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INTEGRATIVE HEALTH

Integrative health care offered by Summit Healthcare demonstrates our broad approach to health care by blending the highest quality complementary therapies, nutraceuticals, and education in "whole person" healing with the best conventional medical services. We promote health and healing of mind, body, and spirit to those we serve. The following services are available: therapeutic touch, bedside relaxation coaching, mind/body/health classes, live music, pet therapy, aromatherapy, healing gardens, vitamins that can be purchased in our gift shop, and a Pharmacist available for herbal consultations.

Spiritual Care
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love does not come to an end. 1 Corinthians 13

Summit Healthcare is committed to creating a nurturing environment for the spiritual and emotional needs of the patients, families and staff. We respect the individuals spiritual choice regardless of their faith or perspective. We feel that cultivating peace is a prerequisite for good health. Some of the caring efforts we demonstrate include the chaplaincy program, staff education, and providing prayer companions when needed. Staff at Summit Healthcare are encouraged to recognize the spiritual needs of the patient and offer assistance to the patient in obtaining clergy visitation. A chapel is available for spiritual counseling, meditation, and services. The role of the clergy in healthcare is welcomed, encouraged, and essential. It is the policy of Summit Healthcare to cooperate with the White Mountain religious community in providing for the spiritual needs of patients. All interested ministers, priest, bishops, etc. of the community rotate chaplaincy services on a weekly basis to make calls on patients.

The staff at Summit Healthcare created an inspirational book called "A Blessings for All Seasons", which is a compilation of comforting words that are the personal favorites of staff and include scriptures, poems, and stories.

Aromatherapy

There are many ways to use aromatherapy products. In the hospital setting, only the use of 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils by trained healthcare providers is acceptable. Summit Healthcare has a trained Clinical Aromatherapist who has implemented special training for our OB nurses in the use of essential oil of lavender in laboring patients. Lavender can ease labor discomfort and help laboring mothers cope better with the labor experience. This service is available by doctor's order. Ask your labor nurse or doctor for more information.



Therapets

Pet therapy consists of patient visits by specially trained and certified dogs. These gentle creatures are part of the Summit Healthcare staff whose number one job is to comfort patients as it has been proven that patient recovery is accelerated by having regular contact with pets. The first time a dog prances into the hospital, most people do a double take. A second later, broad smiles stretch across faces. Regardless of how patients look or feel, the dogs are happy to see them.

Summit Healthcare works with Therapets of the White Mountains to provide pet visits to patients and families. Our handlers and dogs are certified by Therapy Dogs International Inc. The handlers are volunteers for the hospital. Visiting with animals can help people feel less lonely, and less depressed. Visits from dogs can provide a welcome change from routine, or the renewal of old friendships. People become more active and responsive both during and after visiting with animals.

An animal visit can offer entertainment, or a welcome distraction from pain and infirmity. People often talk to the dogs, and share with them their thoughts and feelings and memories. Animal visits provide something to look forward to. Stroking a dog or cat can reduce a person's blood pressure. Petting encourages use of hands and arms, stretching and turning. It gives people a common interest and provides a focus for conversation. A dog pays little attention to age or physical ability, but accepts people as they are. The benefits continue even after the visit. The visit leaves behind memories not only of the visit, but of past experiences.

A personal experience from a grateful parent - "My 14 year old had just had an emergency appendectomy at midnight, August 22. She was in an ICU room because there was not a room available on Med-Surg for a minor. Tuesday, the 24th, she was still there and feeling down because of missing school, and cheerleading. She had just heard she was not going to be able to cheer the next few games, and just didn’t feel well. She was visited by the pet therapy gal and her dog. They really boosted her spirits - The dog was gentle and obedient and her owner was sweet. Thanks to the pet therapy team."

Massage Therapy

Serenity Spa Wellness Center Download PDF brochure and Download PDF Price list

Massage therapy has long been known to improve mental and physical relaxation, reduce stress and help promote physical healing.

Now you can experience the benefits of massage therapy at Summit Healthcare.

Call today and schedule an appointment with our professional licensed staff.


Serenity Spa is located at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center's East Campus, 2500 E. Hunt Drive
To schedule your appointment,
please call or email
928-537-6985
pgreenwood@summithealthcare.net
trobinson@summithealthcare.net

Hours

Open Monday through Saturday
Morning and Evening
Appointments Available
Closed All Major Holidays

We accept:
Cash, Check, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover

Serenity Spa specials/price list (pdf)

Booking Appointments
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to allow time to fill out the Health Questionnaire.

Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates are available for all Spa therapies and products from Serenity Spa or East Campus Wellness Center. Gift Certificates are sold for dollar amounts only and are not redeemable for cash or refundable.

Cancellation Policy
We require a 24-hour notice for any cancellation. There is a 50% cancellation fee with less than a 24-hour notice.

Age Requirements
The minimum age for any therapy is 16 years. Those under 16 may receive therapy with a doctor's order. Parent must be present to sign a Health Questionnaire for anyone under 18.

Gratuities
All proceeds go to support the Integrative Health Department at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center.

To schedule your appointment call (928) 537.6985