Alternative Medicine in Fremont
Integrative Medicine at Washington Township Medical Foundation
Alternative medicine has increased in its use and popularity in the United
States in recent years. There are different approaches to alternative
medicine, as there are different names, including the terms complementary
medicine and integrative medicine. Integrative medicine encompasses a
whole-patient, comprehensive approach to care. This includes aspects of
the patient’s physical health and well-being as well as his / her
spiritual health, lifestyle, mental health, emotional health, and community
involvement and integration.
Types of Integrative Medicine
Some of the services encompassed by an integrative or complementary medicine
approach may include:
- Massage therapy
- Meditation
- Stress management
- Resilience training
- Animal assisted therapy
- Herbs / supplements
- Acupuncture
If you have questions about the efficacy or helpfulness of one of these
treatment methods or another form of integrative medicine, ask your internist
at Washington Township Medical Foundation. Many patients prefer to use
a combination approach. At WTMF, we believe in tailoring our approach
to meet the unique, personal needs of individual patients, never taking
a “one size fits all” approach but always ensuring that our
patients are heard as we partner with them in developing comprehensive
treatment and care plans. Your internist is a doctor with whom you have
the chance to develop a long-term relationship. We encourage you to communicate
your questions about alternative options and approaches with your Washington
Township Medical Foundation doctor.