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is taking a holistic, mind-body approach towards wellness. The 4,000-square-foot space was designed to convey a spa-like atmosphere and upon entering, guests are transported to a beautiful and pristine treatment center complete with soft lighting, tranquil music and warming earth tones. Services at the Graf Center are performed by licensed and/or certified practitioners and can work to reduce ailments such as high blood pressure and inflammation, while also improving one's immune system and overall mood. Led by Medical Director Dr. Despina Psillides, the objective of the Graf Center is to focus on the patient- practitioner relationship and to support patients by treating the body as a whole, factoring in external lifestyle forces such as stress and Located on the fifth floor inside of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, the Graf Center for Integrative Medicine anxiety that can affect the mind, body and spirit. The Graf Center offers a variety of evidence-based services including acupuncture, massages, Reiki, holistic nutritional counseling and functional medicine, as well as classes which incorporate meditation, guided imagery, breathwork and yoga. All of these programs were created to prompt patients to take ownership of their health and happiness and furthermore, bring complementary health practices to a mainstream patient population. The Graf Center is open to hospital patients, staff members, as well as the general public — anyone who feels like they just need a break from the outside world. "It's not just for the hospital, it's for the community at large," voiced Jennifer Graf, who is chair of the Graf Center's Advisory Council. "You don't need a diagnosis to go there, it's simply about improving the vitality and quality of our lives." For more information, contact the Graf Center for Integrative Medicine at 201-608-2377 or visit englewoodhealth.org/graf. ADVER TISEMENT

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