Naturopaths in California

I provide patient-centered high-quality service and encourage my patients to participate in their wellness journey. I treat the whole person with love and compassion to achieve their wellness and professional goals and optimize their health. I emphasize patient education and the prevention of illness. I specialize in infertility, autoimmune disease, natural pain management, and herbal formula. I practice the integration of Naturopathic Medicine and Traditional Asian Medicine modalities which include personalized health assessment, acupuncture, fertility acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

Dr. Shu earned her medical degrees at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Arizona, and the China Medical University, Taiwan, in 1995. Dr. Shu is a licensed naturopathic doctor, and is certified in Orthopedic Prolotherapy with Platelet Rich Plasma injections via American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Integrative Pain Management. Dr. Shu is also certified in Aesthetic Medicine via American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr. Wang has 20+ years of experience in practice with expertise in pain management, regenerative medicine and reversing chronic diseases. She offers non surgical repair of joints & ligaments, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and allergies. She uses Ozone therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma or prolotherapy to regenerate damaged soft tissue and cartilage. Dr. wang also offers natural hormone replacement and Various IV therapies for cancer therapy recovery and immune support.

Josel Dauz, ND, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in the state of California. Finding the root cause is a passion of Dr. Dauz, and she is devoted to giving her patients holistic, individualized, and compassionate care. Dr. Dauz believes in collaborating with her patients and carefully listening to their stories to find their wellness journey. She is trained in General Medicine with specialties in Women’s Health, Fertility, Pediatrics, Hormone balancing, Oncology support, Cardiovascular health, Genetic counseling, Functional Medicine, Anti-aging, Regenerative medicine/Pain management, Facial Rejuvenation, and Chinese Medicine.

Restorative Medicine is a therapeutic approach aimed at restoring organ function and endocrine balance on a functional level such that, cellular, metabolic, and functional improvements can be long lasting reducing the need for multiple pharmaceutical interventions. Restorative Medicine seeks to cure the causes of chronic musculoskeletal pain by healing damage and degeneration of connective tissue caused by traumatic injuries and repetitive motion injuries. This is accomplished by injecting natural substances or one's own blood platelets and tissue stem cells directly into the problem areas in order to regenerate healthy tissue.

I strive to help people feel better and live better. My care looks beyond symptoms and toward the root of the illness. I treat patients, not simply diseases. I offer safe, effective, and natural therapies for restoring health and optimizing wellness. I treat patients with a variety of conditions, anywhere from diabetes, depression, anxiety, fatigue, to chronic infections and autoimmune conditions; helping to minimize the use of prescription drugs and stimulate the healing capacity of the individual. I have passion for helping those with chronic and acute pain overcome their injuries with regenerative injection therapies.

Doctor Birch practices at Purety Family Medical Clinic, an integrative health center based in Santa Barbara. He is so grateful to have the opportunity to positively impact his patient's lives by focusing on the gifts of nature to direct their own body's innate ability to heal. It is his passion to offer his patients the best that Natural and Western medicine has to offer while tailoring his treatment to what works best for them. He gets the most joy out of helping families get healthier as a whole and strives to help make our world better every day.

Dr. Hanson is a California licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor. He received his doctorate in 2007 at the prestigious National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) located in Portland, Oregon. He has been an associate doctor with Dr. Frank Shallenberger MD at The Nevada Center in Carson City for seven years. Dr. Shallenberger is well known throughout the United States for his pioneering work using ozone gas (Prolozone) for treating chronic joint pains and acute injuries. This is what brought Dr. Hanson to this region from the Pacific Northwest, to learn this therapy and acquire the skill to use it effectively.

Are you experiencing fatigue, joint pain, digestive issues or other symptoms that just don't seem to make sense or despite treatments just aren't improving? Feeling afraid or confused about your health? I specialize in addressing your concerns naturally by finding the cause of dysfunction and working with your body to find the solution. My personal mission is to empower you to understand your body and to create the ideal health you want for yourself and your family. I work with my patients as partners in achieving their health goals and am so excited to connect with you!

My primary attention is centered on the prevention and treatment of disease and chronic pain disorders through appropriate dietary and lifestyle modifications, nutritional supplementation and various treatment modalities. I practice general family medicine, but have specific interests in chronic pain disorders, sports medicine/orthorpedics, mental/emotional disorders, cancer, healthy aging & natural hormone balancing, diabetes/obesity/wt management, heart disease as well as digestive disorders & detoxification.

After completing medical school at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and working for 10 years as a licensed physical therapist, I opened Synergy. My goal was to combine the best aspects of standard medicine with the benefits of natural and preventative medicine. Since then, I've treated many patients with all kinds of health problems - from simple colds and infections, to cancer and medical conditions that MDs have not been able to resolve. If you want a holistically-oriented primary care doctor who is ready to work with you and your family to improve your health and resolve or alleviate health problems, I can help you.

Hello - My name is Dr. Matthew Cavaiola. I am a naturopathic doctor who specializes in integrative oncology (cancer), hormonal imbalances (adrenal fatigue, thyroid, menopause, low testosterone) in both men and women and I use natural treatments for autoimmune disease, diabetes, heart disease, and low back, knee pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Some of the treatments I offer in my practice including: functional medicine, IV nutritional therapy, high dose IV vitamin C, bioidentical hormone replacement, prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), nutrition and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

It’s not always easy to stay healthy in a busy, stress filled world. Add to this challenge, the large amount of misinformation about health that we are bombarded with. My team and I provide practical, treat the root cause, therapeutic solutions to illnesses so you can not only manage life but for you to thrive.

I'm a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Board Certified in Biofeedback. I practice based on Naturopathic Medicine's foundational principles and Functional Medicine's systematic approach to address your health concerns. I help to facilitate your own body's healing mechanism through understanding and addressing the root cause. I want this to be a mutually participatory process between us. I will be supporting you throughout your journey because together is always better and together is necessary. What I want for you is more than just absence of disease. I want you to cultivate resiliency -- resilience of the body and mind.

I received my doctorate in naturopathic medicine from The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in 2011. Studying at BINM provided me with the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of specialty treatments, including the use of ozone, prolotherapy and IV therapies. In addition, I had the privilege of receiving formal medical training in oncology by Dr. Neil McKinney, one of the leading naturopathic doctors in naturopathic oncology. In 2012, I joined Synergy Natural Medicine Clinic in Monrovia, CA, to become a specialist in naturopathic oncology. In March, 2016, I redesigned a small clinic and we have been growing ever since!

My purpose is to provide service to anyone that is motivated to heal. I believe that we are given the incredible potential to overcome any health obstacles if we have the right tools and information. Therefore, I am able to see patients with a variety of symptoms and diagnosis. By treating everyone as an individual, we are able to achieve lasting results and empowerment. The answers are out there and my job is to work tirelessly to find them for you, as a unique individual.

Dr. Vaughn believes that it’s essential to identify and treat the root cause(s) of symptoms to allow the innate healing mechanisms inherent within the mind, body, and spirit to regain optimal function and balance. She encourages patients to engage in their care, while she strives to educate and empower patients with the information they need to make informed healthcare decisions that align with their values and lifestyle. Dr. Vaughn is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor with a Masters in Classical Chinese Medicine. She is also a licensed clinical laboratory scientist with an emphasis in Microbiology and stem cell therapies.

My ideal client is someone who is motivated to take charge of their health and is seeking a more natural approach to healing. They may be struggling with chronic health issues, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, or stress and anxiety. They want to feel empowered and informed about their health, and they value a holistic approach that considers the mind, body, and spirit. Their goal is to achieve optimal health and prevent future health issues. By working together, we can create a personalized treatment plan that supports their unique needs and helps them achieve their health goals using naturopathic and functional medicine.

Doctor Birch practices at Purety Family Medical Clinic, an integrative health center based in Santa Barbara. She provides a comprehensive knowledge of revolutionary healing solutions for acute and chronic disease, as well as longevity and preventive medicine. Her passion is to provide an individualized approach for patient-centered care. Helping patients reach their health goals is an absolute honor for her. She thoroughly enjoys working with patients of all ages and building relationships with them. She has undergone extensive board examinations to become certified as a Naturopathic Doctor and licensed in the state of California as a primary care doctor.