photoDr. Christi Bonds, M.A., M.D., began offering Integrative Medical care since 1995, and has treated over 5000 patients from this perspective.  She received both her Master’s Degree and Medical Degree from the University of Nevada, and completed a Residency Program in Family Practice in 1992, as well as becoming Board Certified in Family Medicine.  While working as Medical Director for three Native American Clinics near Yosemite, California (1992-1995), she pursued advanced studies in Medical Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Nutrition and Homeopathy. Most recently, she completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona with Dr. Andrew Weil. Read the 2006 Press Release.

Dr. Bonds is setting up an Integrative Medicine team which will meet to consult about a treatment plan for the more complex patients at Integrative Medicine of Kentucky. Referrals will be made to the appropriate local practitioners, as well as for specific diet and exercise options.

While this Team will be based on Dr. Weil’s model in Tucson, it will no doubt be somewhat different in composition in an effort to accurately reflect the Alternative Medical Community in Paducah. Thus, the exact composition of the Team is not certain, but it could be there will be rotating members. A need is anticipated for herbalists, naturopaths, homeopaths, acupuncturists, body workers, chiropractors, osteopaths, spiritual healers, nutritionists, psychologists and counselors, shamanic practitioners, and more.

Ultimately, there will also be local Medical Doctors participating to learn about the many healing modalities available for their patients. The Team members will serve a valuable function in educating the participating physicians about the appropriate use of these alternative therapeutic modalities.

If you think you might like to serve on such a Team, please fill out the Practitioner Form (PDF) and return it to us. Feel free to make copies for your interested colleagues, or refer them to this website. This process of building the Team is expected to take several months or more, so please be patient in our response to you!