Pain is complex and requires a multi-modality approach. At the Health & Healing Clinic, we use integrative medicine to reduce the intensity and frequency of pain. Our physicians and practitioners commonly work with many types of pain including chronic pain, headaches, cancer-related pain, irritable bowel syndrome, repetitive stress injuries, and sports injuries. Our treatments are tailored to the individual and depend on your needs and unique condition.

Assessment & Treatment
Our clinic is a specialty program. We work in consultation with your primary care physician or referring specialist, beginning with a physician-led integrative medicine assessment. The assessment includes a review of your medical record and self-administered health history.

We construct a comprehensive picture of your pain experience and its impact on your daily life with an in-depth focus on diet, fitness, coping styles, stress, emotions, sleep habits, work and family life. Together we create an integrative pain management plan. By identifying your pattern of pain, learning self-care and stress reduction techniques, and receiving complementary medicine treatments, you are supported to make the necessary changes to improve your physical comfort, health and well-being.

The program includes a wide array of therapies. We offer Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition, mindfulness-based stress reduction, physician-led guided imagery, massage therapy and Feldenkrais, and integrative psychotherapy. The Health & Healing Center also provides high-quality nutritional supplements, classes, a health library and other resources for support.

Benefits
Many patients have experienced the following health benefits:
• Decrease in pain
• Enhanced daily functioning and resilience
• Improved coping skills
• Lower levels of stress and anxiety
• Increased vitality and energy
• Personal empowerment and well-being
• Healthier lifestyle choices

Physician
Jeff Draisin, MD is a board-certified family physician who has been practicing integrative medicine for more than 15 years. Jeff brings together his expertise in family medicine, behavorial sciences, and Traditional Chinese Medicine practices including Acupuncture and Chinese herbs, to find an approach tailored to each patient.

Insurance
Insurance coverage is often available for those with PPO plans or Medicare for the initial assessment; however, the cost of follow-up complementary care services at the Health & Healing Center is self-pay.

Getting Started
If you're not sure how to get started, please call Terry Tellep, RN, our Clinical Nurse Specialist, for a free 10-minute phone consultation at (415) 600-3660. To immediately initiate a physician consultation, please call the Clinic at (415) 600-3503, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.