Clinic Therapies - List of Services

Integrative Medicine Assessment with a Physician  |  Traditional Chinese Medicine  |  Acupuncture  |  Group Acupuncture  |  Chinese Herbs  |  Nutritional Therapies  |  Western Herbal Therapies  |  Integrative Psychotherapy  |  Guided Imagery  |  Physician-led Guided Imagery  |  Transitional Health and Life Skills Planning  |  Spiritual Counseling  |  Free Nurse Consultation  |  Massage Therapies and Bodywork

Integrative Medicine Assessment with a Physician

The first step is to have one of our physicians review your diagnosis and insure that the appropriate conventional care and referral are in place. We then work with you on a thorough assessment of your situation, in order to create an individualized plan. This review covers all the usual information, such as personal and family medical history, as well as issues that affect your health in less obvious ways.

Many of the characteristics that make you unique—the foods you tend to crave or dislike, your sleep habits, even the role you played in your family when you were growing up—contribute to your unique health profile. In your assessment, our physicians begin to work with you to uncover the roots of whatever problems you are having to help chart a course for your journey toward better health.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient system of healing in which approaches such as Acupuncture and the use of herbs help bring the patient back to a state of balance. TCM can be helpful for many conditions: Headaches, pain, stress, fatigue and digestive disorders are just a few. The Health & Healing Clinic offers Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations, individual and group Acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbal recommendations.
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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique based on the belief that life-force, or “chi” flows through channels in the body known as meridians. Thin, solid needles are inserted at “reflex points” along these meridians to stimulate, disperse, and/or regulate the flow of chi. The goal is to restore a healthful energetic balance as well as to treat acute, chronic, and degenerative conditions.
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Group Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine identifies hundreds of points on the ear and body that can be stimulated with acupuncture needles to bring health and balance to the body. Health situations that benefit from acupuncture include pain, weight management, stress, smoking cessation, insomnia, headaches, migraines and menopause. In a small group setting, you will receive the treatment which takes approximately an hour. Group sessions are Thursday afternoons from 4-6 pm. Cost is $35. (A snack or light meal is recommended prior to your appointment).
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Chinese Herbs

Depending on their individual botanical properties, a wide assortment of Chinese herbs are used to assist specific health conditions and ailments. Chinese herbal therapies can be applied to help resolve everything from weak digestion to chronic pain and migraine headaches. We strongly recommend working with a practitioner when using Chinese herbs as diagnosis, treatment and the understanding of potential interactions require a highly trained professional.
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Nutritional Therapies

Nutritional therapies use vitamins, minerals and other non-herbal nutritional supplements to address various health conditions. When appropriate, dietary changes may be prescribed, such as low blood sugar or high insulin diets, elimination diets and medically-supervised fasting.
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Western Herbal Therapies

To improve well-being or maintain health, western herbal therapies can be used as an adjunct to medications. Our physicians and practitioners will create a customized program based on safe and effective herbs to suit your needs and health condition, while preventing or reducing side effects and drug interactions. In general, Western herbal therapies are used to improve immune function, reduce anxiety or Depression, and decrease symptoms of a specific health condition.
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Integrative Psychotherapy

Integrative psychotherapy offers a safe environment for the exploration of body, mind, emotions and spirit, and their impact on health, personal fulfillment and relationships. In a session with our licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, you may explore and transform limiting patterns, traumas and beliefs which block or inhibit the healthy expression of a vital life. Approaches are uniquely tailored to the individual, and may include insight-oriented inquiry, engaged lifestyle changes, EMDR, and guided imagery.

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Guided Imagery

Guided Imagery is related to meditation, hypnosis, and visualization. The practitioner guides the patient in accessing their own intuition, which stimulates images and sensations. Patients often report tranquil and calming feelings and gain valuable insights. Research supports the benefits of guided imagery in a number of applications, including relaxation, minimizing side effects of medications or medical procedures, preparing for and healing from surgery, dealing with chronic illness, overcoming Insomnia and enhancing coping skills.
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Physician-led Guided Imagery

Guided imagery sessions with a physician can not only help you relax or change a particular habit, but also work with a chronic illness or a difficult diagnosis. The Health & Healing Clinic’s physician takes in information about your diagnosis, symptoms, medications, nutrition and lifestyle to guide you to a deeper understanding of your health situation and/or a reduction of symptoms. Guided imagery is often used to reduce anxiety, stress and increase well-being.
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Transitional Health and Life Skills Planning

The proven keys to health and healing are simple, yet often elusive. Dealing with stress, getting the right nutrition, and physical exercise can be remarkably challenging when you are dealing with an illness or injury. Health Skills Integration is the process of understanding your habits, emotions and relationships so you can gain the knowledge and insight you need to make the healing lifestyle changes that would most benefit you. It is an empowering approach that provides coaching and direction so you can diminish the effects of your health condition while developing the skills you need for deeper healing.
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Spiritual Counseling

Spiritual self-exploration and inner change are sometimes needed for our growth and healing. Often at the most critical times in our lives, self-reflection and healing is hardest to achieve. In a spiritual counseling session, you will dialogue with a highly trained spiritual care provider to better explore your own experiences and spiritual beliefs in order to find opportunities to heal at the deepest levels. This service is provided by the Pastoral Care Department of California Pacific, which is highly experienced at working with people of all faiths or with people who have no religious affiliations.
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Free Nurse Consultation

A 10-minute phone appointment with Terry Tellep, our Clinical Nurse Specialist, will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance about integrative medicine options. Terry is skilled at assessing patient needs and providing referrals for a variety of services including massage, guided imagery, spiritual care, expressive arts and acupuncture. Call (415) 600-3660 to schedule an appointment.
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Massage Therapies and Bodywork

Please see our complete listing of Massage Therapies and Bodywork.

To schedule an appointment call us at (415) 600-3503 or email.
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