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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Santa Cruz

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

10 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Plantar Fasciitis

Gabriel treats plantar fasciitis as inflammatory and degenerative condition requiring multi-modal approach. Protocol: 1) Reduce acute inflammation (rest, ice, anti-inflammatory supplements), 2) Address biomechanical factors (orthotics, proper footwear, gait analysis), 3) Stretching program (calf str...

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Acupuncture

Key Supplements

  • Curcumin 1000-2000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory)
  • Omega-3 4-6g/day (reduces inflammation)
  • Boswellia 500mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, reduces pain)
  • Bromelain 500mg 3x/day between meals (anti-inflammatory enzyme)
  • MSM 2-4g/day (reduces pain, supports connective tissue)
  • Vitamin C 2000mg/day (collagen synthesis, tissue repair)

Key Lab Markers

  • X-ray foot (rules out stress fracture, shows heel spur in 50%—but spur doesn't cause pain, many people with spurs have no symptoms, many with plantar fasciitis have no spur)
  • Ultrasound (shows plantar fascia thickening >4mm diagnostic, can measure thickness to track healing)
  • MRI (if diagnosis uncertain—shows fascia inflammation, partial tear, rules out other causes—tarsal tunnel, nerve entrapment, stress fracture)
  • Vitamin D
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Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Plantar Fasciitis

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
93GPS

Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

Relevant
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

Relevant
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

Relevant 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

Relevant 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

Relevant
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

Relevant
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

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

Santa Cruz CORE

Relevant
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

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

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

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

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