NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
IN SAN DIEGO

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a form of injection therapy that supports the body’s natural ability to heal and repair damaged tissues. This process involves extracting and injecting your own platelets into an injured area. Platelets contain growth factors, which are proteins that stimulate tissue growth and healing. PRP joint injections can be used for tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis, athletic injuries, chondromalacia patella, and so much more.

A holistic approach to men’s health involves looking at your hormone pathways to identify how to best optimize your health and wellbeing. Testosterone is an important hormone that is essential in both men and women. Testosterone supports muscle tone, energy, sexual health, and so much more. Treatment can include hormone replacement therapy, support with hormonal precursors, nutrients, dietary recommendations, and botanicals.

Gastrointestinal imbalances can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as gas/bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea/constipation, or heartburn. Less known symptoms such as acne, eczema, sinus congestion, headaches, nausea, weight fluctuations, and anxiety can also be signs of gastrointestinal inflammation. A naturopathic approach involves a careful assessment and in-depth testing to find the culprit to your digestive concerns. Depending on the cause, treatment can include natural antimicrobials, digestive support, anti-inflammatories, IV therapy, dietary and lifestyle changes.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can involve trauma to the head that results in neuroinflammation. Evaluation of TBI involves comprehensive laboratory and imaging tests to assess the patient’s neurological deficit. Treatments include anti-inflammatories, supplementation, and a focus on hormonal optimization to support neurological repair and immune modulation.

Lyme disease is a tick borne chronic bacterial infection with the spirochete Borrelia that can manifest in a broad spectrum of symptoms. This can often be accompanied by several other coinfections that can all be contracted simultaneously. Treatment of lyme disease can be conducted through a combination of IVs, botanicals, ozone, and pharmaceutical interventions that are tailored to the patient’s presentation and comprehensive laboratory testing.

Autoimmune disorders are a group of illnesses in which the immune system recognizes one’s own proteins or tissues as foreign. As a result, the body begins to attack itself, which can produce many health issues in the long term. Continual overactivation of the immune system leaves the body more susceptible to infections, comorbidities, oxidative stress, and an imbalanced gut microbiome. Labs are crucial in the diagnostic process in order to identify the cause which can include, but not limited to, environmental toxins, nutrient deficiencies, and B and T cell imbalances. Clinical interests include hashimoto’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, alopecia, and other connective tissue disorders.

Women’s health issues can involve imbalances to hormones including estrogen, estrone, progesterone, DHEA, testosterone, pregnenolone, and cortisol. It is important to gather a baseline of all hormone levels, along with other lab markers, for a comprehensive assessment. Treatment can include bioidentical hormone therapy, botanical medicine, liver or adrenal support, and diet and lifestyle management. Conditions of interest include PCOS, PMS, perimenopause, menopause, dysmenorrhea, infertility, breast cancer, vaginal infections, chronic UTI, and endometriosis.

Gastrointestinal imbalances can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as gas/bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea/constipation, or heartburn. Less known symptoms such as acne, eczema, sinus congestion, headaches, nausea, weight fluctuations, and anxiety can also be signs of gastrointestinal inflammation. A naturopathic approach involves a careful assessment and in-depth testing to find the culprit to your digestive concerns. Depending on the cause, treatment can include natural antimicrobials, digestive support, anti-inflammatories, IV therapy, dietary and lifestyle changes. Clinical interests include SIBO, GERD, candida, parasitic infections, food sensitivities, and chronic diarrhea/constipation.

Autoimmune disorders are a group of illnesses in which the immune system recognizes one’s own proteins or tissues as foreign. As a result, the body begins to attack itself, which can produce many health issues in the long term. Continual overactivation of the immune system leaves the body more susceptible to infections, comorbidities, oxidative stress, and an imbalanced gut microbiome. Labs are crucial in the diagnostic process in order to identify the cause which can include, but not limited to, environmental toxins, nutrient deficiencies, and B and T cell imbalances. Clinical interests include hashimoto’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, alopecia, and other connective tissue disorders.

Anxiety and depression are mental health concerns that present differently for every individual. Whether it stems from the death of a family member, work related stress, personal health concerns, or any other underlying causation, anxiety and depression can have an affect on your life physically, mentally, and emotionally. Treatment approaches include investigating neurotransmitter balance, amino acid levels, microbiome imbalances, environmental toxins, and nutrient deficiencies. Additional approaches include providing coping strategies, mindful meditation, and breathing techniques.