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Francoise Adan, MD Medical Director, Connor Integrative Medicine Network
Integrative Medicine Trinity Cathedral June 17, 2012
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being, and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity.”
1948
WHO
2012
UH Growing a national presence in Integrative Medicine
UH Integrative Medicine
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE
Integrating, blending and coordinating medical care Treating the whole person
Focusing on prevention and advancement
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pursuing total well-being
– regardless of the presence or absence of disease –
Body, Mind and Spirit
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MISSION
Optimal Health: Body, Mind, and Spirit
a place of inspirational reform in holistic care
respect for, and no separation of, traditional and nontraditional services
blending of medical treatments like pharmacology and surgery with and holistic
therapies and services
healing for both the patients and the medical professionals – within the context of
our facilities, departments and disciplines
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Connor Integrative Medicine Network
Offering the way to transcend your
state of health today -
regardless of your current struggle or
vitality –
in order to help you transform into
your own vision of personal well-
being.
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Cornerstone: Meditation and Guided Imagery
the practice of bringing attention to the present moment to
achieve better health, inner peace and
a higher level of consciousness
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Cornerstone: Reiki
the art and technique for
relaxation and healing using a
gentle laying on of hands, where
the practitioner serves
as a channel of
energy or life force
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Note: Over 1500 treatments to date given to UH healthcare professionals.
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Massage
the mobilization and release
of muscle and connective
tissue to enhance the
function of those tissues
and promote relaxation and
well-being
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Yoga
the practice of breath work,
stretching, strengthening and
toning postures, meditative
and relaxation techniques
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Music Therapy
an expressive, interpersonal
process using music and all of
its facets—physical, emotional,
mental, social, and spiritual—to
improve health and healing.
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Acupuncture
the practice of inserting
needles into the body to
balance energy meridians in
order to relieve pain and cure
disease and dysfunction
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Reflexology
an art involving
the physical act of
applying pressure to reflex
zones (foot, hands and
ears) to stimulate organs,
relieve areas of congestion
in the body
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Integrative Psychiatry
a holistic approach honoring
interconnected influences
i.e. biology, environment, beliefs,
family dynamics, constitution…
moving beyond medication
diagnoses and management and
into the healing power within
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Optimal Health Coaching
a method that guides and
builds the awareness of, the
belief in and the behavior
aligned with meaning, purpose,
well-being, and passion in life
and work.
Reiki MassageTherapy Acupuncture
Integrative Psychiatry
Reflexology
Coaching
Current Treatment Modalities
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Network
Guided Imagery
Workshops/Seminars
Yoga & Tai Chi
Meditation
MusicTherapy
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Guided Imagery Experience
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QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!