Are you feeling like conventional medicine isn’t fully addressing your health concerns? Perhaps you’re seeking a more personalized, root-cause approach that considers the interconnectedness of your body, mind, and lifestyle. You’re not alone. Many individuals are turning towards integrative and functional medicine to bridge the gap between traditional practices and holistic well-being.
This page serves as both an informative guide and a valuable resource to help you navigate the world of integrative and functional healthcare and connect with practitioners who can support your journey to optimal health.
While often used interchangeably, there are subtle nuances between these two approaches:
Integrative Medicine: This approach combines conventional medical treatments with complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) that have shown evidence of safety and effectiveness. It emphasizes a holistic, patient-centered approach, considering all aspects of health – physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. Think of it as a thoughtful blend, using the best of both worlds.
Functional Medicine: This is a systems-based, patient-centered approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease. It looks at the intricate web of interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence long-term health and chronic complex diseases. Functional medicine practitioners delve deep into your history, lifestyle, and physiology to create personalized treatment plans.
People often seek out these approaches for various reasons:
Choosing a healthcare practitioner is a significant decision. Here are some crucial factors to consider when searching for an integrative or functional medicine provider:
Finding qualified integrative and functional medicine practitioners can sometimes feel like navigating a maze. Here are some valuable resources to help you in your search:
Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
aihm.org
Access an extensive directory of integrative providers.
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
awcim.arizona.edu
Partner with Andrew Weil Center-trained integrative providers who value your well-being, combine evidence-based methods to improve your health and merge conventional and natural approaches to address your mind, body, and spirit.
Institute for Functional Medicine
ifm.org
Search for functional medicine practitioners who integrate holistic approaches to health and wellness.
American College for Advancement in Medicine
acam.org
Locate an integrative practitioner for your needs.
National Center for Homeopathy
homeopathycenter.org
Find licensed homeopathic practitioners and holistic doctors specializing in homeopathy.
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
naturopathic.org
Locate licensed naturopathic doctors who focus on holistic and natural treatments.
Natural Awakenings Magazine
naturalawakenings.com
This magazine offers a directory of holistic health practitioners, including doctors, organized by region.
Holistic Health Link
holistichealthlink.com
Get connected to a holistic health professional.
International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology
iaomt.org
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is a global network of dentists, health professionals, and scientists who research the biocompatibility of dental products, including the risks of mercury fillings, fluoride, root canals, and jawbone osteonecrosis.
Holistic Therapies Directory
holistictherapiesdirectory.com
Search our Holistic Therapies Directory and community to instantly connect with your Local Holistic Practitioners and Wellness Centers.
American Board of Physician Specialties
abpsus.org
In sharp contrast to much of the standards today, the ABPS emphasizes patient care over the business of medicine. Our certified specialists are continually assessing the shortcomings in the healthcare system and work diligently to find practical solutions while advocating publicly for exceptional patient care. At the ABPS, the health and well-being of patients are always of the utmost priority.
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