Integrative medicine combines modern medical technologies with traditional natural approaches. Medical and Naturopathic doctors at Care Practice work together to teach our patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and cutting edge natural and pharmaceutical therapies to enhance their bodies ability to heal. Our integrative doctors view the patient as a complex, interrelated system, with unique lifestyle and environmental influences. We build comprehensive treatment plans that blend modern medical science with traditional natural medical approaches to treat disease and restore optimal health.
Integrative medicine combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Integrative medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. By using protocols that minimize the risk of harm, our integrative doctors help facilitate the bodys inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the physicians role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.
We treat all medical conditions and provide both individual and family healthcare. Among the most common ailments we treat are allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, obesity, respiratory conditions, heart disease, fertility problems, menopause, adrenal fatigue, cancer, lyme disease, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. We have extensive experience in the treatment of acute and chronic illness with vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal remedies, nutritional counseling, meditation, intravenous (IV) nutrients, and physical medicines such as hydrotherapy, craniosacral therapy and spinal manipulation.
Our Integrative doctors will take time with you. During your first appointment, your doctor will take your health history, find out about your diet, stress levels, and discuss why youre here. We will perform an examination and may order comprehensive diagnostic tests. Our physicians stay up-to-date on the latest scientific research and incorporate this evidence into your treatments. Our integrative doctors will work with you to set up a customized health management strategy.
Your first visit may last one hour and follow-up visits range from 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the severity of your condition. Our physicians take sufficient time to ask questions and understand the your health goals. We also take time to gather information, do appropriate examination and teach you about managing your condition and improving your health. Our integrative medicine approach to health care uses the least invasive therapies necessary to treat the root cause of illness, removes obstacles to recovery, and facilitates your bodys innate ability to heal through a variety of health promoting options.
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