Integrative psychiatry is a holistic approach that incorporates conventional treatments with complementary non-pharmaceutical therapies that focus on the underlying causes of mental health illnesses. This allows us to maintain a more balanced life.
Holistic, Evidence-Based Care
We emphasize evidence-based medicine backed by research and literature with attention to nutrition, exercise, supplements, herbs, sleep and mindfulness practices.
A Tailored Approach to Wellbeing
Wellness is a personal journey. We focus on personalized and individualized care, which allows a more effective treatment plan to foster overall wellbeing.
With our integrative approach, we focus on:
Nutrition
- A nutritious diet fuels our body and mind
- A healthy gut microbiome is essential for mental health
Sleep
- Quality sleep can support our emotional wellbeing, cognitive function and stress tolerance
Supplements
- Appropriate lab work will be completed to identify physiological deficiencies
- Incorporating herbs and supplements to address nutritional deficiencies may help relieve symptoms without side effects like traditional medications
Life Balance
- Exercise causes the brain to release endorphins and serotonin, our feel-good chemicals, which increases self-esteem, reduces stress, improves mood and boosts our energy
- Mindfulness offers a sense of purpose and promotes positive thinking and overall emotional wellbeing while assisting in stress management
- With continuous follow-ups, you will have someone to help hold you accountable every step of the way
Frequently Asked Questions
Indications
Motivated and committed individuals:
- Interested in a holistic and alternative approach to mental health
- Seeking preventative care
- With mild or moderate conditions including depression, premenstrual
dysphoric disorder, anxiety, ADHD, sleep disturbances and more - Interested in making lifestyle changes
- Currently on medications who are seeking extra support
- Who are nervous about starting medication due to side effects
- Who have not previously tolerated traditional psychiatric treatments
- With conditions in remission
- Who would like some guidance and accountability
- Wanting to take back control of their life by addressing the effects of mental health on emotions, lifestyle, diet, sleep, social interactions and overall wellbeing
Contraindicated
- Individuals with active suicidality, psychosis or severe, treatment-resistant conditions.
What is the frequency of treatment?
- Our integrative wellness program will consist of regular follow up visits over the course of 12 weeks, with a 2 hour initial consult. In that time, patients will follow up weekly for the first 4 weeks then biweekly for the remainder of the program. Frequent follow ups will allow for adherence to the program, ability to quickly shift the plans, assess progress, and maintain motivation. Ongoing care and frequency of appointments is appropriate and determined on a case-by-case basis.
How much does the program cost?
- The cost of our Integrative Psychiatry Program depends on the provider and services tailored to your needs. We accept most major insurances and bill these appointments as standard office visits.
Is this program covered by insurance?
- Yes. We accept most major insurances and bill these appointments as standard office visits.
Meet Christina Sesi
Christina is a NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and graduated in 2022 with her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Prior to joining the Michigan Advanced Psychiatry team, she worked in hospital medicine. Christina has an interest in utilizing both ketamine and TMS to treat individuals with treatment resistant conditions. She is enthusiastic about providing whole person care through promoting mental, physical and spiritual health.
Along with traditional treatments, Christina is passionate about using integrative psychiatry to treat the root cause of psychiatric disorders. She helps facilitate self-healing by using natural wellness methods that focus on nutrition, exercise, supplements, sleep and mindfulness practices. Christina will help individuals set goals for their improved wellbeing and keep them accountable along the way.
Christina completed training in integrative and functional psychiatry. She holds certifications as a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, Advanced Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals, and a Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional. Christina is devoted to combining her medical education and passion for wellness to help individuals heal from the inside out through holistic modalities.
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