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Integrative medicine is a holistic medical approach that combines the best of conventional medicine with the most effective complementary and alternative therapies to lessen symptoms of chronic conditions such as digestive disorders, diabetes, alleviate pain associated with cancer therapy, and general symptoms of stress and anxiety. The Burris Center for Integrative Medicine helps us achieve our goal of treating the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. Integrative Medicine is not a substitute for normal treatment but works alongside it to help with symptom management, stress relief, and more. 

Integrative Medicine is available to everyone in the community, and it can benefit people with a wide range of conditions or concerns. Our practitioners work with patients who have been diagnosed with:

  • Allergies
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain and/or Fatigue
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Heart Disease
  • Hypertension
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Recurrent Infections
  • Sleep Disturbances and Insomnia
  • Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Integrative therapy is not always covered by medical insurance. Anyone can make an appointment to benefit from the therapies offered. You do not need a referral from a medical provider. However, an appointment is required. 

Available Therapies

We are proud to offer a wide range of integrative therapies. Click on the links below to learn more about each modality.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. But, increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

Massage Therapy involves using different pressures, movements, and techniques to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues in the body to slow down your nervous system. Massage therapy can be used to release stress and tension, provide relief from symptoms, heal injuries, and support wellness.

The Middlesex Health Cancer Center offers a unique music therapy program designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with cancer. Thanks to generous philanthropic support, the first three virtual sessions are provided free of charge. Music therapy utilizes sound, rhythm, and harmony to manage conditions and improve well-being. This therapy aids in reducing stress, anxiety, and mood disorders, and fosters better socialization.
 
For those coping with cancer, music therapy offers emotional and spiritual support, helping to alleviate anxiety, depression, and physical side effects of treatments like chemotherapy. Sessions are personalized and guided by a certified music therapist who tailors activities such as singing, playing instruments, writing music, and discussing musical meanings to the participant's preferences and needs. Importantly, no musical talent is necessary to benefit from this program.
 
Each session lasts up to 60 minutes, during which the therapist evaluates progress and adjusts goals as needed. For more information or to schedule a session, contact Heather Wagner, a board-certified music therapist at Middlesex Health, via email at heather.wagner@midhosp.org or phone at 860-550-4884.

Reflexology is the stimulation of points on the hands and feet. Reflexology is generally relaxing and may help alleviate stress.

The theory behind reflexology is that areas of the foot correspond to organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body.

Several studies indicate that reflexology may reduce pain or neuropathy and offers psychological benefits such as reducing stress and anxiety, and enhancing relaxation and sleep.

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique where a practitioner channels universal life energy through their hands to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It is believed to enhance relaxation, reduce stress, and facilitate the body's natural healing processes. By fostering a deep sense of calm and balance, Reiki can help individuals manage pain, release emotional blockages, and support overall health, making it a valuable complementary therapy for many seeking holistic support.

Contact Us to Make an Appointment

You may call the Middlesex Health Center for Integrative Medicine at any time at 860-358-2459. You can also reach out directly to our Integrative Medicine Practitioners using the numbers below:

                    Acupuncture                                 860-358-2097            
Massage 860-358-2094
Music Therapy 860-550-4884
Reflexology 860-358-2449
Reiki 860-358-2456

 

Locations

2 Specialty Care Locations

1Middlesex Health Integrative Medicine - Middletown

540 Saybrook Rd
3rd floor
Middletown, CT 06457
Office Hours
Mon
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
860-358-2459
Middlesex Health Integrative Medicine - Middletown

2Middlesex Health Integrative Medicine - Westbrook

250 Flat Rock Pl
Westbrook, CT 06498
Office Hours
Mon
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
860-358-2459
Middlesex Health Integrative Medicine - Westbrook
Classes & Events

Middlesex Health offers numerous classes and events for patients and the community. These range from yoga to our annual Cancer Survivors Day.

Visit Our Classes & Events Calendar