Dr Karen Faisandier - The Integrative Practice Ltd

Welcome to The Integrative Practice, a holistic psychology service located in Wellington, New Zealand. Founded by clinical psychologist Dr Karen Faisandier, our institution offers a unique approach to mental and physical well-being.

At The Integrative Practice, we understand that a person's psychological health is closely linked to their physical health. That's why we integrate psychological, nutritional, and lifestyle strategies into a practical recovery framework. Our goal is to promote long-term well-being and help individuals thrive, rather than just survive.

Did you know that a significant percentage of New Zealanders will experience psychological or addiction challenges in their lifetime? Additionally, many adults experiencing mental health and addiction issues also report physical health problems. Moreover, there are countless individuals living with suboptimal well-being and undiagnosed symptoms, preventing them from reaching their full potential.

Chronic stress, anxiety, and overwhelm have a direct impact on the physical body, and vice versa. Your nutrition and lifestyle practices greatly influence your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors. In fact, chronic stress and emotional distress can manifest as physical symptoms, such as irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, hormonal imbalances, and immune system disorders. These issues can also negatively affect personal and professional relationships.

The high rates of chronic mental and physical health concerns in our society can be attributed to various factors. Early environment, attachment relationships, and exposure to adverse events and stressors all play a significant role. However, one crucial factor is the collective chronic stress load resulting from our modern way of living, eating, sleeping, moving, and connecting. This is known as an evolutionary mismatch, where our lives and environment no longer align with how humans were designed to achieve balance.

The good news is that the drivers of your chronic stress load are often modifiable once you understand what they are. By gaining knowledge about your nervous system and its interaction with your gastrointestinal, hormonal, and immune systems, you can learn methods to reset from chronic stress and regain control of your health and psychological well-being. This knowledge empowers you to make positive changes and provides hope for a healthier future.

Our clinic specializes in helping adults who are struggling with psychological and chronic health concerns. Dr. Karen Faisandier, an integrative mental health practitioner and the founder of The Integrative Practice, is dedicated to highlighting the relationship between physical and psychological health. Her innovative approach combines psychological, nutritional, and lifestyle strategies to support individuals dealing with overlapping physical and mental health issues caused by chronic stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.

In addition to The Integrative Practice, Dr. Karen also launched Project Revive in 2021. This initiative, created in collaboration with biomedically-trained naturopath Felicity Leahy, aims to make mental health goals more accessible and achievable through digital resources. The Project Revive online hub offers a variety of articles, courses, and downloadable resources carefully curated to support different aspects of physical and psychological well-being.

If you're ready to take control of your mental and physical well-being, visit us at our WellHub Clinic on level 1 within Zephyr House, located at 82 Willis Street in Wellington CBD, New Zealand. Let us help you on your journey to holistic well-being and shape a healthier, happier world.