“Essential” Spotlight The Integrative Health Center of Maine I


ntegrative Health Center of Maine is a diverse collection of practitio- ners who share a common vision: to change the future of healthcare. Sean McCloy, MD, MPH, MA (Medical Director) believes “Heal- ing only happens when patients and providers collaborate as a team, addressing the root causes of disease rather than simply covering up symp- toms with drugs.” The providers at IHCM practice true Integrative Medi- cine, combining natural and conventional treatments, lifestyle education, mind-body and biofeedback training, acupuncture, psychotherapy, massage and energy work, and whatever else patients need to get healthy and stay healthy.


Dr. McCloy notes, “Many of our practitioners joined IHCM


after working in more traditional settings and becoming frus- trated with the limitations of allopathic and conventional care. Some still accept insurance, yet we spend much more time get- ting to know our patients than typical practice models allow.” Part of what makes IHCM unique is the collaborative team


approach. Practitioners discuss cases and health topics in monthly “Wellness Meetings”. Dr. McCloy feels the future of healthcare needs to be cost-effective and focused on prevention and disease reversal. He is excited that Integrative Medicine is getting the attention it deserves, and will continue to help Inte- grative Health Center of Maine lead the way in offering “whole health for the whole family.”


For more information go to www.MaineIntegrative.com or call toll free 866-223-9291. See ad on page 2, 11.


Q&A with Chris Chamberlin, Co-founder of The Clean Bedroom


in the world should know what they are putting their child on at night.” That was 2004, and The Clean Bedroom was born. We now have seven showrooms, including two in Maine - Portland and Kittery.


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What’s wrong with conventional mattresses? They’re nightmares. You spend one-third of your life in bed,


and that very intimate, prolonged exposure to oil, polyester, toxic fl ame retardants, and chemicals is dangerous.


What’s right with organic mattresses?


Those we recommend use renewable, natural materials— from cotton to sea grass—without unwelcome additions like chemical fl ame retardants.


ow did you get started? When we discovered what was in conventional mattresses, my husband said, “Every mother


What makes you the experts?


We do a lot of research. In most cases, my husband (and business partner) and I visit the factories to ensure the mattress- es meet our standards. This really is our passion.


Best advice?


Avoid green-washing. Ask questions. And don’t settle—or- ganic mattresses come in all sizes, sleep styles, and prices.


Chris Chamberlin is co-founder of The Clean Bedroom (theclean- bedroom.com). She is an expert in healthy sleep, and she’s fantasti- cally fun to interview.The Clean Bedroom has sleep showrooms in Santa Monica, CA, Austin, TX, New York, NY, Greenwich, CT, Wellesley, MA, Portland, ME, and Kittery, ME, where customers can test-drive (or test-nap!) an organic mattress. For more information or to set up an interview, visit thecleanbedroom.com or contact Chris Chamberlin at 207-438-9778/chris@thecleanbedroom.com. See ad on back cover.


14 Essential Living Maine ~ June 2014


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