Integrative Medicine

“Integrative Medicine is a holistic practice that honors the deep bond between the patient and the therapist, recognizing the wholeness of the being. With an approach centered on body, mind, and spirit, it integrates traditional and modern knowledge, being informed by scientific evidence, while utilizing both ancestral and contemporary therapies. Integrative Medicine seeks to balance and restore health, promoting profound healing and overall well-being, aligning with the principles of Ayurveda, Yoga, Prana, and other sacred practices that recognize the divine connection of all beings.”

What Does Integrative Medicine Mean?

  • Conventional (Western traditional) medicine, Lifestyle changes, surgeries and medications.
  • Complementary medicine, therapies that are not part of traditional western medicine. Care can include Reiki therapy, Bach Flower Remedies, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Acupuncture meditation and much more.

What type of provider offers integrative medicine?

Western traditional medicine: Providers who have completed formal medical training offer conventional therapies. This approach focuses on evidence-based care. You may receive services from:

  • Doctors (MD)
  • Osteopathy Doctors (DO)
  • Attending Physician(PA)
  • Nurses(PE)

  • Complementary Medicine: In India, complementary medicine encompasses a rich variety of therapeutic practices that go beyond Western medicine, using holistic approaches to restore balance between body, mind, and spirit. Healers following this tradition come from various backgrounds, with a deep spiritual connection and respect for ancestral practices.

    Some are masters in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine, or specialists in Yoga and Pranayama, who work with vital energy (prana) to promote healing and well-being. Others are trained in therapies such as Reiki, acupuncture, and aromatherapy, and follow healing principles that integrate body and spirit. They may be:

    • Ayurvedic Doctors: Specializing in traditional Indian medicine, focusing on balancing the doshas and promoting health through herbs, diet, and spiritual practices.
    • Yoga and Pranayama Therapists: Masters who use breathing techniques and postures to restore internal harmony and release energetic blockages.
    • Energy Healers: Therapists who use practices like Reiki, Karuna Reiki, and other energy healing therapies to harmonize the auric field and energize the body.
    • Acupuncturists and Massage Therapists: Professionals who use acupuncture, therapeutic massages, and other techniques based on energy points to alleviate stress, promote relaxation, and restore energy flow.

    These healers follow profound spiritual paths grounded in ancient wisdom and practices that promote natural healing, helping individuals find balance and harmony not just in the physical body but in all aspects of being.

How can Integrative Medicine help you?

The approaches of Integrative Therapy in our practice aim to reduce and eliminate the difficulties that affect human beings, aligning body, mind, and spirit. Based on the ancient wisdom of India, these therapies aim to address the deep-rooted causes of imbalances, whether physical, mental, or emotional. The goal is to promote holistic balance and inner harmony, using practices such as Ayurveda, Reiki, Meditation, and other sacred methods to restore the patient’s integral health.

When to seek Integrative Medicine?

Integrative medicine encompasses alternative methodologies that can serve as support for chronic or serious illnesses, such as cancer and heart or respiratory problems. They are important in treatment, as they ensure that the patient’s mind and emotions will also gain special attention during this process.

Types of Diseases

Physical illnesses

Asthma
Cancer
Chronic pain
Diabetes
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Infertility
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Joint pain
Multiple sclerosis
Nausea
Neck pain
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Mental illness

Addiction
Anxiety disorders
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Insomnia
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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