ACUPUNCTURE
The insertion of extremely fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body as a treatment for a range of physical and emotional disorders; now highly regarded by Western medicine.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Education to improve posture and become aware of "patterns of misuse" in everyday movements so that the body can operate with minimum strain by learning to stand and move correctly eliminating stresses on the body.
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APPLIED KINESIOLOGY
A form of diagnosis using muscle testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning.
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ART THERAPY
The expression of feelings in visual form, providing therapeutic relief and personal growth opportunities through activities such as painting, drawing, and sculpting.
AYURVEDA
Traditional healing system of the Indian subcontinent that aims to restore the balance of the body's vital energies or doshas through purifying techniques, diet, yoga, massage, and herbal remedies.
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BEREAVEMENT
Counseling to help cope with the state of loss and grief associated with the death of a loved one.
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BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE
a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders including chronic nightmares, extreme "night owl" or "morning lark" tendencies, and difficulty adjusting to CPAP treatment for sleep apnea.
BIOFEEDBACK
Educational approach to self-regulate body functions using an electronic device to feed back information about changes in the body; often used to treat ADHD and stress-related ailments.
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BREATHWORK
Coaching in the art of consciously using breath awareness and techniques for self improvement and/or health enhancement.
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BUSINESS COACHING
This coaching process addresses career development, business interpersonal skills, leadership development, conflict resolution and other areas of business growth. Some of the coaches also work in the areas of marketing and business development.
BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING
Seminars, workshops, presentations on interpersonal skill development, including emotional intelligence, communications, time management, stress management, conflict resolution, virtual meetings, management and supervisory skills, etc.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
A series of classes and/or learning experiences professionally taught leading to the granting of a certificate of competence issued by the teacher or educational institution.
CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPY
Therapy for children and families wanting help with emotional and behavioral problems causing disfunction and stress for one or more family members.
CHILDBIRTH SUPPORT
Information and services for women and their families including childbirth education, midwives and doulas. Find your best choices for your childbirth experience.
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CHINESE HERBALISM
Ancient system of healing that looks for a pattern of symptoms rather than a named disease; uses manual diagnoses to test yin/yang and the 5 elements before prescribing herbal remedies.
CHIROPRACTIC
Treats disorders of the spine, joints and muscles with techniques of stretching and manipulation; also maintains the health of the central nervous system and organs.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
Nutritional counseling based on the science and study of nutrients and how they are digested, absorbed, transported, metabolized, stored, and discharged by the body.
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
A form of bodywork based on the application of corrective pressure to the cranium and spine (the craniosacral system) to balance the cranial rhythmic impulse.
DANCE AND MOVEMENT
A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement used by people of all ages to promote self-esteem, gain insight into emotional problems and promote well being.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia where the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies.
ENERGY THERAPIES
A holistic method of healing based on assessing, balancing and/or releasing energy contained in and surrounding the human body, mind and spirit for the purposes of relaxation, awareness, empowerment and the movement toward wholeness.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Healing use of concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants that carry a distinctive scent, or essence, of the plant.
EXPRESSIVE WRITING
Uses the authorship process to explore feelings, imagery, symbolism, relationships, life purpose, and the creative process itself.
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FELDENKRAIS
A system of physical re-education known as "awareness through movement" designed to help develop body awareness and increased mobility and replace old patterns of movement with new ones, improving breathing and circulation.
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FLOWER ESSENCES
Herbal infusions or decoctions, made from the flowering part of the plant, which uniquely address emotional and mental aspects of wellness.
FOR THE HOME
Integrative home design and consultation for enhancing the look and feel of your sacred space.
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GERIATRICS
The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in elders.
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GUIDED IMAGERY
Guided Imagery is the directed use of multisensory imagination for healing, relaxation and self-discovery. With Guided Imagery an individual can learn to choose thoughts and images that best support an abundant life.
HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRY
Branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders by a physician; an holistic approach has less of an emphasis on pharmaceuticals than conventional psychiatry.
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HOMEOPATHY
System of medicine based on the theory that a remedy with sufficient likeness to the illness itself can stimulate the body's self-healing abilities.
HYPNOTHERAPY
A form of therapeutic intervention using hypnosis to modify a subject's behavior, emotional content, and attitudes, as well as a wide range of conditions including dysfunctional habits, anxiety, stress-related illness, pain management, and personal development.
INTEGRATIVE FAMILY MEDICINE
Combines conventional medicine with complementary and alternative medicine for the whole family.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The coaching process addresses specific personal projects, business successes, general conditions and transitions in the client's personal life, relationships or profession and helps them choose a course of action to make their life be what they want it to be.
LIFE COACHING
The coaching process addresses specific personal projects, business successes, general conditions and transitions in the client's personal life, relationships or profession and helps them choose a course of action to make their life be what they want it to be.
MEDICAL IMAGING
The technique and process used to create images of the human body for clinical purposes. It may include radiology, nuclear medicine, endoscopy, thermography, medical photography and microscopy.
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MEDITATION
A mental discipline intended to induce a state of profound relaxation, inner harmony, and increased awareness; also practiced by some as a means of spiritual enlightenment.
MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Services for sacred ceremonies such as weddings, baptisms, blessing ways, christenings, healings and other rituals.
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MYOFASCIAL THERAPY
A form of soft tissue therapy which includes structural assessments and manual massage techniques for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia, integument, muscles, and bones.
NATURAL FOOD SOURCE
Farms and retailers who provide local, natural and sustainable foods free of chemicals and additives. Pasture raised meats and eggs are from animals raised in a healthy and humane environment.
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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Views the body's natural state as one of equilibrium and seeks to aid the body's power to heal itself; often combines diet and noninvasive therapies to stimulate the healing process.
NONCOMBATIVE MARTIAL ARTS
A practice of postures and slow graceful movements designed to improve circulation, balance, concentration, and body function; often performed outside and in groups.
NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING
Nutrition-based therapies to prevent or alleviate disorders through special diets and food supplements; also includes diagnostics to determine nutritional elements that are lacking or in excess.
OBGYN
Obstetrician/Gynecologist which specializes in medical and surgical care for women and has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and the reproductive system.
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OSTEOPATHY
Treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system with techniques of massage, manipulation, and high-velocity mobilization; well established alongside conventional medicine.
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PAIN MANAGEMENT
Nonintrusive management of chronic pain in ways that empower clients to reown control of their lives and minimize debilitating effects of pain.
PARENT EDUCATION & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Support to help you be the best parent you can be. Find answers to questions about child development, positive guidance, sibling relationships, temperament, co-parenting and much more.
PEDIATRICS
Healthy child development with an holistic health provider who offers natural therapies and turns less frequently to pharmaceuticals.
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PERSONAL TRAINING
Exercise guided by a certified personal trainer to achieve fitness goals.
PETS & VETERINARY
Holistically oriented veterinary services and products.
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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Treats muscle and joint disorders utilizing exercise, therapeutic massage, stretching, electrical and sound therapies, etc to decrease pain and spasms, improve strength and flexibility while restoring joint mobility.
PILATES
A physical fitness system focusing on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine.
POLARITY THERAPY
A comprehensive health system involving energy-based bodywork, diet, exercise and selfawareness centered on the concept of a Human Energy Field.
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PRENATAL MASSAGE
A type of massage therapy performed during pregnancy designed to reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.
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PSYCHOTHERAPY
Licensed counselors trained in cognitive, Bioenergetic, Gestalt and other forms of traditional and alternative therapies to relieve mental and emotional stress, anxiety, depression and addictive behaviors. Individual and group work.
REFLEXOLOGY
Applying pressure to the feet and hands based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands.
REIKI
A Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing through "laying on hands" based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us.
RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING
Counseling addressing communication and stress issues in interpersonal dynamics of any two party relationships.
SEMINARS AND CLASSES
Learning experiences facilitated by teachers of personal growth skills on a one time or series basis done in a group setting.
SHAMANIC HEALING
Traditional and contemporary shamanistic practices inducing non-ordinary states of consciousness for healing and guidance.
SPIRITUAL COACHING
Using a non denominational spiritual approach to restoring wholeness and purpose to one's life.
SPORTS MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Specific stretching, exercise, joint range of motion and therapies designed to repair muscle,tendon, ligament and joint injuries.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION
Aimed at aligning the human body in the gravitational field in order to increase the use of balance at finer levels of the neuro-fascial-musculo-skeletal system.
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SWEDISH MASSAGE
The goal is relaxing the entire body by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. Additional techniques include circular pressure, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching. Exceptional for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.
THERAPEUTIC BREATHWORK
Professional breath coaching for release of physical and emotional holding patterns from pre-birth onward as well as negative or limiting thinking. International Breathwork Training Alliance certified.
TRACTION
Non-surgical decompression through traction provides intermittent traction and joint mobilization of the spine to relieve pressure off structures that may be causing pain or nerve stress of skeletal or muscular origin.
TRAGERWORK
A gentle therapy aimed at reintegrating body and mind using non-intrusive movements, such as rocking and stretching, helping the body to enter a state of profound relaxation, facilitating the release of deep-seated patterns of physical and mental tension.
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TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
Applying of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body.
VOICE TRAINING
Speed tone, rhythm, and pitch of the voice provide vital clues to a person's mental, physical, and emotional health, used to help expand the vocal and emotional range of sounds and deal with emotional barriers and vocal problems.
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WELLNESS COACHING
Assisting clients to view their health and wellness from a proactive, positive perspective, using the most natural resources that fit the needs of the whole person. Also called wellness navigation.
WESTERN HERBALISM
Herbal remedies differ from conventional medicine in using parts of the whole plant rather than isolating single active ingredients to heal, protect, and regulate the body.
YOGA
A form of gentle and sometimes invigorating exercise consisting of body postures and breathing techniques; widely considered a complete system of mental and physical training.
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