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Until system reforms allow adequate time and reimbursement for primary care providers to focus on lifestyle change to prevent and mitigate chronic disease, primary care providers need a manageable, defined role to support lifestyle change. The authors suggest this role is to serve as a catalyst, priming the patient for change; educating and pointing the patient to appropriate, evidence-based resources for additional guidance and hands-on support; and providing ongoing encouragement throughout the long journey of change while patients work more intensely with health coaches or allied health providers.

Integrative health modalities can provide useful tools in the management of persistent pain in the primary care setting. These modalities, such as acupuncture, mind-body medicine, diet and herbs, and movement strategies can be safely used and may provide patients with hope and empowerment. It is highly recommended that the patient work alongside trained professionals for a given modality and/or an interprofessional team.

Until system reforms allow adequate time and reimbursement for primary care providers to focus on lifestyle change to prevent and mitigate chronic disease, primary care providers need a manageable, defined role to support lifestyle change. The authors suggest this role is to serve as a catalyst, priming the patient for change; educating and pointing the patient to appropriate, evidence-based resources for additional guidance and hands-on support; and providing ongoing encouragement throughout the long journey of change while patients work more intensely with health coaches or allied health providers.

Integrative health encompasses many modalities and has a multitude of definitions. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health describes integrative health care as ‘‘...bringing conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way.’’ 1 Integrative health can sometimes utilize natural products, such as botanical medicines, mind‐ body practices, such as tai chi, qi gong, yoga, hypnosis and meditation, and other hands-on therapies, such as osteopathic manual manipulation, massage therapy, healing touch, and acupuncture. These modalities may be of benefit for patients with craniofacial conditions and insomnia. Though there are various definitions for integrative health, many practitioners employ a similar philosophy, often based on the biopsychosocial model of health care delivery. This model acknowledges many factors that may influence the health of an individual. These factors include relationships, emotional health, movement and exercise, nutrition, life meaning, purpose, health behavior, and mind‐ body connection. In addition, this model supports that the practitioner and patient are partnered in the healing process. These principles can be applied to patients suffering from a variety of different symp