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Scoliosis Treatment in Traverse City

12 holistic practitioners in Traverse City who can help with Scoliosis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

12 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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Recommended Treatments

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)
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Practitioners in Traverse City for Scoliosis

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
80GPS

Live Well Acupuncture

Sarah Searles, LAc, MSOM·LAc, MSOM (Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine)
5.0(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#2
80GPS

Northern Michigan Acupuncture

Kara Schaub, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
4.9(0)
Traverse City/Lake Leelanau area, MI
naturopathic medicine
#5
80GPS

Shoreline Center for Healing

Verified
Shoreline Team·Licensed Acupuncturists and Wellness Practitioners
4.7(0)
745 S Garfield Ave Suite C, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#6
80GPS

Balance for Self Healing

Tamara Graf, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
5.0(0)
13356 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#8
80GPS

Big Beautiful Life Chiropractic

Dr. Jena Hullman, DC·DC, Functional Medicine Focus
4.9(0)
Near East Eighth St and South Union St, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#12
80GPS

River of Life TC

River of Life Team·Chiropractor with Functional Medicine Focus
4.5(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine