From General Practice to Integrative Medicine | Dr David Nye, Founding Member & Director of SASIM

In this episode of The Integrative Shift, we sit down with Dr David Nye, one of the founding members and directors of the South African Society for Integrative Medicine (SASIM).

Dr Nye shares his journey from conventional general practice into integrative medicine. A path that began decades ago through curiosity, openness, and first-hand clinical experience with complementary and functional approaches.

In this conversation, we explore:
How integrative medicine evolved from complementary medicine in South Africa
Why chronic illness requires more time, listening, and deeper investigation
The importance of lifestyle, emotional health, and past trauma in healing
How integrative medicine supports patients beyond symptom management
Why collaboration between doctor and patient is central to effective care
Dr Nye’s vision for the future of healthcare, locally and globally

This episode offers valuable insight for medical professionals, students, and anyone curious about whole-person, evidence-informed healthcare that integrates conventional and complementary approaches.

🎧 The Integrative Shift is a SASIM podcast series exploring the real journeys of doctors working at the forefront of integrative medicine.

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