Neck and Shoulder Pain Naturopaths in California

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.

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.

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.

Naturopathic Medicine is a holistic specialty care approach to health and wellness that focuses on the interconnectedness of the body, rather than disease itself. The goal is to find out the causes of illness, and how different systems in the body affect each other. Natural therapies are used to support the body embark on it's own healing process. The bedrock of Naturopathy is the health and well being of the individual. Naturopathic Doctors choose the most appropriate type of therapy or combination of therapies to use for each patient.

Dr. Takashima is highly skilled in science-based natural medicines and modalities, and uses wisdom passed on for generations. She cares about her patients and interested in creating partnership with them to achieve their health goals. She can find the underline cause of the symptoms and treat holistically, mind, body and spirit to assist her patients to the deeper level of healing. She is also licensed as a primary care doctor. She does also gentle pap smear, physical exams, order imaging and order/interpret blood work.

Dr. Darcy Yent ND, LAc. is board certified in California as a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist and finds that incorporating both Western and Eastern models of medicine comprehensively address her patients' conditions. Dr. Yent builds collaborative partnerships with her patients, working as a team to empower them to achieve their health and wellness goals. She provides a safe, quiet, and compassionate healing environment where she listens to patients' needs and supports them in making the changes they seek. Health issues that she treats include Allergies

Dr. Wong has years of experience in diagnosing and treating chronic and acute conditions with natural, non-invasive therapies. Having studied under NAET creator, Dr. Devi Nambudripad, she is a highly accomplished NAET practitioner with one of the highest success rates of allergy elimination in the industry. Dr. Melody Wong specializes in the following areas of practice: ~NAET (Allergy Elimination Therapy for food, environmental, chemical) ~Chronic Illness (GI disorders, fatigue, sinusitis, etc.) ~Pediatric health care (asthma, eczema, colds/flu, ADD/ADHD, etc.) ~Women's health (hormonal imbalances, PMS, menopause, infertility, etc.) ~Detoxification and Weight Loss ~Musculoskeletal conditions/ Pain Management

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.

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.

Naturopathic physicians are trained as primary care providers who diagnose, treat and manage patients with acute and chronic conditions, while addressing disease and dysfunction at the level of body, mind and spirit. At Ascend Integrative Medicine, we concentrate on individualized patient wellness through health promotion and disease prevention, attempting to find the underlying cause of the patient’s condition. ​ we provide evidence-informed therapies that balance the least harmful and most effective approaches to help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health.

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.

I specialize in identifying and treating the underlying causes of disease and/or systemic imbalances that give rise to symptoms of unwellness. I use the latest in conventional medicine, the most advanced natural medicine, and the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine to diagnose and find the fastest and most comprehensive route to cure in each individual case.

Dr. Nikki is driven to help individuals who are seeking alternative methods for treatment. She uses a variety of modalities to help her patients such as botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutrition and lifestyle modifications.

Are you tired of feeling constantly unwell, with no doctor taking the time to truly understand your needs and provide the care you deserve? Look no further. As a Naturopathic doctor and Acupuncturist, I am committed to working alongside you to achieve the well-being and quality of life you desire. Utilizing natural therapies, I focus on supporting your body's innate healing abilities, reducing reliance on pharmaceuticals. Whether you're grappling with autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, or skin disorders, I tailor treatment plans to address your unique needs.

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 medical practice of over 20 years focuses on the treatment of the whole individual to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. I have designed my practice as a nurturing environment where the physical, as well as the emotional, history lays the groundwork for treatment. Through this approach, I treat the cause of disease/illness rather than just the symptoms. Utilizing effective and appropriately individualized treatment methods, the patient is guided towards balanced health. The goal is to create optimal wellness by identifying and eliminating the stressors on a patient's system and supporting the body's physiology.

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.

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.

Clinic now open. Call to set up a Free Introductory Consultation. Walk-in appointments welcome. Utilizing Naturopathic medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, we provide an Integrative Approach to Family Medicine. Preventative Medicine is our primary focus. Individualized treatment plans are formulated and include many natural healing techniques. We treat all health conditions in the most natural way possible.