Skylar L Stumpf LAC, Massage Therapist
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Skylar L Stumpf LAC

Acupuncturist

550 WATER ST STE K2 SANTA CRUZ CA, 95060
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 Dr. Skylar Stumpf dually specializes in Internal Medicine, with a focus on chronic, autoimmune, and digestive conditions: including previous viral infections; and in Physical Medicine treating orthopedic injury. In treating the associated multi-system symptom complex, he values compassion and sensitivity: understanding the profound impact on life chronic illness and pain exerts. 

Integrating Herbal Medicine with root-cause Functional Medicine, soothing massage, and acupuncture, Dr. Stumpf walks step-by-step with you, with an encouraging hand, towards health and wellness. 

Professional offerings range from Primary Care utilizing East Asian and Functional Medicine; to the sourcing and promulgation of organic and wild teas from pristine ecologies; facilitation of graduate courses on the subject of tea as a Nourishing Life medium (yangsheng) for medical students and practitioners; private tea tastings, Qigong instruction, and community outreach.

Dr. Skylar Stumpf holds a Doctorate and Masters in Chinese Medicine, and is licensed as an acupuncturist and treating physician in the State of California. 

Education and Training

Five Branches University DTCM 2021

Provider Details

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Skylar L Stumpf LAC's Expert Contributions
  • How long do the effects of an acupuncture treatment last?

    Thank you for your great question! The answer is: it depends! There is a little bit to unpack here. Acupuncture is a medical modality that aims to activate the inherent healing response within the body. The type and severity of the condition, especially when it is chronic in nature, determines the length of the treatment series. If the condition is due to chronic pain of a mechanical source, then 3-5 treatments will usually be sufficient to reduce the nature and level of pain. That same idea goes when stress is the root cause of a condition. To answer your question more specifically: the length of effect varies. If the underlying causative factor is changed, such as a change in stressful triggers, diet, and lifestyle, then the effects of acupuncture will be long-term. If acupuncture is the only intervention in one's life, then regular, consistent treatments for some time may be necessary to resolve a condition. The only way to absolutely maintain the positive effect of acupuncture is to also optimize the way one moves, eats, breathes, sleeps, and has fun. I hope that is helpful for you! READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Internal MedicineAutoimmune, Digestive, Chronic ConditionsSports Medicine and Orthopedics

Skylar L Stumpf LAC's Practice location

Santi Integrative Medicine

550 WATER ST STE K2 -
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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