You belong in your body.
The journey of health begins in the vehicle of this life: your physical self.
You shine your light on the world when you are well.
What is medical counselor?
Imagine a visit to your health care provider:
that wasn’t rushed
where all your questions were answered
who was able to bridge modern medicine, nutraceuticals, herbalism and other alternative forms of medicine
where he or she understood the importance of nutrition, and could explain it to you
This is the medical counseling experience.
Medical counselors are health counselors with credentials. Also called health coaches. they are people who are trained in many different aspects of health and wellness. Counselors and coaches are able to seamlessly weave together all components of life - body, mind and soul - in order to effect true healing. A medical counselor has the significant benefit of formal medical training. Many counselors lack a foundation in modern medicine. A medical counselor can answer questions about laboratory results and pharmaceutical medications, understands food as medicine, holds value in the power of herbs and energy as a real medical modality.
What is health?
Good health is simply the ability to address what ails you. Chances are, if you are reading this, you are healthier than you think.
Being well does not mean being perfect. It starts with recognizing a problem and then choosing the first step, and then the next, and then the next…. to take in order to move forward into change.
Sometimes the beginning of the journey is the hardest. Other times, we find ourselves stuck, plateaued at a point and unable to progress. This is where medical counseling becomes a powerful tool. Medical counselors take the time to fully know you, your journey and build a truly holistic foundation to help you gain traction to move forward.
Dr. Hare is a board-certified Family Medicine physician trained in Functional Medicine, Ayurveda and herbalism. This East/West fused practice provides a truly integrative medical experience that promotes balance by addressing the three domains of life: body, mind and soul.
Private Sessions
What happens in a session?
Sessions are based entirely on the individual. What to expect depends on what you're working on. Some clients want more of a functional medicine focus with discussion surrounding review of past medical history, review of previous medical work ups, supplements etc. Others are looking for a pure Ayurvedic approach. This can include herbal recommendations, movement and meditation practices. Diet is always a core concept.
Integrative medicine supports your healing journey with all chronic conditions, such as:
Allergies
Asthma
Autoimmune diseases
Alzheimer’s dementia
Cancer
Chronic Pain
Coronary Artery disease, atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes
Depression/anxiety
Diabetes
Eczema and other skin issues
Fibromyalgia
Chronic EBV infection, and other post-viral syndromes, including Long Haul CoVID
IBS/IBD
Gout
Helicobacter pylori chronic infection
HIV/AIDS
Chronic Lyme disease with Co-infections
Multiple Sclerosis
Sessions are done in person or via Zoom.
We conduct all client-physician interactions under the guidelines of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Learn more: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) | CDC
Currently, AIM is accepting new clients. Please contact us at allegheny.integrative@gmail.com for more information.
