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A message from our founder

We are pleased that you are eager to learn more about Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).

In January, 2003, my wife, Georgia, died after suffering for eight years from the ravaging effects of colon cancer. When she was first diagnosed, we accepted the medical advice of her oncologist to treat the cancer with a regimen of chemotherapy and radiation.

As time progressed we learned of a variety of other forms of treatment outside the accepted "norm" of our health care delivery system. These included:

•  Yoga •  Reiki •  Herbology •  Meditation

•  Stress Management •  Acupunture •  Aromatherapy •  Tai Chi and others

We were able to pay for these alternative therapies. And there is no doubt that Georgia's life was improved and extended through their use.

But other persons, who also suffer from debilitating diseases, are not as fortunate. Despite their documented effectiveness, many, if not all, of these complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, are not paid for under current health insurance plans.

Together, with your help, we can enrich the general well-being of everyone who suffers from disease in our region.

Thank you for your generous help and support,

Barry Ritko, Sr.
Founder, IMAC