Welcome to the Osher Center for Integrative Health
Our vision for the future of individual care and ultimately, our healthcare system revolves around introducing new integrative care models into the mainstream. As part of The Osher Collaborative our faculty are working together to create innovative clinical models of care, advance medical education, and collaborate on research initiatives. We are dedicated to taking a leadership role alongside the eleven other Osher Centers for Integrative Health to create positive change in healthcare for individuals and better health for communities.
What is Integrative Medicine?
It is a philosophy and practice of how we care for patients and ourselves:
Integrative medicine is authentic medicine - It reflects what patients and providers know to be right, care that is grounded in the best available evidence and informed by individual values, preferences, and lived experience.
Integrative medicine is everyday medicine - It extends beyond the clinic into daily life, encompassing nutrition, movement, environment, relationships, and the patterns that shape long-term health.
And Integrative medicine is, simply, medicine. - It means using the most effective, evidence-based approaches, whether conventional or complementary, to not only treat disease, but support resilience, healing, and overall well-being.
While integrative medicine has been referred to as the “new”, it also represents a return to foundational principles of medicine dating back to Hippocrates, a commitment to science-based care alongside recognition of the body’s innate capacity to heal. By combining conventional Western medicine with evidence-informed practices from across medical traditions, we expand the tools available to support a wide range of conditions. By centering care on the whole person, not just disease, we aim to more effectively relieve suffering and promote long-term health.
It is a philosophy and practice of how we care for patients and ourselves:
Integrative medicine is authentic medicine - It reflects what patients and providers know to be right, care that is grounded in the best available evidence and informed by individual values, preferences, and lived experience.
Integrative medicine is everyday medicine - It extends beyond the clinic into daily life, encompassing nutrition, movement, environment, relationships, and the patterns that shape long-term health.
And Integrative medicine is, simply, medicine. - It means using the most effective, evidence-based approaches, whether conventional or complementary, to not only treat disease, but support resilience, healing, and overall well-being.
While integrative medicine has been referred to as the “new”, it also represents a return to foundational principles of medicine dating back to Hippocrates, a commitment to science-based care alongside recognition of the body’s innate capacity to heal. By combining conventional Western medicine with evidence-informed practices from across medical traditions, we expand the tools available to support a wide range of conditions. By centering care on the whole person, not just disease, we aim to more effectively relieve suffering and promote long-term health.
News and EventsAs of March 1, 2026, the Osher Center has transitioned away from a primary care model to focus exclusively on specialty integrative health services. Our integrative primary care physicians now practice at our Chicago Avenue location (hyperlink). We currently offer the following services:
● Integrative Medicine Consults (In-Person and Telehealth Visits*) ● Osteopathic Manual Medicine ● Psychology Services (In-Person and Telehealth Visits*) ● Acupuncture Services ● Chiropractic Services ● Massage Therapy Services (Self-Pay only) ● Dietitian/Nutrition Services (In-Person and Telehealth Visits*) For other questions about scheduling, please call 312.926.3627 or send your provider a MyNM Patient Portal message directly. We are available Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. *Due to the end of the Covid Public Health Emergency, states require all clinicians to be licensed in the state the patient is located at the time of the visit. All Telehealth Appointments will require the patient to be in the state of Illinois at the time of the appointment. This applies to both permanent out of state residents and if you are out of state for a vacation.  Mary Ella Wood, DO
Dr. Mary Ella Wood, DO, Integrative Consult Clinician
Dr. Wood is the Medical Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern Medicine, where she provides integrative medicine consultations and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). OMT is a hands-on diagnostic and treatment approach that uses gentle manual techniques to support the body’s structure, function, and natural healing processes. She completed her integrative medicine fellowship through the Osher Center and has a special clinical interest in psychedelic medicine, with a focus on patient education, safety, and evidence-based, harm reduction approaches. "My philosophy is that the mind, body and spirit are all connected. With that, my primary goal as a physician is to partner with my patients in their health journey. Whether we are working on chronic disease management or improving overall health and wellbeing, I focus on collaborative relationships to get to the root cause of disease."  Kalinda Marshall, BSN/MPH
Kalinda Marshall, Senior Practice Manager
Kalinda Marshall, BSN/MPH is the Senior Practice Manager at the Northwestern Medicine Osher Center for Integrative Health. Kalinda graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana and a Master of Public Health degree with a focus in Health Education from Benedictine University. After working in public health with various non-profit organizations, Kalinda earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland. Kalinda is a chemotherapy/biotherapy certified registered nurse with most recent experience as the Lead Nurse for the Gynecological Oncology Division at Prentice Women’s Hospital. She has previous experience with hematology oncology. bone marrow transplant, HIV/AIDS and public health. Kalinda is excited about supporting the Osher Center for Integrative Health Team! 
Dominique Cook-Bey, Operations Coordinator
Dominique Cook-Bey, RMA is the Operations Coordinator at the Northwestern Medicine Osher Center for Integrative Health. Dominique graduated from Coyne College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting. Dominique has over a decade of experience as a Lead Medical Assistant with Northwestern Medicine in Oncology. In 2015 Dominique was the recipient of the Northwestern Medicine RHLCCC Medical Professional Award In Recognition of Exceptional Patient Care by a Clinical Professional.  Melinda Ring, MD
Message from the Executive Director of the
Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University: Thank you for your interest in the Osher Center for Integrative Health! We strongly believe that integrative medicine is an approach that may be beneficial for all patients when based on the latest scientific evidence and used as part of a whole treatment plan that includes lifestyle medicine, conventional Western medicine & complementary approaches. The Osher Center for Integrative Health includes clinical, research, education and national efforts to increase knowledge about and training in integrative medicine. The team at the Osher Center for Integrative Health invites you to participate in a unique healthcare experience. We are dedicated to being your partner in achieving your goals. |
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