Integrative medicine is evidence-based, relationship-centered care, that promotes optimal health. It’s a system of comprehensive care that emphasizes wellness and healing of the whole person, with special emphasis on patient and family participation, and attention to mental and spiritual health.
The knowledge and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an important aspect of integrative medicine, which uses the best of both conventional and complementary strategies to attain patients' health goals.
Center for Integrative Medicine
Providing comprehensive, evidence-based care with a focus on improving overall health and well-being through innovative research and training.
Leadership and Members
Leadership and center members are active in establishing multi-departmental and collaborative research programs. Members help attract and train new investigators, connect with regional communities, implement policy, and leverage resources across the School of Medicine.

Jeffrey B. Feldman, PhD
Associate Director, Center for Integrative Medicine
Associate Professor, Neuropsychology

Remy R. Coeytaux, MD, PhD
Director, Center for Integrative Medicine
Professor, Family and Community Medicine

Suzanne C. Danhauer, PhD
Professor, Social Sciences and Health Policy

Vanessa Baute Penry, MD
Associate Professor, Neurology

Rebecca Erwin Wells, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Neurology

Donald Baird Penzien, PhD
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Education and Training
The Center of Integrative Medicine weaves complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) care topics into graduate and undergraduate health sciences curricula. Health sciences students learn about the impact of diverse cultures, faiths and beliefs on clinical care and the scientific interconnections of mind, body and spirit.Education and Courses
- Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine
- Distinguished videocast lectures in CAM from the National Institutes of Health
- MedScape online educational opportunities for clinicians
- NW Area Health Education Center
Our Research
As a vibrant part of the center, our research focuses on expanding knowledge and building evidence for individuals, clinicians and policy makers to make wise decisions about health.- Acupuncture in menopause
- Guided imagery on patients undergoing joint replacement
- Guided imagery on psychiatry, oncology and burn unit patients
Our Research
Seeking to expand knowledge and build evidence for individuals, clinicians and policy makers to make wise decisions about health.