Philosophy & Principles

The Integrative Medicine Philosophy

Integrative Medicine holistically embraces conventional medicine and complementary therapies that are based in science. It focuses on the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – with a strong emphasis on the patient/provider partnership. The integrative philosophy believes that health is more than the absence of disease, a person is more that their symptoms, healing requires a whole-person approach and empowered patients make long-term and lasting changes that support healing and optimum health.

Ten Principles of Patient Care

  1. First do no harm; utilize the most natural, least invasive, and least toxic treatment possible.
  2. Identify and treat the cause; use the symptoms of disease as clues to identify and treat the underlying causes of illness.
  3. The healing powers of nature; embrace the body’s inherent ability to heal itself.
  4. Treat the whole person; approach the body as an integrated whole which includes mind, body, and spirit.
  5. Doctor as partner; collaborate with your patients, help guide them and personalize their journey to optimal health.
  6. Doctor as teacher; educate patient on lifestyle changes to achieve and maintain optimal health.
  7. Prevention; focus on promoting health & wellness now as a way of preventing disease later.
  8. Patient centered healing; personalize care because it’s about the patient!
  9. Create a healing environment; provide a calm sanctuary for the patient that both heals and models a healing environment that assists optimal health & wellbeing.
  10. Embody a caring approach; treat the patient in a loving way which in itself is a very powerful healing force.

Convenient, Affordable and Compassionate

It is our goal of to provide you with the most convenient, affordable and compassionate, physician-guided integrative medicine available. To accomplish this we hire only the most qualified and caring practitioners and accept a wide variety of medical insurance plans. We are also committed to keeping our prices reasonable for the under-insured and non-insured patients.

Pioneering Model

The Center for Health & Wellbeing has been a pioneering model for integrative medical practices not just in San Diego, but across the Western United States. Our physicians and practitioners are committed to furthering the integration of complementary and alternative care into the mainstream medicine.

Unique, Friendly Office

We have intentionally created a healing environment that is casually welcoming. We think you’ll enjoy our friendly and courteous staff, our attractive surroundings, soothing music and Lola, our friendly office dog.

Sustainability Counts

As an organization, CHWB, makes it an intrinsic part of its materials and methodologies to incorporate ecologically sound materials and methodologies and to embrace the green ideal of “sustainability”- commonly defined as meeting current economic, social, and cultural needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Techno-Savvy

Electronic Medical Records
CHWB is one of only about 10% of medical office in the U.S. that have invested in electronic medical records. Our highly advanced medical records system allows each of our practitioners to view your chart and interact with one another regarding your care. This streamlines your care and keeps your treatment plan on track.

Interactive Website
Our user friendly website CHWBonline.com will allow you to request appointments, discuss your care with a nurse, and get information regarding your pending care such as medical referrals and lab results.