Your first responsibility as a patient/client is to select a practitioner who will join your “team” to support you in obtaining and maintaining optimum health for your body, mind, emotions and spirit.
When choosing a practitioner, make sure that individual has the same type of philosophy and uses the treatment modalities you are seeking.
The article link below offers you considerations as a guide to help you find a practitioner with whom you are comfortable. Optimum health is more likely to be present when you work with someone who is supportive of your efforts to be in charge of your life.
Article Link: How to Choose a Holistic Practitioner by American Holistic Medical Association
For additional articles, visit the American Holistic Health Association’s Self-Help Articles Collection.
Holistic medicine is a healthy alternative to drug-induced solutions. Natural based medicine has a lot of pros and cons and its important to recognize all of your options before choosing a type of medicine.
-Dr. Terranella
I agree – choosing the right practitioner to assist in your healing journey is actually an important part of the healing process. Great article! Thanks for teaching others!