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NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --The first-ever Integrative Physician Market Landscape study, conducted by Pure Branding, addresses a lack of market intelligence about the rapidly growing practice of integrative medicine among Medical Doctors (MD) and Doctors of Osteopathy (DO).

"I have never seen such a rigorous and insightful study of the integrative physician community," said Leonard A. Wisneski, MD, FACP, professor of medicine at Georgetown University, George Washington University and University of Colorado. "For anyone wishing to understand and engage with the field of integrative medicine, this research study and its insights will be invaluable."

A rapidly growing number of doctors are exploring integrative approaches to clinical care as a solution to perceived inabilities to offer better healthcare options to their patients through conventional medical practices.

The study provides a consensus on the definition of integrative medicine, with respondents identifying the top five factors as:

"Anyone distressed about the state of healthcare in America need look no further than this inspiring community of integrative physicians for hope," says Yadim Medore, founder and CEO of Pure Branding. "These cutting-edge doctors are at the forefront of a paradigm shift in medicine, that will significantly impact the value chain from healthcare systems and payers to medical schools and suppliers."

Key Findings:

This research study included 1,133 integrative MDs and DOs from 49 states, the largest pool of currently practicing integrative physicians ever surveyed for a landscape report. Lists were provided by association and media partners including Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM), Academy of Integrative Pain Management (AIPM), American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA), Functional Forum and Today's Practitioner, and numerous commercial sponsors.

"The findings in this report are representative of the integrative medical community as a whole, with a confidence level of 95% and the margin of error at +/-2.9%," said Mr. Medore.

Informationabout the study can be found at: http://www.purebranding.com/integrative-physicians

About Pure BrandingPure Branding is a strategic consulting, market research and brand development agency for health and wellness companies. Since 1999, they have helped global clients build loyalty and grow market share through innovative research and actionable insights. For more information: http://www.purebranding.com

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Traditional Chinese medicine provides Dr. Sally Barchman an opportunity to create a unique pain management treatment plan for each veterinary patient.

Dr. Barchman performing acupuncture with her dog. | Photo courtesy of Troy Van Horn.

For Sally Barchman, DVM, CVA, owner of State Line Animal Hospital and Holistic Health in Leawood, Kansas, her interest in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine stems from honoring the memory of a late colleague and friend. Today, inside the spa-like atmosphere of her integrative medicine space, pets in pain find relief.

I was practicing in the main hospital and it wasnt as zen I imagined it could be. So now in the space we have a running fountain and use an essential oil diffuser, and the walls are in a softer-color paint. We have the tools that we need but try to keep it minimalistic, Dr. Barchman says. Soft music and comfortable rugs on the floor and exam table complete the space, which is in a leased building across the street from the main hospital.

Traditional Chinese medicine is composed of five components: acupuncture, food therapy, Chinese herbs, exercise and tui na, which is a type of massage. At Dr. Barchmans practice, instead of massage, a chiropractor not only performs chiropractic adjustments on the animals but also does deep tissue manipulation and myofascial release. Dr. Barchman is certified in veterinary acupuncture and is also working toward her certification in food and Chinese herbs.

When an animal presents with signs of pain, Dr. Barchman completes a traditional exam, but then also checks the pets tongue and pulse diagnosis to direct her treatment plan.

A view of Dr. Barchman's treatment space. | Photo courtesy of Troy Van Horn.

You look at the tongues color and whether it is dry or wet, and feel the strength and speed of their pulses, to see whats going on, she says. Dr. Barchman also discusses food and Chinese herbs with clients in addition to acupuncture.

There are yin and yang properties in every food, so if an animal presents with hot signs, you want to cool them down; with cool signs you want to warm them up. This can be done with things like changing up the protein in the pets dry food or home-cooking meals, she says.

When combined with food and herbs, acupuncture can be performed less frequently, Dr. Barchman says. Acupuncture is the more expensive part of it, so if we can use food and herbs to help balance out the body, the acupuncture treatments can be done less often, she says.

The plan is tailored to what each patient and client needs and is able to do. If a client says I just cant cook for my pet right now, well discuss other options, Dr. Barchman explains.

The essential oils that Dr. Barchman diffuses in her treatment space. | Photo courtesy of Troy Van Horn.

It depends on whats going with that animal on that day. It goes a little deeper than just giving an NSAID and moving on, Dr. Barchman says. Whatever the client wants to do is what well do and what works best for the animal. Well often try a combination of Eastern and Western medicine. I tell the client, A quick fix is medication, but it doesnt always fix the underlying cause. So sometimes if its a really painful condition well start with medication but then follow up with acupuncture and herbs to try and get them off the medication eventually or prevent the condition from occurring again.

The flexibility of combining alternative and traditional therapies allows Dr. Barchman to provide a complete solution for each patients she sees, she says. And even though these modalities typically require follow-up appointments over a period of time, she doesnt have problems with client compliance. Usually the people who are seeking out holistic care are really dedicated, so we dont have too much of a problem with people not coming back, she says. One thing that helps is that often, especially with painful conditions, results are seen after just one session, she says.

Thats not always the case, though, so Dr. Barchman came up with a package plan to encourage follow-through. If people buy four follow-up treatments, they receive half off of their consult price. In five treatments you should see whats going to happen, so I encourage the package. If they arent really believers I try to have more than just one treatment to have a chance to help the animal, Dr. Barchman says.

Our purpose is loving on people by loving on their pets through high-quality, integrative medicine, Dr. Barchman says. So well tailor the plan to whatever the client wants to do.

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The Maryland University of Integrative Health is establishing a school of naturopathic medicine and plans to admit the first students to the program next year.

The school of naturopathic medicine will be the first in the mid-Atlantic region and one of only a handful of schools nationwide that operate within a regionally accredited university, officials with the university of integrative health said.

Naturopathic medicine is an alternative practice based on the idea that the body can heal itself. Naturopathic doctors use a combination of traditional treatments with alternative therapies such as acupuncture and herbal medicines.

In establishing our School of Naturopathic Medicine, MUIH is taking a bold step to address some of the most challenging issues in healthcare, Steven Combs, the universitys president and CEO, said in a statement. We expect the graduates of this program to help fill the gap caused by the shortage of primary care physicians and to provide patients with cost-effective, compassionate care based on preventative and natural methods. Patients are demanding this approach and our nation needs these graduates.

The number of naturopathic practitioners has tripled in the last ten years as more states offer licenses. Nineteen states, including Maryland, and Washington D.C. license naturopathic care providers and several more are in the legislative process toward licensing.

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Sonoma Valley Hospital and Vintage House will continue the lively and informative series this fall themed Active Aging: Live Your Best Life Now. The lectures provide insight and information on how to get the most out of your senior years.

The talks are open to the community without charge and will be held in Stone Hall at Vintage House, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on four consecutive Thursdays, Sept. 21 and 28, and Oct. 5 and 12. Light refreshments will be provided.

Topics and speakers include:

Sept. 21: Sitting On a Secret. Many experiencing colon or rectal health issues are often reluctant to bring it up with their physician. Sabrina Kidd, MD, will discuss common colon and rectal problems people face as they age and do so with candor, sensitivity and a touch of humor. Topics range from hemorrhoids and common constipation and diarrhea to incontinence and diverticular disease, along with more serious issues as colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer in both women and men today. Kidd is a dual-board certified colorectal and general surgeon with a practice located at the Sonoma Valley Specialty Clinic.

Sept. 28: Four Scientific Ways to Become Happier! Patricia Brooks will discuss some amazing new findings from recent neuroscience research about how to increase our happiness index, focusing on four simple rituals that neuroscientists claim will change our brain activity and boost our sense of well-being. Brooks is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned a Ph.D. in healing psychology and integrative medicine in 2003. She has worked in the health care field for over 40 years.

Oct. 5: Shaking Up Your Exercise Routine is the topic of the talk by Marek Grzybowski. We know its critical to exercise regularly as we age, but Grzybowski discusses why its also important to add variety to ones routine, and provides ideas on ways to accomplish this. Doing so not only boosts the benefits from exercise, but also makes it more fun, says Grzybowski, a physical therapist and Outpatient Rehabilitation Manager for Sonoma Valley Hospital.

Oct. 12: A Look Inside Our Emergency Department. In this special session, two emergency medicine physicians discuss what to expect when you visit the Emergency Room. Speakers are Robbie Cohen, Chief Medical Officer for Sonoma Valley Hospital who has many years experience in emergency medicine, and Cynthia Lawder, the Medical Director of the hospitals Emergency Department. They will discuss what typically happens when a patient visits the ED, including the protocols the medical team follows when presented with serious symptoms, such as for stroke or cardiac arrest. There will be time for audience questions.

Vintage House is located at 264 First St. E. RSVP to Vintage House at 996-0311, or info@vintagehouse.org.

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