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.
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 PCOS, 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 PCOS, metabolic syndrome, Diabetes, Cardio-Vascular Disease, Hypothyroid along with Menopausal Health.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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I help clients overcome common obstacles to weight loss, fix their relationship with food, and break up with dieting for good. Are you "doing the right things" to lose weight, but it's just not working? It's not you OR your lack of willpower. Traditional diet advice may work in the *very* short term, but ultimately works against your physiology leading to a sluggish metabolism and (unfortunately) weight gain. Luckily, it is possible to reverse this, then work with your body to reduce inflammation and balance your hormones, to make weight loss both achievable AND sustainable.
I help clients overcome common obstacles to weight loss, fix their relationship with food, and break up with dieting for good. Are you "doing the right things" to lose weight, but it's just not working? It's not you OR your lack of willpower. Traditional diet advice may work in the *very* short term, but ultimately works against your physiology leading to a sluggish metabolism and (unfortunately) weight gain. Luckily, it is possible to reverse this, then work with your body to reduce inflammation and balance your hormones, to make weight loss both achievable AND sustainable.
My ideal client is someone struggling with persistent, complex health challenges—such as digestive issues, fatigue, brain fog, or chronic infections—who feels unheard or dismissed by conventional medicine. They’re seeking answers, not just symptom relief, and want a partner to help uncover the root cause of their issues. Their goal is to feel empowered, supported, and equipped to reclaim their health and live fully. They desire a compassionate approach that honors their individuality and aligns with their values. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am passionate about creating an affirming, safe space for all patients.
My ideal client is someone struggling with persistent, complex health challenges—such as digestive issues, fatigue, brain fog, or chronic infections—who feels unheard or dismissed by conventional medicine. They’re seeking answers, not just symptom relief, and want a partner to help uncover the root cause of their issues. Their goal is to feel empowered, supported, and equipped to reclaim their health and live fully. They desire a compassionate approach that honors their individuality and aligns with their values. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am passionate about creating an affirming, safe space for all patients.
My ideal client is relieved to find my many skills are helpful for digestion, fertility/ hormonal, incontinence issues, alignment and sports performance problems, post surgical scarring/ restrictions/ pain, sleep/stress related problems. My ideal client also wants compassion, insight, to be listened to and given help for the issue(s), self care homework/ exercises, and explanations of what is going on and how to get better. They are responsive to gentle/firm/clear insightful treatments that restore function, movement and comfort. They are ready to get real improvement.
My ideal client is relieved to find my many skills are helpful for digestion, fertility/ hormonal, incontinence issues, alignment and sports performance problems, post surgical scarring/ restrictions/ pain, sleep/stress related problems. My ideal client also wants compassion, insight, to be listened to and given help for the issue(s), self care homework/ exercises, and explanations of what is going on and how to get better. They are responsive to gentle/firm/clear insightful treatments that restore function, movement and comfort. They are ready to get real improvement.
Do you want to improve your cardiometabolic health, manage weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, gut health, or inflammation? Struggling with mood issues? Using GLP-1 therapies (Ozempic, Mounjaro)? Are you experiencing hormone imbalances or performance issues? Curious about keto? I specialize in uncovering root causes and creating personalized, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle plans. My approach uses Medical Nutrition Therapy to address your unique needs, not just symptoms. Let me help you achieve your health goals with a sustainable, personalized plan tailored to your concerns and health goals.
Do you want to improve your cardiometabolic health, manage weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, gut health, or inflammation? Struggling with mood issues? Using GLP-1 therapies (Ozempic, Mounjaro)? Are you experiencing hormone imbalances or performance issues? Curious about keto? I specialize in uncovering root causes and creating personalized, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle plans. My approach uses Medical Nutrition Therapy to address your unique needs, not just symptoms. Let me help you achieve your health goals with a sustainable, personalized plan tailored to your concerns and health goals.
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.
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.
My medical practice of over 25 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.
My medical practice of over 25 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.
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.
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.
Dr. Yifan Feng is a top-notched California Board Certified Acupuncturist with extensive academic and clinical experiences. Dr. Yifan Feng did his undergraduate study at UCLA, prior to pursuing studying medicine at Touro University. Intrigued by the opportunity of Oriental Medicine and Eastern Medicine, he pursued studying Oriental Medicine at Dongguk University of Los Angeles. He graduated at top 1% of his class with Summa Cum Laude Honor. He helped more than thousands of patients at UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital, UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, and Beijing Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital.
Dr. Yifan Feng is a top-notched California Board Certified Acupuncturist with extensive academic and clinical experiences. Dr. Yifan Feng did his undergraduate study at UCLA, prior to pursuing studying medicine at Touro University. Intrigued by the opportunity of Oriental Medicine and Eastern Medicine, he pursued studying Oriental Medicine at Dongguk University of Los Angeles. He graduated at top 1% of his class with Summa Cum Laude Honor. He helped more than thousands of patients at UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital, UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, and Beijing Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital.
Many people want to feel healthier, more energized, and confident in their bodies—but feel stuck after trying countless diets or conflicting advice. They may be struggling with weight, hormonal changes, or medical conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol. They’re looking for sustainable guidance, accountability, and a caring expert who helps them make real progress without restriction or judgment.
Many people want to feel healthier, more energized, and confident in their bodies—but feel stuck after trying countless diets or conflicting advice. They may be struggling with weight, hormonal changes, or medical conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol. They’re looking for sustainable guidance, accountability, and a caring expert who helps them make real progress without restriction or judgment.
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.
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