Integrative Medicine

What Is Integrative Medicine?

Integrative Medicine combines the best of conventional medicine with alternative and complementary therapies to help women achieve optimal health – in body, mind and spirit.

At the UConn Health Center, services include naturopathic medicine. These safe therapies promise real benefits.

Care is provided by Mitch Kennedy, N.D., a highly trained, board-certified professional with many years of experience in the health care field. He is committed to providing individualized, quality care in a comfortable environment.

Our Services

All services are offered in the Charlotte Johnson Hollfelder Center for Women’s Health, conveniently located off the main hospital lobby.

Naturopathic Medicine is provided by Mitch Kennedy, N.D.,  a nationally board-certified and licensed naturopathic physician who specializes in women's health. Dr. Kennedy is trained in three distinct types of medicine: natural medicine, conventional medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Kennedy offers the best researched and most effective natural treatments including:

• Clinical nutrition
• Herbal medicine
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Acupuncture
• Homeopathy
• Diet and lifestyle counseling

His goal is to identify the root causes of symptoms and help patients heal and restore balance. He works closely with each patient to develop individualized health programs to prevent disease and increase vitality. Dr. Kennedy can help patients with:

• Allergies
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune disorders
• Headaches
• Menopause management
• PMS
• Pain and fatigue
• Cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Pre and post surgical care

In addition, Dr. Kennedy can help women address wellness issues, such as:

• Creating custom vitamin plans
• Smoking cessation
• Weight loss