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Acupressure
an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press
key meridian points on the surface of the skin to stimulate
the body’s natural self-curative abilities.
Acupuncture
fine needles are inserted into the body at meridians points
or energy centers. This “unblocks” or regulates
the CHI energy circulating in the body, which in turn,
stimulates the healing process.
Alexander Technique
movement education in which the student is taught
to sit, stand, and move in ways that reduce physical stress
on the body. Alexander Technique teachers use gentle manual
guidance and verbal cues to improve students’ posture
and movement patterns.
Animal Communication
An animal communicator can telepathically talk with your
pets whether they are living or in spirit form. They will
give you vital information for their Happiness and wellness.
Aromatherapy
use of essential oils (extracted from herbs, flowers,
resin, woods, and roots) in body and skin care. Used as
a healing technique for thousands of years by the Egyptians,
Greeks, and Romans, essential oils aid in relaxation,
improve circulation, help the healing of wounds, strengthen
the immune system, support the body in disease prevention
and recovery.
Astrology
the study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies
in the belief that they have an influence on the course
of natural earthly occurrences, human affairs and individual
lives.
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Channeling
is the ability to obtain information from personalities
who do not live on earth. Mediums do this when they use
their sensitivity to link into spirit vibrations and ,
using either clairvoyance, clairaudience or clairsentience,
or a combination of all three, bring forward evidence
from a spirit communicator which is relevant to the recipients
of such a communication.
Chiropractic
manipulation of the spine and movement of the extremities.
Chiropractors vary in their approach. Some give massage
before treatment while others do not.
Core Energetics
the unblocking and releasing of emotion in order
to self-heal both physical and mental disorders. According
to core energetic theory, combining bodywork, psychotherapy,
and the spiritual can activate a greater consciousness
and assists clients in getting through the layers of energy
to be able to reconnect with their core and innate capacity
to love.
Craniosacral
Therapy gentle, noninvasive method of evaluating
and enhancing the function of the physiological body arrangement
called the craniosacral system. This manual therapy enhances
the body’s natural healing processes and has proven
effective in treating a wide range of medical problems
associated with pain and dysfunction.
Crystal Healing
Crystals transmit energy which can tune to the
bodies fluctuating vibrations. Crystals are chosen according
to their energy and the needs of the patient.
Crystal Resonance
Therapy uses other life forms whose vibrations
open up, energize or modify specific emotional, energetic
or spiritual pathways in human and other systems. Crystals
and rocks store information that can be accessed for healing
and knowledge . They are often set on the client at specific
points or in specific patterns as deemed appropriate by
the practitioner.
D
Deep Memory Process
a creative therapeutic synthesis of active imagination,
hypnotic regression, psychodramatic role, play, various
body therapies and transpersonal psychologies. It was
developed by Roger J. Woolger, Ph.D from many years of
intensive practice with the methods of Jung, Reich and
various shamanic and spiritual traditions.
Doula
is a woman who assists another woman during labor and
provides support to her, the infant, and the family after
childbirth.
E
Ear Candling
specialized candles and facial massage is used
to extract ear wax.
EMDR Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing - uses left/right
stimulation of the brain, through sight, sound or touch
to accelerate the brain’s information processing
system.
Energy Work Therapies
in which practitioners seek to restore proper circulation
and balance of the energy field in and around the body,
to relieve stress and promote healing. Treatment may involve
physical laying-on of hands.
Esthetician
one skilled in giving facials, manicures, pedicures and
other beauty treatments.
F
Feng Shui
(translated as wind and water) is the Chinese system of
balancing the energy patterns of the physical environment.
A composite of mystical beliefs, astrology, folklore,
and common sense, the Chinese belief Feng Shui blends
ancient wisdom with cultural tradition.
H
Herbal Medicine
(also referred to as Herbalism) Ancient form of healing
still widely used in much of the world, herbalism uses
natural plants or plant-based substances to treat a range
of illnesses and to enhance the functioning of the body’s
systems.
Holistic Health
Counseling teaches people of all ages to make changes
in destructive health habits and to create a healthy lifestyle
through a personalized nutritional program using natural
whole food, education and support. It utilizes the holistic
approach of balancing mind, body and spirit to create
lasting results.
Homeopathic Medicine
(also referred to as Homeopathy) is a medical system that
uses infinitesimal doses of natural substances (plant,
mineral or animal extracts) - called remedies- to stimulate
a person’s immune and defense system. Based on the
principle that “like heals like” and The Law
of Similar's, that is two similar diseases cannot exist
in the body at the same time .
Hot Stone Therapy
uses heated basaltic river rocks as massage tools and
to provide deep penetrating heat at specific locations
on the body.
Hypnotherapy hypnosis with a partnership between practitioner
and patient which aims at defining the cause of a problem
to help overcome it in their own way and at a time scale
of their choice.
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IET, Integrated
Energy Therapy® a system of energy therapy
which focuses on clearing suppressed cellular memories
and emotions (including karmic ones) from the energy anatomy
and the human energy field. Based on a unique cellular
memory map in which 9 primary areas of the energy anatomy
are identified as storing specific suppressed emotions
that are targeted for clearing.
K
Kabbalist Healing
integrates 13th century Kabbalistic wisdom, the latest
theories in quantum physics, 20th century psychological
insight and teachings of nonduality into a deeply transformative
healing modality. This extraordinary approach to healing
acknowledges and nurtures our relationship to the source
of all healing power, which we call God-cleaving or awakening
to the Real.
Karuna Reiki®
a form of Reiki that opens you to work more closely with
all enlightened beings. This includes those enlightened
ones who are physically present as well as those in spirit.
As you develop Karuna in yourself, not only are you helping
others, but you also become more receptive to the Karuna
that is being sent by all enlightened beings. Thus healing
is quickened as well.
Kinesiology
healing system that evaluates and treats an individual’s
structural, chemical and mental aspects. It employs muscle
testing and other standard methods of diagnosis. Therapeutically
utilizes nutrition, manipulation, diet,acupressure, exercise
and education to help restore balance and harmony. It
is also used to find the appropriate natural medicine
such as a homeopathic remedy.
L
Life Coach and
personal coaching is usually defined as a coaching/client
relationship in which the partnership works to resolve
personal, emotional, behavioral, spiritual, and lifestyle
issues. This form of coaching encompasses the broadest
spectrum of client focuses and may include techniques
from counseling to assist the client in getting to the
root of issues.
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Massage
the application of various techniques to the muscular
structure and soft tissues of the body. (may include,
but not limited to: stroking, kneading, compression and
pressure)
Meditation
Techniques that focus the mind and promote a state of
calmness so that one’s Mind (higher consciousness)
and God ( Cosmis Consciousness, Universal Life Force Energy,
Creator or Great Spirit) can be brought into greater harmony
to facilitate health and healing. A state of thoughtless
awareness, where everyday activity of the mind ceases,
yet one remains peaceful and aware. Specific techniques
may include, but are not limited to: prayer, chanting,
breathing, listening to musical sequences, colored and/or
flashing light, and energy circulation.
N
Nutritional Counseling
The diet can have dramatic influences on our health
and well being. Through a complete analysis of diet and
body types we recognize that the body chemistry of each
person is different. A diet designed to meet the specific
body, i.e. health needs of the person is designed in consultation.
O
One Light Healing
Touch focuses on clearing blockages and rebalancing
the human energy field by using spiritual and energetic
hands-on healing practices and techniques. Application
of these healing arts forms facilitates and increases
ambient energetic vibration and awareness, strengthening
the immune system and opening the client to her/his indwelling
god or higher self.
Organic Skin
Care Natural botanicals, organic plant extracts,
nourishing vitamins and essential minerals promote cell
regeneration and provide anti-oxidant protection. Replenish,
refresh and tone skin with healthy, fresh and pure formulas.
(see Esthetician)
P
Past Life Regressions
A hypnotherapy technique to help clients recall events
and memories of past existences, human or otherwise. Future
“regressions” are possible, too.
Plant Spirit
Medicine is spirit medicine. Plants are more similar
to people than they are different. They have a physical
body, a mind and also a spirit. They are our brothers
and sisters. An important difference: wild plants living
in nature are living in the fullness of spirit. They are
wise, and can teach us, can give us (spiritual) medicine.
Plants are generous – all food comes from plants,
and many other important things.
Polarity Therapy
Healing system having much in common with ayurveda. Parts
of the body have a positive charge while others are negatively
charged. Treatments consist of bring the body into “balance”
by using counseling, hands-on healing techniques, exercise
and nutrition.
Psychotherapy
promotes self awareness of mental and emotional disorders
through counseling and analysis of experience and perception.
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Raindrop Therapy utilizes
a variety of Essential oils (thyme, oregano, birch, cypress,
peppermint and basil) applied with a feathering technique
up and down the spine and hands-on work on the feet and
hands. Clients feel the active ingredients of the oils
long after their treatment.
Reflexology involves manipulation
of specific reflex areas on the feet, hands and ears that
correspond to other parts of the body. Sometimes referred
to as Zone therapy, this bodywork involves application
of pressure to reflex zones and points to stimulate body
organs and relieve areas of congestion. Similar to acupressure
principles, reflexology works with the body’s energy
flow to stimulate self-healing and maintain balance in
physical function.
Reiki Japanese healing
discipline developed by Mikao Usui. The system relies
on the combining of universal energy with individual energy
to open pathways of healing. Teaches that disease is not
separate from the body, it is the body out of balance.
Involves placing the hands on or just above the body in
order to align charkas and bring healing energy to glands
and organs. Practitioners are trained to access and serve
as a channel for life force energy. Uses a passive tough
that some clients experience as a warmth or tingling.
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Shamanic Healing practitioners
regard themselves as conductors of healing energy from
the spiritual realms. May call on spirit helpers such
as power animals, guides, inner teachers, etc. Guided
journeys to the spirit world and/or drumming can be used
to induce deep meditation and to request information about
physical, mental or emotional conciliations.
T
Thai Massage practiced
in Thailand for approximately 2,500 years this massage
is based on the theory that the body is made up of 72,000
sen, or energy lines, of which 10 hold top priority. Practiced
on a firm mat on the floor, this massage only requires
the removal of shoes and socks.
Therapeutic Bodywork can
include massage, counseling, energy work, movement techniques,
or other somatic (body) therapies.
Therapeutic Touch developed
through the collaboration of a nursing professor and a
spiritual healer, Therapeutic Touch is based on ancient
energy healing methods. Practitioners are trained to feel
or sense energy imbalances in the client and to use “laying
on” of hands to disperse blocks and channel healing
forces to the client’s body . TT has been applied
in an assortment of medical situations, including the
care of premature infants and emergency room patients.
V
Visionary Healing Art works
of Sacred and Visionary Art all hold gifts and are tools
for healing and transformation. Each one provides an attunement
to a specific frequency of energy.
Y
Yoga developed in ancient
India to unify body and mind with universal spirit, thereby
encouraging physical and mental well-being. Most commonly
involves a series of stretching postures (called asanas),
breathing exercises, and meditative practices. Diet is
also considered important in this discipline. Increases
flexibility, improves muscle tone, and is helpful in the
reduction of stress.
