Whole Health

The Whole Health Pathway includes Whole Health Partners, Coaches, and Registered Nurses. This team works together with Veterans to identify what matters most and ensure care aligns with those things. The Partner is often the first person in the Pathway that a Veteran interacts with and they assist with developing the Personal Health Plan and teaching group classes including Intro to Whole Health and Taking Charge of My Life and Health. The Coaches meet one on one or in group settings over a few months to assist in filling out the Personal Health Inventory and identify a focus area for lifestyle behavior modifications to improve management of chronic conditions. The Coaches and Veterans work as a team to set long-term goals and identify short-term action steps to achieve those goals and live life to the fullest. The Registered Nurses perform a case management role to look at the overall care being offered and provided to the Veteran to ensure it aligns with the Personal Health Plan and contributes to the best possible life in an integrative health manner.

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Post-9/11 M2VA teams are the primary point of contact for transitioning Service Members (SMs) and Post-9/11 era Veterans as they enter the VA health care system after leaving active duty service, this includes National Guard and Reservists who have completed a title 10 federal activation. The M2VA team includes experts in military to VA transitions of care.  M2VA partners with VHA, VBA and DoD to ensure SMs and recently separated Veterans have access to VA health care and provide community reintegration support.  Post-9/11 M2VA Teams improve quality, safety, and efficiency of TSMs and Post-9/11 era Veterans transition of care into VA medical facilities by reducing administrative barriers that can result in Veterans delayed or forgone care.

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Recreation Therapy (RT) is a health care discipline that provides evidenced-based clinical treatment services to restore, remediate and rehabilitate functional capabilities for Veterans with injuries, chronic illnesses and disabling conditions. 

RT services include assessment and treatment for physical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial and leisure deficits. Services are provided based upon applying the best available research evidence, using expert clinical judgment in alignment with the Veteran's mission, aspiration and purpose, individual goals, references, and life pursuits.  

Creative Arts Therapies (CATs) utilize creative modalities and evidence-based clinical treatment interventions to promote recovery, rehabilitation and wellness. CAT treatment objectives are to support, maintain, and improve psychosocial, physical, and cognitive health of individuals as well as enhance sensorimotor function, emotional resilience, and social and coping skills. CAT strives to facilitate Veterans' engagement in the creative process to positively impact their quality of life, while providing a sense of achievement and channeling energies into productive forms of behavior. CAT include the following clinical disciplines: Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy and Music Therapy.  

In addition to general excellence in these fields, our TVHS Recreation Therapy and Creative Arts Therapy staff hold certifications in neurological music therapy, adaptive sports modalities, dementia practitioner, aquatics, and brain injury specialties.

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Acupuncture is a therapy within the practice of Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM), a complete medical system that also addresses lifestyle issues such as nutrition, movement/exercise, sleep, etc. Acupuncture is based on the theory that there are channels within the body that allow for the free flow of energy (qi), blood, and fluids. When these channels become blocked or imbalanced, this can lead to disease and dysfunction. By inserting thin, sterile needles, acupuncture seeks to restore free flow within these channels and balance to the body to restore health. Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with other therapies and is utilized in the Whole Health model to assist veterans in achieving their functional goals by potentially improving important markers of health, reducing pain, and therefore improving overall quality of life.

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TVHS Chiropractors are dedicated to providing Veterans with comprehensive chiropractic care aimed at improving their overall wellness and quality of life. Our service is an integral part of the VA Whole Health System, emphasizing a personalized approach to healthcare that addresses each Veteran’s unique needs and collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centered care. Chiropractors partner with your health care team to create an environment that enhances strength, balance and hope to all Veterans.  We focus on creating shared goals with each Veteran in an effort to empower them towards restoration of daily function through active self-care.  The chiropractic section strives to enhance the life span of Veterans, empowering them to take control of their health and well-being, and reinforce VA commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care.

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 Physical therapy within the Complementary and Integrative Health Clinic focuses on evaluating, treating, and developing a care plan that guides Veterans towards their personal health goals. The utilization of traditional physical therapy modalities and alternative movement-based modalities are used to assist the veteran towards the achievement of these goals. Veterans can engage in tai chi, yoga, and functional fitness classes offered through Complementary and Integrative Health to compliment treatment received in the Clinic. The goal of the physical therapy team is to provide each veteran with knowledge regarding movement, physical exercise, and other active self-care modalities that can become an independent practice after treatment in the Clinic has ended.

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