Integrative Medicine Consultations
One hour consultations are available Monday through Friday with our integrative medicine specialists Tanya Edwards, MD, and Thomas Morledge, MD, at our Lyndhurst campus location. These consultations consist of an intensive review of the patient's past medical history, current medical issues, and desired outcomes. Our doctors can then give recommendations and assist the patient choose how to integrate complementary therapies and treatments into their lives. These visits are covered by most insurances and are considered a visit with a specialist just like any other specialist.
For appointments and further information please call 216.986.HEAL(.4325).
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a medical therapy developed and practiced in China for more than 3,500 years. It involves the placement of hair- thin needles of varying lengths into certain areas of the skin. Acupuncture is based on the belief that there is a body force of energy called chi (pronounced “chee”) that circulates throughout the body in all living organisms. In good health, this energy (chi) flows unobstructed along 12 pathways in the body called meridians. Each of these meridians (acupuncture channels) is believed to be connected to specific organ systems. Illness or pain occurs when this free energy flow is blocked. Acupuncture is one therapy that is used to stimulate flow of energy to promote health and well being. The World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health have indicated specific conditions that have been shown to be treated effectively with acupuncture.
Click here to see the Acupuncture Fact Sheet.
We offer acupuncture at the following locations and days throughout the Cleveland Clinic:
- Main Campus on Wednesdays in Crile
- Also on Main Campus for employees only on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Miller Pavilion
- Lyndhurst Campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
- Marymount Hospital on Thursdays in the Women’s Health Center
Family Health Centers
- Beachwood on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
- Strongsville on Wednesdays
- Westlake on Mondays and Saturdays
For appointments and further information please call 216.986.HEAL(.4325).
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy covers a group of practices and techniques. There are over 80 types of massage therapy. In all of them, therapists press, rub, stretch, percuss, and otherwise manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body, often varying pressure and movement. They most often use their hands and fingers, but may use their forearms, elbows, or mechanical instruments.
Massage therapy (and, in general, the laying on of hands for health purposes) dates back thousands of years. References to massage have been found in ancient writings from many cultures, including those of Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Japan, China, Egypt, and the Indian subcontinent. In the United States, massage therapy first became popular and was promoted for a variety of health purposes starting in the mid-1800s.
Read the Click Massage Therapy Fact Sheet.
We offer Massage Therapy at the following locations and days throughout the Cleveland Clinic:
- Lyndhurst Campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
- Family Health Center in Westlake on Mondays
- Main campus for employees only Tuesdays in the Miller Pavillion
For appointments and further information please call 216.986.HEAL(.4325).
Yoga
Yoga has been found to be a helpful stretching, breathing and meditative exercise with health benefits ranging from stress reduction to carpal tunnel relief, as well as relief to patients with chronic medical problems including diabetes, cancer, obesity, heart disease and stroke.
Tai Chi
Tai chi’s stress reduction effect is supported by the physical evidence: lower blood pressure, decreased joint and back pain, increased flexibility and balance, and boosts in energy and immunity.
Nutritional Counseling
As evidence continues to grow that our dietary habits play an enormous role in prevention and even treatment of most chronic conditions, patients will be encouraged to visit with our registered dietitian who will provide a "whole foods" preventive nutritional approach.
View the Nutritional Counseling Fact Sheet.
We offer Nutritional Counseling at the Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst location. For an appointment call 216.986.HEAL(.4325)
Reiki
Reiki is a method of energy-based healing involving the laying on of hands by the practitioner, promoting a deep sense of relaxation for the client. Reiki can help patients access their abilities to promote their own healing in body, mind and spirit.
View the Reiki Fact Sheet.
We offer Reiki at the Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst location. For an appointment call 216.986.HEAL(.4325)
Mind/Body Coaching
Mind/body techniques such as guided imagery, meditation, hypnotherapy, progressive relaxation, and paced
breathing have been shown to reduce stress, balance the immune response, manage
acute and chronic pain, reduce chemotherapy side effects, promote sleep
and reduce fear and anxiety. Overall, the techniques can increase a sense of
calmness peace of mind, and positive energy.
View the Guided Imagery Fact Sheet.
View the Hypnotherapy Fact Sheet
View the Meditation Fact Sheet
Weight Management
Also referred to as "weight loss without dieting," this program focuses on the lifestyle changes necessary to become healthier by examining the reasons why we overeat and the emotional triggers and how to combat them.
