In order to better understand what integrative medicine is, let's first look at what it's not:

What Integrative Medicine is NOT:

• It's not just about foregoing traditional medication management practices and only recommending vitamins and supplements in place of psychiatric prescriptions.

What Integrative Medicine IS: According to Cleveland Clinic, "Integrative medicine uses an evidence-based approach to treat the whole person—mind, body, and soul. It addresses your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs through a combination of conventional and complementary therapies to achieve optimal health and healing" (Cleveland Clinic, 2022).

Think of integrative medicine as comprehensive care. It includes all the regular treatments you’d receive from a mental health professional while also addressing your needs through a biopsychosocial lens, combining both conventional medications and holistic therapies.

Currently, Mind Path Mental Health, PLLC operates on a cash-pay basis only and does not currently accept insurance plans.

As this dream of mine continues to grow, I promise I will continue to re-evaluate the interest for insurance paneling on a regular basis.

My priority is to ensure high-quality care without the constraints of insurance limitations, allowing us to focus solely on your well-being.

Certainly!

I prescribe stimulants when deemed medically suitable as a component of a thorough treatment strategy. Each prescription is formulated following a meticulous assessment with the goal of attaining optimal results while ensuring diligent supervision to maintain safety and efficacy.

I am willing to prescribe benzodiazepines when clinically justified. However, I believe in utilizing these medications for short durations to address acute instances of intense anxiety or panic, such as occasional air travel. I am cautious about using benzodiazepines for long-term chronic stress and favor exploring non-controlled substance treatment options to reduce overall anxiety levels.

I do not prescribe any opioids or narcotics in my practice.

Before booking your initial consultation appointment, you'll need to fill out forms covering your medical, psychiatric, and social history, as well as your current symptoms. Completing these forms beforehand allows me to review your information thoroughly and prepare for our visit.

At the initial consultation, which lasts 90 minutes, we will:

• Review your completed intake paperwork together, helping me understand you beyond the forms.

• Check your height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse.

• Perform a comprehensive wellness assessment.

• Discuss your goals of care and develop a personalized treatment plan.

• Answer any questions you may have about the treatment plan.

• Outline actionable steps you can take before your follow-up visit to support your journey back to living your best life.

This process ensures that our time together is optimized to meet your unique needs and goals. I look forward to partnering with you on your path to better health and wellness.

• Cancellations made without at least a 24-hour notice will incur a charge equivalent to 100% of the visit cost.

• Kindly inform me 24 hours in advance if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment.

Yes!

Please be aware that there may be some limitations on certain controlled medications being prescribed through Telehealth visits.

Outside of Telehealth visits, I also offer in-person appointments at my office in Grand Forks, ND. I enjoy offering a hybrid model of in-person and Telehealth visits.

I see patients across the lifespan.

Not all supplements are created equal. It's crucial to choose supplements vetted by third-party organizations like Labdoor or Consumer Labs to ensure their quality. To help with this, our electronic health records are integrated with Fullscripts, allowing patients to order high-quality vitamins and supplements directly. Ask me how you can get a discount on your supplements by ordering through Fullscripts

I am not a medical doctor. (No need to call me Dr. Terra or Dr. Edwards - Terra works just fine).

I am also not a psychiatrist.

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with a diverse healthcare background. Here is more about my qualifications:

• Extensive Nursing Experience: Over ten years in various nursing settings, including surgical intensive care, home health, hospice care, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services.

• Comprehensive Preparation: Graduate school training at Frontier Nursing University, coupled with a decade of nursing practice, along with an eager "why" mind that is always up for learning something new has shaped me into a well-rounded healthcare provider.

Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or need more information.

CLICK HERE to view the North Dakota Administrative Code, 54-05-03.1-03.2 for more information.

Here's how I differ as an out-of-network provider at an outpatient mental health clinic, specializing in integrative psychiatric care:

• Personalized Approach: I provide personalized and integrative psychiatric care that blends conventional medicine with holistic treatments.

• Extended and Flexible Sessions: Benefit from longer, more flexible appointment times to address your unique needs thoroughly.

• Holistic Focus: Emphasis on overall well-being, not just symptom management, through tailored treatment plans.