Alternative and integrative healthcare is a new and fast-evolving way of modern medical practice. Though it is developed outside of the western medical approach, it is not separate from modern medicine. It strives to strike a balance in the elements of life in order to achieve good health. Imbalances in mind, body or spirit can lead to disease and afflict the human existence. Stomach problems, anxiety and unhappiness all commonly co-exist. Chemical imbalances from high-dose medications result in myriad negative side-effects. And the list goes on.
However, the alleviation of disease is only one facet of this new way of medicine. Despite all the advertisements on TV by major pharmaceutical companies, diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, arthritis, cancers are not yet curable. Alternative and integrative healthcare is a pro-active approach to life, where “healing” and “well being” are possible without being “cured.” Here, the goal is maintaining that critical balance over the lifespan, not just trying to regain it once it lost. This is accomplished by preventatively addressing the root processes that “switch on” disease. This goes far beyond just “taking vitamins.” In this method of medicine, spirituality, physical activity, and habit and diet control all play important roles in promoting good health.
Alternative and Integrative Healthcare
- Balance Mind, Body and Soul
- Approach Health Proactively
- Take Responsibility for your Health
In our practice (and our own personal lives), we make our goal for healthcare not only the treatment of disease but promotion of vibrant health, wellness, and the highest potential for human beings. We measure longevity not by number of years lived, but by years of healthy life enjoyed. And we treat patients as whole people rather than individual body parts or symptoms. The person is at the center of treatment.
This means your experience with us will be different than what you might have come to expect. In typical medicine a doctor may treat you like a malfunctioning machine. Take this pill. Get this surgery. That’ll fix you. We are different. We continuously train in both traditional medicine and alternative and complementary strategies, which means you have more options for your healthcare. And while we’re happy to help you choose amongst your options, to gain the most benefit from this approach, we encourage our patients to take personal responsibility for their own health alongside our guidance.
Currently we use the following approaches to help patients gain the most out of our medical care. Click HERE to learn more about each of these therapies.
- Conventional medical therapies
- Herbal supplements
- Medical foods
- Intravenous nutrition
- Acupuncture
- Ayurvedic oil applications and rejuvenation
- Micro-currents and magnets
