How is “integrative” medicine different from any other kind of healthcare?
We have a philosophy of medicine that incorporates the best of conventional techniques of Western medicine with the most effective complementary healing practices, including Eastern medicine and modern technology. Every person on the staff is dedicated to healing the mind and body. Getting at the cause of disease is the focus. Increasing numbers of people are looking for more natural methods of healing and are turning to those who offer integrative care. Integrative care is designed with the patient in mind, recognizing the importance of self-empowerment in healing. The patient is assisted in taking an active role in the process of healing, physically and mentally. When all else has failed, patients often find welcomed benefits from an integrative approach that addresses the wholeness of their being rather than focusing on their gall bladder, blood pressure or aching back. Western medicine is irreplaceable for a crisis situation such as a ruptured appendix, a broken leg, or an overwhel
