Integrative Health Program
Integrative healthcare enhances traditional medicine with complementary therapies — such as acupuncture, yoga, aromatherapy, massage and mindfulness — to address the whole person. Families interested in a holistic approach to health may benefit from the Integrative Health Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Our team of specially trained providers offers integrative and evidence-based therapies that are safe and effective and support your family’s quality of life.
Complementary therapies consider a child’s environment, mind, body and soul. Therapies can reduce stress, speed healing and — in some cases — alleviate pain and resolve symptoms that weren’t being addressed through more conventional therapies. The services we provide are not chosen based on trends but on science and our providers' experience.
How we serve you
We offer integrative health services for children and families through a variety of specialized programs and clinics.
Meet your team
The Integrative Health Program focuses on offering integrative and evidence-based therapies from providers who are trained to care for pediatric patients.
Our locations
You can visit staff from Integrative Health at various regional locations.
Integrative Health resources
Caring for a child with any illness or injury can be overwhelming. To help you find answers and feel confident with the care you’re providing your child, we’ve created the following list of health resources.
Patient stories
Our philosophy
The Integrative Health Program at CHOP is a national leader in Integrative Pediatrics. We embrace the whole-child health model and are committed to supporting biopsychosocial-spiritual dimensions of patient and family health and well-being. The Integrative Health Program developed this Whole Child Wheel of Health to represent the comprehensive, whole-child model of care our program strives to provide at CHOP.
Massage therapy and acupuncture clinics
Integrative Health offers massage therapy and acupuncture at clinics at CHOP’s Philadelphia Campus. Our providers have years of experience working with children in medical settings and are available for referral from CHOP providers.
Massage therapy is offered every Wednesday and on the last Thursday of the month. Acupuncture is offered every Tuesday. Services are available on the 12th floor of the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care.
Massage Therapists:
- Jennifer Evans, LMT
- Tiffany Silliman Cohen, LMT
Massage Therapy Clinic Hours:
- Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Last Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Physician Acupuncturist:
- Winona Chua, MD
Acupuncture Clinic Hours:
- Tuesdays, 1 – 5 p.m.
Community classes
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Resources for professionals
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