Acupuncture - Ancient Chinese system based on needles placed at certain points on the body to release pain and stimulate a flow of life energy, known as qi or chi.
Acupressure - Healing art based on pressure points on the body stimulating the flow of life energy, using fingers instead of needles, with points similar to acupuncture.
Ayurveda - A 4,000-year-old Indian system based on mind/body types working with herbal therapy, meditation, diet and other therapies.
Body/Energy Work - Various methods/techniques involving physical touch and/or movement frequently combined with ways to improve the flow of life energy in the body Used for relaxation and to clear balance and release energy blocks. e.g., acupressure, craniosacral, massage, Reiki, reflexology, polarity, shiatsu, tai chi, yoga, etc.
Chiropractic - A practice of manipulating the spine to relieve pain and improve health.
Colonics - Cleansing of the large intestine using water irrigation to remove toxins and enhance the bodyıs self-healing mechanism. Gestalt Therapy - A growth therapy using counseling methods to expand awareness including the use of inner dialogue to resolve parts of the self toward an integrated whole.
Herbal Therapy - The use of plants in whole or in part for health and in treating illness. Used as teas, tinctures, powders, capsules, etc.
Homeopathy - A science of healing using small doses of natural elements to stimulate the bodyıs self-healing mechanism. Based on the principle that ³like heals like.² (see p. 20)
Hypnotherapy - Engendering a state of physical and mental relaxation applied to psychological issues.
Iridology - The science and art of detecting and diagnosing disease by the examination of the iris part of the eye.
Kinesiology - A system using muscle resistance testing to determine the bodyıs response to a substance or emotional issue.
Spiritual Healing - Healing practices that may include prayer, hands healing, meditation, spiritual counseling, and other methods for healing body, mind, and spirit.
