Prevention refers to behavioral goals of staying healthy. Intervention is about treating the conditions and illnesses that arise.

Integrative medicine combines evidence-based therapies from both conventional (Western or Allopathic medicine) and complementary therapies. Healthcare providers can include medical as well as allied health professionals.

There are complex connections between state of mind and basic physiologic functions in the body. Many mind-body techniques can have a profound impact on your client’s health. Breathing techniques, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery and other therapies can activate the body’s automatic healing response and reduce the harmful effects of stress.

Developing a deep understanding of the purpose and meaning in their life supports all aspects of your client’s physical and emotional health. Prayer and spiritual connections in traditional and non-traditional healing systems can complement conventional medicine.

Building a supportive community and maintaining healthy connections with family, co-workers and friends is important to clients' life and health. It may be beneficial for clients to identify the ways in which they need support, and to communicate that effectively to others.

Surroundings can influence health in many ways. Clients can focus on creating safe and supportive living and working environments. This may include dealing with concerns about toxic exposure, safety, noise, clutter and other aspects in their environment.

To reinforce healthy behavior and lifestyle choices, your client may benefit from an ongoing assessment of where they are with personal, career or life goals—especially at times of transition, milestones and tipping points in life.

An integrative nutrition approach includes developing healthy eating habits and eating foods that support health and lifestyle. It can include selecting dietary supplements that provide support for various health issues and limiting substances that impact their health such as caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.

Exercise supports health by maintaining weight and blood pressure, reducing lipids, strengthening muscles, releasing stress and improving mood and focus. People also benefit by balancing physical activity with rest, healthy sleep and restorative relaxation.

Mindful awareness is the natural human capacity for paying attention, on purpose and without judgement, in the present moment.

The client is the central focus of the Wheel of Health.