What is Integrative Medicine?

Integrative Medicine consultations at BCIM provide dedicated time to explore your health concerns through a whole-person lens. Visits include an in-depth review of your medical history, lifestyle, stress, sleep, nutrition, and overall wellbeing, recognizing the interconnected nature of physical, emotional, and mental health.

During the consultation, you and your physician work collaboratively to develop a personalized, evidence-informed health and wellness plan tailored to your needs and goals.

Common Medical Reasons to Seek an Integrative Medicine Consultation

Patients seek Integrative Medicine consultations for a wide range of health concerns and wellness goals, including:

• Stress-related symptoms, anxiety, burnout, sleep difficulties, low energy, or mood concerns

• Digestive concerns such as chronic constipation, reflux, bloating, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

• Chronic conditions such as chronic pain, chronic inflammation, chronic migraines, fibromyalgia

• Cardiometabolic and metabolic health, including hypertension, prediabetes, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance

• Weight concerns and body composition changes- considering lifestyle and GLP-1 support

• Thyroid-related or adrenal hormone concern       

• Medication side effects or interest in safely integrating supplements and lifestyle approaches for common ailments

• Preventive care and health optimization, with a focus on long-term vitality and disease prevention

• Desire to deepen mindfulness and self-care practices, including Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program, emotional regulation, chronic illness support, and cultivating greater presence and resilience