Business Details
16 Years
experience
Integrated Medical Care in Bellevue, WA
Strom MD has been dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered medical care for over four decades. Our practice integrates traditional clinical medicine with alternative therapies, including medical acupuncture, behavioral medicine, and sports medicine, to address both physical and emotional health. With specialized training from institutions like Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, we offer evidence-based treatments for chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and psychosomatic conditions. Our approach emphasizes the doctor-patient relationship, personalized treatment plans, and addressing root causes of symptoms through mind-body medicine.We serve patients seeking innovative solutions for complex health challenges, combining Western medical expertise with holistic methodologies. Our team has successfully treated athletes, trauma survivors, and individuals with treatment-resistant conditions, focusing on restoring functionality and improving quality of life. With decades of experience in both allopathic and alternative medicine, we maintain a commitment to advancing patient care through continuous learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Services
Behavioral Medicine
Tension Myositis Syndrome
Medical Acupuncture
Sports Medicine
Psychosomatic Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in integrated medical care
- Our physician is dual-trained in Western and alternative medicine
- Specialized expertise in treating chronic pain and psychosomatic conditions
- Personalized treatment plans combining multiple medical disciplines
- Proven success with complex cases unresponsive to conventional treatments
What people say
Effective chronic pain relief
Personalized care approach
Successful treatment outcomes
Expertise in mind-body medicine
Improved quality of life
Services
Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture performed by a licensed physician combines Western medical knowledge with traditional techniques to treat chronic pain and emotional conditions. This evidence-based approach uses fine needles to stimulate energy flow and activate the body's natural healing processes. Patients benefit from reduced pain levels, decreased medication dependence, and improved emotional well-being through this integrative treatment.
Tension Myositis Syndrome
Specialized treatment for Tension Myositis Syndrome addresses mind-body connections causing chronic pain through education and emotional awareness. This approach helps patients understand how unconscious emotional factors manifest as physical symptoms. Patients experience reduced pain levels and improved functionality by addressing psychological contributors to their physical conditions.
Behavioral Medicine
Behavioral medicine integrates psychological and medical approaches to treat chronic conditions through patient education and emotional awareness. This specialty addresses how patient-doctor dynamics and emotional states affect health outcomes. Patients gain tools to manage stress-related illnesses and improve treatment responses through this comprehensive approach.
Sports Medicine
Sports medicine services focus on injury treatment and performance enhancement for athletes through combined medical and alternative therapies. This approach accelerates recovery from acute injuries while addressing underlying emotional factors affecting healing. Patients benefit from improved physical performance and reduced recovery times through personalized treatment plans.
Psychosomatic Treatment
Psychosomatic treatment addresses physical symptoms with emotional origins through integrated medical and psychological approaches. This therapy helps patients understand connections between emotional states and physical manifestations. Patients experience symptom reduction and improved emotional health through targeted interventions addressing both mind and body components.
People
Mark G. Strom
Medical Doctor
Dr. Mark G. Strom has practiced medicine for over 40 years, combining Western medical training with acupuncture and behavioral medicine expertise. He studied at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and trained with Dr. John E. Sarno, pioneer of TMS theory. His unique approach integrates surgical experience with mind-body therapies for complex health conditions.
Questions
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in chronic pain, fibromyalgia, tension myositis syndrome, sports injuries, and psychosomatic conditions through integrated medical approaches.
How does your treatment approach differ from conventional medicine?
Our approach combines Western medicine with alternative therapies like acupuncture and behavioral medicine to address both physical symptoms and their emotional underpinnings.
What is Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS)?
TMS is a mind-body condition where emotional factors cause physical symptoms through oxygen deprivation in muscles and nerves, often misdiagnosed as structural issues.
Do you accept insurance?
Please contact our office directly for insurance verification and billing information as this detail isn't specified in available documentation.
How long are treatment sessions?
Session durations vary by treatment type; initial consultations typically last 60-90 minutes to thoroughly assess patient history and develop treatment plans.
What makes your practice unique?
Our unique combination of 40+ years surgical experience, acupuncture training, and behavioral medicine expertise creates a truly integrative approach to complex health challenges.
