Other Services @ Bridges
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Bridges Integrative Health & Wellness, established in 1999, was the first hospital-based integrative health department in Colorado.
Bridges focuses on the whole person by bridging conventional medical treatments with a variety of rich healing traditions to enhance and enrich one's health and healing.
To make your appointment, call 303.425.2262.
Therapeutic Massage
Massage focuses on the health of the muscular, fascial and connective tissue that hold the body together, releasing tension and improving posture and flexibility. Massage also enhances circulation of fluids throughout the body, increasing blood and lymphatic flow and enhancing immune system function. Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Pre-natal, Swedish and Sports massages are some of the modalities available.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat many health conditions by regulating and restoring balance to the body. It is very helpful when used to help decrease pain. The World Health Organization lists more than 40 conditions for which acupuncture may be used, including: Arthritis, Back pain, Headaches, Migraines, Parkinson's disease, Post-operative pain, Respiratory problems, Infertility, Tinnitis, Dental pain, Menopausal symptoms, Premenstrual syndrome, Digestive problems, Addiction control, Blood pressure regulation, Chronic fatigue, Immune system tonification, Stress reduction.
Integrative Nurse Consult
Integrative Nurse consultations are designed to enhance modern medical therapies and are tailored to meet each client's specific needs. Using herbs, essential oils and alternative therapies such as Healing Touch, the patient is counseled on how to live well holistically and reduce health-damaging stress. The goal is to assist the client in making behavioral changes by creating a plan which encourages success in the transition to a healthier lifestyle.
Counseling
The process of holistic counseling looks at the body, mind and spirit of a person as well as the environment in which they live. This approach facilitates discovery, growth and healing. Through counseling, clients will identify these old habits and learn new skills that help change negative emotional habits into healthier ones.
Nutrition Consultation
Our registered dietitian will meet with you to discuss your health and weight issues and goals. With this information, she will create a personalized weight management plan with you, including a dietary plan and nutritional supplements. This is an excellent process for clients who want to lose weight, improve their health and energy, and for those who are recovering from illness.
Healing Touch
Healing Touch is a complementary therapy and can be used with other therapies to complement traditional medicine. It can be used with patients who have skin infections, rashes, burns or other sensitivities; for patients undergoing chemotherapy, on infants and newborns, and in the ICU. Some uses for Healing Touch are: reduce anxiety and stress, promote relaxation, improve sleep; reduce anxiety and pain before and after medical procedures or surgery.
Healing Touch is classified by the National Institute of Health as a biofield therapy and nursing intervention and is endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association.
Bridges Holistic Surgical Path
Surgery is never without risk or stress. Our Surgical Path approach is a novel way to reduce anxiety and promote healing through the use of integrative medicine. We combine surgical therapy with complementary and alternative care to make your experience as positive as possible.
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Available Services
- Acupuncture - before and after surgery
- Massage
- Guided imagery, Visualization, Healing Touch, Relaxation Therapies
- Integrative Health Nurse Consultation
- Nutrition Consultation
- Holistic Counseling
Benefits
- Reduce preoperative anxiety
- Promote relaxation
- Prepare for surgery
- Reduce post-operative pain and use of narcotics
- Reduce post-operative nausea
- Promote wound healing
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