Main Line Health's integrative and functional medicine practice in Concordville has closed, effective April 1, 2021.
Main Line Health has two alternative practices for patients seeking integrative medicine options:
- Rachel Sugarman, DO sees patients aged 6 and older in her office in the brand new, state-of-the-art Main Line Health King of Prussia facility. She has also completed training in Functional Medicine and will be an excellent resource for patients with complex medical problems.
- Sara Slattery, MD sees patients aged 16 and older, and has recently opened Integrative Primary Care, a concierge practice focused on internal, integrative, and sports medicine, located in the newly opened Dee Adams Center for Integrative and Regenerative Medicine. She can offer expert advice as a primary care physician for those of you seeking to further your diet, lifestyle, and fitness goals.
Integrative medicine —personalized care for the 21st century
An integrative medicine provider works in partnership with each patient, taking a broad view of your past history and current health as well as your place within your family, workplace and community. Integrative medicine places heavy emphasis on prevention of sickness and disease and maintenance of healthy diet and lifestyle through good nutrition and effective ways of managing stress.
Integrative medicine does not take a completely alternative approach, nor does it rely entirely on traditional medicine but rather “integrates” practices from each to help support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. An integrative medicine provider applies traditional medicine approaches when needed and looks to a wide variety of evidence-based, holistic therapies for alternatives when appropriate.
These may include massage and acupuncture for:
- Pain management
- Relief from nausea and sleeplessness (due to chemotherapy treatments)
- A wide variety of conditions from gastrointestinal disorders to diabetes
Acupuncture may also be used to support women’s reproductive health.
Integrative services such as tai chi and other types of movement that promote circulation of energy throughout the body can often help with:
- Mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety
- Stress-related illnesses like fibromyalgia and autoimmune disorders such as lupus
- Cancer-related symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment
Dietary and herbal supplements may be combined to support a particular type of diet that’s been tailored to the individual. Other types of meditative practices, including yoga, reiki, qi gong and creative visualization may also be applied to treat a wide range of conditions.
With “self-care” now being so much a part of everyone’s prescription plan, it can be refreshing to down with an integrative medicine provider who understands the importance of treating body, mind and spirit. Patients often choose integrative medicine services as a lifetime investment in their own health and well-being.
