Integrative Medicine Provider
Integrative medicine is a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to care that blends conventional medicine with evidence-informed complementary therapies. It treats the whole person—mind, body, and spirit, not just the disease.
An integrative provider works with you as a partner in the healing process. Rather than simply prescribing a medication or procedure, they take time to understand your physical health, emotional well-being, lifestyle, stressors, and preferences.
Care plans in integrative medicine often combine conventional diagnostics and treatments with therapies like acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, breathwork, mindfulness, nutrition, and movement practices such as yoga. The aim is to use every safe and effective tool available to support healing and promote balance.
Key traits of integrative medicine providers include:
A holistic view of health and healing
Equal respect for conventional and complementary care
Emphasis on the provider-patient relationship
Support for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health
While functional and integrative medicine are similar in philosophy, functional medicine typically focuses more specifically on identifying and reversing the root causes of chronic disease through a systems biology lens. In contrast, integrative medicine is often broader in scope, addressing a wide range of health needs including prevention, resilience, and emotional well-being through an inclusive mix of therapies.