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Osteopenia Treatment in Santa Cruz

10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Osteopenia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

10 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Osteopenia

Gabriel treats osteopenia aggressively to prevent progression to osteoporosis (much easier to reverse osteopenia than osteoporosis). He optimizes vitamin D, K2, magnesium, and calcium from food, uses weight-bearing and resistance exercise, addresses hormones (estrogen in women, testosterone in men),...

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Recommended Treatments

Hormone Optimization Therapy

Key Supplements

  • Vitamin D3 5000-10,000 IU (get level to 60-80)
  • Vitamin K2 (MK-7) 200-300mcg
  • Magnesium 400-600mg
  • Calcium 500-800mg (prefer from food)
  • Boron 6mg
  • Strontium citrate 680mg (proven to increase bone density)

Key Lab Markers

  • DEXA scan (bone density - repeat every 1-2 years)
  • Vitamin D (optimal 60-80 ng/mL)
  • PTH (parathyroid hormone - elevated if calcium/D deficiency)
  • Calcium serum and 24-hour urine
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Professional-grade supplements for Osteopenia

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Standard Process

Whole-food nutritional support for Osteopenia

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Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Osteopenia

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
93GPS

Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#2
93GPS

Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#3
91GPS

Wellness Medical Center

Verified
Dr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#4
91GPS

Wellness Medical Center

Verified
Dr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#5
88GPS

Jessica Powell Acupuncture

Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#6
88GPS

Jessica Powell Acupuncture

Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#7
87GPS

Santa Cruz CORE

Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#8
87GPS

Santa Cruz CORE

Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#9
85GPS

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed TCM practitioners, teaching clinic
4.7(64)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#10
85GPS

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed TCM practitioners, teaching clinic
4.7(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture

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