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PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress) Treatment in Santa Monica

17 holistic practitioners in Santa Monica who can help with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

17 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)
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Practitioners in Santa Monica for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress)

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
92GPS

Best Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Matthew Cavaiola·ND
4.5(50)
Best Naturopathic Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90401
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
#2
92GPS

Best Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Matthew Cavaiola, ND·ND, Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor
4.9(0)
Santa Monica, CA
naturopathic medicine
#3
90GPS

TAO OF MEDICINE

Dr. Hoon Kim·L.Ac
4.5(50)
TAO OF MEDICINE, Santa Monica, CA 90404
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
#4
90GPS

UCLA Center for East-West Medicine

Verified
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine·MD/LAc Team
4.5(50)
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90404
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
#5
89GPS

UCLA Center for East-West Medicine

Verified
Multiple Practitioners·MD, ND, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
1260 15th Street, Suite 800, Santa Monica, CA 90404
integrative medicine
#6
88GPS

The Best Colonics (Rysia)

Verified
Rysia·45+ years experience, taught colonics in Russia and Japan, formerly Total Health Connection Beverly Hills
4.9(40)
1148 4th St, Suite 205, Santa Monica, CA 90403
colonics
#7
88GPS

Dr. Mahboubeh: Body Aligned

Verified
Dr. Mahboubeh Hashemi·ND, BCB
4.5(50)
Dr. Mahboubeh: Body Aligned, Santa Monica, CA 90401
naturopathic medicinehormone therapyFunctional Medicine Consultation
#8
88GPS

Lotus Integrative Medicine

Dr. Brendan Armm·L.Ac, Dipl.OM, MTOM
4.5(50)
Lotus Integrative Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90404
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
#9
87GPS

Perspire Sauna Studio - Santa Monica

Certified staff·Certified sauna technicians
4.5(120)
924 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Infrared Sauna Therapy
#10
87GPS

Holistic Psychiatry

Verified
Dr. Meredith Sagan·MD
4.5(50)
Holistic Psychiatry, Santa Monica, CA 90401
holistic medicine
#11
86.8GPS

Infuse Wellness Center

Verified
Dr. Meredith Bull, ND·Doctor-owned, ND, IgCN-certified nurses
4.9(81)
3306 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
IV Nutrient TherapyOzone Therapy
#12
86GPS

Santa Monica Acupuncture and Wellness

Dr. Laurie Binder·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Santa Monica Acupuncture and Wellness, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Acupuncture
#13
85GPS

Body ZEN Alive

Body ZEN Alive·Decades of experience (Lou), LIBBE-certified
5.0(30)
Santa Monica, CA (exact address via phone)
colonics
#14
85GPS

Santa Monica Wellness Center

Lauren Howard·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Santa Monica Wellness Center, Santa Monica, CA 90401
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
#15
80GPS

Sage Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Molly·ND
4.5(50)
Sage Naturopathic Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90405
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
#16
77.6GPS

Essencia Wellness

Essencia Wellness·LIBBE-certified therapists (Sarah, Lee)
4.8(20)
Santa Monica, CA
colonicsAcupuncture
#17
5GPS

Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine

Dr. Edison de Mello, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, Integrative Medicine, celebrity clientele (Jamie Lee Curtis, Lee Daniels)
0.0(0)
Santa Monica, CA
IV Nutrient Therapyhormone therapyFunctional Medicine Consultation

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