Activator Methods
Chiropractic Techique®

Evolved from nearly 40 years of empirical study and 15 years of clinical research, the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) uses the latest advances in orthopedic, neurological and chiropractic examinations to seek joint dysfunction in the spinal column and extremities for improved patient care. AMCT uses the Activator Adjusting Instrument to give consistent low-force, high-speed chiropractic adjustments.

Acupressure

A “finger pressure” massage therapy in which the thumbs and fingertips apply pressure on areas along the acupuncture meridians.

Acupuncture

An ancient method based on an understanding of the correct circulation and function of energy in the body. Needles are inserted at very specific points to elicit the body’s ability to rebalance and heal itself. Can be used for prevention as well as for the treatment of a great variety of disease conditions, including pain.

Aikido

Aikido is an effective martial art known as “The Art of Peace.” Aikido goes far beyond pure self-defense techniques to include elements of philosophy, psychology and personal dynamics. The philosophy of Aikido is that we can resolve all disputes without anyone getting hurt.

Atlas Profilax

A proven, hands-on process integrating right and left brain hemispheres, allowing a person to go into the highest level of brain function, and a person is reconnected to the power that made their body so that the body can heal itself in its own way. People feel physically stronger, less tense and emotional, and more balanced and inner directed.

Alexander Technique

This 100-year old method helps people to change habits that cause stiffness, pain, imbalance and poor posture. Highly trained practitioners use gentle hands-on guidance to bring a new awareness of how much muscular effort is used to sit, stand, bend, walk and reach. There are no exercises, instead, the student brings new ways of thinking and moving into everyday life.

Applied Shamanism

Applied Shamanism distills shamanic techniques from a variety of original contexts and adapts them into the modern therapeutic environment. Applied Shamanism requires a higher degree of participation from the client than traditional shamanic models. This participation provides the client with a powerful path toward personal empowerment and enables the client to manage his own therapeutic processes.

Art Therapist

Art therapists are professionals trained in both art and therapy and hold a masters degree in art therapy or a related field. Art therapists are skilled in the application of a variety of art modalities for treatment and assessment as well as provide consultations to allied professionals. Educational, professional, and ethical standards for art therapists are regulated by AATA.

Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurvedic medicine is India’s traditional, natural system of medicine that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. The patient is classified according to three metabolic body types: vata, pitta and kapha. This complete holistic health system for mind, body, and spirit treats the patient as a whole rather than treating symptoms alone. It works as a preventative means of coping with imbalance and disease.

Biofeedback

Using a biofeedback machine, practitioners teach patients how to control and change such autonomic body functions as blood pressure, heart rate, circulation, digestion, and perspiration. Through monitoring “feedback” using auditory or visual cues, users extend their understanding of physiological functioning far past the normal five senses.

Bodywork

A general term used to describe any type of manual, manipulative healing modality that aims to restore health of body mind and spirit. Some examples include massage, craniosacral therapy, acupressure & yoga therapy.

Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy is a healing touch modality using cross-fibre moves initiated over many acupuncture meridians in a sequential order. Due to the dynamic energy pulse inherent only in the Bowen technique, the body becomes relaxed, balanced, and reprogrammed according to its own natural blueprint of health.

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.

Chiropractic

Modern chiropractors, following principles first developed by Daniel David Palmer (1845-1913), seek to improve general health by using forceful and/or gentle touch and movement to adjust the spinal vertebrae to their normal position. Licensed in all 50 states, chiropractic doctors make up the largest single group of alternative medicine practitioners in the U.S.

Claircognizance

A form of extra-sensory perception wherein a person acquires psychic knowledge primarily by means of intrinsic knowledge. It is the ability to know something without knowing how or why you know it.

Coaching

Instruction & direction provided by an experienced professional in a particular area or discipline: i.e. health, weight, business, spirituality, motivation.

Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine, without the use of drugs. By introducing filtered and temperature regulatedwater into the colon, the waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis.

Cosmodic

Electronic device using advanced micro-current technology with biofeedback to fine tune, reprogram, and amplify your body”s natural healing system.

Craniosacral Therapy

This therapy is a system of full body evaluation and treatment that views the individual as an integrated

whole and utilizes gentle, non-invasive techniques. The application of CST helps to enhance the body’s innate healing abilities and is helpful for many conditions, including chronic pain, headaches, immune system diseases, neurologic disorders, TMJ, postural imbalances, and more.

Crystal Healing

An alternative technique for strengthening the body and resolving issues and patterns. It is a process of bringing energy fields into perfect alignment.

Deep Memory Process

Also known as the Roger Woolger Method of Regression Therapy. It is a creative synthesis of Jung, Psychodrama, Reich, Gestalt, Body-Mind Therapy, Breath Consciousness, Working in the Human Energy Field, Spiritual Psychology, and Shamanic Traditions.

Deep Muscle Massage

This unique technique combines German crossmuscle and Hawaiian Kahuna warrior massage. Deep Muscle Massage goes into the second and third layer of muscles, the ones close to and next to the bones. This integrating work across muscle fibers increases flexibility, with special focus on where the muscle feels the most resistant, the beginning(origin), middle(belly), end(insertion). This is key to reduction or erasure of pain and increased range of motion.

Depth Hypnosis

Depth Hypnosis is a therapeutic model that combines elements of Buddhism, hypnotherapy, shamanism, transpersonal psychology, and energy medicine. Practitioners use Depth Hypnosis singularly or in conjunction with other healing modalities, including psychotherapy, acupuncture, and massage.

EFT

Emotional Freedom Technique is an emotional version of acupuncture except needles are not used. Based on a theory that negative emotions are caused by disturbances in the body’s energy field and that tapping on the meridians while thinking of a negative emotion alters the body’s energy field, restoring it to balance. EFT touches both the emotional and physical, helping fears/phobias, physical pain, sports performance, and weight loss.

Enneagram

The Enneagram describes nine personality types, each with its own motivations, concerns, and unique way of viewing life. In centuries past this nine-pointed diagram was used by religious groups for inner work and spiritual growth. Beginning in the 70s, the Enneagram was developed by psychologists as a way of organizing a wealth of information about people and their patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It is a valuable tool for individuals, therapists, educators, and business consultants.

Energy Healing

A physically non-invasive therapy that seeks to restore the natural, smooth flowing nature of the body’s energetic field by releasing stagnant, excessive and/or depleted energies from the body and its cells.

Far Infrared Sauna

Far Infrared energy is part of the sun’s natural wavelength that is not visible to the human eye. Free of toxic electromagnetic fields, far infrared wavelengths penetrate deep into our muscle tissues, fat cells and organs inducing relaxation and promoting healthy sweating which can remove toxins and heavy metals from the body.

Feldenkrais®

The Feldenkrais Method improves posture, coordination, flexibility and suppleness. Dr. Feldenkrais’ teachings are recognized as a dynamic methodology to improve neuromuscular control and biomechanical efficiency.

Feng Shui

Ancient Chinese practice of configuring home or work environments to enhance prosperity, promote good health and improve relationships by balancing the unseen Earth Element Energies in your environment.

Flower Remedies

The use of flower essences to release emotional blockages and activate one’s higher abilities and soul purpose. It is sometimes used to break the cycle of addiction. The flower essences are made up of subtle liquid preparations made from the fresh blossoms of flowers, plants, bushes, and even trees.

Frequency Specific Microcurrent®

An new way of treating nerve and muscle pain and many other conditions using specific frequencies and

micro amperage current. There are hundreds of practitioners in the US, Australia and Canada using FSM

to create miraculous changes in patients to reduce pain and improve health. Most of the time FSM produces immediate dramatic changes in tissue.

Guided Imagery

This technique concentrates on using images or symbols to train the mind to create a definitive physiological or psychological effect. Practitioners may teach clients how to relieve physical problems caused by stress, such as tension headaches. The technique has also been effectively used in cancer treatment programs for pain management.

Hakomi Experiential Psychology

Dedicated to the gentle unfolding of the soul, it is a mindfulness based experiential psychotherapy that uses the aliveness of present moment experience to uncover and transform core models of the world, self and others. “The patient needs an experience, not an explanation” (Frieda Fromm Reichman) is a core value of the Hakomi method. The in-depth training approach combines didatic presentations integrated with highly experiential practice and supervision.

Healing Touch (CHTP)

Healing Touch is a program of energy techniques developed by a nurse, Janet Mentgen, in 1989. It is a Certificate program originally developed for the American Holistic Nurses Assoc. (AHNA). Healing Touch is used to accelerate wound healing, relieve pain, promote relaxation, and prevent illness.

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, from holistic MD.’s to acupuncturists to naturopaths.

Homeopathy

Based on the hypothesis of “like cures like” and a deep emphasis on the principles of holistic medicine (treat the whole person). Homeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body’s own healing power by introducing tiny doses of natural substances that should stimulate a person’s immune system and defense system to correct itself naturally.

Hypnotherapy

An accepted technique in which hypnosis is used as a tool to treat a wide variety of psychological, behavioral and medically related problems. From helping people to overcome a craving for cigarettes to managing chronic pain from an illness or accident, trained hypnotherapists work with a wide variety of problems.

Jin Shin Jyutsu

Uses light pressure on acupressure points along the body. Brings balance to the body’s energies, which promotes optimal health and well-being, and facilitates our own profound healing capacity. It is a valuable complement to conventional healing methods, inducing relaxation and reducing the effects of stress.

Kinesiology

The study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement. Also known as “muscle testing,” it can be used to determine the root cause of a condition. Practitioners view the body as an intelligent computer that knows exactly what is wrong and what is needed to restore balance. Using certain methods, a practitioner can identify the problem area and treat it effectively. It is very effective in treating sports injuries, as they are often the result of an imbalance in the muscle structure. There are several branches of Kinesiology, including Applied, Clinical and Educational.

Light Body

Your light body is an energy body that exists at a higher level, closer to your soul than your chakras. Awakening your light body assists you in adding light to your thoughts, opening your channel upward, and connecting with the Universal Mind. In these states you can see, sense, or feel the expansive energies of the higher dimensions and make them a part of your daily life.

Massage Therapy

A “hands-on” approach that takes many forms. Some of the many benefits include physical and mental relaxation, improved circulation & muscle tone, and aid the efficient functioning of the digestive system.

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.

Mediation

Process for resolving differences and conflict where a neutral party facilitates involved parties in understanding and respecting all points of view, and creating mutually agreeable resolutions. Contrasted to process where external authority renders judgment and decision.

Meditation

A mental technique for deep relaxation, meditation helps to focus and calm the mind.

Midwives

Midwives work with women so they can experience a healthy pregnancy and a safe natural childbirth. Midwives also provide necessary education and follow-up care. Licensed midwives or nurse-midwives receive extensive training in gynecology, fetus development, obstetrical complications, nutritional assessment, counseling, community health, family planning, various forms of delivery management, and other issues surrounding pregnancy and birth.

Myofascial Release

An effective hands-on technique where the practitioner attunes to the myofascial strain patterns in a body and waits for and follows the release in a gentle way. Pain is eliminated, motion restored, and life enhanced.

Naturopathic Medicine

Adhering to the principles of holistic medicine, naturopathic doctors (ND) can use various natural methods to treat patients, including nutritional supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy and lifestyle counseling. In many states, N.D.’s are legally defined as physicians licensed to diagnose and treat in a general family practice. Some NDs are also licensed midwives or acupuncturists.

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques - NAET

NAET is a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to eliminate allergies of all types and intensities and allergy-related disorders (this includes learning disabilities, autism and ADHD; anger and depression; joint pains, skin eruptions, environmental and chemical toxins and emotional stressors) and often with permanent results.

Numerology

The ancient study of numeric vibrations which correspond to your specific birth date and birth name. The “Pythagorean method” converts the English alphabet into numbers 1 to 9, representing a range of aspects (leadership, service, freedom, etc). Each number is associated with specific vibrational qualities. The vibrations associated with your name and birthdate draw certain people and experiences into your life, according to life lessons which your soul has decided to explore “this time around.”

Pilates

The Pilates Method is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk. A series of controlled movements engaging your body & mind, is performed on specifically designed exercise apparatus and supervised by extensively trained teachers.

Psychic

Being sensitive to energy emanating from guides such as angels, or a higher self. The ability to hear, see, feel energy from a source other than self.

Psychosymmetrolysis

A process of matching the energetic value of botanical substances or treatments to an individual’s energy field for the purpose of optimizing health and healing.

Psychotherapy

Usually conducted by a trained, certified, or licensed therapist, psychotherapy is the treatment of individuals with emotional problems, behavioral problems, or mental illness primarily through the use of psychological techniques. These techniques are designed to encourage communication of conflicts and insight into problems, with the goal being relief of symptoms, changes in behavior leading to improved social and vocational functioning, and personality growth.

Qi Gong

(Also spelled Chi Gong or Chi Kung) Combines movement, meditation and breathwork to increase the flow of vital Qi (“chee”) energy in the body, to improve blood circulation and to strengthen the immune system. Qi Gong is effective for stress management and as a safe modified fitness exercise for cardiovascular, neuromuscular, arthritic, and other chronic immune disorders.

The Radiance Technique®

Radiance is an ancient, holistic, hands-on healing modality which brings the body, mind and spirit back into balance, and is similar to Reiki.

The Reconnection

Clears the chakras, meridians, vortexes, and reconnects them with the newer, higher frequencies of the Earth’s grid, our neighboring planets and the fullness of the universe. Beneficial side effects may include but are NOT limited to; better clarity, an acceleration on one’s life path and an acceleration of healing on all levels.

Reconnective Healing

Allows the entire spectrum of axiotonal healing frequencies to penetrate and balance one’s body on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels without expectation or an agenda. The one that receives the healing is the “Healer.”

Reiki

A scientific method which Practitioners use light hand placements to activate and balance the life-force energy (also known as chi [“chee”] or prana). Reiki can be used to treat emotional and mental distress as well as chronic and acute physical pain.

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 theself-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.

Rolfers®

Developed by Ida Rolf, this system of body restructuring and movement education works with gravity to realign the body. Rolfers often focus bodywork on the myofascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, to release tension.

Shiatsu

Ancient form of acupressure. Practitioners apply rhythmic finger pressure at specific points on the body in order to stimulate chi, or vital energy. Can be used to treat stress, circulatory problems, depression, asthma, headaches, diarrhea, & bronchitis.

Sound Healing

Sound healing is the therapeutic application of sound frequencies using toning, vibrational tuning forks, voice, and sound to the body/mind of a person bringing them into a state of harmony and health.

Spirituality

Having the nature of spirit, soul. God, sometimes religion or a higher consciousness.

Tarot

Tarot is believed to have been created in Italy in the late 14th century, though theories on the origins of tarot differ widely. A tarot deck can be used for divination, meditation, self-improvement, spiritual purposes, card games or as a tool of understanding.

Therapeutic Touch

A method of healing touch developed by Dolores Krieger and practiced by registered nurses and others to relieve pain and stress. A practitioner attunes to the client’s energy field, finds weak or congested areas, and re-balances or refreshes them.

Tellington Touch®

A method of gentle touch for animals that uses circular movements of the fingers & hands over the body. “TTouch” activates the nervous system promoting the healing of physical, emotional & behavioral problems, and establishes a deeper communication and rapport between humans and animals.

Tissue Mineral Analysis

The tissue used is hair which provides a blueprint, with extreme accuracy, of your biochemistry. If a mineral deficiency or excess exists, it usually indicates a deficiency or excess within the body, or bio-unavailability. Minerals are involved in almost all enzyme reactions. Without enzymes, life ceases to exist. Recognizing our biochemical individuality allows a correct program of diet/supplementation to be designed for your specific needs.

Touch for Health

Touch for Health is a holistic approach to health which teaches the restoring of our natural energies. It is a practical guide to natural health using acupressure, touch and massage to improve postural balance and reduce physical and mental pain and tension.

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Therapy releases any hypersensitive areas within muscles that become knotted, inelastic and unable to relax. The classical signs of trrigger points are aching muscle tenderness, loss of range of motion, referral of pain to other areas, and muscle weakness. This therapy is a valuable component of preventive as well as rehabilitative care.

Tui Na

Tui na uses the Traditional Chinese Medical theory of channels and collaterals (meridians or pathways) and the flow of the Chi energy, as its basic therapeutic orientation. Using massage and manipulation techniques, Tuina seeks to establish a more harmonious Chi energy through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body to naturally heal itself.

Vedic Astrology

Ancient Indian system of astrology, termed “Jyotish” in Sanskrit. Vedic Astrologers interpret the observed conditions of the cosmos at the time of our birth to understand what experiences activate joy or sorrow in every area of life, and offer measures that can help lessen suffering and enhance well-being. The ultimate goals of Vedic Astrology are to help us lead lives more in harmony with our deepest nature, and enhance our awareness of the light of consciousness.

Watsu® (Water Shiatsu)

Gentle movement, massage and stretching while being floated in warm water, an ideal medium for opening energy pathways and freeing the body. The fluid movement and continual support of the water and the practitioner promote deep states of peace and relaxation, and release of deeply held tension and patterns.

Yoga

A life philosophy which incorporates a system of exercises, postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation for optimal health, mental and emotional balance. Students learn self-control and a state of being at one with oneself.