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Complementary medicine is treatment and medicine that you use in addition to your doctor's standard care.
Integrative medicine is, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a combination of standard medical therapies and complementary or alternative therapies about which there is scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness.
At Scottsdale Medical Center, we take a "whole person" or holistic approach to treatment. By looking at the connection between the mind and body, we focus on wellness together with your medical problems. Our patien'’s benefit by getting to understand their lifestyle, habits and background, how it relates to their problem and allowing them to participate in mainstream medical care and complementary and integrative therapies. By doing these patients at Scottsdale Medical Center feel better about the treatment, taking an active role in their own care, and becoming involved in their own health.
Dr. Rotella MD, DC is a family physician, and also a chiropractor that uses complementary, and integrative therapies of your health conditions.
Standard Medical Treatment
Naturopathic Treatment
Homeopathy
Hormone Therapy
Herbal Remedies
Chiropractic
Physiotherapy
Massage
Weight Loss
What are the risks of Complementary, or Integrative Medicine?
The greatest risk is that you may use these treatments instead of going to your regular doctor. Complementary medicine should be in addition to treatment from your doctor. Otherwise you may miss important treatment that could save your life. |
