Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine is the blending of conventional medicine with holistic, complementary, and alternative medicine. Integrative Medicine is defined as healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, heart and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative.

"Dear Dr. DiRoma,  Thank you so much for everything. Another year of treatment has come and gone, a year of ups and downs, hurdles and struggle, revelations and more and through it all we've…" read more
"We feel fortunate every day and we recommend Stram Center to everyone who comes to us with questions. " read more
"Beth has come all the way from England for long term treatment at the Stram Center. She became like family to us and here is what she has to say: " read more
"They were the first health care facility that seemed to truly listen to my concerns and symptoms." read more
" Thank you will never cover my gratitude. But thank you to the team at the Stram Center. " read more
"He's literally repaired my body so much and he does it with the utmost compassion. We don't just feel like we are having a doctor visit when I come to see him. My husband and I both feel…" read more
" "Within a month, I was nearly pain free, my digestion was under control and I was able to enjoy things in life again"" read more
"This incredible team! Devoted heart and soul to working with patients." read more
" Listen as Mary describes how seeing Dr. Ron Stram and the caring practitioners at the Stram Center for Integrative Medicine near Albany, NY, has been one of the top 10 best things she's done in her…" read more
"Thank you to such an amazing center and team. What you've done for myself and my family cannot be described in words. You go above and beyond and I'm eternally grateful for your help." read more
"I am so thankful for the very few practitioners left who can do what Dr. Stram and Dr. DiRoma due, find a root cause and heal. " read more

Medical Treatment Plans of Yesterday

Like most American's you're being treated by a medical doctor who focuses on your ailment, makes a diagnosis and then prescribes a treatment plan, which normally includes pharmaceuticals.

When Was the Last Time You Felt Well?

You follow the plan, take the drugs and still don't feel better. In fact, you may now have additional problems from side effects of the new drugs you're on. You return to the doctor citing no improvement. Consequently, your doctor may prescribe a different drug and things go from bad to worse.
Wasting money on drugs that don't work and spending lots of time out of work or away from the things you enjoy can really wear on your mind and body.

But now there's a better treatment plan.

Integrative Medicine Plan of Today

Integrative medicine is the blending of conventional medicine with holistic, complementary, and alternative medicine. Integrative Medicine is defined as healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, heart and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative.

Integrative Medicine is currently being incorporated into the education and training programs at top US medical schools including, Harvard, Duke, Columbia, Georgetown, and others.

Treatment by a Board-Certified Medical Doctor and Licensed Practitioners

You will be treated by Dr. Ronald Stram, MD ( bio) a board-certified medical doctor and founder of the Stram Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Stram is fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona with Dr. Andrew Weil, MD, world-renowned leader and pioneer in Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Stram opened the Center because he experienced first-hand how the medical community falls short by treating individual symptoms and not the whole person. He found this type of approach to be unsatisfactory for both physician and patient.

Instead, Dr. Stram and our licensed practitioners at the Center believe there is a powerful interrelationship between the mind, body, spirit, and community in the interplay of both health and disease. Your progress will be monitored by both the medical doctor and complementary therapists to give you the "best of Integrative Medicine".

Maximize Your Individual Vitality and Wellness, Whatever Your Current State Of Health

To be most effective, your health is addressed on all levels - including lifestyle factors such as diet; exercise; stress; personal relationships; your work; and of course, your body.

The Many Benefits of Integrative Medicine Are:

  • Reduced reliance on pharmaceuticals
  • Reduce instances of surgery
  • Reduce hospital stays
  • Reduce the number of physicians on your team
  • One physician who oversees all physician interactions and drugs prescribed
  • A more comprehensive management of chronic pain and disease

Dr. Stram and the Center's practitioners focus on assisting you in the creation of a customized wellness plan that is as responsive to your initial concerns as it is to your changing health needs, taking into consideration all aspects of your well-being. "Patients now have a broader range of treatment options including complementary therapies; my doctor's bag is bigger now", says Dr. Stram.

Customized Wellness Plan

We develop customized treatment plans for you which take into account the benefits of the best combination of therapies available. They include recommendations from a wide range of appropriate therapeutic interventions from both conventional and complementary/alternative/holistic practices.

An integrative approach involves a thoughtful inquiry into the benefits of each form of treatment for a given health condition. Priorities are set after careful consideration of their relative contributions and any potential conflicts between modalities or treatments.

Take Charge of Your Health - Make An Appointment (518) 689-2244 (Delmar, NY)  or (802) 891-3459 (Burlington, VT) 

Whether the goal is to lessen pain, find an alternative to pharmaceuticals, or improve your quality of life, our integrative approach lets you have the best of both worlds - conventional medicine and safe, proven complementary therapies.

The partnership you form with Dr. Stram and our practitioners will empower you to make decisions about your health and well-being.

We are happy to work with your primary care physician or specialist to get you on the right track.

Please call to schedule a consultation with Ronald Stram, MD or one of his team.

Your First Appointment - Good Medicine Takes Time

Dr. Stram spends time getting to know you. In fact, you should plan on spending up to 90 minutes reviewing your health history and concerns with the doctor at your first visit, and at least a half hour at a follow-up visit, during which you'll review and discuss a written health plan developed just for you.

It’s An Honor For Us To Be a Part Of Your Wellness Journey

Your treatment plan might include follow-up with your own personal physician or another medical specialist, diagnostic testing, recommendations for lifestyle changes, and/or referrals for complementary therapies such as  hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, massage, Chinese herbal medicine, energy healing, or nutritional counseling.

We take great pride in our staff's special team consulting approach to the care of our patients. Your progress will be monitored by both medical doctors and complementary therapists to give you the "best of Integrative medicine."

For information on our rates, please call The Center or Click Here to Contact Us by Email.


Related Blog Posts

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Breast Cancer

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has many benefits in tissue healing. HBOT increases the amount of oxygen saturated in plasma regardless of red blood cell saturation percentage. The pressure assists in driving the oxygen through all tissue and especially where circulation may be compromised due to trauma or injury. Since oxygen provides energy, the cells can start repairing and rebuilding. The…
Read the Post

How to Combat the Anti-Aging Process with Intravenous (IV) Therapies

As we get older how do we combat the natural effects of the aging process? First, we have to look at some of the main factors that cause the symptoms of aging and degeneration. These symptoms include fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle loss, reduced stamina and endurance, poor memory and cognition, and chronic inflammation and pain. Many of these symptoms are inter-related and do not always have a…
Read the Post

Lyme Disease and Hyperbarics | Turning the Corner on Treatment

The healing benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Lyme.
Read the Post

Protecting Your Body Against Viral Infection

How viruses spread and survive and what you can do to protect yourself against them!
Read the Post

Anti-Aging | What’s the Hype About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine is excited to be using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to successfully address a wide variety of health conditions. While HBOT is a proven effective therapy for a wide variety of conditions in which poor circulation, tissue injury, or chronic infection play a role, its performance in anti-aging and wellness is impressive!
Read the Post

Back to Top