Integrative medicine refers to the blending of conventional Western scientific medicine with evidence-based natural and complementary medicines and therapies, with an emphasis on lifestyle interventions aimed at delivering holistic, patient-centred care. The objective of integrative medicine is to enable patients to achieve optimal clinical outcomes, and this approach aims to treat the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of the patient. Examples of complementary treatments blended into this holistic management may be drawn from Chinese traditional medicine, Western herbal medicine, Tai Chi, yoga, mind-body meditation, and Qigong, for example. I was curious to learn more about integrative medicine and was excited recently to hear about the wellness app developed by Vively. It is hoped to transform the way our patients approach their health holistically. Vively is passionately and successfully supporting and promoting holistic care through a model that blends lifestyle medicine, personalised care, and conventional medicine. It was a great honour to catch up with and interview their medical director, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse, to discuss her approach to medical care and the health benefits Vively hopes to bring to our community. Michelle has an in-depth understanding of the underlying causes of diseases and the healing principles of the body from an energetic, biochemical, and structural level, as well as from a psychological, spiritual, and emotional level. She obtained her medical degree from Monash University in 1996 and is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM). She holds postgraduate qualifications in hypnotherapy, acupuncture, and a postgraduate diploma in mind-body medicine. She is also the author of "The Wonder Within: A Heart-Led Playbook for the Anxious, Stressed, and Burnt-Out," which is available via her website (refer to the references below). She also hosts the FX Medicine podcast. With that introduction, please welcome Michelle to the podcast. References: Vively.com.au Dr Michelle Woolhouse: www.theholisticgp.com.au www.niim.com.au www.racgp.org.au