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Aromatherapy
Pure essential oils are used to treat
stress and anxiety as well as a wide range of other ailments.
Aromatherapy is often used in conjunction with massage therapy,
acupuncture, reflexology, herbology, chiropractic, and other
methods of holistic healing. |
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Chinese Medicine
A holistic perspective on health and
illness which treats the relationship of a symptom to the person
as a whole. Traditional Chinese medicine encompasses a vast range
of therapies including acupuncture, herbs, bodywork, exercise
and diet. |
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Herbal Therapy
Natural plants or plant-based substances
are used to treat a range of illnesses and to enhance the functioning
of the body's systems. Though herbal therapy is not a licensed
professional modality in the U.S., herbs are prescribed by a
range of practitioners, form holistic M.D.s to acupuncturists
to naturopaths. |
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Massage Therapy
A "hands-on" approach that
takes many forms. Some of the many benefits include physical
and mental relaxation, improve circulation & muscle tone,
and aid the efficient functioning of the digestive system. |
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Medical-Holistic
Differing from traditional allopathic
(Western) medicine, holistic medicine looks at the whole person,
including analysis of physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional,
social, spiritual and lifestyle values. It encompasses all stated
modalities of diagnosis and treatment including drugs and surgery,
if no safe alternative exists. It also focuses on education and
self-responsibility to achieve balance and well being. |
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Medical-Osteopathic
Osteopathy is an established recognized
system of diagnosis and treatment, which lays its main emphasis
on the structural and functional integrity of the body. It is
distinctive by the fact that it recognizes that much of the pain
and disability that we suffer from stems from abnormalities in
the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to
it by disease. |
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Naturopathic Medicine
Adhering to the principles of holistic
medicine, naturopathic doctors can use various natural methods
to treat patients, including nutritional supplements, herbal
medicine, homeopathy and lifestyle counseling. In many states,
naturopathic doctors (ND) are legally defined as physicians licensed
to diagnose and treat in a general family practice. Some NDs
are also licensed midwives or licensed acupuncturists. Note:
It is recommended that you ask the Practitioner their background
and credentials. |
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Nutritional Therapy
Nutritionists counsel clients on a
wide variety of issues ranging from proper levels of vitamins,
minerals and other nutrients to weight loss, food allergies and
optimal health. Many follow a "whole foods" approach
to proper diet. |
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Reflexology
Based on the idea that specific points
on the feet and hands correspond with organs and tissues throughout
the entire body. The practitioner uses fingers and thumbs to
apply pressure to reflex zones to help the self-healing process.
Some of the benefits are the relief of pain in the neck, shoulder
and lower back, to relief of allergic reactions, headaches, upset
stomach and colon discomfort. |
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Therapeutic Touch
A specific method of healing touch
developed by Dolores Krieger, and practiced by registered nurses
and others to relieve pain and stress. A TT practitioner attunes
to the client's energy field, finds weak or congested areas,
and re-balances or refreshes them using touch techniques. Treatment
may release tension, promote relaxation, decrease pain, and help
facilitate the body's natural healing process. |
