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Abstract

The authors previously reported that the three components of the Okada Health and Wellness Program -diet, art, and biofield therapy -are likely to improve quality of life and contribute to whole-person health when practiced together. Biofield therapy is expected to enhance each other's effectiveness when combined with other health practices. Integrative medicine in Japan has taken a rather unique path in comparison to other countries. The Society for Integrative Medicine Japan and the Party of Japan Parliamentarians for the Promotion of Integrative Medicine by the Diet members have defined integrative medicine as having a medical model and a social model. The medical model is mostly identical to the concept of integrative medicine in other countries. Whereas the social model is a community-driven means of improving each other's quality of life using interdisciplinary knowledge. The 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan have reminded people of the importance of care in medical treatment. Expectations have been growing for integrative medicine to contribute to the achievement of a healthy longevity society due to the synergistic benefits of the medical and social models. The facilities (Ryo-in), operated in partnership with the MOA International Corporation and medical corporation foundations, are aware of the importance of care in medicine and have been providing Okada Health and Wellness Program along with Western medicine as integrative medicine. Ryo-in also works with the local community, providing consultation on community concerns and supporting local health and welfare activities. Tokyo Ryo-in is certified as an accredited facility for both the medical and social models of integrative medicine.