Links

We have a network of outside providers to whom we refer patients for massage, reflexology, reiki, yoga, dance therapy, art therapy, nutrition consultation, tai chi, qi gong, polarity therapy, and guided imagery. Contact Melissa Stewart, Clinical Services Coordinator, for more information call 212.342.0002.

Following are links to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) resources.

Centers

• Columbia Integrative Medicine Program:
  www.columbiaintegrativemedicine.org
  Clinical Coordinator: 212.342.0002, or from within the hospital dial 20002.
• Beth Israel Medical Center: The Continuum Center for Health and Healing www.healthandhealingny.org
• Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine:
  www.rosenthal.hs.columbia.edu
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Integrative Medicine Service:
  www.mskcc.org

Schools/Classes

• New York Open Center: Offers courses in cultural studies and holistic medicine.
  www.opencenter.org
• Riverside Church Wellness Center: Offers discounted meditation, yoga, and tai chi classes.
  www.theriversidechurchny.org
• Pacific College of Oriental Medicine: Offers discounted acupuncture sessions.
  www.pacificcollege.edu
• Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy: Offers discounted massage therapy sessions.
  www.swedishinstitute.org
• Natural Gourmet Cooking School: Offers healthy cooking classes for the public.
  www.naturalgourmetschool.com
• Integral Yoga Institute: Offers classes courses and workshops in hatha yoga, stress management, relaxation, and meditation.
  www.integralyogany.org
• Tibet House: Tibetan cultural center offering exhibits, meditation, yoga, and educational workshops, classes, and retreats in NYC and the Catskills.
  www.tibethouse.org
• Tri-State College of Acupuncture: Open to the public, the College's Acupuncture Clinic offers quality, low-cost acupuncture treatment. Treatments are performed by third-year acupuncture interns under the supervision of expert clinicians.
  www.tsca.edu

Therapeutic and Educational Resources:

• Reiki Alliance: Offers information on reiki and practitioners.
  www.reikialliance.org
• Health Journeys: Info on guided imagery tapes and products.
  www.healthjourneys.com
• Herb Research Foundation: Science-based information on the health benefits and safety of herbs.
  www.herbs.org
• Hickey Chemists: Recommendations on supplements.
  www.hickeychemists.com
• American Botanical Council: Provides science-based information on herbal medicine.
  www.herbalgram.org
• American Holistic Medical Association:
  www.holisticmedicine.org
• University of California:
  www.wellnessletter.com
• Dr. Andrew Weil:
  www.drweilselfhealing.com
• Yoga Alliance:
  www.yogaalliance.com
• Consumer Lab: Independently tests and offers reviews of health and nutrition products.
  www.consumerlab.com
• More Resources:
  www.foodandhealing.com/links.htm

Suggested Reading

Mind-body/Integrative Medicine

• Balch, P. and J. "Prescription for Nutritional Healing." New York; Penguin Putnam, 2002.
• Benson, H., and Stuart, E.M. "The Wellness Book." New York; Simon & Schuster, 1992.
• Borysenko, J. "Minding the body, Mending the Mind." New York: Bantam Books, October 1988.
• Kabat-Zinn, J. "Full Catastrophe Living." New York: Morrow, June 1990.
• Oz, M. "YOU: The Owner's Manual." New York: HarperCollins, 2005.
  "Healing From the Heart." New York: Penguin Putnam, 1998.
• Shealy, C.N. "The Complete Family Guide to Alternative Medicine." Element, United Kingdom, 1996

Diet/Recipes

• Kornfeld, M. and Minot, G. "The Voluptuous Vegan." New York: Clarkson Potter, 2000.
• Lemole, G.M. "The Healing Diet." New York: Harper Collins, 2001.
• Levitt, Atma Jo Ann. "The Kripalu Cookbook" Berkshire House, July 1995.
• Moosewood Collective. "Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day." Fireside, April 1994.
• Morningstar, Amadea. "Ayurvedic Cooking for Westerners." Lotus Press, 1992.
• Ornish, D., with Fletcher, J.K. and Roe, H. "Everday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish: 150 Easy, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Recipes." Harper Collins, February 1997.
• Weil, A. "Eating Well for Optimum Health." Harper Trade, February 2001.