What is Integrative Medicine? Here at Integrative Health Center of Maine, we believe in providing the very best healthcare for our patients. Because every person is different, there is no “one size fits all” treatment for any given medical condition. Integrative Medicine combines effective solutions from the worlds of natural medicine, conventional medicine, alternative…

treatment of women through all phases of their lives. At Integrative Health Center of Maine, we recognize that menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause are normal processes and not diseases. At the same time, many women experience uncomfortable or even debilitating symptoms related to the reproductive…

Integrative Health Center of Maine currently does not have Therapy Dogs at our practice. What is a therapy dog? Therapy animals bring comfort and provide medical benefits to those who are suffering. Local hospitals such as Maine Medical Center have been employing therapy animals for years. Studies have shown multiple positive health outcomes for…

Naturopathic Medicine Founded upon a holistic philosophy that considers body, mind and spirit inseparable and equally important in regaining and maintaining a state of optimum health, Naturopathic Medicine has evolved to become the leading edge option for living in our “environmentally challenged” modern world. With the goal of a more natural, less toxic way of…

Osteopathic manipulative treatment, or OMT, is hands-on care. It involves using the physician’s hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. Directly affects muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and fascia, stimulating circulation of blood, lymphatic fluid or cerebrospinal fluid using a variety of techniques including cranial osteopathy, myofascial release, facilitated positional release, counterstrain, muscle energy,…

Therapeutic Massage approaches vary depending on the provider; a variety of modalities will be offered (Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular, Myofascial, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Circulatory Massage, a variety of stretching and positioning techniques, and more) based on the client’s needs. The pressure used varies depending on personal preference, any current medical conditions, injuries and other bodily…

Lyme Literate Practice Lyme disease is reaching epidemic levels in Maine. Unfortunately, many health care providers have not been properly educated to recognize the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. Also, the standard blood tests currently available have a high false negative rate (meaning that even if the blood test says negative, the patient might…

Integrative Cancer Care Integrative cancer care is an approach to oncology care which recognizes the multiple components of the dynamic human being as an indivisible holistic system (mind, body, and spirit) and is dedicated to the science-based delivery of holistic care to oncology patients. Interwoven into this approach, are modalities such as immunonutrition, botanical (herbal)…

Integrative Health Center of Maine offers Whole Health for the Whole Family. As Holistic Family – primary care practitioners, we use a multidisciplinary approach to create individualized treatment plans to restore or maintain optimal wellness. From preconception through healthy aging, Holistic Family Medicine treats patients in all walks of life and all stages of health.…

Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach/Counseling A Health Coach or Counselor is a nutrition expert, wellness authority and a supportive coach. People work with health counselors to achieve their health goals in areas such as chronic disease and weight management, food cravings, depression, sleep, energy and digestion. Together, the Health Counselor and client customize a plan…