Center for Integrative Medicine and Optimal Health

Treating the Whole Person, Body & Mind

Catholic Health's Center for Integrative Medicine and Optimal Health incorporates the principles of functional medicine and lifestyle medicine to guide patients on their journey to health and wellness.

Combining these two treatment methods—and factoring in lifestyle habits, environment and genetic history—gives us a proactive approach to addressing the root cause of any illness rather than only treating the symptoms.

Our team of specialists will work with you to design a personalized health program that will empower you to take control of your health. We also work with your current health care provider to ensure a seamless care transition.

A Personalized Plan for Optimal Health

Your Personalized Program Includes:

Consultation with a Health Coach to establish your goals for care
Meeting with a Registered Dietician to create a plan for healthy eating
INBODY body composition analysis tests

You will also receive guidance from an experienced, Functional Medicine physician who can

Order specialized testing that is not offered in traditional medicine settings.
Review, interpret and integrate your results into a comprehensive action plan to optimize a healthy lifestyle.

Ready to optimize your health and wellness?

Call 516-302-8535 to schedule an appointment. Our patient navigator will guide you through the program.

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Integrative Medicine and Optimal Health Programs

Our personalized programs empower you and provide you with the tools to take control of your long-term health and wellness.

Health and Optimization Program

Through comprehensive testing and a thorough clinical health evaluation, this program empowers patients to take control of their long-term health by harnessing the biological, genetic, and scientific results of their personalized assessment.

Our team of experts closely analyzes your current lifestyle and individual medical data to help you create a preventive path to wellness that extends your life span and supports a long and healthy life.

You will receive a comprehensive baseline assessment and follow-up from a functional and integrative doctor, registered dietitian, health coach and exercise physiologist. Specialized tests and lab work may include:

Genetic Testing

Whole-Body MRI

VO2 Max Testing

DEXA Body Composition Analysis

Biological and Chronological Age Analysis

BMI Testing With Detailed Analysis

Advanced Metabolic Testing

CT Coronary Angiography

Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing

Multi-Modal Brain Health Assessments

CT-Calcium Score

Bone Density

Lung Screening

Microbiome Tests

Gut Testing For Inflammation Markers, Antibody Levels, Nutrient Levels, Food Sensitivity

Stool Testing

Hormone Tests

Full Blood Panels

Fitness assessment (strength, balance, agility and exercise)

After a thorough evaluation of your test results, our team of experts will work with you to develop a preventive health and wellness plan that focuses on helping you achieve your goal of living a longer, healthier life. This comprehensive testing gives you a personalized view of your health and enables you to make powerfully informed decisions about your future.

Innovative Weight Loss and Sustainability Program

This program helps you see your lifestyle as medicine, especially the role of food as medicine that shifts your biochemistry and optimizes your metabolism. We explore how different foods may affect your health and how to sustain the habits you have built to transform your relationship with food.

Our hybrid program includes:

A comprehensive assessment from an integrative medicine physician, registered dietician, health coach, and exercise physiologist, as well as specialized functional medicine testing to identify and treat root causes of excess weight, inflammation and digestive issues. It also includes:

Advanced body composition analysis
Dietary supplement recommendations
Suggestions for nutrient-dense foods that benefit your whole body
Focus on mindful and intentional eating
Education on conscious grocery shopping, meal planning and understanding food labels
Behavioral strategies like stress management, relaxation and sleep optimization

Additional Programs Include

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does the Center for Integrative Medicine and Optimal Health treat?

Allergies

Anxiety

Depression

Arthritis

Autoimmunity

Asthma

Cancer

Candida

Cardiovascular disease

Chemotherapy side effects

Diabetes

Digestive disorders

Dizziness

Dyspepsia

Eczema

Fatigue

Fibromyalgia

Food allergies

GERD

Headaches and migraines

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

High triglycerides

Hormonal imbalance

Hypoglycemia

Inflammation

Insomnia

Insulin resistance

Irritable bowel syndrome

Inflammatory bowel disease

Kidney stone

Lyme disease

Leaky Gut

Menopausal symptoms

Obesity

Osteoporosis

Palpitations

Pre-diabetes

Prevention

Reflux

Shortness of breath

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

Thyroid disorders

Weight issues

Wellness visits

Where is the Center located?

The Center for Integrative Medicine and Optimal Health is located at:

2200 Northern Boulevard

Suite 127

East Hills, NY 11548

Call 516-302-8535 to make an appointment.

How does the program work?

Our program offers a six-month package designed around your care needs, focused on lifestyle modifications that improve your personal health and well-being.

An experienced Integrative and Optimal Health provider will:

Review, interpret and integrate results of specialized integrative medicine testing not offered in traditional medicine settings. Testing may include leaky gut, food sensitivity, specialized stool testing, genetic blueprint testing, pharmaceutic metabolism testing, biological vs. chronological age testing, and hormone testing.
Review, interpret and integrate results of specialized blood work panels, including biomarkers for cardio-metabolic health, systemic inflammation, weight loss support and hormone evaluation.

Additional program highlights:

A Health Coach consultation to establish your care goals. (Your insurance may not cover additional visits.)
A nutrition or exercise physiology consultation to identify and discuss your goals. (Your insurance may not cover additional visits.)
A body composition analysis.

Is there a fee for the program? Do you take insurance?

Payments for non-covered services are discussed up front for you to approve. Payment for approved services is due before being rendered.

Some parts of the program may be covered by insurance. When you schedule your appointment, our patient navigator will confirm that we accept your insurance.

Our team will notify you in advance of any services not covered by insurance. This may include health coaching, nutrition, mind-body therapy, massage therapy, Barr, Pilates and movement classes.

Do I have to pay for supplements?

If supplements are prescribed as part of the patient’s program, they are responsible for payment. Discounts may be available on prescribed supplements.

Do I need a referral?

When scheduling your appointment, we will let you know if a referral is required.

Will you work with my primary care physician (PCP) and other specialists?

Our practice does not provide primary care; however, we work with your care team to ensure seamless care transitions or assist you with finding a PCP as needed.

Our multidisciplinary approach to your care ensures we work with your PCP and specialists you may see for heart disease, diabetes, pain management or other specific health concerns.

Ready to optimize your health and wellness?

Call 516-302-8535 to schedule an appointment today. Our patient navigator will guide you through the program and discuss the following information directly with you: