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PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress) Treatment in Charleston
11 holistic practitioners in Charleston who can help with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
11 Practitioners
3 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress)
Gabriel recognizes PTSD as biological brain changes from trauma—NOT weakness or 'just in your head.' Protocol: 1) Trauma-focused psychotherapy (CRITICAL—no supplement replaces this), 2) Support HPA axis and stress response, 3) Reduce neuroinflammation, 4) Optimize neurotransmitters (GABA, serotonin,...
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Key Supplements
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 2-4g/day (reduces neuroinflammation, supports brain healing)
- Magnesium 400-600mg (calms nervous system, supports GABA)
- L-Theanine 200-400mg (calming, reduces anxiety without sedation)
- Ashwagandha 500mg 2x/day (adaptogen—normalizes stress response, reduces cortisol)
- Rhodiola 400mg (adaptogen—reduces fatigue, improves stress resilience)
- Vitamin D3 5000 IU (anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective)
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis (CAPS-5—Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale, PCL-5—self-report), Rule out other conditions (depression, anxiety, substance abuse, TBI), Cortisol (saliva 4-point—often dysregulated in PTSD, high or low), DHEA, Inflammatory markers (hs-CRP—neuroinflammation), Vitamin D, Omega-3 Index, Magnesium RBC, B vitamins, Thyroid panel (hypothyroidism can mimic depression), Comprehensive stool test (gut-brain connection), Neurotransmitter testing (urine—controversial but some use), HRV (heart rate variability—autonomic dysfunction in PTSD), Sleep study (if nightmares, insomnia, possible sleep apnea)
Practitioners in Charleston for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress)
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Catherine Jones
VerifiedDr. Catherine Jones·ND, MS, LAc
4.8(127)
164 Market Street, Suite 302, Charleston, SC 29401
Acupuncture
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(843) 513-7477#2
80GPS
Dr. Julie Allison
Dr. Julie Allison·DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM
4.9(189)
4 Carriage Ln Suite 204, Charleston, SC 29407
Acupuncture
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(843) 708-9262#3
80GPS
Dr. Naomi Campbell
Dr. Naomi Campbell·DACM, LAc
4.8(134)
1 Carriage Ln, Ste 101, Charleston, SC
Acupuncture
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(843) 936-7000#4
80GPS
Dr. Stephen Elliott
VerifiedDr. Stephen Elliott·MD
4.6(89)
7510 North Forest Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(843) 572-1600#5
80GPS
Lisa Abernathy
Lisa Abernathy·LAc
4.9(178)
1819 Meeting Street Road, Charleston, SC 29405
Acupuncture
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(843) 937-6890#6
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Erin Mullally
Erin Mullally·FNP-C
4.7(96)
45 Lyttleton St, Charleston, SC 29407
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(843) 642-8036#7
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Dr. Michael Kalsman
VerifiedDr. Michael Kalsman·MD
4.6(84)
2075 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC
Acupuncture
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(843) 876-3151#8
80GPS
Dr. Shannon Kennedy
VerifiedDr. Shannon Kennedy·MD
4.7(78)
3423 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455
integrative medicine
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(843) 737-5206#9
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Treayor Smith
Treayor Smith·LAc
4.8(127)
Johns Island, SC 29455
Acupuncture
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(843) 555-0600