Dr. Elizabeth Strawbridge

As both a patient and a practitioner, Dr. Elizabeth Strawbridge has experienced the wonder of western medicine and also its limitations. Dr. Strawbridge has turned to Integrative Medicine, a term used to describe a holistic approach to healing that takes into account the body, mind and spirit of each patient. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate modalities, both conventional and alternative, to facilitate the body’s innate healing response. After practicing outpatient integrative medicine during her fellowship, she decided to bring the philosophy to the inpatient setting. “My goal is to provide those sickest in our community with access to multiple healing modalities including acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation, botanical medicine, dietary supplements, mind-body therapies and nutritional and lifestyle recommendations,” Dr. Strawbridge says. “I hope to offer an individualized approach to achieving optimum health in an environment of respect, compassion, and collaboration.”