These are exciting times for medicine. Today's patients are presented with an ever expanding variety of  health care options. The potential choices can be overwhelming and getting the proper combination of solutions is difficult without professional guidance.

In the prevention and treatment of disease, we are learning the value of combination therapies. These integrated treatments blend time-tested holistic care with the most powerful tools of Western medicine. This synergistic blend yields the best results for the patients' total well-being.

Good health, like a well-constructed life must combine the balanced care of body, mind and spirit to produce the best outcome. By increasing a patient's awareness about their physical, emotional and spiritual health and by decreasing the use of less desirable modalities, integrated medicine can bring about tremendous benefits.

This realization has resulted in the increased popularity of complimentary therapies, such as Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. These therapies are gaining acceptance among consumers, insurance companies and even the world of conventional medicine. It is the respect and treatment of the energetic body that has placed Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the forefront of today's quest for health. By integrating ancient wisdom for modern times, we are just beginning to access the healing potential stored within the human body, mind and spirit.

In many cases the patient's healing lifestyle is accessed through the patient-physician relationship. This healing lifestyle is a plan for patient education, medical treatment and lifestyle changes. It reflects a shared decision making process in which the patient takes a pro-active role in their health. The physician then is best utilized as a guide, keeping the patient healthy through living a more balanced life.

Today more people than ever are searching for safe and effective treatment options to supplement that which conventional medicine has to offer They are exploring alternative treatments and choosing healthier lifestyles. Coral Gables Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is committed to providing effective medical care focused on patient-doctor cooperation; recognition of the physical, spiritual and emotional factors influencing health; and the integration of complementary therapies into our system of care.