucas Acupuncture

Kahlyn Keilty Lucas, LAc·LAc
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#26
83GPS

Kahlyn Keilty Lucas Acupuncture

Kahlyn Keilty Lucas, LAc·LAc
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
#27
82GPS

Zhuoling Ren TCM Practice

Verified
Zhuoling Ren, TCMD, LAc·TCMD, LAc
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Acupuncture
#28
82GPS

Zhuoling Ren TCM Practice

Verified
Zhuoling Ren, TCMD, LAc·TCMD, LAc
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Acupuncture

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