Integrative Psychiatry
What is integrative medicine?
Integrative medicine is the healing practice of combining “alternative” or “complimentary” treatment approaches(such as nutritional supplements, herbals, acupuncture, Ayurveda, yoga, meditation etc.) with traditional or conventional medicine. American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) defines integrative medicine as the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationships 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.
The focus is more on wellness and maintenance of health rather than just treatment of disease.
The integral role of the mind and effects of stress on health are an important aspect of “mind, body, medicine”. Integrative Psychiatry thus focuses on different modalities of stress management, meditation, mindfulness etc. It also focuses on nutrition, functional medicine tests and comprehensive, holistic understanding of the individual patient to personalize treatment. While not excluding, pharmacological modern day treatments, it also incorporates therapy support groups, biofeedback, meditation, yoga, nutritional guidance, acupuncture, neuro-feedback, and herbal products etc. as possible options.
For more information please visit The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine https://aihm.org.
The field of holistic or integrative medicine focuses on different modalities and treatment techniques supported by scientific studies. Thus it is important to maintain balance of efficacy and safety.
Dr. Varsha Karamchandani is a trained in both fields of psychiatry and integrative medicine. She is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (http://www.abpn.com/), as well as received board certification in integrative medicine by American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM) (http://www.holisticboard.org/) and American Board of Integrative Medicine (http://www.abpsus.org/integrative-medicine-aboim).
She has attended numerous conferences, seminars and webinars on functional medicine, yoga, Ayurveda and homeopathy. She trained in Foundations of Anatomical Acupuncture (AA1) and Clinical Applications in Anatomical Acupuncture (AA2) from Acupuncture Canada (https://www.acupuncturecanada.org/). She is also trained in the NADA protocol of Auricular Acupuncture for substance abuse (http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/abc/nadaprotocol.php). Her training, experience and knowledge base offer her the advantage of expanding the options available for the patient.
What is integrative medicine?
Integrative medicine is the healing practice of combining “alternative” or “complimentary” treatment approaches(such as nutritional supplements, herbals, acupuncture, Ayurveda, yoga, meditation etc.) with traditional or conventional medicine. American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) defines integrative medicine as the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationships 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.
The focus is more on wellness and maintenance of health rather than just treatment of disease.
The integral role of the mind and effects of stress on health are an important aspect of “mind, body, medicine”. Integrative Psychiatry thus focuses on different modalities of stress management, meditation, mindfulness etc. It also focuses on nutrition, functional medicine tests and comprehensive, holistic understanding of the individual patient to personalize treatment. While not excluding, pharmacological modern day treatments, it also incorporates therapy support groups, biofeedback, meditation, yoga, nutritional guidance, acupuncture, neuro-feedback, and herbal products etc. as possible options.
For more information please visit The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine https://aihm.org.
The field of holistic or integrative medicine focuses on different modalities and treatment techniques supported by scientific studies. Thus it is important to maintain balance of efficacy and safety.
Dr. Varsha Karamchandani is a trained in both fields of psychiatry and integrative medicine. She is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (http://www.abpn.com/), as well as received board certification in integrative medicine by American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM) (http://www.holisticboard.org/) and American Board of Integrative Medicine (http://www.abpsus.org/integrative-medicine-aboim).
She has attended numerous conferences, seminars and webinars on functional medicine, yoga, Ayurveda and homeopathy. She trained in Foundations of Anatomical Acupuncture (AA1) and Clinical Applications in Anatomical Acupuncture (AA2) from Acupuncture Canada (https://www.acupuncturecanada.org/). She is also trained in the NADA protocol of Auricular Acupuncture for substance abuse (http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/abc/nadaprotocol.php). Her training, experience and knowledge base offer her the advantage of expanding the options available for the patient.
