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What is integrative medicine?
| Holistic Medicine is the art and science of healing that addresses care of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. The practice of Integrative medicine combines conventional and complementary therapies to promote optimal health and to prevent and treat disease by addressing contributing factors. In practice this means that every person is seen as a unique individual, rather than an example of a particular disease. Disease is understood to be the result of physical, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental imbalance. Healing therefore takes place naturally when these aspects of life are brought into proper balance. The role of the practitioner is as guide, mentor and role model; the patient must do the work - changing lifestyle, beliefs and old habits in order to facilitate healing. |  |
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An Integrative practitioner: 1) views the patient as being ultimately esponsible for his/her well being; 2) fosters and maintains a partnership with the patient, using therapies which both feel comfortable; 3) evaluates and recommends treatment options that address the cause of an illness, as well as the symptoms. |
In addition to conventional therapies, the holistic practitioner may encompasses a variety of complementary or "alternative" and may, such as use of herbal preparations, biofeedback, acupuncture and other systems of treatment.
Testimonials
Dr. Maiysha Clairborne was a regular speaker for our monthly Lunch and learn program here at the Georgia of Community health. Dr. Clairborne has a wonderfully sensitive, yet informative and honest presentation style that the members of our audience liked and found helpful. I would recommend her to any group which is seeking a talented, entertaining, enlightening speaker.
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As my wellness coach for the past 6+ months, Dr. Clairborne has guided me through some monumental transformations and taught me how to harmonize the many facets of my life.
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Dr. Clairborne was the answer to many of my prayers. Her personal coaching sessions helped me identify stressors in my life and develop a toolbox to use to prevent them from becoming overwhelming. I am so thankful to Dr. Clairborne for helping me regain happiness and health.
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It's been 3 months since my first acupuncture treatment and the first 3 month period in my life that I haven't been consistently debilitated by muscle pain and weekly headaches
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