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Varicose Veins Treatment in Santa Cruz
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Varicose Veins. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 Practitioners
0 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Varicose Veins
Gabriel treats varicose veins as vascular insufficiency requiring multi-modal approach. For mild-moderate: compression stockings (most important), vein-strengthening supplements (horse chestnut, diosmin, rutin), weight loss, exercise, elevation. For moderate-severe cosmetic or symptomatic: sclerothe...
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Key Supplements
- Horse Chestnut 300mg 2x/day standardized to 50mg aescin (most effective supplement—improves venous tone, reduces swelling, pain, evidence-based)
- Diosmin 450mg + Hesperidin 50mg (Daflon) 2 tablets 2x/day (micronized purified flavonoid fraction—improves venous tone, reduces symptoms, widely used in Europe)
- Rutin 500mg 2x/day (bioflavonoid—strengthens blood vessels)
- Butcher's Broom 300mg 3x/day (improves venous circulation, reduces leg heaviness)
- Gotu Kola 60-120mg/day (strengthens vein walls, improves circulation)
- Pycnogenol 100-200mg/day (pine bark extract—improves microcirculation, reduces swelling)
Key Lab Markers
- Doppler Ultrasound (evaluates venous insufficiency, valve function, identifies incompetent veins, rules out DVT)
- Venography (rarely needed—invasive, contrast dye)
Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Varicose Veins
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#1
93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
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93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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