“Imagine a world in which medicine was oriented toward healing rather than disease, where doctors believed in the natural healing capacity of human beings and emphasized prevention above treatment. In such a world, doctors and patients would be partners working toward the same ends.” - Dr. Andrew Weil
Integrative Medicine combines evidence-based practices from conventional medicine with complementary therapies to optimize health and wellness. Rather than viewing health issues in isolation, Integrative Medicine considers the interconnectedness of various factors—such as genetics, lifestyle, environment, and emotional wellbeing.
A Board Certified Integrative Medicine physician is someone who has:
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Completed four years of medical school
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The fellowship includes studying 1,000 hours over two years.
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Residency in a specific field (internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics)
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Done a fellowship exam followed by a board exam administered by the American Board of Physician Specialists.
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Completed an additional two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine.
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Have years of clinical patient care experience in their residence field of focus.
Physicians practicing Integrative Medicine combine conventional medical treatments with evidence based complementary therapies, specifically addressing the complexity of each medical diagnosis.
Who is right for an Integrative Medicine consult?
Ongoing health concerns that I treat include:
✓ Pain: persistent or occasional
✓ Chronic health conditions
✓ Stress and anxiety
✓ Cancer: newly diagnosed through post-cancer recovery
✓ Heart health
✓ Digestive Intestinal disorders
✓ Type 2 diabetes
✓ Women’s health
✓ Children’s health
✓ Sleep issues
✓ Life transitions
✓ Parenting support
✓ Wellness and preventative medicine
The Integrative Medicine Approach
Understanding daily routines and habits as the starting point for health.
Daily Rhythm & Balance
Learning to make delicious, nutritious meals in which food becomes medicine.
Food & Nourishment
Recognizing the environmental factors that affect our wellbeing.
Environment
Sleep & Rest
Learning to prioritize sleep and rest.
Exploring how movement in all its forms improves mental and physical health
Movement Exercise & Play
Recognizing the ways in which our minds and bodies are related.
Mind-Body Connection
Defining the importance of connection to our health.
Relationships & Community
Finding what brings meaning and purpose into our life.
Spirit & Soul