holisticdoctor
nounUK /həʊˈlɪstɪk ˈdɒktə/
US /hoʊˈlɪstɪk ˈdɑːktər/
A doctor who looks at your whole body and life to help you feel better.
The holistic doctor asked about my sleep, food, and feelings, not just my cough.
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2. A physician who combines conventional medicine with alternative therapies.
She saw a holistic doctor who used both medicine and herbal remedies.
3. A health professional who treats the mind, body, and spirit together.
The holistic doctor recommended yoga and talk therapy along with checkups.
4. Someone who focuses on the cause of illness rather than only the symptoms.
The holistic doctor looked for the reason behind his headaches.