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Integrative Medicine
Looking for effective treatment options to complement the conventional care you’re already receiving? Integrative medicine uses a holistic approach to help you restore your health and improve your well-being. Many of our services are conveniently offered remotely as well in Duluth, Minnesota and Fargo, North Dakota. Whether your visit is in person or virtual, we create a healing environment for you through the experience of deep listening at an unhurried pace.
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Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
What’s Integrative Medicine?
Integrative medicine pairs conventional medicine with other evidence-based natural treatments. We care for the whole you—mind, body, and spirit.
Our integrative medicine physicians and nurse practitioners have training in both conventional and integrative health care. They can prescribe medications as needed and often recommend lifestyle solutions—such as diet changes and supplements—to prevent disease or treat your condition.
When to See an Integrative Provider
No matter your condition, integrative medicine can help you improve your health. Even if you don't have a clear diagnosis, we can still work with you to meet your health goals. We often see patients looking to:
- Get help for stress, depression, anxiety or insomnia
- Find relief from chronic pain and conditions, such as headaches and arthritis
- Improve digestive issues
- Relieve menopausal symptoms and PMS
- Better manage auto-immune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
- Determine the cause of chronic symptoms that don’t fit a particular diagnosis
Your First Consultation
After you’ve completed an extensive questionnaire, our integrative medicine providers will meet with you either in person or a virtual video visit from your home and gather information about your physical, mental, and spiritual health. We look at all areas of your life in order to understand the root causes of your condition; and with this full picture in mind, we walk you through various options for your consideration as we create a customized care plan for you. Depending on your condition, your care plan may include:
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Your acupuncturist places very thin needles through your skin at specific points on the body. The needles usually remain in place for 10 to 20 minutes while you lie still and relax. The treatments don’t typically hurt. Acupuncture may be used to:
- Reduce nausea and vomiting after cancer treatment
- Relieve pain or discomfort
- Help regulate blood flow
- Treat chronic conditions like fatigue and menstrual problems
Medical Nutrition Therapy
A certified nutrition specialist offers Medical Nutrition Therapy for a variety of conditions, including weight issues, diabetes, digestive disturbances, nutritional deficiencies, and inflammatory conditions. A visit with our certified nutrition specialist will also include learning ways to manage stress and improve physical exercise.
Will Insurance Cover Integrative Medicine?
Many insurance plans cover integrative medicine services. Contact your insurance company to see what your plan covers. Some services, such as acupuncture and visits with our certified nutrition specialist, are not covered by all insurance plans for all conditions. Physician and nurse practitioner visits are typically covered by most insurance plans without a referral.