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TUCSON Faculty at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and their collaborators successfully demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of an online approach to train more family medicine residents in integrative medicine.

The American Board of Physician Specialties defines integrative medicine "as the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing."

Effective online training in integrative medicine is important given the increased demand for physicians with expertise in integrative medicine coupled with the call from medical and public health organizations for alternatives to traditional medical approaches to such matters as pain management.

With that in mind, Dr. Patricia Lebensohn, professor of Family and Community Medicine at the UA College of Medicine-Tucson, directed the development of an Integrative Medicine in Residency program, a robust, online curriculum with the aim of establishing integrative medicine as a routine part of family medicine residency education throughout the country.

An in-depth evaluation of the project and its results was published in the July-August 2017 issue of the journal Family Medicine.

The study tested a 200-hour online curriculum, at eight sites offering integrative medicine residencies across the United States. Study subjects included 186 family medicine residents who participated in the IMR and 53 residents in other programs without integrative medicine training who served as controls.

Of the 186 IMR residents, 77 percent completed the program and tested significantly higher in their medical knowledge of integrative medicine than the control residents.

"Despite how busy the residents were, there was a very high completion rate," says Dr. Victoria Maizes, executive director of UACIM. "The level of knowledge improves in those who complete the curriculum and doesn't change in those who don't."

"When we started this study in 2008, it was a novel idea to deliver common curriculum online across eight sites," says Maizes. "This curriculum is now shared at 75 residencies and has expanded well beyond family medicine. We started with this project in family medicine. Now, we're in pediatrics, internal medicine, preventive medicine and we have a pilot program in psychiatry."

"I am pleased with the results of the residents' evaluation of the high clinical utility of the curriculum and the ease of navigating the online delivery," says Lebensohn. "Most of the residents in an exit survey stated that they intend to utilize integrative medicine approaches in their future practice of family medicine."

Additional study authors included Audrey J. Brooks and Paula Cook, UA; Dr. Benjamin Kligler, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Dr. Raymond Teet, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, New York; and Dr. Michele Birch, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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A new nonprofit created by heavy hitters from Nevadas business and medical communities gave the state a D grade on its first report card on the states health care system.

The report card was released Wednesday by the Nevada Medical Center and is intended to focus attention on improving access to quality health care in the state.

Larry Matheis, the NMCs CEO, said the report card will help state leaders focus on the gaps that must be filled to improve Nevadas medical standing. Currently, he said, the states medical system resembles a series of isolated communities due to the lack of collaboration among medical professionals and the dearth of thought given to enhancing our communitys reputation.

The report cards grades, based on analysis of data supplied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other government agencies, show how Nevada fares in the categories of health care access, chronic disease, nutrition and activity, mental health and substance abuse. The grades werent all bad, with the state receiving a passing C grade on chronic disease and a better-than-average B on nutrition and activity.

The report is online at http:// nvmedicalcenter.org/nevada- healthcare-statistics/.

A guide and resource

Matheis, former executive director of the Nevada State Medical Association, said the report is intended to guide policymakers and recommend new approaches.

We are creating a Nevada Health Commission to use the report as a basis for recommending health policy priorities to the private and public sectors, said Matheis, We also are working with the UNLV School of Medicine to explore the potential for integrative medicine.

Integrative medicine is an approach to care that puts the patient at the center and addresses the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect a persons health.

The report card, unveiled Wednesday evening at Delta Point, a community health center near downtown Las Vegas, is among the NMCs first major public initiatives. The organization was founded in 2013 by Eric Hilton, who died in 2016 after 49 years directing the Hilton hotel chain established by his father, Conrad Hilton.

Earlier this month, NMC partnered with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District to organize play camps at two area libraries, aimed at demonstrating the impact of purposeful play on physical and mental health to young children, Matheis said. It also is developing a similar demonstration program with the Clark County School District to be rolled out at elementary schools in the fall, he said.

Though NMC boosts some high-profile talent board members include New York-New York CEO Cynthia Kiser Murphey and Dr. Florence Jameson, founder of the nonprofit Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada the organization had largely stayed out of the public spotlight before the release of the report card.

The rankings, based on statistics from the 50 states and the District of Columbia, gave the state an F for access to health care through primary care doctors and insurance availability.

Only Mississippi had a worse rate of primary care providers, 53 per 100,000 people, compared with Nevadas 56. The nations capitol, with 116 providers per 100,000 people, fared best.

No quick fix for doctor shortage

Given that Nevadas explosive growth the population nearly doubled from 1.5 million in 1995 to nearly 3 million in 2016 is expected to continue, the NMC set a modest target for access improvement: only one more provider per 100,000 by 2020. Even the creation of the new UNLV School of Medicine its 60 graduates wont be entering residencies for graduate medical education for four years cant do much to help offset retirements by doctors in the near future.

The report cards chronic disease section tracks cases and deaths rates for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, respiration and kidney disease.

Nevada ranked 21st nationally in the age-adjusted death rate from all forms of cancer, with 157 deaths per 100,000 people per year. Kentucky, at 196 deaths, and Utah, at 125 deaths per year, represented the worst and best states, respectively. The NMC set an improvement target of 155 deaths per 100,000 people for Nevada by 2020. The national average is 159.

Although Nevada received an overall grade of C on issues pertaining to mental health, it received a D on the rate of suicides, with 18 per 100,000 people. Wyoming, at 28 suicides, had the nations highest rate, while the District of Columbias was the lowest at five. The national average is 13. NMC set an improvement target of 17 by 2020.

On substance abuse, Nevada earned an overall C, ranking 26th in the nation on excessive drinking, 21st in smoking, 14th in impaired driving accidents and 39 in fatal drug overdoses.

Nevada did its best on nutrition and activity, largely because of exercise opportunities and physically active adults. The NMC noted, however, that Nevada ranks at or below average in food insecurity (D) and food environment (C), meaning Nevada has room for improvement in making sure people have enough good and the right foods.

The NMCs report card is similar to rating systems used by other organizations to measure Nevadas health care delivery system, including recent reports that found the state lacking on hospital safety and the overall health of its senior citizens.

Contact Paul Harasim at pharasim@reviewjournal.com or 702 387-5273. Follow @paulharasim on Twitter.

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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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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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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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Ronald Glick, MDMedical Director

Dr. Ronald Glick is medical director of UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine. His training is in psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and pain management. Dr. Glick is involved in research on acupuncture and prolotherapy a musculoskeletal injection technique. His clinical practice focuses on integrative approaches to chronic pain management and integrative psychiatry.

Neal Ryan, MDDirector

Dr. Neal Ryan is director of the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine and the Joaquim Puig-Antich Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Ryan's clinical and research work has involved the study of depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety in children and adolescents, and chronic disorders in which stress and environmental factors play an important role. He also has a strong background in medical education.

Sari Cohen, NDNaturopathic and Nutritional Counselor

Sari Cohen, ND, obtained her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has undergraduate degree in Hebrew and Judaic Studies from Dartmouth College. Ms. Cohen provides naturopathic care at the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine in Shadyside, Pennsylvania to people of all ages with both acute and chronic diseases. The naturopathic modalities used include nutrition, botanical medicine, and nutritional supplementation. She is an adjunct professor in the Integrative Health Studies at Chatham University, in Pittsburgh. Ms. Cohen founded a naturopathic clinic with four colleagues in New Hampshire. She is the author of an article, "Melatonin, Menstruation and the Moon," that was published in The Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients.

James Donnelly, MAPsychotherapist

James Donnelly has more than 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. His practice focuses on individuals who are experiencing health or emotional problems as a result of childhood abuse or neglect or posttraumatic stress symptoms occurring in adulthood. He uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cardiac coherence training, Gestalt therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Gywnn Goldring, MSWPsychotherapist

Dinnie Goldring is a psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. Her work is based on a holistic perspective that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. Treatment specialty areas include pregnancy and postpartum related issues, living with an auto-immune disorder and other chronic illness, relationship issues, general depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Ms. Goldring uses a psychodynamically based approach that integrates Gestalt therapy and mindfulness and she uses her past experience -- serving as a midwife in many cultures -- in the therapy process. She also leads the group, Mindfulness-Based Anxiety Reduction."

Carol Greco, PhDAssociateProfessor of Psychiatry

Dr. Carol Greco has more than 20 years of clinical experience and has worked in research for more than 20 years at the University of Pittsburgh. Her areas of research include Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), psychological approaches to pain management, mind-body and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches to health and disease, and developing patient-reported measures of the nonspecific, contextual factors in treatment that can promote healing. Dr. Greco's clinical work focuses on mindfulness meditation and behavioral medicine approaches to pain and stress management. She is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor and has taught the Center's MBSR program for over 12 years.

Deborah Grice Conway, PhDPsychotherapist

Deborah Grice Conway has more than 25 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist, treating depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and health conditions exacerbated by stress. Her work is based on a holistic perspective that incorporates the mind, body, and spirit, and focuses on the client's strengths. Treatment specialties include medical hypnosis, cardiac coherence biofeedback, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and mindfulness techniques. In addition to her work at the center, Dr. Conway is also a clinical instructor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, a Professor of Psychology at the Community College of Allegheny County, and an adjunct faculty member in Chatham Universitys Integrative Health Sciences program, where she teaches Mind-Body Medicine. She is a core faculty member and meditation instructor at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, NY.

Kerry HarlingAyurveda Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and Ayurvedic Marma Therapist

Kerry practices Ayurveda, a refined system of mind body medicine, in the northeast region. Kerry has helped hundreds of people with health issues regain health and harmony. She is known as a dedicated, gifted and astute healer within the patient community. Years of experience have given her a deep and keen understanding of the elemental metabolic constitutions and their imbalances in people. Her compassion, skills in listening and observation, added with her expertise in the art of Ayurvedic pulse reading, make her an intuitive and collaborative healer. She loves what she does and works closely with all her clients. Her practice has taught her that Ayurvedic treatments, based on the science of life, work to support patients to heal in a very gentle ways that patients come to embrace as a way of being. Her clients often come with anxiety, insomnia, weight problems, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, joint pain, ADD or simply want to learn preventative everyday health. Clients leave with a renewed sense of hope, vitality, and energy. Kerry is certified with the National Ayurveda Medical Association as an Ayurveda Practitioner and with Yoga Alliance as a Yoga Teacher.

Karl Holtzer, MD, MS

Dr. Karl Holtzer is a pediatrician by training, who has extended his practice to adults. He has a masters degree in nutrition. He specializes in functional medicine, which offers a unique approach to the management of individuals with chronic health problems. He appreciates the opportunity to dig deeper and identify root causes. His approach centers on helping people make changes in their diet and health behaviors.

Brittany Kail, BSBAAdministrative Manager

Brittany Kail has over 14 years of customer service which includes 8 years working as an Office Manager for Mercy Behavioral Health, managing their busiest outpatient site. At the Center for Integrative Medicine, she is the Administrative Manager, directing a program of over 25 staff members.

John Laird, NDNaturopathic and Nutritional Counselor

John Laird provides services in naturopathic counseling. He received a degree in anthropology at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mr. Laird is a graduate of the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine in Seattle, Washington, and completed an internship at the Government College of Ayurvedic Medicine in Mysore, India.

Jessie Violet Larson, LMTLicensed Medical Massage Therapist

Jessie Violet Larson is a licensed medical massage therapist with advanced training in anatomy and pathology. She is a graduate of the Advanced Medical Program at the School of Massage Therapy. She enthusiastically continues her lifelong path of education with a focus on better assisting those living with cancer. In her travels, she has studied healing therapies from around the world which she incorporates into every massage session to individually suit each client. Ms. Larson is a dedicated therapist and Reiki Master who brings with her years of experience and a love for her work.

David Lesondak, BCSI, KMI, LMT, SSTStructural Integrator, Myofascial Specialist

David Lesondak is a structural integrator and has been in private practice in the greater Pittsburgh area since 1992. His main area of interest is applying myofascial approaches to provide lasting relief from pain and to improve performance. He did his formative training at Kinesis in Maine, where he went on to serve for five years as an associate faculty member and media consultant. With "Anatomy Trains" author, Tom Myers, he published, "Anatomy Trains Revealed," a DVD exploring fascial anatomy. David's video skills andinterest in the emerging science of fascia have led to other projects including the Third International Fascia Research Congress and a relationship with the Fascia Research Project at the University of Ulm, Germany. David also lectures and teaches internationally.

Daniel Shawn Miller, DCChiropractor

Dr. Daniel Shawn Miller provides chiropractic services. He received his doctor of chiropractic degree at Palmer College and has been practicing for more than 15 years.

Kate ShermanShiatsu Practitioner

Kate Sherman provides Shiatsu treatments and teaches classes on shiatsu and wellness at the Center for Integrative Medicine. Shiatsu developed in Japan and stems from ancient Chinese Medicine. This touch therapy has been called 'acupuncture without needles' and is as effective in relieving a wide variety of complaints. Kate has been in practice since 2007. She has a Master's Degree from Chatham University in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Erin Simon, CMT, LLCMassage Therapist

Erin Simon has practiced therapeutic massage since 1992. Her main focus and passion is Lymph Drainage Therapy and education for lymphedema management. Erin also has advanced training in Craniosacral Therapy in both Upledger and Biodynamic techniques. Erin is educated in a number of other modalities as well; including Pregnancy and Post-Partum Massage, Healing Stone Massage, Dolphin Micro-Current Point Stimulation, Kinesiotape, and Swedish. Erin brings a unique blend of therapies, her background as a dancer and athlete and her commitment to helping each individual achieve their best health to each session.

Tricia Smith, LAcAcupuncturist

Tricia Smith, LAc, provides acupuncture at the Center for Integrative Medicine. She works with pain management and specializes in the use of acupuncture treatment of myofascial trigger points. In addition, she works with patients whose conditions include sleep disturbance and hormonal problems. She is board-certified in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

K.K. Teh, LAc, MAcAcupuncturist

K.K. Teh provides acupuncture services at the center. He has master's degrees in acupuncture and Chinese medicine and psychology. His practice interests include pain management, sports medicine, general health problems, and stress-related conditions. He uses a balance method, which includes treating certain conditions with fewer needles. Mr. Teh is board-certified in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Alicja W. Walczak, MSBiofeedback Practitioner and Movement Therapy Instructor

Alicja Walczak provides cardiac coherence training, biofeedback, synergistic body-mind therapy, and movement therapy. She has a degree in exercise physiology with an emphasis on relaxation and biofeedback from the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, Ms. Walczak completed training with Ilana Rubenfeld and her Institute in Rubenfeld Synergy. Ms. Walczak also teaches yoga classes at the center.

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EXETER Suzana Makowski, MD, MMM has joined Exeter Health Resources as the chief of palliative care services. In this role, she will oversee the provision of palliative care throughout Exeter Health Resources, across the continuum of care including patients admitted to Exeter Hospital, in the hospitals clinics especially the Center for Cancer Care, and patients at home or in the community receiving services from Rockingham Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice.

Palliative care is a medical specialty with expertise in helping patients be as well as possible while living with serious illness. Dr. Makowski will work with the palliative care team to address the complex physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients going through a serious illness, while supporting the needs of their family and close friends. The team includes physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses, chaplains, and social workers.

Dr. Makowski completed her undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and post-baccalaureate certificate at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, PA. She received her MD at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, and her masters in Medical Management at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business in Los Angeles, California. She completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a fellowship in hospice & palliative medicine at San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care in San Diego, California.

Dr. Makowski also has additional experience and training in leadership and management. She has a Green Belt in Lean Quality Improvement, is a Certified Physician Executive with a Masters in Medical Management, and was honored with the prestigious Leonard Tow Award, from the Gold Humanism Honor Society, for both clinical excellence and outstanding compassion in the delivery of care and for showing respect for patients, their families, and healthcare colleagues.

Healing can occur at all stages of life, even when there is no cure, said Dr. Makowski. I see my role as one that helps patients and their families live as well as possible for as long as possible, crafting healthcare around what matters most to the person, while carefully tending to their symptoms and medical history.

For more information about Exeter Hospital or Rockingham Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, visit exeterhospital.com or rockinghamvna.org.

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Dr. Rajesh Kotecha, Special Secretary, Union Ministry of AYUSH said that the government is ready to extend its support for attempts at building an integrative medicine. He inaugurated the international conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences at Kochi on Sunday.

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Dr. Rajesh Kotecha said "The Government is serious about promoting a model where experts in different domains contribute to the health science and some migration of knowledge occurs between each stream. Indian healing systems are holistic and intuitive - by definition; they cannot fully fit into all parameters demanded by Western medicine."

He added that the government is setting up a nationwide AYUSH grid connecting all hospitals and research labs to record case histories and observations so that a huge amount of evidences can be generated through data analytics about the efficacy of Ayurveda.

"While robust research is being conducted into Ayurveda, the problem arises in implementation of integrative medicine at the level of public health. This is because Ayurveda is still not accepted as a science by the Allopathic community. The Government of India has decided to extend its full support to Amrita University's initiative on integrative medicine," Dr Rajesh Kotecha said.

Experts who were assembled at the conference said that the central government needs to formulate a national policy on the integration of Ayurveda with allopathy do that the country can take its rightful place as the global leader in integrative medicine. There were 60 experts and 1,000 delegates participating from around the world . It was a two-day event called Amrita Samyogam, held in collaboration with Amrita University's School of Ayurveda.

The conference was brought together by allopathic doctors, Ayurveda practitioners and modern scientists on a common platform to identify strategies for integrating Ayurveda with allopathy to manage cancer, auto-immune diseases like arthritis and diabetes, neuro-degenerative diseases and mental health.

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