Complementary & Alternative Medicine
The complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) services offered at The Retreat Women’s Health Center embrace a holistic approach to wellness, addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs of women through a variety of therapies and healing practices, many of which are centuries old. CAM therapies are used in an effort to prevent illness, reduce stress, prevent or reduce pain, side effects and symptoms, or control or cure disease. At The Retreat, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also called Naturopathy , is used in addition to conventional medicine. Patients are referred to other healthcare practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate.
The healthcare professionals at The Retreat recognize the self-healing process in each person and seek to promote wellness and knowledge, as well as remove any obstacles to recovery.
The naturopathic physicians at The Retreat are clinically trained in the use of a wide variety of natural therapeutics. The specialists work with all other branches of medical science, referring patients to other healthcare practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate.
The use of CAM is rising among the general public and health care professionals throughout the United States. It may be right for you. For more information on CAM services available at The Retreat or to schedule a preliminary appointment with a naturopathic doctor, call 574-537-5000.