Integrative Women’s Health

Integrative medicine for women in San Diego

Dr. Sarah Dalhoumi, MD, Integrative Medicine, Scripps Clinic smiling sitting in a chair at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Sarah Dalhoumi, Integrative Medicine, Scripps Clinic

Integrative medicine for women in San Diego

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine offers integrative health care and services especially for women. Our integrative women’s health professionals bring a holistic approach to women’s health and wellness that includes mind, body and spirit for total well-being.


At the heart of our integrative medical care for women is the physician-patient relationship. Our women’s health physicians partner with you to learn about the many unique factors that influence your heath, including genetics, environment and lifestyle. Together, our physicians and you will explore integrative medicine treatments that may enhance your path to wellness.

Symptoms and conditions we treat

Our women’s integrative medicine programs and services use evidence-based natural and holistic treatments blended with traditional medicine. We treat a wide variety of conditions common among women at various stages of life. 

Menopause and hormonal issues

Integrative medicine can effectively treat symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, such as:


  • Hot flashes
  • Night sweats
  • Sleep problems
  • Sexual concerns
  • Depression
  • Emotional issues


Treatments may include bio-identical hormone therapy, hormonal balancing, acupuncture, nutrition therapy, natural supplements and stress management recommendations for symptom relief and long-term management. Learn more about these therapies below. 

Pregnancy-related conditions

We offer treatments for common prenatal conditions, including:


  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Low back pain
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome


Therapies may include acupuncture, biofeedback, mindfulness-based stress reduction and nutritional support, including supplements as needed. Learn more about these therapies below.

Other conditions

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Insomnia and other sleep disorders
  • Thyroid health
  • Stress management
  • Weight management

Integrative medicine treatments for women

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine provides a comprehensive range of integrative treatments and therapies for women, including:


  • Comprehensive evaluation — We will talk with you about your symptoms, health history, lifestyle and current health issues. We will also conduct a physical examination as needed.
  • Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy — Made from plants, bio-identical hormones are chemically identical to those produced by the body.
  • Botanical medicine — Treatments derived from plants can be used to help treat or prevent illness.
  • Nutrition consultation — Our nutrition specialists will evaluate your diet and offer recommendations to improve your health.
  • Nutritional supplements — Nutritional supplements can be taken to add vitamins, minerals, herbs or other nutrients to the diet or to address specific health problems. 
  • Acupuncture — Acupuncture uses very thin, virtually painless needles to stimulate healing energy for spiritual, emotional, mental and physical balance.
  • Biofeedback — Sensitive, noninvasive medical sensors are placed on the skin to measure bodily processes, such as blood pressure, digestive functioning and muscle tension, and to provide information to help you learn to control them.
  • Healing Touch — This energy-based, noninvasive treatment manipulates and balances the electromagnetic fields surrounding the body to restore and balance energy to help decrease pain and anxiety. 
  • Personal training — Certified personal trainers develop personalized exercise programs to help you improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. 
  • Mind-body classes — Our multi-level classes help you fine-tune your mind-body connection and take charge of your health.
  • Fitness classes — Boost your fitness with a variety of group exercise classes, including aquatic aerobics, spinning and therapeutic yoga. 
  • Therapeutic massage — Our professional massage therapists offer various types of massage therapy, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage and more.

About our integrative women’s health specialists

Our specialists have expertise in integrative medicine, women’s health, thyroid health, medical acupuncture, weight loss and stress management. We believe the mind-body-spirit framework of integrative medicine offers a sustainable approach to health and wellness. Rather than just focusing on the disease, we consider the emotional and spiritual aspects of health for total well-being.

Scripps integrative women’s health locations

We offer integrative women’s health services at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. Please call for more information or to make an appointment.