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Behandlungsraum der Ordination für ganzheitliche Neurochirurgie in Salzburg

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DR. PETRA GÜRTNER
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HOLISTIC MEDICINE

THE CONSULTATION WITH “HEART AND MIND”

What do I mean by holistic neurosurgery?

I adhere to these fundamental principles, which are applied in all aspects of my practice:

  • Self-healing
    In general life expectancy has increased by 15 to 20 years. I.E. ageing occurs therefore later. Nevertheless walking and social contact are cornerstones of a successful lifestyle in old age.
  • The consultation
    The consultation is one of the most essential components of my holistic medical care and the starting point for every treatment. My credo is to really take the time for the consultation. It is about listening and hearing, and also about reading between the lines. It is about emotional attention, about recognising individual needs and fears, and about conveying an understanding of the potential for self-healing (‘the inner doctor’)

  • Holistic Treatment
    The individual must be viewed as a whole so that the treatment can be effective in its entirety. To achieve this, it is necessary to gain a thorough understanding of the symptoms and treat them on three levels. How exactly do I do this? I consider the following levels: the psyche/soul, the social environment and the body.
    Supporting the journey to independence
    The role of holistic neurosurgery is to support patients when they experience increasing uncertainty and anxiety whilst walking.
  • Medical care
    By medical care, I mean personalised support throughout the entire course of treatment – from the initial consultation to the conclusion of treatment.
  • The inner doctor
    The emotional/psychological components of the healing process should not be underestimated. Albert Schweitzer himself spoke of an ‘inner doctor’ within every person, meaning that every person possesses incredible self-healing powers, of which very few people are aware. We utilise this capacity for self-healing throughout our entire treatment process and strive to activate it.
  • Self-determination
    To enable holistic therapy, the relationship between patient and doctor must be based on equality. Only when I live a self-determined life and make my own decisions about my life do I feel fulfilled and like a fully-fledged human being.

Do you feel affected? Then get in touch. ordination@mitherzundhirn.at.