A different approach to Mental Health

The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.

Thomas A. Edison
US inventor (1847-1931)

Our Philosophy

Ashland Integrative Care wants to break the cookie cutter treatments that are being offered in today’s healthcare environment. Through their humanistic philosophy, they incorporate a functional, integrative, and regenerative approach that includes finding, then treating “causes” rather than “conditions”.

“Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food….Leave your drugs in the chemist’s pot if you can cure the patient with food.”

Hippocrates
The “Father of Medicine,” 420 BC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PMHNP?

According to APNA – A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) trained at a Masters and/or Doctoral level, responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of mental illness such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, etc. APNs may conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, and write prescriptions.

What is an FNP?

A Family Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) trained at a Masters and/or Doctoral level, responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of medical illness in families in the community. APNs may conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, and write prescriptions. You can read more at this website from the AANP.

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine is an integrative, science-based healthcare approach that treats illness and promotes wellness focusing on the unique individual aspects of each patient and tailoring interventions to restore balance. You can read more at this website from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Joann Gruber is a dual-licensed, triple board certified Nurse Practitioner offering a personalized integrative approach for all your healthcare needs.

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” 

HIippocrates

I felt better than I had in years!

Client Review

“I treated with Dr. Gruber from 2006 until she left that particular practice (I was and am truly sad about her leaving). I had been struggling with mental health issues for a very long time, and was not getting any relief. I was very skeptical about my first visit with her and actually rescheduled it for nonsense reasons a number of times. When I finally mustered up the nerve and went through with the appointment, I continued to be skeptical of my diagnosis and the recommended treatment. I had been to multiple mental health professionals and psychiatrists after my hospitalization and tried a number of medications and NOTHING helped. One visit with Dr. Gruber, one prescription, and a couple of months titrating up, and I felt better than I had in years. I will forever be indebted to her for giving me my life back!”

Truly Caring

Client Review

“I have been treating with Joann for about 15 years. She has gotten me through my anxiety issues and been there for me through life’s many ups and downs. She is truly a caring mental health care practitioner. Joann is very well educated and progressive in treatment plans. She’s the best. I highly recommend Dr. Joann Gruber.”

Donna

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“Walking is man’s best medicine.”

HIippocrates

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