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We firmly believe in the power of a close interdependence between traditional (complementary) and regular care. Are multiple practitioners involved? Then you will receive a transfer letter of information for (co-) practitioner(s). You decide whether you want to share that information with the relevant (co-) practitioners.
We recommend that you share the transfer information so that all healthcare professionals involved are well attuned to each other and so that they can jointly offer you the best support.
You do not need a referral from a doctor or general practitioner to make an appointment.
We would like to point out that you will only be treated if you have consulted a doctor or general practitioner beforehand. This is one of the guidelines that are used in practice.
In the Netherlands, energetic therapy falls under alternative medicine. The term alternative medicine suggests that conventional medicine is being replaced by something else, by an alternative. While this therapy can be used in addition, but also on its own. That is why there is more and more talk about complementary treatment methods instead of alternative medicine.
Integrated medicine is a new concept that originated in America and is slowly 'blowing over' to Europe. The Americans describe it as follows: "Integrative Medicine is the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches... to achieve optimal health and healing".
“Integrated medicine is not simply a synonym for complementary treatments.
Complementary treatments refer to treatments that can be used as adjuncts to conventional (regular) treatment and are not usually taught in medical schools. Integrated medicine has a greater meaning and mission, its focus is on health and healing rather than disease and treatment. It views patients as the 'whole' person, mind, spirituality, his body and to include this in the diagnosis and treatment. It also means that patients and doctors work together to maintain health by paying attention to lifestyle, such as diet, exercise, the quality of rest and sleep, and its relationships (environment)."
More information can be found on the website ofIOCOBandNIKIM†