At Progressive Medical Center, integrative, complementary, or alternative medicine and modalities are distinct from Western, conventional, or Allopathic medicine in that many arose from Eastern philosophy and from a different view of the genesis of illness, healing, and body mechanics.

Integrative and complementary refer to the action of combining alternative treatments among themselves, as well as with conventional treatments, for maximum healing effect. Moreover, integrative and complementary describe the relationship between the interventions and the body itself, where the interventions interact with and enhance the natural healing capacity of the human being.

Alternative indicates a choice among equals. Where one modality is an alternative to another treatment, it suggest that either might be effective. One might be preferable to the other based on certain factors, but the outcomes are likely to be equal. At PMC, alternative does not imply the dismissal or rejection of the value of conventional medicine.

MIND-BODY-SPIRIT WHOLE

Each patient is viewed and assessed in the areas of mind, body and spirit. Every patient is a person, beyond the confines of any disease, and our treatments care for the whole person.

EMPOWERMENT AND PARTNERSHIP

The patient-practitioner relationship is a partnership among equals. The patient's participation and insights are essential to choosing the healing path and to achieving optimal health.

SAFETY AND CHOICE

Patients are given the choice of healing modalities as long as those modalities are medically safe and practiced under appropriate supervision. Our professional role is to evaluate the effectiveness of these treatments, seek validation in supporting research data, and recommend a combination and sequence of modalities based on each individual's particular case.

BEST PRACTICES AND PRACTITIONERS

The Center employs highly trained and experienced practioners who are licensed and credentialed according to state law, national professional associations, and the criteria of PMC. Their philosophy of patient care harmonize with the principles of the Center.