What is Integrative Medicine?

Integrative medicine allows for a treatment plan that includes the best practices from a wide variety of medical traditions and healing modalities. For example, we can begin by using the best practices of Western medicine, and then, on a case-by-case basis, consider the value of working with a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Ayurvedic practitioner, physical therapist or energy healer. Integrative medicine is also a journey to better understand the patient’s mental, emotional and spiritual needs, and how those needs affect their physical health and wellness. It’s about expanding the limits of traditional medicine and approaching our practice with a broader, more open mindset.