Health is more than the absence of disease. It’s also about energy, mood, resilience, and the ability to live in line with your values. Integrative medicine at Suncoast Family Urgent Care & Wellness Center is about seeing you as a whole person—not a collection of symptoms or test results.
We combine conventional medical care with evidence-informed complementary therapies to support healing, prevent illness, and improve long-term wellness.
What Makes Integrative Medicine Different?
Traditional medicine often focuses on diagnosing and treating specific diseases. Integrative medicine:
- Looks for root contributors such as stress, sleep, diet, environment, and emotional health
- Values prevention and early interventions
- Encourages patients to be active partners in their care
- Uses tools like nutrition, mind-body techniques, acupuncture, and lifestyle changes alongside medications and procedures
You don’t have to choose between “conventional” and “holistic.” Our integrative approach brings them together safely.
Conditions Often Addressed with Integrative Medicine
We may use integrative strategies for:
- Chronic pain and fatigue
- Digestive issues (bloating, reflux, irritable bowel patterns)
- Hormonal concerns and metabolic health
- Mild anxiety, low mood, or stress-related complaints
- Headaches, migraines, and sleep problems
- Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions (in coordination with specialists)
We customize your plan based on your unique story, needs, and preferences.
Tools We May Use in Integrative Care
Your personalized care plan could include:
- Conventional treatments
- Physical exams, lab tests, imaging
- Prescription medications when appropriate
- Physical exams, lab tests, imaging
- Lifestyle & nutrition
- Stepwise changes to your eating patterns
- Movement and exercise recommendations
- Sleep hygiene and routines
- Stepwise changes to your eating patterns
- Mind-body practices
- Breath work
- Relaxation techniques or mindfulness suggestions
- Breath work
- Complementary therapies
- Acupuncture
- Osteopathic treatment
- Herbal or supplement guidance (when appropriate and safe)
- Acupuncture
We adjust the plan over time based on your progress and feedback.
Q&A: Integrative Medicine at Suncoast Family Urgent Care & Wellness Center
Q: Do I have to stop my regular medications to try integrative medicine?
A: No. We work with, not against, your current treatments. In some cases, over time, medication doses may change under appropriate supervision—but this is always done carefully and collaboratively.
Q: How is this different from “alternative medicine”?
A: “Alternative” practices are often used instead of conventional care. Integrative medicine is both/and, not either/or. We keep evidence and safety front and center.
Q: How long is an integrative medicine visit?
A: Integrative visits often require more time so we can explore lifestyle, stress, and history in depth. Plan for a more detailed conversation than a typical quick office visit.
Q: Is integrative medicine only for people with chronic illness?
A: Not at all. It’s also very helpful for people who want to prevent disease, age well, and feel their best.
Q: Will insurance cover this?
A: Many aspects (like standard office visits, labs, and medications) are covered similarly to other medical care. Certain complementary therapies may be self-pay. Our staff can help clarify what’s included.
Q: Can you coordinate with my other doctors?
A: Yes. With your permission, we gladly share information and collaborate with your specialists or primary care provider.
Contact Suncoast Family Urgent Care & Wellness Center
Phone: (941) 867-2560
Website: suncoastfamilywellness.com
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