A palliative care physician at BayCare Health System, Dr. Jay Poonkasem draws on multiple modalities to deliver holistic care to his patients.
Understanding that each patient responds differently to a variety of treatments, Dr. Jay Poonkasem, a palliative care physician at BayCare Health System, finds joy in using multiple modalities to deliver holistic care. Dr. Poonkasem began his career as a licensed massage therapist and uses this experience as well as his certifications in medical acupuncture, integrative medicine, healing touch, and personal training to treat the whole patient. He connects with his patients by listening to their stories and uses this information to understand their unique needs and guide their treatment plans. Dr. Poonkasem intends to continue studying new modalities and gaining as much knowledge as possible so that he can help his patients using a wide variety of techniques.