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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Portland
42 holistic practitioners in Portland who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
42 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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Stem Cell TherapyOzone TherapyInfrared Sauna TherapyProlotherapyPEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) TherapyRed Light Therapy
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)
Practitioners in Portland for Osteoarthritis
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#1
95GPS
Wisdom Way Medicine
VerifiedDr. Anne Hill, ND·ND, neural therapy instructor and practitioner
5.0(34)
443 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationdetoxification
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(503) 282-5350#2
95GPS
Wisdom Way Medicine
VerifiedDr. Anne Hill, ND·ND, neural therapy instructor and practitioner
5.0(0)
443 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212
integrative medicine
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(503) 282-5350#3
92GPS
Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic
VerifiedDr. Crane Holmes, ND·ND
4.9(52)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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92GPS
Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic
VerifiedDr. Crane Holmes, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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91GPS
Portland Clinic of Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Ben Reebs, ND·ND, recognized as top naturopath by Portland Monthly peers
4.8(46)
1516 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynutritional counseling
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(503) 419-7505#6
91GPS
Portland Clinic of Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Ben Reebs, ND·ND, recognized as top naturopath by Portland Monthly peers
4.8(0)
1516 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
naturopathic medicine
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(503) 419-7505#7
90GPS
Meliora Clinic
VerifiedDr. Aimée Bonneval, ND·ND, Portland Monthly peer-selected top naturopath
4.9(38)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#8
90GPS
Meliora Clinic
VerifiedDr. Aimée Bonneval, ND·ND, Portland Monthly peer-selected top naturopath
4.9(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
OHSU Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alena Guggenheim, ND & Team·ND, academic medical center, Portland Monthly peer-selected
4.6(64)
Portland, OR
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
OHSU Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alena Guggenheim, ND & Team·ND, academic medical center, Portland Monthly peer-selected
4.6(0)
Portland, OR
integrative medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brenda McCool, ND·ND
4.8(29)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Open Wellness PDX
Regenerative Medicine Team·Regenerative medicine specialists
4.8(31)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineregenerative medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Laurel Ash, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(21)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brenda McCool, ND·ND
4.8(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Open Wellness PDX
Regenerative Medicine Team·Regenerative medicine specialists
4.8(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Laurel Ash, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Heart Spring Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Team·Naturopathic and acupuncture team
4.7(42)
SE Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturenutritional counseling
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86GPS
Portland Clinic of Holistic Health
VerifiedHolistic Health Team·Naturopathic and holistic health practitioners
4.7(36)
Portland, OR
holistic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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86GPS
Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Katherine Souza, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(24)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Heart Spring Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Team·Naturopathic and acupuncture team
4.7(0)
SE Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#21
86GPS
Portland Clinic of Holistic Health
VerifiedHolistic Health Team·Naturopathic and holistic health practitioners
4.7(0)
Portland, OR
holistic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Katherine Souza, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#23
85GPS
Sellwood Family Medicine
Naturopathic Team·Naturopathic family medicine practitioners
4.8(28)
Sellwood, Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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85GPS
Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Laura Gouge, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(19)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#25
85GPS
Sellwood Family Medicine
Naturopathic Team·Naturopathic family medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
Sellwood, Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#26
85GPS
Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Laura Gouge, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#27
80GPS
Dr. Corina Dunlap
VerifiedDr. Corina Dunlap·ND
4.9(87)
254 Commercial St, Ste 258, Portland, ME 04101
hormone therapy
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207-209-4858#29
80GPS
Kava Collaborative Health
VerifiedKava Collaborative Health·ND
4.9(53)
100 Brickhill Ave Ste 304, South Portland, ME 04106
Western Herbal Medicine
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207-358-9591#30
80GPS
Dr. Priscilla Skerry
VerifiedDr. Priscilla Skerry·ND
4.8(47)
100 Brickhill Avenue, Suite 304, South Portland, ME 04106
naturopathic medicine
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207-772-5227