— GETTING STARTED
What Is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative medicine combines conventional medical care with wellness-oriented services, looking at health from a broader, whole-person perspective rather than addressing a single symptom in isolation. It's not an alternative to traditional medicine — it's an additional layer of care that works alongside it.
At Center One Medical of Lafayette, our Integrative Medicine services complement primary care with wellness-focused options such as hormone therapy, medical weight management, and IV hydration. For routine checkups, sick visits, and care across age groups, explore our Family Medicine services. Adults seeking adult-focused primary care and chronic disease management can explore Internal Medicine.
Many patients use Integrative Medicine services alongside, not instead of, their regular primary care — continuing routine checkups and chronic condition management with their Family Medicine or Internal Medicine provider while adding wellness-focused services on top.
— WHO WE SEE
Who Is Integrative Medicine For?
Patients may seek Integrative Medicine services for specific health and wellness goals rather than routine or urgent medical needs.
— SERVICES
Our Integrative Medicine Services
Three wellness-focused services, each starting with an individual evaluation before any treatment plan begins.
HORMONE HEALTH
Hormone Therapy
Changes in hormone levels can be associated with symptoms involving energy, mood, sleep, weight, and overall wellbeing. Evaluation begins with a discussion of your symptoms, medical history, goals, and appropriate laboratory testing.
Treatment options, when appropriate, are considered individually. Hormone therapy is not a one-size-fits-all service, and ongoing monitoring is a standard part of care once treatment begins, since levels and how your body responds can change over time.
Hormone therapy carries individual risks and benefits that should be discussed thoroughly with a qualified provider before starting treatment. This service may not be appropriate for every patient.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Medical Weight Loss
Medical weight management starts with your actual health picture — medical history, current conditions, medications, activity level, and metabolic factors — rather than a generic diet plan applied to every patient. Depending on your goals and health profile, a plan may include nutrition counseling, activity recommendations, and monitoring of related risk factors such as blood pressure and blood sugar.
Because weight can be connected with conditions such as diabetes, blood pressure, and cardiovascular risk, medical weight management should consider your broader health history, medications, and relevant risk factors.
Medical weight management is not appropriate for every patient and should be discussed individually with your provider.
IV WELLNESS
IV Hydration Therapy
IV hydration delivers fluids directly into the bloodstream and may include electrolytes or other ingredients depending on the treatment provided. Before treatment, your provider reviews your health history to determine whether IV hydration is appropriate for you. IV hydration is provided in a clinical setting after an appropriate evaluation.
IV hydration is a wellness-oriented service and is not a substitute for emergency medical treatment for severe dehydration or related conditions.
— IMPORTANT TO KNOW
What Integrative Medicine Isn't
An integrative medicine appointment may be used to discuss:
Not a replacement for routine primary care or chronic disease management
Not guaranteed to be appropriate for every patient
Not a substitute for emergency medical treatment
Not a one-size-fits-all program — every plan starts with an individual evaluation
— HOW IT FITS TOGETHER
Integrative Medicine and Primary Care
You don't necessarily have to choose one instead of the other — Integrative Medicine services can complement ongoing primary care when appropriate.
— OUR PROVIDERS
Meet Your Integrative Medicine Team
Dr. Lisa Black, MD
PHYSICIAN
Lisa Black, MD provides Integrative Medicine services as part of the Center One Medical care team.
Alexi Plaisance, FNP-C
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Alexi Plaisance, FNP-C provides Integrative Medicine services as part of the Center One Medical care team.
— FIRST VISIT
What to Expect at Your First Visit
1
Discussing your goals and health history
2
Reviewing current medications and supplements
3
Lab testing, if relevant to the service you're interested in
4
A conversation about whether the service is an appropriate fit
5
Building an individualized plan, if appropriate
Not every consultation results in starting treatment the same day — some services require lab results before a plan can be finalized.
— LOCAL CARE
Proudly Serving Lafayette
Located on Kaliste Saloom Road, convenient for adults throughout Lafayette Parish and the wider Acadiana region.
— INSURANCE
Insurance & Payment
Insurance participation and coverage vary by plan. Contact Center One Medical and your insurance provider before your visit to confirm network participation, copays, deductibles, and other coverage details.
— FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Integrative Medicine Questions, Answered
Real questions from patients considering integrative medicine at Center One Medical of Lafayette, grouped by topic.
— SCHEDULE
Book Your Integrative Medicine Appointment
Whether you're curious about hormone therapy, medical weight management, or IV hydration, our Lafayette team can help you determine whether a service is the right fit for your goals and health history.
Medical Disclaimer
This page is intended for general educational purposes and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual results and appropriateness vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your symptoms, medications, and treatment options. Call 911 or seek emergency care for a potentially life-threatening condition.
Page Review Information
Last Updated: August 25, 2026
References
— National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health. nccih.nih.gov
— Endocrine Society. Hormone Health Network. endocrine.org
