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ANNOUNCING THE SECOND COMING OF DOCTOR TOBIAS: A RECOGNIZED HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE PHYSICIAN, FOUNDER OF THE TOBIAS HEALING INSTITUTE…by Youcef Benloucif In the seventies and eighties, she led the rebellion to integrate alternative and complementary therapies with western medical practices; today, many of the things she has advocated, such as eating omega-3 fatty acids, phytonutrients, using acupuncture to treat pain, are mainstream. "Integrative medicine involves a partnership in which patient and practitioner together address healing at all levels: physical, mental and spiritual", Dr. Tobias says. After the Closing of her formal practice in 1995 and a very short retirement, she could not resist the urge to return to practice, hence the formal founding and establishing of the Tobias Healing Institute to offer her services and knowledge to those who seek a better quality of life well beyond the so called "elder years". It is the "Second Coming of Doctor Tobias" few months past her 80th birthday. She is naturally enthused in helping her patients follow her footsteps of vitality, vim, vigor and zest for life and in trying to beat the all too common and accepted disabilities of Aging. Today more then ever has Integrative Medicine been so popular. Integrative Medicine is the fusion between conventional western medicine and traditional eastern medicine. This synthesis includes a wide range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies. There are various treatment modalities or therapies in Integrative medical practice. Usually these therapies fall under two categories or classifications: Complementary or Alternative. A therapy is generally called complementary when it is used in addition to conventional treatment; it is often called alternative when it is used instead of conventional treatment. Complementary and alternative therapies are used in an effort to prevent illness, reduce stress, prevent or reduce side effects and symptoms, or control or reverse the disease process. Integrative Medicine is at the forefront of an emerging movement driven by a simple fact: millions of people are integrating alternative medicine to traditional treatments into their daily lives to manage their own health and wellness. One way to measure the acceptance of integrative medicine is by witnessing the sheer volume of publications and articles on the subject found in mainstream media. Americans are in search for answers on subjects ranging from nutrition to obesity, environment to cancer, toxicity to degenerative diseases. This unquenchable thirst for knowledge has prompted many people to look for non-conventional healthcare practitioners for answers and solutions. Conventionally trained physicians refuse to rely on anecdotal evidence and unsubstantiated theories for their answers, they need authoritative, scientific information in order to counsel and care for those who rely on their expertise. Today's consumers are increasingly sophisticated and actively involved in managing their own health and well-being. Integrative Medicine provides another healing platform to assist with treatment options and to facilitate open, informed dialogue between patients and healthcare providers. So as Integrative medicine makes a clear demarcation from “100%” conventional practices (i.e.: allopathic medicine), some Integrative medicine practitioners practice: Holistic Medicine or Holistic Healthcare. Holistic Healthcare is actually an approach to life. Rather than focusing on symptoms, illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment. It emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit. The goal is to achieve maximum well-being, where everything is functioning the very best that is possible. With Holistic Healthcare people accept responsibility for their own level of well-being. Everyday people are called to make choices to take charge of their own health. The responsibility of achieving optimum wellness is shifted from the healthcare practitioner to the patient. And, the creation of a partnership between the patient and the practitioner is a must. It is against this background and perception that the Tobias Healing Institute (THI) was founded. At the forefront of Holistic medicine, it is a place where non-invasive interventions and prevention in complete healing are performed on a daily basis under the medical direction of its founder Felicitas D. Tobias, M.D. THI is more than just a treatment clinic. THI's approach to healing is more than canned treatment modalities; it is a state-of-the-art process resting on the cutting edge of Integrative and Holistic practices... Hundreds of people from all walks of life, from near and far and at all levels of education and socio-economic status have gone through it and have succeeded in their most cherished quest: Optimum Health Recovery and Total Wellness. THI prides itself that it is different. What makes it unique and what sets it apart from other Integrative and Holistic centers is the story and background of its founder Dr. Tobias. Dr. Tobias sees herself more as a healer than a physician and that’s because of her personal history, having struggled, suffered and now 100% recovered from her bouts with Acute Adrenal Exhaustion, Uterine Cancer and Diabetes Mellitus. A remarkable achievement indeed! What's most amazing is that accomplishment was achieved without a single use of "drugs". She is “proof-in-the-pudding” and most people come to admire her once they meet. Because of her wild success with her own health challenges, she is compelled to personally educate, guide and inspire you in your own journey towards wellness with the least expense in time, money, energy and dashed hopes. At THI each patient and his or her illness is unique and their experienced staff knows that. THI's healing modalities are designed to meet individual needs with individual attention and are not fashioned as "cookie-cutters" where one remedy fits-all. THI is poised to be your partner in healthy choices. It offers a spectrum of simple, straightforward diagnostic and treatment options that may be used as a complement to the services received from other healthcare providers or as a complete integration to main stream care. With 47 years in practice and as an outstanding diagnostician, Dr. Tobias brings a wealth of clinical knowledge supported by time tested results and to provide each patient with individualized treatment options as well as self-care skills that will help overcome illness and promote optimal health. As a specialist in Integrative Medicine, Dr. Tobias enjoys collaborating with other healthcare practitioners to treat patients who suffer from a wide range of acute, chronic and degenerative conditions which include:
In conclusion; centrally located in Chicagoland in downtown Oak Park, it is at the cross-roads of many destinations. It is now possible to participate in an Integrated Holistic Health Treatment and Prevention Program that utilizes the significant advances in the field of Complementary and Integrative Medicine administered by a well-seasoned personally and professionally Licensed Medical Practitioner. So, if you're currently having some health challenges that you'd like Dr. Tobias to address, please do not delay any longer and get in touch with her at once. If however; your interest is less urgent and more about prevention and maintenance, you can either catch her in one of her lectures around town or just stop by her office and introduce yourself. Be assured that she’d love to meet you and share with you her latest findings. To your complete health recovery and total wellness. |
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