1. September 2012 Integrative Practitioner Meeting Minutes:
A group of about 15-20 practitioners met to discuss possible topics and themes for the upcoming
year. Below is a list which, of course, is just guidance as we get going. Your input is still
welcome.
We made three commitments:
1. To make the meetings 1 1/2 hours instead of 2. 7-8:30 PM, so that especially the people
that have to be here to close up do not get home after 9PM. Come earlier if you like the
networking aspect of getting together, as we are going to try to wrap it up earlier this
year.
2. To do some self-care or experiential piece each meeting. In some cases the whole class
has that focus, but other times we will take turns leading the group in a meditation, or self
treatment, etc.
3. October Meeting: Jason Wolstenholme, http://www.movewellvt.com/ will present Chi
Walking at our October meeting.
Topics for 2012:
1. Homeopathy:
a. Pat is looking for a venue to show a Canadian film, which introduces
homeopathy, but also shows an evidence treatment program in Cuba. Maybe
show it at this monthly integrative meeting, but with logistics, may need to be at
orthopedics to be able to view the film. She is interested in any leads as she
wants to share this information.
b. Carol requested that Pat to do a talk on homeopathy and mental health
2. Research sharing
3. Sustainability in practice. How to avoid burnout?
4. Financing and funding, create models that work for patients and providers. Right now we
are all just waiting to see what the Green Mountain Care Board comes up with. But what
do we think makes sense?
a. How to deal with insurance policy changes. Policy and
practice. HIPPA see below.
5. Integrative Medicine at FAHC
a. Lack of teaching space noted.
b. Steps for wellness,
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c. Oct 5 Breast Cancer Conference
6. Roz Grossman, Mindfulness talk
7. Mischul Brownstone: Intro of Language of Touch
8. Amy Magyar: Life/Performance coach – strength finders – teaches you to work to your
strength, do the quiz before we come to the meeting and Amy could lead us through a
coaching session.
9. Case Review: People get the case ahead of time and we all discuss how we would
approach it.
Resources shared:
HIPPA issues with being on line - we will get these links for you.
Anya mentioned a Tele-mental health person that has been very helpful to her
Discussed e-mail compliance: Sending patient information and/or referrals through e-
mail is not compliant. This organization can help: http://www.vitl.net/
The Laura Mann Center is now live and open to the public to use, check it out at:
www.lauramanncenter.org
If anyone that was there wants to correct these notes or add something please do!! Molly