Therapeutic Massage 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 clients needs. The pressure used varies depending on personal preference, any current medical conditions, injuries and other bodily concerns. Each massage session…

Consciousness operates in a number of different modes and styles. Each night, as we relax into sleep, our level of alertness begins to slow from fully awake into deep sleep. We tend to think that we’re either fully awake or asleep, but in fact there are many different layers to both states. Hypnosis is a…

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 still have Lyme…

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) medicine, and other such…

Integrative Health Center of Maine offers Whole Health for the Whole Family.  As Holistic Family – primary care practitioners, we use a multi-disciplinary 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.  We strive to help our patients achieve ultimate vitality and…

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 to upgrade the client’s nutrition and other…

We live in an increasingly harmful environment. Heavy metals (i.e. lead and mercury), petroleum chemicals, and other environmental toxins can cause many chronic illnesses such as fatigue, depression, asthma, memory loss, insomnia, headaches, and muscle and joint pain. The benefits of systemic detoxification are profound and significant, often resulting in: By cleaning up toxic internal…

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) uses customized blends of hormones that are molecularly identical to those your body already produces.  Many conventional, pharmaceutical products are made from synthetic chemicals — for instance, did you know Premarin ™ is derived from pregnant mare’s urine?  These hormones are made for horses, not humans.  On the other hand, using…

The field of psychiatry was full of hope and excitement when I trained in medicine and psychiatry in the 1980’s. The Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Illness promised an evolution to a more holistic understanding and treatment of illness. Medications appeared to offer much relief for severe conditions, especially in allowing for shorter hospital stays. Research appeared…

Intravenous Therapies Menu We offer a wide variety of intravenous and intramuscular therapies to treat acute and chronic medical conditions and to help with your general well-being. You can choose from the list below or meet with Dr. McCloy for a brief consultation to customize your IV therapy to meet your health goals. Always check…