Health Professionals in Santa Barbara County, CA
My ideal patients are those who have exhausted conventional options and are seeking answers — people living with chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions, neurodegenerative disease, persistent gut dysfunction, or musculoskeletal pain that hasn't responded to standard care. Many come seeking advanced therapies like Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, EBOO ozone therapy, FMT, or regenerative orthopedic injections. Others are focused on longevity and proactive health optimization. I meet each patient with thorough evaluation, functional lab analysis, and a personalized protocol built around root-cause medicine — not symptom management.
My ideal patients are those who have exhausted conventional options and are seeking answers — people living with chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions, neurodegenerative disease, persistent gut dysfunction, or musculoskeletal pain that hasn't responded to standard care. Many come seeking advanced therapies like Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, EBOO ozone therapy, FMT, or regenerative orthopedic injections. Others are focused on longevity and proactive health optimization. I meet each patient with thorough evaluation, functional lab analysis, and a personalized protocol built around root-cause medicine — not symptom management.
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.
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.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and am devoted to helping my clients optimize their health through a body-mind integrative approach. Given all the opposing views about nutrition I can understand your confusion and help you find what is best for your unique situation. I specialize in Functional Nutrition along with Disordered Eating. I am here to help those who are hoping to improve their relationship with food and their bodies and also for those struggling with hormonal, metabolic and gut related disorders such as PMOS, metabolic syndrome, Diabetes, Cardio-Vascular Disease, Hypothyroid along with Menopausal Health.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and am devoted to helping my clients optimize their health through a body-mind integrative approach. Given all the opposing views about nutrition I can understand your confusion and help you find what is best for your unique situation. I specialize in Functional Nutrition along with Disordered Eating. I am here to help those who are hoping to improve their relationship with food and their bodies and also for those struggling with hormonal, metabolic and gut related disorders such as PMOS, metabolic syndrome, Diabetes, Cardio-Vascular Disease, Hypothyroid along with Menopausal Health.
Chi is licensed to practice Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine by the California Acupuncture Board and the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Chi is skilled in all areas of Oriental Medicine, especially Herbal Medicine and Moxibustion, Pain relief from head to heel, Emotional Management like Anxiety,depression, stress and Body Balance.
In fact, he made a Moxibustion device that increases the fire acupuncture efficiency to its maximum. He also translated the famous Chinese herbal formular book into Korean.
Chi is licensed to practice Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine by the California Acupuncture Board and the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Chi is skilled in all areas of Oriental Medicine, especially Herbal Medicine and Moxibustion, Pain relief from head to heel, Emotional Management like Anxiety,depression, stress and Body Balance.
In fact, he made a Moxibustion device that increases the fire acupuncture efficiency to its maximum. He also translated the famous Chinese herbal formular book into Korean.
Dr. Luc Maes, DC, ND is a Naturopath, Classical Homeopath, Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Director of The Maes Center. With 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Maes provides a whole person integrative approach to gut health, metabolic syndrome, chronic fatigue, pediatrics, neurology, skin, allergies and autoimmune disorders.
Dr. Luc Maes, DC, ND is a Naturopath, Classical Homeopath, Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Director of The Maes Center. With 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Maes provides a whole person integrative approach to gut health, metabolic syndrome, chronic fatigue, pediatrics, neurology, skin, allergies and autoimmune disorders.
Pathways to Natural Health is a family medical practice in Santa Barbara, California that offers holistic integrative medicine for its patients. The clinic's goal is to help support patients in all steps of their healing process.
Pathways to Natural Health is a family medical practice in Santa Barbara, California that offers holistic integrative medicine for its patients. The clinic's goal is to help support patients in all steps of their healing process.
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!
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!
I provide personal and individual nutrition education and counseling on a variety of health and nutrition issues.
My approach is simple, yet effective. I work with the individual to assist in empowering them to make healthier
eating habits and lifestyle changes.
It definitely is not easy to take charge of your health on your own, but can be done when you have the right skills, information, and motivation. My goal in working with people is for them to eat healthier, feel better and to embrace eating as an enjoyable experience.
I provide personal and individual nutrition education and counseling on a variety of health and nutrition issues.
My approach is simple, yet effective. I work with the individual to assist in empowering them to make healthier
eating habits and lifestyle changes.
It definitely is not easy to take charge of your health on your own, but can be done when you have the right skills, information, and motivation. My goal in working with people is for them to eat healthier, feel better and to embrace eating as an enjoyable experience.
My ultimate goal is for each client's body, mind and soul to be nurtured and rejuvenated.
My ultimate goal is for each client's body, mind and soul to be nurtured and rejuvenated.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with special interests in the following areas:
1.) Goal achieving performance nutrition for runners
2.) Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy for individuals of all sizes
3.) Digestive health and Low FODMAP diets
My goal is to help guide your nutrition for any and all of the above concerns.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with special interests in the following areas:
1.) Goal achieving performance nutrition for runners
2.) Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy for individuals of all sizes
3.) Digestive health and Low FODMAP diets
My goal is to help guide your nutrition for any and all of the above concerns.
Online Health Professionals
Do you wake up day after day intending to make a change with food, or change your body, only to repeat the same cycle? Are you feeling exhausted, uncertain or even hopeless as a result of this cycle? Living with dysfunctional eating patterns ranging from chronic dieting to disordered eating can be exhausting, and has a profound impact on our ability to live our best lives. Rise exists to help you live fully and authentically, not just out of fear of food.
Do you wake up day after day intending to make a change with food, or change your body, only to repeat the same cycle? Are you feeling exhausted, uncertain or even hopeless as a result of this cycle? Living with dysfunctional eating patterns ranging from chronic dieting to disordered eating can be exhausting, and has a profound impact on our ability to live our best lives. Rise exists to help you live fully and authentically, not just out of fear of food.
Hi there! I help athletes, physically active individuals, and teams optimize their performance and health through sports nutrition coaching services. Understanding all of the research and beneficial nutrition strategies, putting them into practice, and maintaining consistency can be tough. We will work on building positive eating habits that work for YOU and YOUR lifestyle and needs. Here are a few outcomes of clients I work with: extra edge to perform in your sport, better energy levels throughout the day and during training&competition, faster recovery, sick less often, preventing/treating injuries, better relationships with food.
Hi there! I help athletes, physically active individuals, and teams optimize their performance and health through sports nutrition coaching services. Understanding all of the research and beneficial nutrition strategies, putting them into practice, and maintaining consistency can be tough. We will work on building positive eating habits that work for YOU and YOUR lifestyle and needs. Here are a few outcomes of clients I work with: extra edge to perform in your sport, better energy levels throughout the day and during training&competition, faster recovery, sick less often, preventing/treating injuries, better relationships with food.
Medical diagnoses are freightenting. Often, I have found my clients receive little education on ways to manage clinical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease and diabetes. With limited guidance, their condition progresses and can result in profound impacts on physical and mental health, and quality of life.
Medical diagnoses are freightenting. Often, I have found my clients receive little education on ways to manage clinical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease and diabetes. With limited guidance, their condition progresses and can result in profound impacts on physical and mental health, and quality of life.
Conveniently located in West LA, I am a Physician of Chinese Medicine with more than twenty years of experience in the holistic medicine field. I practice Acupuncture as well as Chinese Herbal Therapy, Medical Qigong and Eastern Nutrition. In addition to treatments, I provide healing tools so you can be empowered in your own healing process. Tools include simple, yet powerful medical Qigong exercises, nutritional recommendations, and lifestyle guidance.
Conveniently located in West LA, I am a Physician of Chinese Medicine with more than twenty years of experience in the holistic medicine field. I practice Acupuncture as well as Chinese Herbal Therapy, Medical Qigong and Eastern Nutrition. In addition to treatments, I provide healing tools so you can be empowered in your own healing process. Tools include simple, yet powerful medical Qigong exercises, nutritional recommendations, and lifestyle guidance.
Do you struggle with digestive issues like IBS, bloating, or GERD—or feel stuck when it comes to your weight or relationship with food?
Even when you think you’re doing everything right, nothing seems to work?
You don’t need another diet. You need a clear, personalized approach that actually works for your body and your life.
If you're ready to feel better, gain clarity around food, and finally have a plan that works, I’d love to help you get started.
Do you struggle with digestive issues like IBS, bloating, or GERD—or feel stuck when it comes to your weight or relationship with food?
Even when you think you’re doing everything right, nothing seems to work?
You don’t need another diet. You need a clear, personalized approach that actually works for your body and your life.
If you're ready to feel better, gain clarity around food, and finally have a plan that works, I’d love to help you get started.
I am a Registered Dietitian specialized in Eating Disorders as well as dancers/athletes, food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders and diseases. I also have significant experience working with substance abuse and other mental health disorders. Navigating decisions around how to fuel your body can be hard, confusing and scary. I'm here to help make that process a little easier. I work with each person to figure out their individual needs and what works best for them. I am an "all foods fit," and body acceptance based dietitian. My focus is on mindful and intuitive eating rather than restrictive dieting.
I am a Registered Dietitian specialized in Eating Disorders as well as dancers/athletes, food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders and diseases. I also have significant experience working with substance abuse and other mental health disorders. Navigating decisions around how to fuel your body can be hard, confusing and scary. I'm here to help make that process a little easier. I work with each person to figure out their individual needs and what works best for them. I am an "all foods fit," and body acceptance based dietitian. My focus is on mindful and intuitive eating rather than restrictive dieting.
Utilizing a variety of integrative services including acupuncture, essential oils, herbal medicine, acupressure, massage, traditional dietary advice, meditation techniques and energy exercise Dr Vickery tailors each treatment to meet your needs and help you attain your wellness goals
Utilizing a variety of integrative services including acupuncture, essential oils, herbal medicine, acupressure, massage, traditional dietary advice, meditation techniques and energy exercise Dr Vickery tailors each treatment to meet your needs and help you attain your wellness goals
Brenda Ruckstuhl is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) helping individuals improve their health by providing sound nutrition information and a listening ear. Individualized nutrition and lifestyle counseling for realistic change. Private practice located in Westlake Village.
Brenda Ruckstuhl is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) helping individuals improve their health by providing sound nutrition information and a listening ear. Individualized nutrition and lifestyle counseling for realistic change. Private practice located in Westlake Village.
Health shouldn't be complicated. With so much information available, both good and bad, from friends, family, media and online, it's confusing. We'll sit down and address your health concerns, sort through the questions, see what's working and not working for you, and come up with a plan for your needs.
Health shouldn't be complicated. With so much information available, both good and bad, from friends, family, media and online, it's confusing. We'll sit down and address your health concerns, sort through the questions, see what's working and not working for you, and come up with a plan for your needs.
Nicole is a registered dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. These clients may be managing, or hoping to prevent, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity. Nicole helps them develop long-term strategies that prioritize prevention, manage existing conditions, and support a healthier, more vibrant life.
Nicole is a registered dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. These clients may be managing, or hoping to prevent, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity. Nicole helps them develop long-term strategies that prioritize prevention, manage existing conditions, and support a healthier, more vibrant life.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Santa Barbara County Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
How to find a Health Professional with specific treatment skills?
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You can also try contacting a Natural Health professional to ask for a consultation or referral.
How to use my insurance?
Many Natural Health professionals accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the Health Professional.