Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine combines conventional medical care with complementary treatments such as art and music therapy. Integrative medicine has been shown to reduce symptoms such as pain and depression and improve quality of life for those with serious health conditions.
Bluegrass Care Navigators launched an animal-assisted therapy program in June 2019, beginning with training two therapy dogs who are now working with patients in Kentucky. Our furry caregivers, Grace and Rosemary, are members of the Integrative Medicine Team. They visit patients and bring them joy and comfort that only a loving pup can provide. Grace is a female Golden Retriever whose name means "in favor or goodwill" and "to honor. Rosemary is a female Yellow Labrador whose name means “remembrance.” They turned 1 year old in June. Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/bgcarenav to watch them have their pupcakes!
Community support for Bluegrass Integrative Medicine is vital to the program’s success. This important care is not typically covered by insurance. We never turn a patient in need away for the inability to pay, so your gifts are crucial.
The Bluegrass Integrative Medicine program will include mind-body techniques such as music and art therapy; body-based techniques such as acupuncture, massage, yoga and aromatherapy; in addition to animal-assisted therapy.
Thank you for your support!