Welcome to Shore Health System's
Center for Integrative Medicine
607 Dutchmans Lane, Ste. B, Easton, MD 21601
Telephone: 410/770-9400
e-mail us
The Precision of Science and the Wisdom of Tradition
In Relationship-Centered Care
A Healing Resource
We are pleased to bring you a healing resource that offers the best of complementary medicine combined with the full resources of Shore Health System, which includes The Memorial Hospital at Easton, Dorchester General Hospital, Shore Clinical Foundation, and other healthcare facilities throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Bringing Forth Natural Healing Abilities
We are committed to bringing forth the natural healing abilities of body, mind, and spirit while making certain that you receive appropriate medical care if necessary. Our vision of wellness includes learning how to become balanced and whole, to be energized and relaxed at the same time, and to live life fully and authentically. It also includes the idea that we are all capable of developing our physical and mental potential far beyond what is normally expected.
What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative medicine is the blend of complementary, or alternative, therapies and the conventional medical care your physician provides. By combining the two, benefits are maximized and it's possible to receive the best of both worlds. Sometimes the body can heal itself with the use of natural healing methods alone, and sometimes it requires the use of medications or surgery. Both types of medicine have their strengths and limitations. By combining them, the chances of successful treatment are greatly increased. Depending on the condition, we may simply inform your doctor that you are receiving treatment here, or we may work more closely with them.
Relationship-Centered Care
We are committed to the idea that a warm, personal relationship between you and your practitioner is a very important part of the healing process. Relationship-centered care is the type of care that results when two human beings relate to each other honestly and respectfully, with the understanding that the patient or client is not just a set of physical symptoms, but a unique individual with emotional and spiritual needs.
- Acupuncture
- Hypnosis
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Therapeutic Massage
Licensed Practitioners
All our practitioners are licensed in their fields, and must undergo a rigorous screening process based on the credentialing process Shore Health System uses to admit doctors to its medical staff. All licenses, insurance, education and professional references are thoroughly verified to make sure we admit to our staff only the most qualified licensed practitioners. In addition, we have chosen to offer only those methods which are backed by a growing body of medical research. We also have a Shore Health System physician available for staff consultations.
Here are some possible outcomes:
- Your symptoms that did not respond to conventional medical care may improve
- Your symptoms may improve once our methods are used in combination with the care your doctor provides you
- You may develop a sense of peace, well-being, and clarity even though your symptoms persist
- If you are already well, you may experience greater health and vitality
- You may experience an improvement in emotional balance and well-being
Treating The Mind and Body
Our main focus is to promote the overall strength, vitality, and healing abilities of both body and mind. So just as physical exercise can improve your ability to do better in nearly all areas of your life, an improvement in overall well-being can help with a large variety of problems. Back, neck, and shoulder pains, headaches, fatigue, anxiety, depression, respiratory problems, digestive problems, tension and stress are some of the problems that can respond to our treatments. In fact, symptoms of any nature can be responsive to our treatments, since we are simply enhancing the overall ability of the body and mind to heal themselves. Whether the treatments are successful or not depend more on the severity of the condition. If you have a serious condition, it is important that you consult with your doctor to make sure that it does not need immediate medical attention.
Achieve a Higher Level of Well-being
We are also able to help those who have no medical problems, but are seeking to maximize health and well-being. Just being disease-free is not a satisfactory ideal anymore for most people. For those seeking to prevent illness and to achieve a higher level of well-being, our Center can be of assistance.
Assistance with Claim Forms
While there is an increasing likelihood that an insurance company will pay for these services, many companies do not. For that reason, our Center requests payment at the time of services. We encourage you to seek reimbursement for our services, and we will assist you to the best of our abilities in getting reimbursement by providing you with receipts to submit along with your claim forms.
Initial Consultation Might Help
If you know which type of treatment you would like, simply call for an appointment. If you don't, we offer a free twenty-minute consultation with the Center manager who will help you select the method or combination of methods that would be most beneficial for you.
For More Information About Shore Health System's Center for Integrative Medicine call:
David Mercier
410/770-9400
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