Integrative medicine principles for practice 1st edition by benjamin kligler author roberta lee author 48 out of 5 stars 4 ratings isbn 13 978 0071402392 isbn 10 007140239x. 10 principles of integrative holistic medical practice optimal health is the primary goal of integrative holistic medical practice it is the conscious pursuit of the highest level of functioning and balance of the physical environmental mental emotional social and spiritual aspects of human experience resulting in a dynamic state of being fully alive. Built on the evidence based expertise developed at new york citys beth israel center for health healing the largest integrative medicine practice in the united states integrative medicine uniquely combines a body systems approach with practical case studies to clearly illustrate how clinicians can successfully incorporate conventional and cam therapies into their daily practice. I urge you to read the seven principles of integrative medicine that physician assistants embrace these are the foundational principles of integrative medicine that emphasize encourage and empower the body to heal itself the 7 principles of foundational integrative medicine return responsibility of care back to the rightful owner the patient