Integrative Medicine
Are You Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired?
If you're exhausted from losing workdays and social time due to illness, Dr. Joseph Fortin can help. Through his integrative medicine and lifestyle wellness program, he addresses the underlying issues preventing you from achieving and maintaining your best health. To schedule a consultation, call our office or book an appointment online today.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and long-term wellness Your Body's Operator's Manual
Sports science has established that optimal performance relies on optimal fuel for our body’s machinery. As Hippocrates wisely stated, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” However, for some people, finding the right combination of food and lifestyle requires sophisticated testing and significant lifestyle changes. Dr. Fortin simplifies this with a three-step plan customized to your unique needs, acting as your body’s operator’s manual. Leveraging the latest research and progressive practices, STAR Health can transform your overall health and well-being.
What is integrative medicine or lifestyle and wellness medicine?
Wellness goes beyond freedom from disease; optimal wellness involves active participation focused on nutrients and supplements tailored to your body’s needs. At STAR Health, we provide specific prescriptions for healthy nutrition and exercise routines designed to prevent illness and promote optimal health.
Dr. Fortin and his dedicated team at STAR Health are committed to helping you live your best life through our lifestyle wellness program, offering personalized evaluation and guidance for a long, healthy, and active life.
What can I expect during a integrative medicine evaluation?
As an experienced physician, Dr. Fortin excels in identifying and addressing the root causes of your health concerns. During your lifestyle wellness evaluation, expect a thorough examination that encompasses detailed inquiries about your health, medical history, family history, diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits. Overall questionnaires will help him assess your wellness profile, and advanced testing may be requested to identify health risks and tailor the best treatment pathways.
Individualized Testing May Include:
These evaluations identify deficiencies or toxicities causing oxidative stress, an imbalance that can lead to serious health risks, including chronic conditions like cancer and heart disease. Following your tests, Dr. Fortin will provide an interpretive printout of your results.
What are integrative medicine treatments?
Dr. Fortin collaborates with you to develop a personalized lifestyle wellness plan, specifically addressing the root problems that hinder your health and well-being. Utilizing proven nutritional goal-setting and coaching techniques, this plan guides you in making necessary changes to achieve your wellness objectives.
Your Lifestyle Wellness Treatment Plan May Include:
STAR Health may also integrate other health disciplines, such as physical therapy, Pilates, Tai Chi, and personal training, to support your wellness goals. Your program is ongoing, with regular follow-up appointments scheduled to monitor your progress. Diagnostic tests may be repeated to ensure your treatment plan is effective.
Ready to find out more?
Contact STAR Health today or request an appointment online to schedule your lifestyle wellness consultation.