Integrative Medicine
Integrative Medicine combines conventional Western medicine with evidence-based complementary/alternative (CAM) therapies. An Integrative Medicine physician takes into consideration all factors that influence health, wellness and disease, including lifestyle, dietary patterns, emotional balance and physical health. Integrative Medicine works with conventional medicine, not against it, to create a personalized treatment plan for optimal health.
As a board-certified Family Physician and Integrative Medicine specialist, Dr. Carin Nielsen recognizes that health and wellness are strongly influenced by the mind, body, spirit and environment. Dr. Nielsen considers all appropriate therapies – both conventional and alternative - to provide a health care plan that is personalized for your individual needs.Dr. Nielsen can develop a customized diet plan and vitamin/supplement regimen, prescribe or adjust necessary prescription medications, recommend evidence-based holistic therapies, and recommend lifestyle solutions to help you find your balance and achieve optimal health.
Whether you have a specific condition or concern, or are looking to optimize your general health, Integrative Medicine physician consultations are appropriate for a variety of medical conditions, including:
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Depression/Anxiety
- Menopause/PMS
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Chronic Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- ADD/ADHD
- Obesity
- High Cholesterol
- Thyroid Disorders
- Asthma/Allergies
- Arthritis
- Hypertension
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Integrative Medicine
Carin Nielsen, MD, PC
413 Waukazoo Ave.
Petoskey, MI 49770
tel: (231) 638-5585
fax: (231) 577-9006
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Carin Nielsen, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP
Carin Nielsen, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP, has over fifteen years of experience treating thousands of patients in Northern Michigan with her personalized approach to health and wellness. She specializes in Integrative and Functional Medicine and medical weight management. Dr. Nielsen received a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Montana, working in Biochemistry before receiving her medical degree in 2001 from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. She completed her residency in Grand Rapids, MI and obtained her original Board Certification in Family Medicine before moving to Northern Michigan. After nearly five years of practicing family medicine/primary care in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Dr. Nielsen made the decision to pursue a career in Integrative and Functional Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and the Instituter for Functional Medicine, and has completed additional training through the American Board of Bariatric Medicine and the University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine under the direction of Andrew Weil, MD. Dr. Nielsen lives in Petoskey, Michigan with her husband and twin sons.