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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

University Hospitals 3

pursuing total well-being

– regardless of the presence or absence of disease –

Body, Mind and Spirit


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


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.


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



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


Note: Over 1500 treatments to date given to UH healthcare professionals.



Massage

the mobilization and release

of muscle and connective

tissue to enhance the

function of those tissues

and promote relaxation and

well-being



Yoga

the practice of breath work,

stretching, strengthening and

toning postures, meditative

and relaxation techniques


Music Therapy

an expressive, interpersonal

process using music and all of

its facets—physical, emotional,

mental, social, and spiritual—to

improve health and healing.



Acupuncture

the practice of inserting

needles into the body to

balance energy meridians in

order to relieve pain and cure

disease and dysfunction



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



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




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

ConnorIntegrative Medicine

Network

Guided Imagery

Workshops/Seminars

Yoga & Tai Chi

Meditation

MusicTherapy


Guided Imagery Experience


QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU!

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