Integrative Medicine

An Evidence-Based Field of Cancer Care

What to Expect

During your first appointment, your Integrative Medicine provider will take a thorough history about your health and lifestyle. Together, you will discuss your health and wellness goals and work with you to design an individualized plan to help you achieve them.  Our providers collaborate closely with Fred Hutch providers from all supportive care services, including medical nutrition, physical therapy, psychology/psychiatry, social work and spiritual health, to improve quality of life during all stages of cancer care and survivorship. Our providers can refer to all services at Fred Hutch as needed for optimal support for you.

• Initial consultations are typically 60 minutes and follow-up visits are typically 30 minutes.
• Dietary supplement consultations typically require 2 visits.
• To learn a mind-body medicine technique, 1 to 4 visits are typically needed. Sessions can be audio recorded for home practice.
• Acupuncture is an evidence-based integrative medicine modality that can help improve well-being and reduce many side effects associated with conventional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.   
  • Initial acupuncture treatment lasts 60 minutes with follow-up treatments taking approximately 45 minutes. 
  • A typical course of acupuncture includes weekly treatments for 8 to 10 weeks.