Introduction: A Smarter, More Comprehensive Approach to Your Health

Are you seeking a healthcare approach that looks beyond isolated symptoms to understand the complete picture of your health? At Body and Mind Pain Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Zev Nevo champions Integrative Medicine, a philosophy and practice that combines the best of conventional medical treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies. We focus on you as a whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to address underlying root causes, promote optimal function, and empower you on your journey to lasting health and vitality.

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What is Integrative Medicine?

Integrative Medicine is a patient-centered approach that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient. It is informed by evidence and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing. Key principles include:

  • Holistic Focus: Considering all aspects of your lifestyle, including diet, exercise, sleep, stress, relationships, and environment.
  • Root Cause Resolution: Seeking to identify and address the underlying causes of illness rather than just managing symptoms. This often involves principles of Functional Medicine.
  • Evidence-Based: Recommendations are grounded in scientific research and clinical expertise.
  • Personalized Care: Recognizing that each individual is unique, treatment plans are tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.
  • Combination of Therapies: Thoughtfully blending conventional medical treatments with complementary therapies such as nutritional therapy, mind-body medicine, manual therapies, and lifestyle interventions.
  • Emphasis on Natural Healing: Supporting the body’s innate capacity to heal and self-regulate.
  • Patient Empowerment: Educating and involving you as an active participant in your healing journey.

Our Integrative Approach at Body and Mind Pain Center in Los Angeles:

Dr. Zev Nevo’s extensive background in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Osteopathic Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, Functional Medicine, and Mind-Body therapies uniquely positions him to provide truly integrative care in Los Angeles. Our approach involves:

  • Comprehensive Assessment: Taking the time to understand your complete health story, lifestyle, and goals.
  • Advanced Diagnostics: Utilizing both conventional medical diagnostics and specialized functional testing (see below) to uncover underlying imbalances.
  • Personalized Treatment Plans: Integrating services from both our Medical Clinic and Wellness Clinic as needed. This might include:
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
  • Ultrasound-Guided Interventions
  • Regenerative Medicine (PRP, Prolotherapy)
  • Functional Medicine strategies (nutrition, lifestyle, targeted supplements)
  • Mind-Body Therapies (PRT, SSP, HeartMath)
  • Stress Management & Resilience Building
  • Personalized Fitness and Movement guidance.

The Role of Personalized Supplementation & Fullscript: Your Path to Quality and Convenience

Targeted nutritional supplementation can play a vital role in an integrative medicine plan, helping to correct deficiencies, support specific biochemical pathways (like detoxification, hormone balance, or immune function), reduce inflammation, and optimize overall function.

At Body and Mind Pain Center, we are committed to evidence-based recommendations. To ensure you receive high-quality, professional-grade supplements and personalized guidance, we partner with Fullscript, a leading online platform for practitioners and patients.

Benefits for Our Patients through Fullscript:

  • Access to Professional-Grade Supplements: You gain access to a wide range of high-quality supplements from reputable, vetted manufacturers, often not available in retail stores. This ensures purity, potency, and quality control.
  • Personalized Treatment Plans & Protocols: Dr. Nevo can create and share specific, evidence-based supplement protocols tailored to your individual needs, directly through the Fullscript platform. These protocols might address areas like Adrenal Support, Anti-Inflammatory needs, Blood Sugar Balance, Brain Health, Immune Support, Joint Health, Skin Health, Sleep, Stress Management, and more, based on your comprehensive assessment.
  • Evidence-Based Decision Support for Your Care: Fullscript provides Dr. Nevo and our team with robust resources, including research and interaction checkers, to make informed, scientifically-backed supplement recommendations.
  • Convenient Online Ordering & Home Delivery: If supplements are recommended, you can easily and securely order them directly through our personalized Fullscript dispensary online. They are shipped directly to your home, saving you time and hassle.
  • Educational Resources: Fullscript often provides helpful information about the supplements recommended, allowing you to learn more about your plan.
  • Reliable Refills & Dosage Reminders: Manage your supplement plan effectively with easy refills and optional reminders.

Access Our Fullscript Dispensary:
Order supplements through my Fullscript store.

You can also visit our portal directly at: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bodymindpain

Advanced Diagnostic Testing & Specialized Labs (Supported by Fullscript Labs):

A cornerstone of our integrative and functional approach is the use of advanced diagnostic testing to uncover the root causes of complex chronic conditions. While standard lab work provides valuable information, specialized functional testing can offer deeper insights into:

  • Gut Health: Comprehensive stool analysis, SIBO breath tests, food sensitivity panels.
  • Hormonal Balance: Detailed adrenal (cortisol rhythm), thyroid, and sex hormone profiles.
  • Nutrient Status: Micronutrient testing to identify specific vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant deficiencies or insufficiencies.
  • Metabolic Function: Organic acids testing, markers of oxidative stress, and mitochondrial health.
  • Inflammation & Immune Function: Specific inflammatory markers and immune system assessments.
  • Genetic Predispositions: SNP testing (e.g., MTHFR) to understand individual variations in detoxification and nutrient metabolism.
  • Environmental Toxin Exposure: Testing for heavy metals or mold mycotoxins if indicated.

Through our partnership with platforms like Fullscript Labs and other specialized laboratory partners, we can facilitate access to these crucial tests for our Los Angeles patients. Ordering and managing these specialized labs can often be streamlined through this system. The results help Dr. Nevo create highly targeted and effective evidence-based treatment plans, including personalized supplement and lifestyle recommendations to help you optimize health, longevity, function, and both physical and mental fitness.

Who Can Benefit from an Integrative Medicine Approach?

Our Los Angeles Integrative Medicine approach is beneficial for:

  • Individuals with chronic pain conditions seeking comprehensive solutions.
  • Patients with complex chronic illnesses (e.g., Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, Autoimmune conditions, IBS, Hypermobility/EDS).
  • Those experiencing persistent unexplained symptoms.
  • Individuals seeking to optimize their health, enhance longevity, and improve physical/mental fitness.
  • Patients looking for a proactive, preventative approach to wellness.
  • Anyone desiring a collaborative, patient-centered healthcare experience that values their input and addresses them as a whole person.

The Body and Mind Pain Center Difference:

Dr. Zev Nevo’s unique combination of expertise in PM&R, Osteopathic Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, Functional Medicine, and Mind-Body therapies allows for a truly integrative assessment and treatment plan in Los Angeles. We don’t just manage symptoms; we investigate underlying causes and empower you with the tools and knowledge to achieve lasting health and well-being, always guided by evidence-based principles and fiduciary care. Our use of tools like Fullscript ensures you have access to high-quality resources and personalized support.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How is Integrative Medicine different from conventional or alternative medicine?

Integrative Medicine doesn’t reject conventional medicine, nor does it accept alternative therapies uncritically. It selects the most appropriate, evidence-based treatments from both conventional and complementary approaches, tailoring them to the individual patient. It emphasizes a holistic, patient-centered approach and the therapeutic relationship.

What can I expect during an Integrative Medicine consultation?

Your initial consultation with Dr. Nevo will be comprehensive, involving a deep dive into your medical history, lifestyle, diet, stress levels, environmental exposures, and health goals. Depending on your needs, it may involve a physical exam, osteopathic assessment, and discussion of potential advanced functional lab testing. The goal is to understand you as a whole person to identify root causes.

Why are supplements recommended? Are they safe?

Supplements may be recommended to correct identified nutrient deficiencies, support specific physiological pathways (e.g., reduce inflammation, support detoxification, balance hormones), or provide targeted therapeutic effects. Dr. Nevo makes evidence-based recommendations for professional-grade supplements, often sourced via Fullscript for quality assurance, convenience, and access to educational materials. Safety and potential interactions are always considered.

What is Fullscript and how does it work for patients?

Fullscript is an online platform that allows healthcare practitioners like Dr. Nevo to create personalized supplement plans and protocols for their patients. If supplements are part of your plan, you’ll receive a recommendation through Fullscript. This gives you convenient online access to order high-quality, professional-grade supplements that are shipped directly to your home. You also get access to dosage instructions and educational content about your plan.

What kind of specialized lab testing might be involved and how does Fullscript help?

Depending on your health concerns, Dr. Nevo might recommend tests that go beyond standard bloodwork, such as comprehensive stool analysis, SIBO breath tests, detailed hormone panels, food sensitivity testing, or micronutrient testing. Fullscript Labs can help facilitate the ordering and management of many of these specialized tests, making the process smoother for our Los Angeles patients.

Is Integrative Medicine covered by insurance in Los Angeles?

Coverage for Integrative Medicine consultations and specialized functional testing varies significantly by insurance plan. Standard medical consultation codes used by Dr. Nevo may be covered depending on your plan (especially if you have PPO or Medicare benefits). However, the in-depth analysis typical of Functional Medicine and many specialized lab tests or supplements are often not covered by insurance and may be out-of-pocket expenses. We are committed to transparency and will discuss potential costs with you.

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