Have you ever felt dissected by our modern healthcare systems — one doctor for this organ, another for that condition, a nutritionist, psychologist, personal trainer, meditation instructor, on and on?
Each field has its expertise, to be sure. The integrative approach, however, aims to move from fragmentation to wholeness. We are, after all, not our parts or even a mere sum of them — but whole, unique, vibrant, and dynamic members of our communities.
I adopted this perspective early in my career: starting as a nurse’s aide at only 16 years of age, I went on to gain 3 degrees in psychology — alongside diplomas in both acupuncture and massage therapy, and additional training in clinical nutritional support, therapeutic exercise, mindfulness meditation, and more. In 1989 I opened my first clinic, Center for Integrative Health Care; I also served on hospital staff where I focused in areas of trauma and addiction. In late 2004 I closed this clinic in order to live abroad, continuing my work in Seoul, Hong Kong, Istanbul, and with clients and projects around the world.
Now in Tirana, Albania, I’ll open a new integrative health center in April 2027. Watch this site!
My Approach
Each person is unique, and an initial evaluation results in an individualized wellness plan utilizing a combination of the following disciplines as appropriate.
Psychology:
- Health Psychology (my PhD studies): an integrative approach of body and mind that seeks to understand and assist in the achievement of health-oriented goals and the decrease / elimination of unhealthy behaviors
- Transpersonal Psychology (my MA studies): integrating mind and spirit, with a consideration of the physical as well, in a quest for synthesis and wholeness that honors the realm of spiritual development
- Positive Psychology: a strengths-based, growth-oriented approach to mental wellbeing
- Cultural Psychology: a consideration of how the individual psyche is influenced by one’s culture(s)
- Ecopsychology & Ecospirituality: a recognition of the healing and wellbeing to be found in regular encounter with the natural world
Complementary:
- Acupuncture: based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and 5-Element Theory, this treatment seeks to restore balance of body-mind-spirit
- Medical Massage & other Somatic Disciplines: while focused on the biological, these treatments serve also to improve an overall sense of wellbeing
- Therapeutic Exercise: utilized and taught for home self-care, in the correction of imbalance
- Clinical Nutritional Support: focused on gut health through a whole food / plant-based diet
- Mindfulness Meditation: utilized for stress management, mental acuity, and overall health
Wellness Planning & Coaching: The ultimate goal in every case is greater self-awareness and motivation for wellness, with a comprehensive and individualized therapeutic approach. This includes consultation, treatment sessions, and follow-up care, with a focus on ultimate client empowerment and self-care.
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My Friends: We’re in this Together.
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Anne Hilty PhD Inc is a limited liability company incorporated and registered in Hong Kong SAR since 05 November 2014; established as EastWest Psyche Inc, the name was officially changed on 27 February 2025. The LLC provides consultancy services in areas of mental health / wellness and education, under the direction of L. Anne Hilty, PhD.
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