 Integrative Medicine
(Also known as Complimentary or
Alternative Medicine)
"The Doctor
of the Future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients
in the Care of the Human frame, in diet, and in the cause and
prevention of disease. "- Thomas Edison
Many people want
to explore other treatment pathways that conventional medicine may
not offer. But in doing some are concerned that complimentary
practitioners (eg naturopath's etc) may not have the
necessary medical skill or qualifications to give them confidence
in the treatment advice. We have addressed this issue by employing
trained Medical Practitioners (GP's) who are also
trained Integrative Practitioners. In addition, we want
to assure Christians that any treatment modality is not
contrary to their beliefs.
Dr. John
Piesse
We are very pleased to introduce you to Dr. John Piesse who brings
a wealth of experience having been a GP practicing Integrative
Medicine for over 30 years. He is a fellow member of ACNEM and has
lectured there for many years. Dr. John has a warm, friendly and
thorough approach and has helped many hundreds of patients find
pathways to health and wellbeing for the whole person. Medicare
rebates apply.
Call 03 9855
9555 to book an appointment to see Dr. John Piesse
Definition
The terms complementary and alternative medicine describe a range
of healing systems, many with centuries of accumulated practitioner
knowledge and experience. They are often seen as an alternative to
orthodox medicine, yet conventional medicine and alternative
medicine can no longer be seen as mutually exclusive or opposing
approaches to health. At the Total Wellbeing Centre our approach to
healthcare incorporates orthodox and integrative Medicine as well
as other therapies to bring about Total Wellbeing to the Whole
person.
Total Wellbeing is the state of enjoying maximum Physical, Mental,
Emotional, Financial, Relational and Spiritual Wellbeing. Simply
stated, Total Wellbeing is being Totally Well.
How Does Integrative
Medicine Work?
Integrative medicine practice may vary between individual
practitioners, however the common approach at the Total Wellbeing
Centre involves the following aims:
Treat the whole person— Our aim is to bring about physical,
mental, emotional, financial relational and spiritual
wellbeing.
Prevent illness and aim for optimal health – and involve the
patient in this aim.
Individualise treatment regimes - in response to the
individual rather than to a disease entity.
Treat the causes of illness - rather than suppress symptoms
– by supporting the body’s natural healing processes.
Above all, cause no harm and to love our patients as we love
ourselves.
Conditions Commonly
Treated
Some of the conditions that commonly benefit from this approach
include.
Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer
Treatments, Chronic Fatigue, Crohn’s Disease, Diabetes,
Digestive Problems, Fibromyalgia, Food allergies, Heart
Disease,High
Cholesterol, Hormonal
Problems (Women & Men), Hypo-Thyroidism, Infertility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Leaky
Gut Syndrome, Low Immunity, Menopause, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Syndrome X, Ulcerative Colitis, Hypertension,
Because of the holistic
nature of treatment, all individual problems may be treated with
Integrative Medicine. Chronic conditions that have not responded to
conventional medicine may particularly benefit from the Integrative
Medicine approach.
What To Expect During A
Treatment
In the initial visit, which typically lasts up to 45 minutes, a
thorough history is taken. This includes an exploration of diet,
lifestyle, stress, and environmental factors. Physical examination,
clinical and laboratory diagnostic tests may be performed or
recommended. A treatment plan usually includes lifestyle
modifications (e.g., sleep, exercise and relaxation practices),
dietary recommendations, nutritional supplements, and/or IVC
therapy and/or Natural Hormone Replacement. In addition your doctor
may also include the dietician, psychologist, physiotherapist or
other counseling as part of the overall therapy. You are always
included in the decision making in relation to this.
Education And Experience
Accepted By the Total Wellbeing Centre.
All Integrative Medicine practitioners have full medical degrees
with post-graduate education in integrative medicine. They may be
accredited by ACNEM, the Australasian College of Nutritional and
Environmental Medicine, and/or AIMA, the Australian Integrative
Medicine Association.
Cost
Ask for Connie, our Integrative Clinic Receptionist if you
have more questions about this service.
Integrative Medicine consultations are covered under Medicare since
the practitioner is also a medical doctor, however more than the
Medicare scheduled fee is usually charged. This is due to the
extensive nature of the consultations which typically take longer
than standard consultations. Please ask reception for more details
when booking.
Call 03 9855
9555 to book an appointment to see Dr. John Piesse
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