Integrative healthcare trends to watch in 2021

Katherine Shagoury

January 5, 2021
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Chronic disease management

While much of the last year has focused on acute illness, chronic disease prevention and management remains a growing field of interest in integrative medicine. Specialties ranging from integrative oncology to rheumatology are increasing as research supports complementary practices in both treatment and preventative protocols.

Integrative providers have an opportunity to expand their existing practices or work to partner with conventional medicine practitioners to deliver the best care to patients experiencing or who are at risk of developing a chronic disease. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients are more aware than ever and looking for personalized care from registered dietitians, licensed acupuncturists, and more, and as research continues to evolve to support such therapies in chronic disease care, integrative practitioners must remain ahead of the curve.

About the Author:

Katherine Shagoury

Katherine Shagoury

Katherine Shagoury is the editor of Integrative Practitioner. She brings a decade of experience creating and managing content for national healthcare audiences as a digital editor and professional journalist, including serving as managing editor for a popular medical billing and coding association and as a reporter for the Boston Globe, Boston.com, and USA Today. A certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a certified group fitness instructor with the Athletics and Fitness Association of America, a certified barre instructor, and a TRX qualified trainer, her passion for and commitment to healthy living fuels her enthusiasm for supporting the integrative healthcare community.

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