Integrative Mental Health Center

This entry was posted in Mental Health on February 8, 2021 by Diane Ridaeus.

Last Updated on February 27, 2021 by Carol Gillette

Alternative to Meds Editorial Team
Written by Diane Ridaeus Published Apr 30, 2020
Medically Reviewed by Dr Samuel Lee MD

Alternative to Meds Center is an integrative mental health center, specializing in inpatient treatments for mental health issues and addiction.

Advantages of Inpatient Mental Health Treatment

Sometimes, we may assess that a hospital setting may, in fact, be needed for acute situations where a person needs to be stabilized as a priority in treatment. However, it has been found that treatment in caring residential settings can break the repeating cycle of hospitalizations when crises can continue to arise. At Alternative to Meds Center, the goal is to get to the root(s) of the problem(s). In these ways, we help our clients gain a firm footing, using practical and holistic tools, functional medicine, and benefiting from authentic, compassionate support as they journey back to natural mental health.¹

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Treatment Options in an Integrative Mental Health Center

It is the goal of an integrative mental health center to provide both safe and effective treatments² for common mental health issues especially where earlier treatments proved less than satisfactory. At our center, personalized treatment plans consist of a wide variety and blend of protocols.³ Examples are:

Holistic detox, utilizing sauna and other mild therapies to naturally rid the body of chemical dependency
Lab testing
Medically assisted medication tapering
Environmental medicine, to cleanse toxic residues from environmental exposure
Improved and balanced neurochemistry function through cleansing and orthomolecular support
Acupuncture
Art therapy
Ionic foot baths
Equine-assisted therapy
Personal counseling in various genres
Colonics and Basti enemas
Classes on neurochemistry health and maintenance
Stress reduction techniques
Yoga
Nebulized glutathione treatments
Massage
Trainer-led exercise
Outdoor activities, hiking, Qigong
Peer-support groups to build lasting relationships

Clients are provided with these and many other types of therapeutic opportunities to foster healing and personal growth. Each client’s program is developed according to the exact needs of the client, within their level of tolerance, strength, etc.

Types of Problems We Help Clients to Overcome

Each person is an individual and requires a personalized treatment regimen. Our staff complement of over 60 licensed medical professionals has helped clients with such conditions as eating disorders, Tourette’s Syndrome, anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, narcolepsy, and a wide range of others.

For More Information on Alternative to Meds Center

Please contact us for detailed information about the kinds of help we offer, and to find out more about the facility, staff, insurance options, etc. We offer a broad range of services and have documented our success rate through an independently reviewed long-term study which we would like to share with you. We are happy to assist you or your loved one to find out more about Alternative to Meds, a residential, integrative mental health center in Sedona Arizona.

1 (800) 301-3753 for our Integrative Mental Health Center Info

1. Lake, James ” Introduction to Integrative Mental Health Care.” Psychology Today [INTERNET] 2017 Aug 15 [cited 2020 Jun 28]
2. Chekroud S.R., Gueorguieva R., et al, “Association between physical exercise and mental health in 1.2 million individuals in the USA between 2011 and 2015: a cross-sectional study.” The Lancet [INTERNET] 2018 Aug 8 [cited 2020 Apr 23]
3. Davey, G., “Overprescribing Drugs to Treat Mental Health Problems.” Psychology Today [INTERNET] 2014 Jan 30 [cited 2020 Apr 23]

This content has been reviewed and approved by a licensed physician.

Dr. Samuel Lee

Dr. Samuel Lee is a board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in a spiritually-based mental health discipline and integrative approaches. He graduated with an MD at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and did a residency in psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He has also been an inpatient adult psychiatrist at Kaweah Delta Mental Health Hospital and the primary attending geriatric psychiatrist at the Auerbach Inpatient Psychiatric Jewish Home Hospital. In addition, he served as the general adult outpatient psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente. He is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology and has a B.A. Magna Cum Laude in Religion from Pacific Union College. His specialty is in natural healing techniques that promote the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

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Diane Ridaeus

Diane is an avid supporter and researcher of natural mental health strategies. Diane received her medical writing and science communication certification through Stanford University and has published over 3 million words on the topics of holistic health, addiction, recovery, and alternative medicine. She has proudly worked with the Alternative to Meds Center since its inception and is grateful for the opportunity to help the founding members develop this world-class center that has helped so many thousands regain natural mental health.

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