Learn the 5 essential strategies you need to ensure your practice stays ahead of industry shifts, leverages new technologies, and continues delivering exceptional client care in the years to come.
Let’s face it — alternative medicine isn’t some trend that’s going away; it’s the future. More and more people are ditching quick fixes and opting for holistic care that tackles the root of their health issues.
And if you’re a holistic practitioner, you already know that your approach is completely different from the standard 10-minute appointment model. But here’s the thing:
Most EHRs weren’t built for what you do.
That’s a problem. Because when your software doesn’t support your workflow, your practice gets stuck.
Let’s break down why a generic EHR just doesn’t cut it — and what you should look for instead.
You don’t just ask your clients, “What’s wrong today?” You look at lifestyle, nutrition, mindset, environment, and more. Your software needs to be able to handle all that.
A standard EHR isn’t designed for that kind of depth. It’s optimized for quick charting and prescription refills.
You need a system that lets you track every part of a person’s health over time, not just symptoms. That’s what true healing requires.
Holistic recommendations go beyond prescriptions. You’re helping clients make daily changes. That means tracking:
A generic EHR isn’t built to monitor these things. But a platform designed for holistic care? That’s a game-changer. It supports visual progress tracking and detailed lifestyle insights.
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Your appointments aren’t rushed, and your notes aren’t a checklist. You need room to tell the client’s story.
AI-powered charting tools can save you time without losing that nuance. No more spending hours writing notes post-session.
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Most EHRs are built around:
That doesn’t fit how you work.
Try documenting acupuncture points or functional nutrition protocols in a generic EHR. It just doesn’t work.
Your tools should support the treatments you actually use — not force you to squeeze them into outdated templates.
Insurance-first systems struggle with:
You need flexible billing options that match the way you run your business. Period.
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How many clicks does it take to book a session? Update a note? Send a form?
Too many.
Outdated systems weren’t designed with your needs in mind. They waste time. They frustrate clients. And they keep you from growing.
Most generic EHRs are packed with features you’ll never use. That complexity adds training time, admin burden, and tech stress.
Less is more — when it’s the right stuff.
Create treatment plans once. Reuse them again and again. Build your own templates, your way.
Pre-built note and form templates and program templates make this easy. No more starting from scratch every time.
Clients want to book online. They want reminders. They want to join a virtual session without downloading five apps.
Practice Better’s appointment scheduling features make all of that seamless.
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Secure messaging, document sharing, mobile access — these are non-negotiables. If your clients can’t reach you easily, they’re less likely to follow through. Practice Better's patient portal keeps clients engaged by breaking down barriers that too often exist in generic EHRs.
HIPAA isn’t optional. Neither is client data security.
See how we handle compliance in our Trust Center.
You’ve built something powerful. Something different. Something that works.
You can’t scale it with EHR software that wasn’t made for you.
Practice Better gives you the tools to:
Ready to future-proof your practice?
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