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Schizophrenia Treatment in Pittsburgh
30 holistic practitioners in Pittsburgh who can help with Schizophrenia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
30 Practitioners
0 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Schizophrenia
Gabriel recognizes schizophrenia as serious psychiatric illness requiring medication in most cases—antipsychotics prevent psychosis, necessary for safety. NOT suggesting to replace medications. Biomedical support augments conventional treatment—some patients stabilize at lower doses, fewer side effe...
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Key Supplements
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 2-4g/day (reduces symptoms, brain health—proven in early psychosis)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) 1-3g/day (orthomolecular psychiatry—controversial, some patients improve dramatically, flush common, use niacinamide or extended-release to reduce flush)
- Vitamin C 3-10g/day (antioxidant—orthomolecular protocol)
- Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (neuroprotective, immune regulation)
- Folate (L-methylfolate) 15mg/day (especially if MTHFR mutation—improves negative symptoms)
- Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 1000mcg
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis (DSM-5 criteria), Rule out medical causes: Comprehensive metabolic panel, CBC, Thyroid panel, RPR/VDRL (syphilis—rare but treatable cause of psychosis), HIV test, Urine drug screen (substances can cause psychosis), Autoimmune encephalitis panel (anti-NMDA receptor antibodies, others—treatable cause often missed), Ceruloplasmin (Wilson's disease—treatable), Brain MRI (rule out tumors, structural lesions), EEG (rule out seizures), Toxoplasma gondii antibodies (infection linked to schizophrenia), Vitamin D, B12, Folate, Omega-3 Index, hs-CRP (inflammation), Prolactin (if on antipsychotics—elevated with some), Fasting glucose, lipids (metabolic side effects of antipsychotics), Genetic testing (pharmacogenomics—medication metabolism)
Practitioners in Pittsburgh for Schizophrenia
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91GPS
Trillium Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Maureen Tighe, ND, MSOM·ND, MSOM, Classical Chinese and Naturopathic Medicine
4.9(82)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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(412) 571-9355#2
91GPS
Trillium Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Maureen Tighe, ND, MSOM·ND, MSOM, Classical Chinese and Naturopathic Medicine
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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(412) 571-9355#3
89GPS
UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sari Cohen, ND & Multiple Practitioners·ND (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine), NCCAOM-certified acupuncturists
4.7(94)
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
integrative medicine
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(412) 623-3023#4
89GPS
Heal Pgh / Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks
Amy Green, LAc, LMT·LAc, LMT, Pennsylvania license #AK001200
4.9(72)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sari Cohen, ND & Multiple Practitioners·ND (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine), NCCAOM-certified acupuncturists
4.7(0)
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
integrative medicine
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(412) 623-3023#6
89GPS
Heal Pgh / Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks
Amy Green, LAc, LMT·LAc, LMT, Pennsylvania license #AK001200
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
UPMC Acupuncture Services
Tricia Smith, MS, LAc·MS, LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
4.9(68)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Birch Center for Health
Davis & Melissa Sokulski, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturists
4.9(54)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Wind in the Willows Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist·LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
5.0(38)
West End Village, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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UPMC Acupuncture Services
Tricia Smith, MS, LAc·MS, LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Birch Center for Health
Davis & Melissa Sokulski, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturists
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Wind in the Willows Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist·LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
5.0(0)
West End Village, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Joy Sturgill Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Joy Sturgill, ND·ND, naturopathic physician
4.8(56)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Confluence Healing
Susan M. Glod, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, certified in Oriental Medicine
4.8(46)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Chinese Acupuncture & Herbs Center
Cheng Yang & Xuan Liu, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed, Traditional Oriental Medicine
4.8(62)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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TCL Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Dr. Qiong Wang, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD, Pennsylvania licensed, NCCAOM certified
4.9(47)
Perrysville, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Dr. Joy Sturgill Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Joy Sturgill, ND·ND, naturopathic physician
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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Confluence Healing
Susan M. Glod, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, certified in Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Chinese Acupuncture & Herbs Center
Cheng Yang & Xuan Liu, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed, Traditional Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
TCL Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Dr. Qiong Wang, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD, Pennsylvania licensed, NCCAOM certified
4.9(0)
Perrysville, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Medical Acupuncture
Karen Battle, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed
4.8(51)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Bright Star Acupuncture
Weijia Shan, LAc·LAc, Master of Science in Acupuncture
4.9(43)
Forbes & Shady area, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Medical Acupuncture
Karen Battle, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed
4.8(0)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Bright Star Acupuncture
Weijia Shan, LAc·LAc, Master of Science in Acupuncture
4.9(0)
Forbes & Shady area, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Pittsburgh Alternative Health
VerifiedDarrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh·ND, RPh (pharmacist and naturopathic physician)
4.7(43)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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Ming Yip Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy
Bonnie Pang, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, NCCAOM certified osteopathic acupuncturist
4.8(39)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Pittsburgh Alternative Health
VerifiedDarrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh·ND, RPh (pharmacist and naturopathic physician)
4.7(0)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Ming Yip Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy
Bonnie Pang, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, NCCAOM certified osteopathic acupuncturist
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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