By Andrée Noye
Reading Time: 3 minutes At C+M, we firmly believe in the power of integrative health modalities. These approaches seamlessly blend conventional and complementary treatments, providing a coordinated and holistic approach to healthcare. Although we are not classified as a Primary Care Clinic under the Nova Scotia Medical Act, we are passionate advocates for your health and wellness. We are excited to be a part of your integrative healthcare team and collaborate with your doctor, specialist, and/or registered nurse to offer comprehensive care.
Integrative health emphasizes the importance of well-coordinated care among various providers and institutions. By combining conventional and complementary approaches, we aim to address the needs of the whole person, rather than focusing on isolated symptoms or conditions. This approach ensures that patients receive the best possible care from a diverse range of healthcare practitioners.
We place a strong emphasis on multimodal interventions, which involve using two or more treatments in combination. These can include conventional healthcare methods such as medication, physical rehabilitation, and psychotherapy, alongside complementary health approaches like acupuncture, yoga, and herbalism. By integrating these various treatments, we strive to treat the whole person, not just a single organ system, and enhance overall well-being.
At C+M, we define whole-person health as helping individuals, families, communities, and populations improve and restore their health across multiple interconnected domains—biological, behavioral, social, and environmental. Our focus extends beyond merely treating disease; we aim to promote holistic health and wellness.
It is for this reason that we established and placed the emphasis on COMMUNITY WELLNESS Centre. Our centre is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and providing a supportive environment where people can access a variety of healthcare services and resources. Our goal is to empower you to achieve and maintain optimal health through an integrative and comprehensive approach.
Professional Services Offered at C+M Community Wellness Centre
Complementary Medical Systems: clinical herbalism, Ayurvedic treatments (within a limited legal scope of practice), naturopathy (within a limited legal scope of practice)
Physical Manipulation Interventions: massage therapy (both relaxation and RMT), acupressure (Marma points), heat/cold and hydrotherapy (coming with phase III of clinic renovation and expansion 2026)
Herbal and Nutritive Interventions: herbalism, Ayurvedic and holistic nutrition (within a limited legal scope of practice), aromatherapy
Mind-Body Interventions: meditation, breathe work, guided imagery, somatic experiencing, yoga, reiki for spiritual practice
Professional Services Supported by C+M Community Wellness Centre
An open invitation to the following practitioners
Complementary Medical Systems: Traditional Chinese Medicine (within a limited legal scope of practice), naturopathy (registered N.D.), registered acupuncture, indigenous medicine practitioner (shamans welcomed)
Physical Manipulation Interventions: osteopathy, reflexology, bio/neurofeedback
Herbal and Nutritive Interventions: registered nutritionist and/or dietician
Mind-Body Interventions: yoga, tai chi, music therapy | sound baths (coming with phase II of the studio expansion 2025).
Read more:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (2021). Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a Name? Retrieved from https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/complementary-alternative-or-integrative-health-whats-in-a-name