Services
Wildwood Integrative Health was founded in 2005 in order to create an environment that fosters a modern, integrated approach to health care for the greater Portland, Maine community.
Recognizing that the art of healing has been greatly compromised by our modern healthcare system, Wildwood provides a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach to healing and wellness.
Explore our services below and see our fees here.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic doctors are trained to utilize effective techniques from both ancient and modern medicine to help people live comfortably and well in our challenging times. With the way most of us are living today, stress attacks our well-being from many different directions. We’re always on the go, ever connected and on call…we’re living at such a fast pace it’s truly difficult to feel calm and in control. But if you want to feel good, it’s not enough to just eat healthfully and exercise regularly (although those are important too)-stress management is critical too. The good news is that our bodies and minds are naturally equipped with tools that help us maintain our equilibrium even in difficult times- but few of us are familiar with what these natural tools are or how to use them effectively. At Wildwood we have learned from our patients that one of the most valuable things we can do is help them understand how to tune in and listen to what their bodies are telling them they need. You will see that when you begin to honor both your mind and body and treat yourself and your needs with respect, your body will be able to utilize its own natural resources to heal.
In the past 30 years, we’ve seen an increase in consumer demand for safe, effective, and affordable healthcare. Research on healthcare trends shows that people desire a less invasive, more natural approach to health. Patients want the time and the space to discuss their individual needs and goals during an appointment with their doctor. Collaboration between practitioner and patient is essential to this new model of healthcare, and naturopathic medicine has emerged as the healthcare system best suited to meet the demands of the modern patient.
Naturopathic medicine is different from conventional medicine in that it always looks to treat the underlying cause of imbalance. For instance, within the conventional medical model, pharmaceuticals are designed to control symptoms. Diuretics may be given for hypertension, or statins for high cholesterol. These medications are, without a doubt, immensely valuable. They can save lives, and they serve an important purpose in modern healthcare. However, though taking a pill can lessen a symptom, the underlying issue that caused the symptom is often left unaddressed. When symptoms are covered up with medication the condition is simply masked and the body’s cry for help is ignored. Over time this can cause symptoms of imbalance in other areas of the body.
Naturopathic doctors are always looking to take health beyond symptom management. At Wildwood, we will consider all factors that influence health, including mind, body, spirit, and community. When needed, we can order and interpret screening blood work and specialized tests. With our expansive knowledge of clinical nutrition, Chinese and Western botanicals, homeopathy, acupuncture, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle counseling, we will help you reach and sustain your personal health goals.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient healing art with modern applications.
Acupuncture has been practiced for over 2,000 years under the philosophy that all disease stems from an “imbalance of energy.” An imbalance of energy is simply another way to describe disruption of equilibrium. Factors such as stress, poor nutrition, poor sleep, weather, genetics, infections, environmental toxins, lack of community, and trauma can disrupt this equilibrium. Though acupuncture is best known for pain relief, the focus of a treatment always includes overall well-being.
Using sterile, stainless steel needles, acupuncture is one way to regulate imbalance. When the body functions correctly, symptoms improve and an overall sense of wellness results. The experience of acupuncture should be pleasant; the majority of patients fall asleep once the points are placed. In other words, it doesn’t hurt!
Acupuncture is one of the most studied forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and can play an important role in a comprehensive approach to health and healing. Many high-quality randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) have proven acupuncture’s effectiveness for many common conditions, including back pain, menopausal hot flashes, migraine, tension-type headache, chronic daily headache, infertility, and labor induction.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy at Wildwood is focused on manual therapy, proper postural alignment and enhancement of overall function of the body.
A common complaint of conventional physical therapy is that treatment focuses only on the injured part and ignores the whole person. At Wildwood, we understand that each person is unique and that treatment must involve the whole person.
Our focus is not only on resolving imbalance but understanding how we can prevent its recurrence. Our patients learn how they can enhance function, eliminate pain, and help the body to become stronger naturally.
Facial Acupuncture
A gentle, effective, and safe way to combat the signs of aging and erase years from your face without the risk or recovery time of surgery or injections.
Acupuncture offers many benefits to those who want to naturally, revitalize the look and feel of their skin. It builds collagen, tones muscles, improves circulation, and stimulates blood flow with no risk of scars, infections, rashes, or toxic build-up of chemicals.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is much more than a cosmetic procedure.
Acupuncture changes the energy flow within the body and initiates the process for constitutional rejuvenation. If energy is not flowing freely throughout your body then your organs, muscles, and lymphatic cannot function properly, which can contribute to puffiness, bags and premature aging.
Acupuncture facial rejuvenation is not just for wrinkles, sagging skin and dark spots. As a part of an overall program of skin health for individuals of any age, you can have treatments much in the same way you would get a facial. The difference being that an Acupuncturist specially trained in facial rejuvenation acupuncture can diagnose imbalances in your Chinese organs such as your liver which may cause melasma or dark spots, in your kidneys which can result in dark circles or premature aging, your large intestine or lungs which can contribute to acne or your spleen which can contribute greatly to sagging and or puffiness.
Digestive Health
Are you among the one in four Americans who organizes life around your heartburn, stomach cramps and/or trips to the bathroom?
Do you dread long meetings, decline dinner invitations or choose not to travel because you can’t predict how your digestive system will behave?
Have you turned into that person who knows exactly where the restrooms are in every building, mall and store you visit?
If so, we are sorry that your digestive problems have gotten so bad – but we are also glad that you’ve decided to find this website, because your life is about to change for the better. At Wildwood we specialize in helping people figure out what their bodies need to function better. Our goal is to help you learn what steps you can take to improve your digestion so that you can feel your best again.
Whether you suffer from constipation, bloating, frequent and loose stool or some combination, we can work together to get to the root of the problem.
Conditions we treat include (but are not limited to): heartburn, silent reflux, cyclical vomiting, SIBO/SIFO, intestinal methanogenic overgrowth, IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis/diverticulosis, chronic constipation.
Massage
Massage at Wildwood offers a wide variety of options from both of our massage therapists: Darcie Reed and Katie Tomai. Swedish, deep tissue, Thai, hot stone massage techniques are all available, as well as targeting therapies for specific injuries.
Whether the goal is relaxation, ease of muscle tension, improved flexibility, recovery from an athletic event, recovery from injury, our experienced massage therapists can help.