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Scoliosis Treatment in Santa Monica
17 holistic practitioners in Santa Monica who can help with Scoliosis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
17 Practitioners
3 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Scoliosis
Gabriel's approach depends on type, severity, and age. For adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: early intervention to prevent progression (Schroth method physical therapy, bracing if appropriate, postural training, core strengthening, avoiding progression to surgery if possible). For adult scoliosis: pa...
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AcupuncturePEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) TherapyRed Light Therapy
Key Supplements
- Magnesium 400-600mg (muscle relaxation, reduces spasms)
- Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU + Vitamin K2 MK-7 200mcg (bone health, prevents progression in growing children)
- Calcium 500-1000mg (bone health—from food preferred, citrate or microcrystalline hydroxyapatite form)
- Omega-3 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory, reduces pain)
- Curcumin 500-1000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory for pain)
- Boswellia 500mg 3x/day (reduces inflammation, back pain)
Key Lab Markers
- X-rays (Cobb angle measurement—<10° normal alignment, 10-25° mild scoliosis, 25-40° moderate, >40° severe)
- Full spine X-ray (standing—assesses structural curve)
- MRI (if neurological symptoms, rapid progression, atypical curve, congenital—rules out spinal cord abnormalities, syrinx, tethered cord, tumor)
- Bone density scan (if adult degenerative scoliosis, osteoporosis risk)
Practitioners in Santa Monica for Scoliosis
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#1
90GPS
TAO OF MEDICINE
RelevantDr. Hoon Kim·L.Ac
4.5(50)
TAO OF MEDICINE, Santa Monica, CA 90404
✓ AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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90GPS
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine
Relevant VerifiedUCLA Center for East-West Medicine·MD/LAc Team
4.5(50)
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90404
✓ AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Lotus Integrative Medicine
RelevantDr. Brendan Armm·L.Ac, Dipl.OM, MTOM
4.5(50)
Lotus Integrative Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90404
✓ AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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86GPS
Santa Monica Acupuncture and Wellness
RelevantDr. Laurie Binder·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Santa Monica Acupuncture and Wellness, Santa Monica, CA 90401
✓ Acupuncture
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(310) 564-4325#5
85GPS
Santa Monica Wellness Center
RelevantLauren Howard·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Santa Monica Wellness Center, Santa Monica, CA 90401
✓ AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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77.6GPS
Essencia Wellness
RelevantEssencia Wellness·LIBBE-certified therapists (Sarah, Lee)
4.8(20)
Santa Monica, CA
✓ Acupuncturecolonics
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(310) 633-1599#7
92GPS
Best Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Matthew Cavaiola·ND
4.5(50)
Best Naturopathic Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90401
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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(310) 564-4325#8
92GPS
Best Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Matthew Cavaiola, ND·ND, Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor
4.9(0)
Santa Monica, CA
naturopathic medicine
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89GPS
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, ND, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
1260 15th Street, Suite 800, Santa Monica, CA 90404
integrative medicine
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(310) 794-6644#10
88GPS
The Best Colonics (Rysia)
VerifiedRysia·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
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(310) 819-6256#11
88GPS
Dr. Mahboubeh: Body Aligned
VerifiedDr. Mahboubeh Hashemi·ND, BCB
4.5(50)
Dr. Mahboubeh: Body Aligned, Santa Monica, CA 90401
naturopathic medicinehormone therapyFunctional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#12
87GPS
Perspire Sauna Studio - Santa Monica
Certified staff·Certified sauna technicians
4.5(120)
924 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Infrared Sauna Therapy
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(310) 526-8760#13
87GPS
Holistic Psychiatry
VerifiedDr. Meredith Sagan·MD
4.5(50)
Holistic Psychiatry, Santa Monica, CA 90401
holistic medicine
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(424) 465-3076#14
86.8GPS
Infuse Wellness Center
VerifiedDr. Meredith Bull, ND·Doctor-owned, ND, IgCN-certified nurses
4.9(81)
3306 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
IV Nutrient TherapyOzone Therapy
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(310) 450-0600#15
85GPS
Body ZEN Alive
Body ZEN Alive·Decades of experience (Lou), LIBBE-certified
5.0(30)
Santa Monica, CA (exact address via phone)
colonics
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(310) 587-2639