Counseling, Treatment and Therapies
Collaborative treatment model:
The Bridge to Health’s treatment model begins with a holistic evaluation for each client that focuses on medical and personal history, including mind, body and spirit. We then work collaboratively with the client to develop a plan to achieve health and wellness goals, and ultimately attain optimal health. Our weight management program is specially tailored to meet individual needs, incorporating nutrition, exercise and mind-body techniques such as hypnosis and imagery as appropriate. Small-group sessions are available for subjects such as weight management, smoking cessation, optimal health, relaxation, self-hypnosis and imagery. (See class schedule). The Bridge to Health offers speakers on a variety of topics for groups and organizations.
Counseling, treatment and therapies:
Nutrition and Lifestyle Counseling/Coaching Clients are provided instruction on nutrition, vitamins, other supplements, and herbals. They are taught how to read labels, choose a quality product and generally be an informed consumer. Potential herb/drug interactions are reviewed, along with available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of the product. Nutritional counseling incorporates the elements of an anti-inflammatory diet, glycemic index and glycemic load, as well as standard nutritional information.
Hypnosis Clients are taught self-hypnosis as a tool to successfully lose weight, quit smoking, deal with chronic pain and enhance their self-healing abilities.
Consultation on Herbals and supplements Consultation on herbals (botanicals) and supplements including current research, safety, potential interactions, and potential benefits.
Interactive Guided Imagery The power of imagination can be recruited to promote specific physiological changes as an aid to healing, lose weight, stop smoking, manage chronic pain and headaches, deal with depression, anxiety and the stressors of life that may lead to high blood pressure and heart disease.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Considered a form of psychological acupuncture, EFT is extremely effective in the areas of pain management, weight management, smoking cessation, hypertension, as well as insomnia and anxiety. This can also be helpful with allergies, and managing stress and strong emotions.
PSYCH-K(TM) A technique to create "whole-brain" thinking and change subconscious beliefs to help clients meet their goals. This can be especially helpful in the areas of pain management, weight management, smoking cessation, hypertension, as well as insomnia, depression and anxiety. It is also useful in making lifestyle changes to attain any goal.
Biofeedback Clients learn to gain control of their body's internal functions through relaxation techniques. Feedback is given through the use of a computer. Biofeedback is especially helpful for headache, anxiety, chronic pain, and high blood pressure.
Reiki Reiki is a holistic energy therapy that treats the whole person by harmonizing the body, mind and spirit, facilitating feelings of relaxation, serenity, and overall well-being. Reiki involves light touch, and is a method for connecting this universal energy with the body's innate healing ability.
Community Resource We'll also assist clients in identifying other qualified providers of services not offered by The Bridge to Health, such as acupuncture, massage, body-work, life coaching and practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Bridge to Health offers speakers for group presentations and facilitates the National Headache Foundation Support Group in this area.
Fee Schedule:
- Insurance Coverage
The Bridge to Health will bill your insurance carrier for you. Co-pays are appreciated at the time of service. Coverage varies depending on the service provided and the insurance carrier. Bonnie Groessl is an approved Prevea Health Network and Choice Care provider. The Bridge to Health accepts Medicare assignment. HSA (Health Spending Accounts), HRA (Health Reimbursement Accounts) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) money can be used for services as well. Cash discounts are available if paid at the time of service. Major credit cards are accepted. Please contact us with specific questions at 920-965-7719.