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Osteoarthritis Treatment in San Jose
24 holistic practitioners in San Jose who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
24 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 Jose for Osteoarthritis
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#1
91GPS
Bay Area Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Tracy Chan, ND·ND, licensed naturopathic doctor
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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89GPS
San Jose Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kimberly Brown, ND·ND, women's hormone specialist
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
San Jose Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kimberly Brown·ND
4.5(50)
San Jose Integrative Medicine, San Jose, CA 95124
naturopathic medicinehormone therapyAcupuncture
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(408) 357-3422#4
88GPS
Silicon Valley Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Julie Tran-Olive·ND, LAc
4.5(50)
Silicon Valley Natural Health, San Jose, CA 95110
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturenutritional counseling
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88GPS
Naturopathic Family Health
VerifiedDr. Caitlan Gignac, ND·ND, women's health specialist
4.8(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Shreya Soni Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shreya Soni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Silicon Valley Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Julie Tran-Olive, ND, L.Ac.·ND, L.Ac., dual credentials
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Shreya Soni Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shreya Soni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Alison Hunter
VerifiedDr. Alison Hunter·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Alison Hunter, San Jose, CA 95110
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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86GPS
StrugatskyMD
VerifiedDr. Inna Strugatsky·MD
4.5(50)
StrugatskyMD, San Jose, CA 95110
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Bay Area Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedBay Area Naturopathic Medicine·ND Team
4.5(50)
Bay Area Naturopathic Medicine, San Jose, CA 95124
naturopathic medicineIV Nutrient TherapyAcupuncture
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86GPS
San Jose Functional Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.7(52)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Stephanie Graham Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Stephanie Graham, NMD·NMD, highly rated on Healthgrades
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Stephanie Graham Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Stephanie Graham, NMD·NMD, highly rated on Healthgrades
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
San Jose Functional Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.7(0)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Mark Stevens Functional Wellness
VerifiedDr. Mark Stevens, MD·MD, IFM-certified
4.7(0)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Kevan Huynh Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Kevan Huynh, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Preeti Kulkarni Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Preeti Kulkarni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Mark Stevens Functional Wellness
VerifiedDr. Mark Stevens, MD·MD, IFM-certified
4.7(0)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Kevan Huynh Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Kevan Huynh, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Preeti Kulkarni Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Preeti Kulkarni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Naturopathic Family Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Family Health·ND Team
4.5(50)
Naturopathic Family Health, San Jose, CA 95110
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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