Many of our first-time patients ask us what integrative medicine means and how it will help with the treatment of their symptoms or condition.

Integrative medicine is an approach that uses the best evidence-based practices to enhance conventional care. It is distinct from alternative medicine, which generally means choosing to use healing modalities in place of conventional care, or complementary medicine, which incorporates other modalities whether or not there is scientific evidence to support their use.

Integrative medicine encompasses a broad range of therapeutic approaches to achieve optimal health and wellness for those who are ill or those who are concerned about disease prevention. It is a powerful resource for those seeking to participate actively in their healthcare. At your appointment, you have the opportunity to ask questions and discover what therapies are safe and actually helpful, so that you can make rational choices about your own healthcare. Integrative medicine evaluates and incorporates specific services that address the whole person, not just the disease.

Chronic disease, often associated with challenging symptoms, may create stress and anxiety, which in turn contributes to the difficulty in managing many of those symptoms. Our patients benefit from our multi-disciplinary approach, with practitioners providing a variety of services to enhance your conventional medical treatment.

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