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Meet Dresden...

Dresden Holden L.Ac. is a Santa Barbara, Ca based acupuncturist and master herbalist.  Dresden has a broad and holistic style of acupuncture (specializing in fertility, maternity and orthopedics), plus offers facial rejuvenation acupuncture, herbal medicine and organic skincare.

Informed from her studies and practice is *Dresden Body + Wellness* a highly curated line of luxury herbal skin and body care products.  She has found product formulation to be an area of inspiration and creativity in her life. 

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Experience Acupuncture

Dresden's style of acupuncture is unique. People say it's an experience. Drawing from traditional Asian medicine and other healing modalities, Dresden works with the patient to maximize support. A treatment may weave in Reiki and aromatherapy. Massage and cupping. Therapy types also include trigger point acupuncture and infrared therapy. Dresden is dedicated to finding the most supportive modality for each patient because health isn't one size fits all. 

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Acupuncturist place her hands onto a patient's shoulders during an acupuncture treatment in Santa Barbara
Acupuncturist inserting a fine needle into a patient's arms during an acupuncture treatment in Santa Barbara

Acupuncture for Fertility

Through the combination of eastern medicine with western science, fertility acupuncture has been shown to help balance hormones, reduce stress, increase circulation to the reproductive organs, support implantation, and balance the immune system. At our Santa Barbara, Ca clinic we utilize acupuncture, herbs, infrared heat and moxa to maximize each treatment.

Having the support of a fertility acupuncturist can help you understand your cycle and fertility signs, address fertility questions and concerns, read and understand lab-work results, and guide you toward at-home practices that will best support your journey. 

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Orthopedic Acupuncture

Orthopedic acupuncture is a focused way of treating injuries and movement problems using motor point and trigger point techniques, to help calm irritated tissue and restore normal function.

It’s a good fit for sports injuries, overuse strains, joint and muscle problems, and getting back to activity after surgery, where scar tissue can leave the area tight, restricted, or numb. I often use ScarWork, a technique that helps scar tissue blend back into the surrounding tissue so it can move and feel more like itself. It’s especially helpful after cesarean birth, abdominal or orthopedic surgery, and laparoscopy.

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Acupuncturist inserting a fine needle into a patient's shoulder during an acupuncture treatment in Santa Barbara

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING...

I’ve been seeing Dresden for fertility support and throughout my pregnancy. Every session is tailored to exactly what my body needs at that time, nothing ever feels generic.

She's incredibly knowledgeable and always takes the time to explain what she's doing and why. Thoughtful, intuitive, and truly personalized care. Highly recommend for anyone looking for body and wellness support. She also makes great products :)

E. G.

I've seen Dresden for microneedling/acupuncture and have had such a great experience. I went to her last year for the first time and felt very comfortable and relaxed in her studio - so much so that I've returned again this year! She is knowledgeable and very thoughtful when answering my many questions and addressing my concerns. She also has great recommendations but is never pushy with products, which I always appreciate. Dresden has a sweet personality and calming presence which makes for a peaceful session too.

R. H.

Dresden is the best! She has such a welcoming and nurturing energy, and I love how her acupuncture space has so much Santa Barbara history to it. I've seen her for a handful of issues, from skin to period. She helped clear my skin quite quickly!

C. M.

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