More like a spa, the cozy atmosphere at this integrative medical office puts you at ease as you wait for your appointment, while sitting in a comfortable chair, and sipping one of the complimentary herbal teas available in the lobby. The Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHWB) is a full service, holistic medical center, located in the heart of Hillcrest. Dr. Janette J. Gray, Internal Medicine Physician, and Mary F. Golden who holds a B.A. in nutritional sciences founded CHWB in 1999.
They explain on their comprehensive website, "It's our goal to provide you with a healing experience that bridges the gap between conventional allopathic medicine and alternative and complementary therapies."
Mary Golden said, during our telephone conversation, "It is an art", when asked about how they determine which treatment is best for each individual patient. They aim for a blending of conventional and alternative medicine to yield the best possible result for each individual patient.
The Center for Health and Wellbeing may be one of the only locations in San Diego where you can get medication, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and even physical therapy, all under the same roof. This is an incredible convenience for people who have a back injury. The icing on the cake is most of the services are covered by insurance.
Back injury is just one of the many conditions that CHWB approaches with a comprehensive and integrative style. The following is a list of some of the services the practitioners offer:
From their website,"Integrative medicine holistically embraces conventional medicine and complementary therapies that are based in science. It focuses on the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - with a strong emphasis on the patient/provider partnership."
- Primary Care Internal Medicine
- Family Practice Medicine
- Menopause Treatments and Therapies
- Holistic Skin Care
- Podiatry
- Weight Management
- Counseling Services
- Alternative & Complementary Services including:
- Naturopathic Medicine
- Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture
- Chiropractic
- Massage Therapy
Mary was clearly excited about the many services and programs CHWB offers; they range from bio identical hormone replacement to family counseling, and even cosmetic help with lines and wrinkles.
If you have been looking for a medical office in the San Diego area that will help you address your health with a preventative and holistic approach, in addition to employing all of the benefits of conventional medicine, then The Center for Health and Wellbeing is worth a look.
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