Grand Valley Health Plan provides Integrated Holistic Health Services that are available to all GVHP members. The Integrated Holistic Health Services' goal is to improve overall patient health by integrating holistic health approaches and complimentary and alternative medicine into Grand Valley Health Plan's Primary Care Delivery System.

The Integrated Holistic Health Services includes the following services provided by Grand Valley Health Plan's exclusive team of holistic providers:

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old practice based on the fact that energy circulates throughout the body along well-defined pathways. Acupuncture points are stimulated to balance the circulation of energy to promote healing. It is commonly used to treat headaches, substance abuse, nausea and many other common conditions.

Chiropractic

Central to chiropractic is the belief that the body can heal itself if nerve impulses are allowed to travel freely between the brain and the rest of the body. Chiropractic services are most commonly used to treat musculoskeletal disorders such as back and neck pain.

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage is a form of bodywork that can release painful muscle tension, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility and reduce mental and physical fatigue. Massage is also an effective means for treatment of stress and stress related disorders.

Access to Holistic Health Services can be made by contacting your Health Center. Patients must be evaluated and recommended for holistic health treatment by a GVHP provider. If recommended, a holistic health plan will be developed to meet your specific needs. Office co-payments apply for these services.

For more information on Integrative Holistic Health Services, please contact Grand Valley Health Plan at (616) 949-2410.