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Integrative Medicine Resources & FAQs

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we’re here to support you on your path to health and healing with integrative medicine therapies.

Integrative medicine patient testimonials

  • If you are searching for an excellent therapeutic massage therapist, who works with you to address your specific needs–stop looking–you have already found the very best!

    Michael is knowledgeable, skilled, and stays current with best practices. Most importantly, Michael individualizes each session to give each person the most appropriate approach based upon a mutual assessment.

    Leslie

  • I started seeing Dr. Pujari in early 2024 for additional support in navigating my perimenopausal symptoms. What struck me first was the luxury of spending an unrushed hour, face-to-face, with someone who listened respectfully to me while encouraging me to lean into my own wisdom about my body and my health. I had never experienced all of this with any other doctor before. As we talked, she drew on research to determine the best support for me (even considering a recent study she pulled up on her phone during our appointment). I left feeling more empowered and deeply supported.

    Since that time, she has continued to be a fiercely compassionate advocate for my health and well-being—getting me tested as quickly as possible after my primary care doctor overlooked some concerning lab results. She has also called me outside of appointment hours and kindly held space for me and all my emotions after a recent cancer diagnosis.

    I feel so much confidence in Dr. Pujari as I move forward with this diagnosis. I know that she has the expertise to consider both conventional and alternative therapies for me. She always explains her rationale for both approaches. I also know (and experience) her deep wisdom and empathy. I feel tremendously lucky to be her patient. She has my back—and she always keeps my heart in mind, too. I am very grateful for her care.

    Amy

Why choose integrative medicine?

Hospitalization or prolonged treatment can be stressful. Integrative health modalities can help reduce pain, relieve stress and create a sense of calm. Integrative medicine can support and enhance the healing power of conventional medicine, resulting in better outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and greater patient satisfaction. 

Our team combines focus on the latest scientific evidence with evidence-informed natural therapies in a seamless, powerful and safe way. Our medical director, Astrid Pujari, MD, has been a sought-after speaker both locally and nationally for providers at medical conferences on the evidence behind natural therapies in Western medicine. 

What is integrative medicine? 

Coping with cancer

Fighting cancer goes beyond physical treatments. That’s why we offer a full range of support services and resources to focus on your body, mind, and spirit. Find emotional support and navigate challenges throughout your journey with support groups and other integrated cancer care.

Paying for integrative health services

Cash or credit card payment for integrative health services is due at the time of treatment. Upon request, we can provide documentation for you to send to your insurance company.

Most patients have insurance that covers acupuncture, massage and naturopathy, but policies vary widely on benefits related to these services. Because policies are often customized, we don’t always know what your policy covers.

If your health insurance handbook doesn’t specifically address these policies and benefits, please contact your health insurance’s customer service department for policy and benefit verification. The customer service phone number is on the back of your health insurance ID card.

Connecting you with integrative medicine

Our team doesn't just treat disease, we address physical, emotional spiritual and mental aspects of care. These aspects can be overlooked in traditional allopathic medicine but are important aspects of healing. Your path to optimal health is unique to you, and our specialists can help find the right combination of integrative health therapies to help you recover and feel your best. 

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