What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative medicine combines traditional Western medical approaches with complementary holistic therapies, using the safest and most effective methods to treat the whole person—mind, body, soul, and energy.
Evidence-Based
Uses scientifically proven methods from both Western and Eastern traditions
Patient-Centered
Focuses on you as a whole person, not just symptoms or diseases
Collaborative Care
Coordinated approach with multiple specialists working together
Two Medical Philosophies, One Goal
Integrative medicine draws on the strengths of both Western and Eastern medical traditions
Western Medicine
Roots: Greece, Egypt
Approach: Mechanical, cause-and-effect model
Focus: Isolated causes, specific body parts
Strengths: Surgery, pharmaceuticals, high-tech diagnostics
View: Body as machine with separate parts
Eastern Medicine
Roots: China, India (2700+ BC)
Approach: Holistic, observing nature's patterns
Focus: Balance, energy flow, prevention
Strengths: Chronic disease prevention, lifestyle medicine
View: Body as dynamic, interconnected system
"Integrative medicine takes the best from both worlds—Western medicine's precision and technology combined with Eastern wisdom's holistic prevention and balance."
Officially Approved Complementary Methods
These therapeutic approaches are recognized medical technologies used in integrative care
Acupuncture
Ancient Chinese technique for energy balance and pain relief
Osteopathy
Manual therapy for body structure and function
Qigong
Physical and breathing exercises for energy cultivation
Ayurvedic Medicine
Ancient Indian system of holistic healing and balance
Homeopathy
Classical homeopathic medical technology
Anthroposophic Medicine
Holistic approach integrating body, soul, and spirit
Treating the Whole Person
Integrative medicine addresses all four dimensions of human health
Mind (Shen)
Mental and emotional health, consciousness, thoughts, and psychological well-being
Body (Jing)
Physical structure, organs, tissues, and biological systems
Energy (Qi)
Vital life force that flows through body, governs function and vitality
Soul (Spirit)
Spiritual dimension, life purpose, meaning, and inner essence
The Power of Integration
When all four dimensions are in harmony, the body's natural healing capacity is optimized. This is why integrative medicine is especially effective for chronic diseases and autoimmune conditions.
Your Integrative Care Team
Collaborative care involves coordination between various specialists
General Practitioner
Holistic approach coordinator
Osteopath
Manual therapy specialist
TCM Physician
Chinese medicine & acupuncture
Ayurvedic Doctor
Ancient Indian healing system
Psychotherapist
Mental & emotional support
Nutritionist
Diet & lifestyle guidance
Movement Specialist
Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong instructor
Homeopathic Doctor
Classical homeopathy
You - The Patient
Active partner in healing process
