Meet Kelly Peterson and Nicole Cain of Integrative Wellness Grand Rapids/Holistic Health Collective

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelly Peterson. 

Hi Kelly, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
We are Kelly Peterson and Nicole Cain, two Naturopathic Doctors in Grand Rapids, MI. We attended Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ, graduated in 2010, and completed a medical residency in 2011. We dreamed in school of opening a naturopathic medical clinic together in the future. As luck would have it, we both ended up in Grand Rapids, MI. It took 5 years of being in the same city due to us both being involved in separate businesses, but in 2021 the stars aligned, and we were finally able to pursue that dream of working together. 

Over the last year, we have been managing Integrative Wellness Grand Rapids, an Integrative Medicine clinic in the Cascade area of Grand Rapids. Our tagline is: Real answers, informed by nature, research-backed. We believe in providing whole-person and holistic care that is individualized and backed by research. Integrative Wellness Grand Rapids includes a team of experts, both MDs and NDs, in order to bring true, integrative, and alternative care to the people of Grand Rapids. 

Our passion has always been in providing the best integrative care to our community, so we just couldn’t stop there. As of July 2022, we have now opened a second business, The Holistic Health Collective, a West Michigan-based collective of Integrative and Alternative providers working under one roof. Our goal is to provide the perfect space for wellness providers looking to build their business and work alongside like-minded individuals and also to provide the West Michigan community with a space where they know they will receive professional care. Our renters include the team at Integrative Wellness Grand Rapids, along with many other wellness providers, who all have access to collaboration with like-minded professionals, access to our gorgeous office right in the heart of Grand Rapids, with a fully furnished waiting room area, break room access, use of our group workshop space and more. 

More about our why…? We believe that the future of medicine is integrative, a combination of western and eastern practices, and a truly collaborative approach. We hope to be a part of that change. 

Integrative Wellness Website 

https://integrativewellnessgr.com/ 

Holistic Health Collective Website 

www.holistichealthwm.com (Coming soon) 

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Being Naturopathic Doctors in Michigan does not come without challenges. Unfortunately, the State of Michigan does not recognize our profession, license, or education. We are working on making this different in the future, but for now, we work under the medical delegation of an MD. Without licensure, access to Naturopathic Medicine in West Michigan is much more difficult for the consumer and it is also difficult to understand the background and education of a Naturopathic Doctor. Our goal is to change this and create access to alternative healthcare options for our community as well as educate the community on what a holistic, integrative approach can do for their health and well-being. 

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Integrative Wellness Grand Rapids/Holistic Health Collective?
Integrative Wellness Grand Rapids- We offer individualized, patient-centered care with the whole person in mind. We spend time with our patients and work to get to the root of their health concerns, using natural therapies, diet and lifestyle modification, functional lab testing, and prescriptions as needed. We are a part of our patient’s healthcare team, encouraging them to take an active role in their health and wellness. Our team is committed to helping our patients to find the real answers to their symptoms and are skilled at creating solutions that are informed by nature, research-backed, and cost-effective. 

Holistic Health Collective- We are a collective of health and wellness providers, offering West Michigan a professional experience and a team approach. We also offer everything a wellness provider needs to either get their practice started or to grow their brand in a collaborative environment. We also have a wonderful space for those looking for a place to offer their next workshop, class, or gathering. 

What do you think about luck?
We believe that we are truly blessed to have ended up in the same city and have such similar passions and dreams. We knew when we met in 2007 that we could do wonderful things together and whether it was luck or fate, this last year made this possible for us, and now the sky is truly the limit. 

Contact Info:

• Website: integrativewellnessgr.com, holistichealthwm.com
• Instagram: @integrativewellnessgr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Integrative-Wellness-Grand-Rapids-103753578716932