Acupressure
Pressure applied with palms, thumbs, or elbows to specific pressure points to stimulate and regulate the flow of energy.
-Used to treat muscular, joint pain
Acupuncture
Ancient Chinese practice that involves insertion of very thin needles to stimulate and balance the flow of energy.
-Heat (Moxibustion) is applied to the needles
Aromatherapy
Therapeutic use of selected fragrances that have been extracted from roots, bark, or plants to alter mood and restore the mind, body, and spirit.
Biofeedback
Relaxation therapy that uses monitoring devices to provide a patient with information about their reaction to stress.
-Patient is then taught relaxation techniques to gain control over responses
Healing Touch
Ancient Japanese based idea that disease causes an imbalance in body's energy field.
-Gentle hand pressure is applied to body's energy centers to harness life energy force.
Herbal Medicine
Herbs and plant extracts from roots, stems, leaves contain compounds that change blood chemistries, strengthen immune system, and remove impurities.
Homeopathy
Uses a very small diluted dose of a drug from natural substances to produce symptoms of disease being treated.
-Based on belief the substances stimulate immune system to remove toxins and heal the body.
Hypnotherapy
Technique used to induce a trance-like state so the person's ability to form images is enhanced.
Meditation
Therapy that teaches breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind and focus attention.
Pet Therapy
Uses pets to enhance health and stimulate interest in life.
-Decreases depression and can help some overcome physical limitations
Play Therapy
Uses toys to allow children to learn about situations, share experiences, and express emotions.
Reflexology
Technique based on concept that the body is divided into 10 equal zones from head to toe.
-Illness and disease causes acids to build up in the foot.
-Pressure is applied on specific points on the foot to move energy
Ayurvedic Practitioners
Use an ancient philosophy developed in India to determine a person's predominant dosha (body type) and prescribe diet, herbal treatment, exercise, yoga, massage, minerals, and living practices to restore and maintain harmony in the body