When it comes to maintaining or improving one’s health, the options in the Santa Barbara area have never been better or more varied. Our area has a wide array of primary care practitioners, specialists, surgeons as well as a number of holistic and preventative health options such as masseuses, day spas, acupuncturists and more.
The biggest addition to health care in the Santa Barbara area is undoubtedly the remodel of Cottage Hospital. The construction and remodel process began in 2005 and will end up totaling over 700 million dollars. Although the Cottage facility is currently under construction, the hospital remains open and operating at full capacity. The remodel will update several aspects of the hospital including increasing the number of rooms to 337, as well as triple the capacity of the level II trauma center and update its imaging and diagnostic capabilities. The transformation of Cottage hospital will also increase parking and make the facility “greener” by utilizing natural light and incorporating other environmentally sensitive elements.
In addition to the tradition of excellence in conventional western medicine, Santa Barbara also enjoys a thriving community of alternative and holistic medicinal options. Whether one is interested in astrology, meditation, or spa treatments, there is a group or practitioner in our area. For those looking to escape and indulge themselves with a premium spa experience, the Avia and Qui Si Bella spas offer comprehensive spa services including massage and anti-aging treatments. Santa Barbara can also accommodate those who would prefer to turn to alternative medical practices such as meditation, acupuncture, crainialsacro therapy, and crystal healing. There are several options and schools of alternative medicine available near Santa Barbara; the hyperlinks below represent only a few of the options available in our area.
Santa Barbarians have always enjoyed an active lifestyle thanks to our ideal weather and beautiful natural setting. It should come as no surprise then that so many of us value our health so highly. Whether one is in need of an MRI and a state of the art hospital facility, or interested in pursuing a more natural path towards health and well-being, the Santa Barbara area has facilities and practitioners for every need. The links below are a great start, but further research is certainly encouraged as individual wants and needs for their health are as varied as the options available.