Complementary and integrative healthcare in the Seacoast Region
We treat you holistically, aiming to optimize your recovery and overall health.
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we know mind, body, spirit and community impacts your well-being. We use conventional and complementary therapies, providing education and empowering you to be an active participant in your care.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Conditions we treat
Our skilled medical professionals provide care for various conditions, including:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Eating disorders
- Food allergies
- Heart disease
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
Integrative medicine services
We offer massage therapy, a relaxation hotline, spiritual care and Reiki — a type of energy-based practice. All our services are provided by highly qualified practitioners with certifications or state licenses.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback techniques teach you how to improve your health by controlling involuntary physical processes, such as:
- Blood pressure
- Heart rate
- Muscle tension
- Respiratory rate
- Skin temperature
You can talk to your physician about obtaining a referral or schedule an appointment by calling (603) 334-2097.
Birth doula
A doula is a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous care for expectant mothers. Doula services at our hospital include emotional, physical and practical support before and during labor, as well as throughout the postpartum period.
Bridge to healing
Our free training in mind- and body-guided imagery will give you tools to manage anxiety and feel more peaceful prior to surgery.
Massage and reflexology
We offer multiple types of massages to encourage relaxation, reduce muscle tension and soreness, as well as increase your circulation.
Reflexology is the use of pressure, stretching and movement of the feet to affect corresponding parts of the body. It can provide you with a deep sense of relaxation and comfort.
Call (603) 433-4015 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Nutrition connection
Our nutrition connection department offers dietary-related education for a variety of conditions, including:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Eating disorders
- Food allergies
- Heart disease
- Pediatric and adult obesity
Learn more about our nutrition services by calling (603) 433-4984 and speaking directly to a dietitian. To schedule an appointment, call central scheduling at (603) 559-4190. A referral from your primary care provider (PCP) or referring provider is required.
Reiki
Reiki specialists transfer energy through their hands by gently touching your head, shoulders, knees, ankles and feet. This therapeutic approach is designed to help you experience a deep relaxation. It aims to decrease your blood pressure, reduce your heart rate and deepen your breathing, giving you a sense of warmth and peacefulness. Decreased levels of stress and pain after a Reiki session may help you recover from an illness, surgery or childbirth.
You can periodically join our skilled practitioners for an hour of gentle energy healing and breath exercises. In classroom four at our hospital, these free sessions are held the third Wednesday of each month from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. There is no need to call in advance.
Call (603) 334-2025 to learn more or make an appointment.
Relaxation hotline
This 24-hour service enables you to select a short breathing exercise or tranquil music. It is meant to help you create a quiet space during a busy or stressful situation.
To reach our relaxation hotline, dial (603) 433-5151 or call 5151 within the hospital.
Spiritual care
To bring spirituality into your recovery journey, you and your family can take advantage of our empathetic listening, spiritual counseling, meditation, ritual and faith practices.
Call (603) 433-5244 to access our spiritual care services.
Yoga, meditation and exercise classes
We offer a variety of mind and body techniques that can help reduce stress and support the immune system. You can join the classes of your choice in our spacious exercise studio, which is located at 155 Borthwick Ave., 3rd Floor West (rear entrance). Search our classes and events.
All integrative care services are available without a referral, except for biofeedback. Talk to your insurance provider about fees and payment options.
Benefits of holistic care
As a result of integrated treatment, you may experience a more balanced, advantageous physical and mental state while under our care.
How integrative medicine helps
Encouraging the mind and body to work together can lead to physical and emotional benefits. This approach to care may be especially useful before and after surgery, as well as if you have cancer or severe pain. It can also help you manage life changes from aging, menopause, diabetes, heart disease or weight loss. With holistic care, you may benefit from:
- Faster recovery
- Less anxiety
- Reduced discomfort (with less pain medication required)
Encouraging the mind and body to work together can lead to physical and emotional benefits. This approach to care may be especially useful before and after surgery, as well as if you have cancer or severe pain. It can also help you manage life changes from aging, menopause, diabetes, heart disease or weight loss. With holistic care, you may benefit from:
- Faster recovery
- Less anxiety
- Reduced discomfort (with less pain medication required)