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We are sorry that this specific program is currently not being offered.
Services detailed below are available to current clients and have been Dr. Hoch’s focus for many years.
I am grateful for the opportunity to describe my approach to holistic medicine for you. My perspective is that of a Co-Chair of the Past Presidents Council of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, a teacher and practicing holistic physician since 1991.
Holistic Medicine is the art and science of health and healing that addresses the care of the whole person; body, mind and spirit. It is a health-based practice guiding you to live optimal health in all spheres of your being; physical, emotional, mental, environmental, social and spiritual.
We start with a comprehensive evaluation of the whole you.
We also do broad analysis of current status and fitness through
Further information is gleaned from a complete physical exam. This includes a high level medical exam and other appropriate assessments, such as a detailed osteopathic/ structural exam of posture/ alignment/ body ergonomics/ organ health and whatever else is indicated by your situation.
We then make a whole systems diagnosis in partnership with you. Together we develop a therapeutic, goal oriented plan with measurable mile posts.
This sets the right course and makes sure we are staying on it. Regular checkins and exams and testing as needed help insure great success.
Throughout any process, it is critical to follow good principles. The American Holistic Medical Association, founded in 1978, codified the following principles for the road to optimal results.
These include:
10 principles elucidated
As you see there is much more to holistic medicine than conventional, alternative and complementary treatments. It is a deep way of looking at our world, as well as practicing the best quality, cutting edge medicine in every moment.
Moving toward the ideal, Holistic medicine what all healthcare professionals are practicing.
To Your Best Health,
Mark L. Hoch, MD
"Dr Hoch has been our family doctor for over three years. In all my years, I have never felt so cared for or cared about by a doctor as I have with Dr Hoch. He makes us feel like we are his only patient when we’re with him. Dr Hoch has such a diverse background as an MD, DO, and integrative medicine and he combines the best of all worlds in treating us. Add to that his warm and insightful approach to each patient, and I can’t imagine having a better health care provider. We are blessed to have him enriching our lives. Nina Miller, his assistant, is as warm and caring as Dr Hoch, making taking a trip to the doctor an uplifting experience all around."
Learning life skills for a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, stress management, healthy sleep, creating and living in healthy environments, understanding emotions, mental processes, social relationships and spiritual awareness.
Risk factor assessment for common chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Working with you to develop customized therapeutic plans utilizing lifestyle and other interventions to improve and maintain health and prevent disease.
Diet, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, and other nutritional supplements are used to optimize cellular metabolic functioning and organ function. These therapies are integrated into your care plan after your health concerns are assessed. Recommendations are based on scientific studies and extensive clinical experience with thousands of patients in several multi-disciplinary clinical settings.
Conditions treated nutritionally:
High cholesterol, diabetes / metabolic syndrome, congestive heart failure, Irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, hypoglycemia, osteoporosis, adrenal exhaustion and chronic fatigue, Immune support for acute infections.
Mind / Body Medicine:
Use of guided imaging, meditation, stress reduction, counseling, breathing exercises and Chinese Qi gong (Chi kung) to enhance health, manage stress and treat various health conditions.
Energetic Approaches to Healing:
Many of the world’s healing traditions see the body/mind/spirit as an energy system that extends beyond the biochemistry and physical structure of the body. Energetic approaches to movement, breathing, and meditation exercises from Chinese Qi gong and other traditions are utilized within the framework of your own values and life experience to optimize health and treat medical problems.
Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic medicine was developed by Andrew Taylor Still, M.D. in the Midwestern United States in the late 1800’s.
Dr. Still promoted the concept that body structure and body function are intimately related. Healthy alignment of the body allows the blood to nourish the tissues and remove waste products, for the nervous system to function properly, and for us to move efficiently.
Too often structural imbalances are undiagnosed even though they are common causes of pain, restricted movement, feeling unwell, and eventually diseases. Physicians familiar with the relationship between body structure and function are often able to go beyond treating symptoms by addressing the root cause of health problems.
The goal of osteopathic treatment is to help you to be able to do the activities you want with maximum function and comfort and minimal effort.
Dr. Hoch works with the body and our in born self-correcting mechanisms to help it realign itself rather than forcing tissues back into place. This approach often gives lasting results that do not require ongoing visits.
"I have been a patient of Dr. Hoch for a couple of years now. He has been a godsend to me. His knowledge of the neuromuscular intricacies of the body have been the key to healing. He is a compassionate and highly knowledgeable doctor who listens to his patient with the mutual goal of wellness. My sincere appreciation to Dr. Hoch and his staff."
Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, other joint pain, TMJ, tension headaches, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis (heel spurs), rib pain, and scoliosis.
Injuries; motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, sprains, concussions, healing after fractures, and repetitive strain injuries.
When a structural component is found on exam these conditions can also be treated;
Migraine headaches, facial pain, menstrual cramps, and
GI problems including; heart burn, reflux, constipation, gall bladder problems, and recurrent diverticulitis.
Birth trauma, misshapen head, colic, reflux, torticollis, feeding problems due to infant neck issues, plagiocephaly and brachial plexus injury.
Injuries, falls, head trauma, leg alignment problems, scoliosis, and recurrent ear infections when there is a biomechanical component. Jaw alignment problems, and enhancing the effectiveness of orthodontic work.