Facing a life-threatening or terminal illness can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. At True North, our Integrative Palliative Care services combine medical expertise with emotional and spiritual support to help you find balance, comfort, and dignity in every stage of your journey.
Disease-Specific Education: Empower yourself with knowledge about your condition. We provide clear, compassionate explanations to help you make informed decisions.
Advance Care Planning: Plan for the future with confidence. Our team guides you through important choices, ensuring your wishes are honored.
Multimodal Symptom Management: Alleviate pain, discomfort, and other symptoms through a personalized combination of therapies, including osteopathic care and integrative medicine techniques.
Emotional and Spiritual Support: Address the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges of serious illness with compassionate guidance from our interdisciplinary team.
Comprehensive Care Tailored to You
Why Choose True North?
At True North, we believe in addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our approach is rooted in the principles of osteopathic and integrative medicine, ensuring that each patient receives compassionate, individualized care. Led by Dr. Bridget Stiegler, a board-certified physician with decades of expertise in palliative care and integrative medicine, our team brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to holistic healing.
With a dedicated interdisciplinary team, we combine modern medical advancements with complementary therapies to provide comprehensive care. Our goal is to not only alleviate suffering but also to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. At True North, we strive to create a supportive and healing environment, offering innovative solutions and unwavering compassion every step of the way.
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Integrative Palliative Care is a holistic approach to care that focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious or life-threatening illnesses. By combining traditional medical treatments with complementary therapies—such as osteopathic care, mindfulness practices, and nutritional support—we address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients, helping them manage symptoms and find comfort.
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While both hospice and palliative care aim to improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, palliative care is available at any stage of illness, whether the patient is undergoing curative treatment or not. Hospice care, on the other hand, is typically provided when a patient is nearing the end of life. At True North, we provide care throughout the entire course of an illness, focusing on pain management, emotional support, and overall well-being.
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Yes, integrative palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments. Our goal is to support your health and well-being in conjunction with any treatments you may be receiving. By addressing your symptoms and supporting your emotional and spiritual needs, we help improve your overall quality of life, even if you are pursuing other medical therapies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet Dr. Stiegler
Dr. Bridget Stiegler is a board-certified osteopathic physician with nearly 20 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Care. Currently a fellow at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, she is expanding her expertise in complementary healing modalities. Dr. Stiegler is also a clinical professor at the University of Arizona and Vice President of the Arizona Academy of Osteopathy. After years of working in clinical settings, she decided to open True North Integrative Osteopathic Institute to provide a more holistic, personalized approach to care. Her mission is to improve quality of life and comfort for patients navigating serious illnesses through evidence-based, integrative care.