Integrative & Holistic Medicine

Whole-person care for endometriosis: evidence-informed mind–body practices, stress reduction, pelvic floor therapy, acupuncture, and targeted supplements that complement medical care to ease pain and improve quality of life.

Acupuncture Mind-Body Practices Pelvic Floor PT Stress Reduction Supplements

Overview

Integrative and holistic approaches address dimensions of endometriosis that medication or surgery alone may not fully resolve. Chronic pain often involves muscle tension, stress physiology, and nervous system hypersensitivity, all of which respond well to evidence-informed practices such as Mind-Body Practices, targeted Supplements, and Pelvic Floor PT. These modalities help regulate stress hormones, reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and lower pain amplification.

Integrative strategies are especially valuable when symptoms include bladder irritation, bowel discomfort, or nerve pain, which often have overlapping contributors beyond structural lesions. They also support recovery after treatment or surgery by improving circulation, mobility, and mind–body connection. Techniques such as acupuncture, breathwork, yoga, and guided relaxation help shift the body out of chronic fight-or-flight states, making other medical interventions more effective.

Holistic care does not replace evaluation for active disease but provides essential tools for daily resilience and long-term wellbeing, empowering patients to manage symptoms with greater clarity and control.