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Treating the whole patient
Integrative medicine is a type of patient-centered care that focuses on the whole patient; mind, body and spirit.
The goal is to help patients find the relief, comfort and strength needed to carry on with daily life by providing both traditional and alternative palliative care options.
Patients may ask to include some of the following therapies into their hospice care plan.
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Massage therapy
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Reiki
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Music therapy
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Art therapy
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Aromatherapy
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Pet visits
“Treating the whole person – mind, body & spirit is important for both the patient and the family.” ~ Dr. Jay Poonkasem
What happens when you call
When you call Suncoast Hospice, there’s always someone available to
speak with you. Our professional hospice staff and trained volunteers
have the expertise and knowledge to address your questions or concerns.
Stories
Hear stories from those we serve every day and the lives that have been touched and healed by Suncoast Hospice programs.
The Servo family wished to give their sweet-loving baby boy Owen the best care and quality of life at home. Owen suffered from a rare, terminal genetic condition, and they brought him home from the hospital but needed help.