FAQs
Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine focuses on you as a whole person and not just your illness or disease. While it seeks to understand the underlying cause of your symptoms or condition, it does so by looking at your complete mind, body and spirit. Integrative medicine uses an evidence-based approach to improve your health and wellness.
Integrative medicine believes your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs affect your health. It believes those needs rely on each other and affect your entire well-being. There are many different aspects to address, so integrative medicine uses a combination of therapies and lifestyle changes.
With integrative medicine, the relationships between you and your healthcare providers are important. You are equal partners in your healing process. Integrative medicine aims for well-coordinated care among different providers and specialists. It brings together conventional healthcare approaches (like medication and psychotherapy) and complementary therapies (like acupuncture and yoga). In this way, integrative medicine “integrates” all aspects of your well-being to achieve optimal health and healing.
A variety of healthcare providers delivers care through integrative medicine. These providers may include:
- Physicians.
- Chiropractic doctors.
- Holistic mind-body psychotherapists.
- Acupuncturists.
- Chinese herbal therapists.
- Tai chi practitioners.
- Yoga practitioners.
- Massage therapists.
- Nutritionists.
- Chefs (culinary medicine).
Integrative medicine physicians don’t replace your primary care provider or specialist. They work together with all members of your healthcare team to heal your mind, body and spirit. Their expertise lies in preventing and managing chronic diseases. They don’t treat acute medical problems. For acute care and medical emergencies, you should seek help from your primary care or emergency medicine physician.
Many people can benefit from integrative medicine, including healthy people. People with long-lasting (chronic) or complex conditions may especially find the approach helpful. Integrative medicine can help you find relief for many health and medical conditions, including:
- Autoimmune diseases.
- Acute and chronic pain.
- Breathing disorders.
- Headaches and migraines.
- Cancer and cancer-related side effects.
- Chronic fatigue.
- Cold/flu symptoms.
- Digestive disorders.
- Infertility.
- Menopausal symptoms.
- Menstrual issues.
- Mental and emotional health issues.
- Obesity.
- High blood pressure (hypertension).
- Sleep issues.
Nutritional medicine
Our Nutritional Guidance Support cuts through the noise. We provide science-backed, personalised nutrition advice to help you make sense of food and feel your best. Whether your goal is weight loss, improved energy, or managing a health concern through diet, our nutrition experts will create a plan that nourishes your body and fits your lifestyle.
Work one-on-one with a registered dietitian or nutritional therapist to assess your current diet and create a tailored meal plan. Enjoy foods you love while meeting your nutritional needs.
• Clarity & Confidence: Learn exactly what your body needs. We’ll educate you on portions, nutrients, and food choices so you can shop, cook, and eat with confidence. No more second-guessing or falling for fad diets.
• Healthy Relationship with Food: Our approach is flexible and enjoyable. Nothing is ‘forbidden ‘ – instead, we’ll show you how all foods can fit. Build a balanced relationship with food that eliminates guilt and anxiety around eating.
• Visible Results: Fueling your body right leads to positive changes you can see and feel. Clients often report steady weight improvement (loss or gain as needed), higher energy levels, better digestion, and even clearer skin and mood uplift as they improve their diet.
• Ongoing Support & Adjustments:Nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all. We monitor your progress and adjust your plan as needed. Have a question or hit a bump (like a holiday or a craving)? We’re just a message away with practical advice to keep you on track.
- Often we find that the causes of an illness can be seemingly unrelated issues. For example, chronic fatigue syndrome or joint pain may be caused by digestive issues or thyroid problems.
- Functional medicine helps us piece together the puzzle and take a more integrated, holistic understanding. After using a systematic approach to assess your symptoms we create an individualised plan tailored specifically to your needs.
Optimising health
Effective healthcare management ensures timely, high-quality care, improving patient outcomes by optimizing processes and resources.
Data-driven decision-making allows healthcare organizations to identify inefficiencies, track performance, and predict patient outcomes, leading to informed choices.
Streamlining processes reduces redundancy and waste, improving patient care efficiency and overall outcomes without compromising quality.
Effective leadership fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration, which leads to better patient care and staff efficiency.
Focusing on patient needs and preferences leads to better health outcomes and satisfaction by involving patients in decision-making and care processes.