Healing the Body, Balancing the Mind, Calming the Spirit with Functional Traditional Chinese Medicine

A Natural Way To Heal

At Santa Barbara Health and Healing Center we offer a unique blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) including Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Functional Chinese Nutrition, Aromatherapy including Acupoint Therapy and Native Plant Medicine. Dr. Amy Hazard, D.T.C.M. specializes in autoimmune disorders, sports medicine, pain syndromes including back, neck, and knee pain, hormone imbalances, mood and anxiety disorders, and digestive dysfunction. She uses Functional TCM medicine to address the underlying causes of disease while using a holistic personalized approach and discovering genetic, environmental and lifestyle influences.

In Santa Barbara numerous wild endemic and naturalized medicinal herbs. Many of them are rarely used or only discussed as ethnobotany of the past. Our goal is to incorporate native and naturalized plant herbs, essential oils, and hydrosols when appropriate into the patient’s holistic treatment. Using a comprehensive approach, acupuncture or bodywork can be greatly enhanced by the addition of native plant essential oils and herbs.

Traditional Chinese Medicine including Chinese Herbal and Nutritional Therapy, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Gua Sha enhance recuperative power and immunity to promote natural healing. It also improves physical and emotional health and well-being. Many ailments can be relieved including:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Hypertension

  • Stress

  • Sinusitis and Asthma

  • Common Cold Symptoms

  • Sciatica

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Arthritis

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Migraine and Headache

  • Sports Injuries

  • Weight Loss

  • Neck Pain

  • Lower Back Pain

  • Digestive Problems

  • Infertility

  • Premenstrual Syndrome

  • Autoimmune Disorders

Testemonials

"With Dr. Hazard’s assistance acupuncture and herbal therapy have made a tremendous difference in improving my overall health and in recovering from chronic conditions and serious illness!" -TD

“Dr. Hazard resolved my chronic back pain with painless acupuncture. After her treatment the painful knots I've had for years in my back disappeared. If you're in pain I highly recommend making an appointment with Amy." -MK

"Amy has been my Acupuncturist Healer for nearly a decade. She has provided me with kind and Loving treatments. Amy has cared for me through 3 different types of cancer.  She has a wide selection of healing herbs and supplements. I Love her pain cream. It's the real deal. I appreciate Amy taking such Great care of me. I look forward to each and every healing treatment. Thanks Amy I appreciate you. “ -RS

"I would recommend Santa Barbara Health and Healing Center to all of my friends and family. Amy is passionate about supporting women's health issues. During her treatments she is sensitive and caring. It is a wonderful way to experience natural ways of healing." -DS

Photograph image of Dr. Amy Hazard standing in front of her office.