INTRODUCTION TO

COMPLEMENTARY
AND INTEGRATIVE
MEDICINE

Unit 6 Assignment
Ashley Campbell
Purdue University Global
HW499 Bachelor’s Capstone in Health and Wellness
Mark Maule
April 9, 2024
What is Complementary and Integrative
Medicine?
 Complementary Medicine consists of
 Diet & Nutrition
 Mental Wellness
 Physical Health

 Integrative Medicine consists of

 Acupuncture
 Massage Therapy
 Meditation
 Acupuncture
 Acupuncture is the practice of putting
needles in body points to increase the flow of
Qi

 Sessions include a lengthy questionnaire, a

tongue inspection, annotation of face color
and separate wrist pulse checks.

 Practitioners should be certified

and licensed base on the state
 Massage Therapy
 Massage Therapy consists of
 Types
 Hot Stone
 Deep Tissue
 Craniosacral
 Trigger Point

 Benefits
 Improved circulation
 Pain relief
 Increased range of motion
 Relieves stress
 Meditation
 Types
 Focused
 Mindfulness
 Progressive Relaxation
 Visualization

 Benefits
 Decreased irritability
 Enhanced control of emotions
 Improved sleep quality
 Summary
 Complementary Medicine
 Integrative Medicine
 Acupuncture
 Massage Therapy
 Meditation

 Questions?
References
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www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation

Cronkleton, E. (2023, August 31). What type of massage should you get?. Healthline.
https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-massage#reflexology

Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2023, March 13). Acupuncture. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness- and-

prevention/acupuncture#:~:text=Acupuncture%20points%20are%20believed
%20to,physical%20and%20emotional%20well%2Dbeing.

Kwak, H.-Y., Leem, J., Seung, H., Kwon, C.-Y., Jeong, H.-S., & Kim, S.-H. (2023). Acupuncture Therapy for Military
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NCCIH. (2021, April). Complementary, alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s in a name? National Center for
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www.nccih.nih.gov/health/complementary-alternative-or-integrative-health-whats-in-a-name

Pacific College. (2024, March 29). The top reasons people don’t get acupuncture (and why they should). https://
www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2015/03/06/top-reasons-people-dont-get-acupuncture-
why-they-should

St. Jude Staff. (2022, November). Acupuncture in children and teens. St. Jude together. https://together.stjude.org/en-
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 Handout 1
 Things to know before pursuing Acupuncture
 Does your health insurance cover it?
 Some do, ask the question and save some money!

 Do you know anyone who gets acupuncture?

 Inquire where they go and how they regard their treatment and
their results

 It is not suggested that for an individual with a pacemaker

 When looking at practitioners in your area look for a

certification with NCCAOM and verify if they are required to be
licensed in your state at https://www.nccaom.org/state-
licensure/
 Handout 2
 Things to know before trying Massage Therapy
 Research and read reviews for therapists in the area

 Check if health insurance covers it, if it is a referral from a

primary care physician or a physical therapist it may be

 Do not eat prior to a session

 Inform the therapist if the pressure is too much and of any

injuries to be careful near

 Drink plenty of water afterwards

 Handout 3
 Things to know before attempting Meditation
 Distractions happen, set a time and find a place
that works with your schedule

 If you cannot focus a guided meditation may be

very helpful and there are plenty of options with
soothing voiceovers and different background
sounds like waves or rain on youtube

 CALM is an app that provides a guided version

but has a 1 week free trial