Silybum marianum fruit (Milk Thistle) has traditionally been used to support liver function.

Our professional staff includes board-certified, Jefferson physicians with expertise in using diet and nutritional supplements, herbal and homeopathic medicines. Our physicians treat adults and children and are able to address either common health problems or complex medical conditions. They are available to work with you directly or in close consultation with your primary care provider or specialist.

The Center staff also includes acupuncturists, nurses, massage and movement therapists. And we have practitioners who can teach you to access the healing potential of your mind and spirit. We all work closely together in order to collaborate on treatment strategies and coordinate your care.

Professional Staff

• Daniel A. Monti, MD - Executive and Medical Director
• Anthony J. Bazzan, MD - Integrative Cancer Care/ Great Life Program
• Bettina Herbert, MD - Integrative Pain Management and Rehabilitation
• Bernardo A. Merizalde, MD - Integrative Psychiatry/Functional Medicine
• Birgit Rakel, MD - Integrative Women's Health/ Family Medicine
• Jingduan Yang, MD - Director, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Program
    
• Ian Cyrus, MS, RAc, Dipl. AC  - Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• Joel S. Edman,DSc, FACN, CNS  - Integrative Nutrition
• Doreen Lafferty, L.Ac., OTR/L, NCBTMB  - Massage Therapy/ Acupuncture
• Jane Moore, RN, BSN  - Staff Nurse
• Caroline Peterson, MA -  Director of the Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy (MBAT) program for Cancer Patients.
• Vijayendra Pratap, PhD  - Director of the Yoga Program
• Diane Reibel, PhD  - Director, Mindfulness Institute
• Marie Stoner, MEd - Biofeedback, Great Life Program
• Anna Tobia, PhD - Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Academic Faculty

Many of the practitioners at the Brind Center are also academic faculty. They provide lectures and other educational programs for medical students, residents, and other hospital and university staff.

Visit our academic website for more information on our academic faculty and programs:
http://jeffline.jefferson.edu/JMBCIM/staff/

Location:

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine
925 Chestnut Street, Suite 120
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 955-2221
1-800-JEFF-NOW
(215) 955-2509 (fax)

For More Information:
To make an appointment at the Center of Integrative Medicine or to learn more about patient services, call (215) 955-2221 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW. A physician referral is not required. The Center is conveniently located near several SEPTA bus lines.

Our staff can help you determine whether your treatment at the Center may be covered by your health insurance policy.