Welcome to a space for reflection, learning, and healing. Here, I share articles on integrative medicine, therapy, and holistic care—grounded in compassion, science, and the mind-body connection. My goal is to make complex topics feel approachable and relevant, supporting your journey toward balance, resilience, and growth. Whether you’re exploring mind-body therapy, nutrition and lifestyle medicine, or learning how medical cannabis, CBD, and psychedelic-assisted treatments such as ketamine and psilocybin can support wellbeing, you’re in the right place. You’ll find thoughtful perspectives on both the science and the human experience of healing—from evidence-based practices to reflections on meaning, mindfulness, and the art of compassionate care.
Many readers also seek insight into addiction recovery, mental health, and the intersection of biology, behavior, and emotional wellbeing.
Through an integrative lens, I aim to illuminate how different healing modalities—from medication and nutrition to therapy and mindfulness—can work together to restore balance and connection.
As the fields of integrative and psychedelic medicine continue to evolve, staying informed is essential.
This blog highlights emerging therapies, current research, and evidence-guided insights to help readers make safe, thoughtful, and empowered choices about their care. My hope is that these writings inspire curiosity, discernment, and connection—encouraging you to read, reflect, and reconnect with what helps you heal and thrive.
Colorado is quickly becoming a national point of reference for how psychedelic healing can be approached thoughtfully and responsibly. Shaped by the passage of its Natural Medicine program, Colorado psilocybin laws establish a regulated framework that emphasizes safety, ethical practice, and structured support, while also acknowledging the importance of inner experience and personal meaning. The…
Ketamine therapy has emerged as a promising, science-informed approach within mental health and integrative medicine. Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine is now being studied for its potential to support individuals living with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, suicidality, and chronic pain, particularly when conventional medications or therapy alone have not brought sufficient relief. What…
The 3 Types of Loneliness — and How Healing Begins Through Connection A look at the growing epidemic of loneliness, and the ways therapy and integrative care help us rebuild connection and meaning. Loneliness…. Loneliness has quietly become one of the most profound public-health challenges of our time. Even before the pandemic, disconnection was spreading…
Medication Management in Integrative Medicine – Finding Balance – In integrative medicine, medication management is about finding balance, using the best of prescription medications while honoring the body’s natural capacity to heal. For many people, this balance can bring relief, stability, and greater vitality. As more patients combine pharmaceuticals, supplements, and lifestyle therapies, safety and…
A physician-led, whole-person approach that honors science, story, and the body’s innate capacity for healing. More and more people are seeking healthcare that feels personal and deeply human—care that recognizes the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing.
Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive cancer that carries a poor prognosis. According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-year survival rate for patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is 9%. More research into treatment options is urgently needed. Investigations are underway to explore if medical cannabis fights pancreatic cancer. I have seen many patients diagnosed with…
The opioid epidemic was declared a “Public Health Emergency”, bringing with it a call for more education. Learning about, and understanding drug abuse, is an important part of recovery. Medication Assisted Treatment (M.A.T.) is the “gold standard” for opioid addiction recovery.
As the death toll rises from the current opioid epidemic, and the astounding statistics continue to garner more and more attention, healthcare institutions and doctors are quickly rewriting their opioid prescribing protocols.
Chronic pain is a symptom. To begin the path to healing, the root cause of your pain symptoms needs to be identified. Dr. Stacy Green uses an integrative and alternative approach to find the best treatment to help you get your life back.
Medical marijuana, as a complementary medicine, has emerged as an important new therapy that might help us in the fight against the opioid addiction epidemic.
Opioid withdrawal refers to the range of symptoms that occur after stopping or decreasing opioid drugs. Know the symptoms so you can stay safe and get help. There are ways to stop the suffering.
Dr. Stacy Green is a Boulder-based physician who specializes in integrative and mind-body medicine, weaving together medical science, emotional wellbeing, and compassionate presence. Her approach blends conventional and holistic care—honoring both the physiology of health and the deeper human dimensions of healing.
She writes this blog to help readers understand how integrative principles can apply to everyday life—from mental health to chronic pain and chronic illness, from medication management to mindfulness and meaning. Dr. Green believes healing unfolds most fully when the mind, body, and spirit are all supported in compassionate alignment.
Drawing on years of clinical experience in integrative medicine and advanced training in psychedelic medicine, Dr. Green approaches each person with curiosity and respect for their unique story. She believes that true wellness arises from the interplay of biology, psychology, community, and purpose. Her writing reflects this whole-person philosophy—exploring how nutrition, lifestyle, rest, relationships, and spiritual connection all contribute to sustainable healing. She also emphasizes the importance of safety, ethics, and informed consent in the evolving fields of psychedelic therapy and addiction recovery. Through her blog, Dr. Green invites readers to stay informed and inspired—bridging science and compassion to support both individual growth and collective wellbeing.
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