About The Practice
“Integrative medicine is a healing oriented medicine that takes into account the whole person (mind body spirit) including all aspects of lifestyle.”
Caring for the “whole you”
What does that mean at Lifestyle and Integrative Rheumatology?
Emphasis on the Therapeutic Healing Relationship: Dr. Biggee prioritizes the profound connection between healthcare provider and those seeking wellness, fostering an environment of trust, compassion, and understanding.
Quality Time and Deep Listening: She dedicates ample time to truly listen to each person, valuing their unique experiences, concerns, and goals. This allows a comprehensive understanding of health needs and time for narrative health.
Integrative and Holistic Therapies: A diverse range of healing approaches are combed with conventional care including Integrative, Lifestyle, and Ayurvedic approaches. This comprehensive approach ensures all aspects of well-being are addressed, including mind, body, and spirit.
Direct Specialty Care Model: For this reason, Dr. Biggee adopts a direct care membership model to allow for extended appointment times, enhanced access, individualized and long term continuous care, and ongoing support for holistic integrated services. This model directly contracts with the patient, removing constraints from insurance, referral networks, or other third parties.
Getting Started
How to Become a Patient?
Three Simple Steps
First: Schedule a discovery call for an educational session about the practice directly with Dr. Biggee. Be sure to view the FAQ section to help answer questions before booking. This session is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
Second: Schedule a one-time initial new patient consultation which includes a 60 minute face to face consultation with Dr. Biggee, a comprehensive Lifestyle and Integrative Rheumatology assessment and initial plan, and a 30 minute follow up discussion with option to join a membership plan.
Third: Sign up for a 12 month comprehensive or foundational membership for ongoing services, support, and care.
Primary Focus- Whole You
Dr. Biggee's primary focus is to partner with those who wish to optimize their health through a lifestyle, ayurvedic, and integrative approach. With a foundation in traditional Rheumatology, she has special interests in autoimmune, inflammatory, gut health, and musculoskeletal issues. However, she recognizes the interconnectedness of the whole person and adopts a human-centered lifestyle medicine approach rather than focusing solely on diseases.
This practice is a haven for those who experience symptoms that have not been fully explained or addressed in the conventional medical system. By adopting a proactive and preventive approach, Dr. Biggee recognizes the potential for early intervention to mitigate disease. Rather than solely focusing on a list of specific conditions, she acknowledges the importance of personalized care and tailoring plans in lifestyle and wellness to the unique needs of each person. This approach allows her to address individual risk factors, family history, and overall well-being, ensuring comprehensive care that goes beyond disease management alone.