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Integrative MedicineIntegrative Medicine
Alternative medicine refers to practices not typically used in conventional Western medicine - practices like hypnosis, acupuncture and other approaches to health and wellness. When practitioners use alternative medicine in combination with conventional medicine, we call it integrative medicine. By taking an interactive approach, we look at the physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual aspects of health and illness. Therefore, we are able to take a broad view of health and disease, treating the whole person to achieve optimal results.
When practiced in conjunction with conventional Wester medicine, alternative medicine is considered "complementary". Our complementary medicine services have helped patients with the following:
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Some of our patients are interested solely in conventional medical treatment, others prefer to try different approaches. Our goal is to get to know and work in partnership with our patients so that we can develop a health, wellness and treatment plan to match their individual needs and comfort level. For example, some of our patients prefer to treat a sinus infection with an antibiotic, while others may be interested in using a Netti Pot or other non-pharmaceutical solutions.
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