MIND / BODY MEDICINE

There is solid increasing evidence in the medical literature for the profound effect of the mind in both development of illness and facilitation of healing. The mind can be a powerful ally in the healing process of many physical as well as psychological problems. However, we don't automatically know how to use the mind's vast resources to enhance our own innate healing process. For this reason, Dr. Aikens has received on going training in several mind/body techniques that help to unleash the mind's full healing potential. These mind/body modalities include the use of mindfulness based stress reduction, clinical hypnosis, disclosure/journaling, and the oldest practice of all, prayer.

Mind/body medicine consultations:

A mind/body medicine consultation consists of a 90 minute appointment during which time a patient's medical, psychological and social history are completely reviewed and decisions made as to which combination of mind/body modalities might be most applicable to the individual's current situation and personal preference. These might include stress reduction training, mindfulness meditation, clinical hypnosis and journaling. In the future we also hope to offer music and art therapy. Follow up appointments will be made to further training and development of the selected techniques. During a mind/body medicine consultation only recommendations for mind/body interventions will be discussed. If you desire a full analysis of lifestyle, diet and recommendations as to other alternative modalities please schedule a full integrative medicine consultation.

For further information on mind/body medicine read these recent articles from Newsweek Sept 27th 2004:S

Newsweek Mind/Body Medicine article download here

Newsweek Stress and Diabetes article download here