Integrative medicine blends conventional and complementary treatments to manage a wide array of specific illnesses and conditions. It may also enhance a patient’s sense of well-being and quality of life. Integrative medicine may incorporate into a treatment plan complementary therapies such as osteopathic manipulative medicine, acupuncture, evidence-based supplemental and nutritional recommendations, yoga, biofeedback, meditation, and more. Integrative medicine does not replace standard medical treatment, and patients must always discuss their care with their healthcare provider.
Prior to joining the greater Lewiston-Auburn medical community, Rulf completed an integrative medicine fellowship at Maine Medical Center and through the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine in Tucson, Ariz.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in English literature at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., Rulf completed her pre-medical post-baccalaureate at Hunter College, City University of New York, in New York City. She earned her medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford and completed her residency training in family medicine at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She has worked as a volunteer physician in Guatemala, and was active in a global health interest group during her residency. She can speak Spanish.
Rulf is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
She is also certified in Medical Acupuncture by the Helms Medical Institute in Berkeley, Calif. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, and American Academy of Family Physicians.
She lives in Portland with her husband, daughter and cat.
Rulf practices in association with Gregory F. Bianconi, M.D., Denise M. Cogle, D.O., Stephen A. Fairchild, M.D., and Renee M. Powers, F.N.P. The practice can be reached at 353-6721.
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