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Integrative I Medicine and Massage Bodyworkers' Roles in the Paradigm Shift BY KARRIE OSBORN magine an auto accident victim as she puts her life back together. She schedules separate appointments with an orthopedist for her mending bones, a chiropractor for her post-whiplash spine, a massage therapist for her pain and scar tissue, and a counselor to help manage the psychological aftermath. What if she was instead able to meet with a team of experts who could not only address her issues from their singular place of expertise, but also collectively share the same understanding of who this patient is and what outcome she wants? This is the implementation of integrative medicine, a growing health-care movement that sees massage as a valuable partner. 34 massage & bodywork march/april 2011