Integrative Medicine
For holistic, evidence-based care that treats you as a complete person, explore integrative medicine services at Avera.
You'll find compassionate providers who supplement conventional medical therapies with complementary and alternative medicine practices that support your entire well-being. They can also collaborate with your other providers - including a primary care physician - to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need.
Choose from our diverse services for a variety of reasons, such as:
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Digestive issues
- Hormonal issues such as infertility, menstrual irregularities and hot flashes
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Neuropathy
- Pain related to cancer treatments, headaches, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, back pain and more
- Weight loss
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses sterilized, hair-thin needles gently placed at strategic places in the skin to stimulate your body's natural healing process. Evidence shows this treatment can ease pain, nausea, headaches, anxiety and other conditions. For the best care, request an appointment with Avera's certified medical acupuncture providers.
Aromatherapy
Relax as you breathe in the pleasant scent of lavender, ginger, peppermint or other plant-based oil during aromatherapy. You can purchase your favorite oil at our Innerpath Store in Sioux Falls, SD, to use in the comfort of your home.
Nutrition Services
Ask an integrative medicine physician at our Avera Functional & Integrative Medicine clinic about nutritional and herbal supplements - a complement or alternative to medications. Then, visit the Innerpath Store next door to find pure, safe products that can improve your health.
Nutritional Supplements
Your doctor may recommend:
- CoQ10 (Coenzyme Z10) for headaches
- Fish oil - Supports your heart and blood vessels
- Melatonin - Helps you sleep
- Multivitamins
- Probiotics to aid digestion
- Tumeric to ease pain
- Vitamin B to increase your energy
- Vitamin D - the "sunshine" vitamin - to treat pain, fatigue, lowered immunity, mood swings and sleep difficulties, and to help prevent some chronic conditions
- Thorne Research Oncology Supportive Care products - Benefit your immune system and reduce symptoms such as dry skin, dry mouth and fatigue
- V Clear by Integrative Therapeutics - Speeds recover from upper respiratory infections
Herbal Supplements
Trust your integrative medicine physician to provide personalized recommendations for herbal supplements that can treat:
- Cancer side effects
- Chronic nasal congestion
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Menstrual issues
- Musculoskeletal pain
Learn about all of Avera's nutrition services for you and your family.
