Integrative Medicine Institute

Applying Medical Standards to Complementary and Alternative Medicine  

8323 Sharon Drive, Frederick, MD 21704

Integrative Medicine Practitioner Standards

This web site, HealUSA.net, promotes the use of these standards developed by the Integrative Medicine Institute. HealUSA.net provides referrals and references only to practitioners who agree with and qualify for this seal of approval of Holistic Integrative Medicine Practitioners.

These Standards help guide high quality, whole person, integrative health care.

1. Practitioners must be educated and trained in the art and science of their practice by an accredited school and show proof of their graduation from such institute.
2. Practitioners must be licensed in the state in which they work ( if appropriate), show proof of that license and practice within the scope of their practice.
3. Practitioners adhere to their profession¹s code of ethics and are committed to ongoing self education to expand their knowledge of their profession and to stay current with research in their area of expertise.
4. Practitioners work out of or in a professional office setting. If the office is connected to their home, a direct public access to their office is necessary as well as conforming to local zoning codes and maintaining a clean, professional atmosphere.
5. Practitioners maintain an open and discerning mind toward innovative therapies and treatments and strive to work, refer and cooperate with other qualified practitioners outside of their field.
6. Practitioners run a client centered practice and recognize the multi faceted complexity of a human being. They treat the whole individual with respect and compassion and abide by the treatment law of first, do no harm.
7. Practitioners prescribe to the notion that one¹s state of health is a reflection of the dynamic  balance of the physical, environmental, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of the individual. Practitioners are healers, educators and partners with their patients.
8. Practitioners acknowledge the interconnection between one¹s state of health and an individuals personal spiritual path.
9. When an unsatisfactory practitioner complaint is received it is forwarded to the named practitioner to resolve the matter. When significant complaints or a pattern of negative ratings are reported all involved parties will assist in the resolution of the issue. Documented complaints of significant seriousness or persistence will result in the termination of that practitioner without cause.
10. Practitioners certify they are free of malpractice or disciplinary action instituted by a patient in which findings were made which reflect a future risk toward the delivery of patient care.