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Healing is possible.


 

... brings together evidence-based medicine with holistic approaches that recognize the deep connection between physical health, mental state, and emotional well-being.

This integration often includes:

  • Conventional medicine: Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention using scientific research, pharmaceuticals, and clinical procedures.
  • Mind-body practices: Techniques like meditation, yoga, breathwork, tai chi, and mindfulness that regulate stress responses, improve emotional balance, and support healing.
  • Psychoneuroimmunology: The study of how thoughts and emotions influence immune function and overall health.
  • Lifestyle medicine: Nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress management as therapeutic tools.
  • Integrative therapies: Acupuncture, biofeedback, and guided imagery used alongside medical treatments to enhance recovery and resilience.

This approach doesn’t replace medical science—it complements it, creating a more comprehensive, patient-centered model that treats the whole person rather than just symptoms.

Dr. Alex Zaphiris, MD, MS

I’ve Spent 20 Years Helping People Heal What’s Beneath the Anxiety

Hi, I’m Dr. Alex Zaphiris (Zuh-FEAR-is), MD MS. I help people struggling with anxiety and addiction and their loved ones who feel stuck and frustrated with their lack of progress in recovery . 

From working with patients over the last 20 years I have seen what works and what doesn’t work.

Through my work, I bring together the missing pieces to offer an integrated, whole-person approach that supports healing so individuals and families can finally experience true freedom and lasting transformation.

Read My Origin Story Here

"I loved learning about chemistry, the body/ the brain - all things that gave me encouragement about the body's power to heal and get to a healthy state."

 

-Dr. Alex

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