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Osteoarthritis Treatment in San Diego
44 holistic practitioners in San Diego who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
44 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 San Diego for Osteoarthritis
Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score
#1
77.2GPS
FIX Medical Group
RelevantMultiple Providers·Integrative medical team
4.2(190)
Mission Valley & Rancho Bernardo
✓ Ozone Therapynutritional counselingChiropractic Care
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5GPS
R3 Stem Cell
RelevantMultiple Providers·Multiple board-certified providers
0.0(0)
Multiple locations
✓ Stem Cell Therapyregenerative medicine
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(844) 438-7836#3
94GPS
Oasis Health and Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Naturopathic Doctors·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
5.0(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#5
91.8GPS
UC San Diego Health Apheresis
VerifiedDr. Amber Paratore Sanchez·MD, Board-Certified Nephrologist
4.8(100)
200 W. Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)
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(858) 249-3030#6
91GPS
UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedUC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine·MD/LAc Team
4.5(50)
UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine, San Diego, CA 92037
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultationmind body
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90GPS
Advanced Functional Medicine
VerifiedAdvanced Functional Medicine·Multiple MDs
4.5(50)
Advanced Functional Medicine, San Diego, CA 92000
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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Contact via website#8
90GPS
Weng's Acupuncture & Herbs
Weng's Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic·L.Ac Team
4.5(50)
Weng's Acupuncture & Herbs, San Diego, CA 92000
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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Contact via website#9
90GPS
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedScripps Center for Integrative Medicine·MD Team
4.5(50)
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, San Diego, CA 92121
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#10
89GPS
Dr. Erica Oberg Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Erica Oberg, ND·ND, functional medicine specialist
4.9(58)
San Diego, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
Dr. Erica Oberg Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Erica Oberg, ND·ND, functional medicine specialist
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Grossmont Medical Center Acupuncture
Dr. Michael D. Corradino·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Grossmont Medical Center Acupuncture, San Diego, CA 92000
Acupuncture
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88GPS
San Diego Health Clinic of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, multiple specialists
4.8(83)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#14
88GPS
Dr. Ryan McNally Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Ryan McNally, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA (telehealth available)
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Ryan McNally Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Ryan McNally, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA (telehealth available)
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
San Diego Health Clinic of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, multiple specialists
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Luma Health
VerifiedDr. Kaylyn Gatto·ND
4.5(50)
Luma Health, San Diego, CA 92000
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#18
87GPS
San Diego Family Acupuncture
Dr. Lan Quach·DACM, L.Ac
4.5(50)
San Diego Family Acupuncture, San Diego, CA 92000
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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Contact via website#19
87GPS
Dr. Bronner Handwerger Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Bronner Handwerger, ND·ND, 20+ years practice
4.8(72)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#20
87GPS
Pacific Pearl Acupuncture
Dr. Mei Chen, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#21
87GPS
Dr. Bronner Handwerger Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Bronner Handwerger, ND·ND, 20+ years practice
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#22
87GPS
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Multiple Scripps locations
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#23
87GPS
Pacific Pearl Acupuncture
Dr. Mei Chen, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#24
86GPS
South Bay Acupuncture
Fawsi Jose Murra·L.Ac
4.5(50)
South Bay Acupuncture, San Diego, CA 92000
AcupunctureHomeopathy
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Contact via website#25
86GPS
Bastyr University Clinic San Diego
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, L.Ac., supervised by licensed practitioners
4.7(64)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#26
86GPS
Bastyr University Clinic San Diego
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, L.Ac., supervised by licensed practitioners
4.7(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#27
85GPS
Grace Aguirre Nutrition
Grace Aguirre·MS, RDN, IFNCP, CLT
4.5(50)
Grace Aguirre Nutrition, San Diego, CA 92000
holistic medicinenutritional counseling
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Contact via website#28
85GPS
San Diego Integrative Spine Center
San Diego Integrative Spine Center·DC Team
4.5(50)
San Diego Integrative Spine Center, San Diego, CA 92000
Chiropractic Carenutritional counseling
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Contact via website#29
85GPS
Nourish Medical Center
VerifiedNourish Medical Center·ND/MD Team
4.5(50)
Nourish Medical Center, San Diego, CA 92014
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#30
85GPS
Sharp HealthCare Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various practitioners
4.5(104)
Multiple Sharp locations
integrative medicine
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(619) 740-6000#31
85GPS
Dr. Brandy McGill Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Brandy McGill, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via directory#32
85GPS
Sharp HealthCare Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various practitioners
4.5(0)
Multiple Sharp locations
integrative medicine
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(619) 740-6000#33
85GPS
Dr. Brandy McGill Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Brandy McGill, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. Jonathan Kalman Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Jonathan Kalman, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. David Daily Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. David Daily, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. Jonathan Kalman Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Jonathan Kalman, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via directory#37
84GPS
Dr. David Daily Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. David Daily, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via directory#38
83GPS
Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sandra Colvard, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via directory#39
83GPS
Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sandra Colvard, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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79.2GPS
Accelerate Health Clinics
Dr. Mirkarimi, Medical team·Licensed medical professionals, lab testing on-site
5.0(0)
9333 Genesee Avenue #250, San Diego, CA 92121
Peptide Therapypeptide therapyregenerative medicine
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(619) 810-7027#42
76.8GPS
Aerovi Studio
Multiple practitioners·FDA-approved protocols, certified staff
4.8(12)
7540 Metropolitan Drive #110, San Diego, CA 92108
hbot
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(858) 899-3148