When your body, mind and spirit work in sync, you’re more likely to feel good, stay healthy and thrive.
Holistic medicine may be the way to find and keep that balance. Cleveland Clinic’s holistic medicine providers see you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. They understand the connection between your physical, mental and emotional self. There are many different types of holistic therapies and providers. Each uses unique ways to prevent and treat a variety of conditions with integrative, functional and lifestyle therapies and complementary approaches. Holistic providers shouldn’t replace your primary care provider or specialist. Instead, they should complement them to give you the most comprehensive care. The ultimate goal? To help you reach your health goals and improve your overall well-being.
Holistic medicine offers a wide range of treatment options to keep you healthy by balancing your body, mind and spirit. Whatever your health goals, our holistic providers focus on the whole you with personalized care that matches your specific needs.
Holistic care is all about taking care of each part of you — inside and out. We work closely with each other, your primary care provider and other specialists to care for your entire well-being. Holistic care is complementary care and isn’t meant to replace traditional medicine.
Healthcare is constantly changing, and we learn and change right along with it. Our holistic specialists are always working to stay up to date on the latest integrative, functional and lifestyle treatment options to give you the best possible care.
We know life gets busy. That’s why we also offer virtual visits for some appointments. If you don’t need to see your provider in person, you can connect with them online from the comfort and convenience of home.
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We have a variety of holistic providers at Cleveland Clinic. Each offers unique therapy and treatment options. There’s a common thread among these providers and your treatment options. They’re backed by science and designed to be safe and effective. Our integrative and functional medical doctors (MDs) combine holistic approaches with traditional medicine. The team also includes doctors of osteopathy (DOs) and chiropractic (DCs). And our fully licensed therapists use evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine techniques.
Holistic providers don’t replace your primary care provider (PCP). They work together with them and any other specialists to help you prevent and manage the symptoms of chronic (ongoing) conditions. Depending on your needs and health goals, you may benefit from:
This approach integrates (combines) conventional healthcare with scientifically proven complementary therapies like acupuncture, massage and yoga. It aims to understand and treat you as a whole person: mind, body and spirit.
Lifestyle medicine providers also blend conventional medicine with complementary therapies. They do this while making healthy life choices and behaviors a focus — things like eating well, reducing stress, physical activity, sleeping better and making positive social connections.
Food is the foundation of this approach. With an emphasis on the right nutrition, functional medicine combines lifestyle and behavioral changes to help identify and treat the underlying cause of your condition and help you take control of your health.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is what doctors of osteopathy (DOs) use to prevent and treat muscle, tendon or bone pain. By manually moving your muscles, soft tissues and joints, they can prompt your body to heal itself by making sure your bones and muscles are aligned and balanced.
Our licensed chiropractic physicians use pressure to manipulate your joints, especially in the spine, to reduce musculoskeletal pain and correct your body’s alignment. Chiropractic treatment can often help you avoid medications and surgeries.
Holistic medicine takes advantage of a variety of complementary therapies, including:
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