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The essence of 4dim bodywork is feeling what is necessary with that person at that ve
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Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating fine filiform needles into s
Esoteric Acupuncture focuses on the utilization of Traditional Chinese acupuncture th
"Su Jok," A therapy discovered by South Korean professor, Park Jae Woo. Is a new syst
Addiction covers a wide range of issues, from substance dependence to physical depend
Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT) is a breakthrough technology that eliminates the
Alexander Technique is a physical movement discipline with a focus on self-percept
Allergy Therapy refers to a healthy mode of tackling the influence of allergies on ou
Amatsu is a modern adaptation of an ancient Japanese hands-on therapy that can be adm
An angel is a spiritual supernatural being found in many religions. Although the natu
Animal communication is any behaviour on the part of one animal that has an effect on
Anti-aging addresses how to prevent, slow, or reverse the effects of aging and help p
Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products. This can include the use of hone
Aquatic bodywork is a form of warm water hydrotherapy and massage that has been used
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materi
Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses art materials, such as paints,
Aston-Patterning is an integrated system of movement education, bodywork, ergonomic a
This therapy helps to free blocked emotions and can therefore heal body, mind and spi
Energy medicine is one of five domains of "complementary and alternative medi
Autonomatic Response Testing uses functional muscle testing through biofeedback of th
Ayurvedic medicine is the most ancient of the six recognized Indian Systems of Medici
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Bio-Energy Therapy is considered to be beneficial for most medical and psychological
Biopuncture is a new therapy consisting of injecting biological products (herbs and h
Biofeedback is a form of alternative medicine that involves measuring a subject's qua
Biopathy is a system of treatment combining Medicine, Diet and Exercise. It is a well
During a Body Talk session, the practitioner facilitates communication with innate wi
The BodySense Method is foremost a discipline of healthy, conscious living. It captu
Murray Bowen, M.D., (13 January 1913, Waverly, Tennessee - 9 October 1990) was an Ame
The term breathwork refers to many forms of conscious alteration of breathing, such a
Transformational Breathing (TB) is a complete self-healing system using conscious bre
Breema is a form of bodywork that has been described as a cross between partner yoga
Brennan Healing Science was created by Dr. Barbara Ann Brennan, a former NASA physici
The Buteyko method or Buteyko Breathing Technique is a holistic health philosophy, pr
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The C.H.E.K Institute is known worldwide for excellence in education and innovation i
Candle therapy can aid one's concentration and help you to focus on manifesting your
Chakra Therapy belongs to the category of alternative healing methods. "Chakra" is a
Chelation therapy is the administration of chelating agents to remove heavy metals fr
Podiatry, podiatric medicine or chiropody is a field of healthcare devoted to the stu
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on diagnosis, treatment and pre
CLEAR integrates a number of energy psychology methods. It uses acupressure point the
Colon hydrotherapy, also known as colonic irrigation, is an alternative medical proce
Chromotherapy, sometimes called color therapy or colorology, is an alternative medici
Colourpuncture is a form of energy medicine that addresses the root cause of illness
Core Belief Engineering is a holistic, transformational, results-oriented, mind-heali
Counseling can be defined as a relatively short-term, interpersonal, theory-based pro
Couples Counseling is the process of counseling the parties of a relationship
in an
Osteopathy is an approach to healthcare that emphasizes the role of the musculoskelet
Craniosacral therapy (also called CST, cranial osteopathy, also spelled CranioSacral
Creative Arts Therapy uses art, music, dance, movement, drama and/or poetry to addres
Creative Visualization and Relaxation (CVR) is the combination of Visualization an
Gemstone therapy promotes self-healing by influencing all four energy levels or bodie
Fire cupping is a method of applying acupressure by creating a vacuum next to the pat
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Dance therapy, or dance movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement (an
Tao Yin is a series of breathing exercises practiced by Taoists to cultivate ch'i or
Dentistry is the "evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, su
Detox, short for detoxification, in general is the removal of toxic substances from t
DNA Activation is an increasingly popular form of energy healing that is, by many ind
By learning the tools and knowledge necessary for effective personal dream interpreta
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Ear candling, also called ear coning or thermal-auricular therapy, is one of the e
“The theoretical underpinnings of ETPS therapy are based on sound medicine,
Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a psychotherapeutic alternative medicine tool ba
A holistic approach to natural health focuses not only on our inner well being but al
The environmental crisis cannot be fully understood without understanding human behav
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The Feldenkrais Method is an educational system centered on movement, aiming to expan
Bach flower remedies are dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, an En
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GERMAN NEW MEDICINE is based on the medical findings of Dr. med. Ryke Geerd Hamer. Dr
Gestalt therapy is an existential and experiential psychotherapy that focuses on the
Guided imagery is the conscious use of the imagination to create positive images or h
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Hakomi is a method of assisted self-study, designed by Ron Kurtz (founder of the Hako
Healing from the Core is a curriculum that teaches a mind-body-spirit approach that s
Therapeutic touch (TT), also called Non-Contact Therapeutic Touch (NCTT) or Distance
Health coaching is becoming recognized as a new way to help individuals "manage" thei
Heart Resonance Therapy (HRT) frequency has been grounded onto the planet at this tim
Herbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of pl
Holographic Repatterning, also known as Resonance Repatterning, is a process for posi
Holotropic Breathwork is a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Stanislav Grof, M.
Homeopathy (also homoeopathy) is a form of alternative medicine first defined by Samu
Homotoxicology is the study of the science of toxins (toxicology) and how they dep
Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy involves the use of water for soothing pains
Hyperbaric medicine, also known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the medical us
Hypnotherapy is therapy that is undertaken with a subject in hypnosis.
The word "h
Hypnotherapy can be used during pregnancy and childbirth to prepare a mother for birt
HypnoFertility is a technique created by Lynsi Eastburn for the purpose of assisting
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Integrated Medicine combines the latest scientific advances in medicine, nutrition an
Integrative Release Therapy is a holistic healing method which integrates practices f
Intention Focused Therepy (IFT) is about focused intention: identifying exactly what
This encompasses a wide array of tools and techniques that act as a bridge between th
Akashic Record Readings is working with past and current life issues, clearing vows,
Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs in which knowledge of the ap
A channeller is a conduit (also called a vessel or channel) for universal life force
Dowsing, sometimes called doodlebugging, divining or water witching, is the practice
Dream interpretation is the process of assigning meaning to dreams. In many of the an
Have you ever wondered if you achieve great wealth, if your marriage stays long and f
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both heaven
Hand Writing Analysis (or Graphology) is the study and analysis of handwriting especi
The I Ching (Wade-Giles), also called "Book of Changes" or "Classic of Changes" is on
An intuitive utilizes their natural born inner senses – clairvoyance (clear seeing)
In alternative medicine, a Medical Intuitive is a person who uses their intuition to
A medium, through the art of mediumship, specifically deals with communicating to dec
Numerology is a language of numbers; a system based on energy vibrations. The birth d
The word psychic refers to the ability to perceive things hidden from the senses thr
Scrying (also called crystal gazing, crystal seeing, seeing, or peeping) is a magic p
The tarot (also known as tarocchi, tarock or similar names) is typically a set of sev
Tasseography (also known as tasseomancy or tassology) is a divination or fortune-tell
Iridology (also known as iridodiagnosis) is an alternative medicine technique whose p
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Fruit and vegetable juices, alternative practitioners believe, stimulate digestion,
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Kahuna is a Hawaiian word, defined in the Pukui & Elbert Dictionary as "Priest, sorce
Kinesio Taping was invented by a Japanese chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase in the 1970&lsq
Kinesiology, also known as Human Kinetics, is the science of human movement. It focus
The King Institute Method was developed by Glenn Thomas King and is now practiced aro
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Coaching can provide empowerment and support in a wide variety of ways. Whether we ar
Light touch therapies are non-invasive and involve very gentle touch on the body. The
Live Blood Analysis uses a single drop of live blood from your finger to help with th
The lymphatic system drains fluids, detoxifies and regenerates tissues, filters out t
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Macrobiotics is a complete dietary system claimed to be a cure for many diseases, inc
Magnotherapy involves the use of a magnetic device placed on or near the body to reli
While Reiki (Traditional Usui) and Magnified Healing are both vibrational energy heal
Manual medicine is the science of manual treatment and deals with reversible dysfunct
A general term for a range of therapeutic approaches with roots in both Eastern and W
Amma massage is an ancient therapeutic massage that dates back to 2697 B.C. and is ba
Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is not the same thing as Ashiatsu. While the originatio
This therapy takes account of your whole being and lifestyle, it is a completely holi
Biodynamic massage is concerned with the integration of mind and body. It involves a
The Californian massage realigns the body, the spirit and the emotions. The long, lig
Massage of a client sitting in a massage chair. The client remains fully clothed and
Chavutti Thai Massage is a full body oil massage, which begins with traditional Tha
Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) is a dynamic approach to bodywork that releases myofa
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that concentrates on rearranging dee
Esalen Massage therapy is a form of massage therapy that is a variation of the tradit
Fibromyalgia massage was designed to help people cope with the pains of fibromyalgia,
Finnish massage is a deep tissue massage concentrating on trigger points,stiff muscle
Geriatric massage is a form of massage developed for use on the elderly. This style o
Lomi Lomi, or "loving hands" is a form of massage that originated in Hawaii. Followin
Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are of
Indian Head Massage is a treatment based on old Ayurvedic techniques involving work o
Infant massage is a way of bonding with your baby through gentle touch. It can help f
Anma is a Japanese traditional form of bodywork in which thumb and palm pressure is a
Jin Shin Do ("The Way of the Compassionate Spirit") is a therapeutic massage techniqu
Medical Massage is result oriented and the treatment is specifically directed to res
Oncology Massage is a specialized form of massage developed specifically for cancer p
To a child who has been hospitalized, or diagnosed with a
debilitating medical condi
Pregnancy massage is massage therapy specifically tailored for the expectant mother's
A combination of Hot Stone, Swedish Massage, and Reiki.
There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatmen
Russian massage is a system of therapeutic and sports massage developed in the former
Sound massage according to Peter Hess© is a unique method that takes you to deep phy
Sports massage is designed to help atheletes prepare their bodies for optimal perform
Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best known type of massage. It was d
Thai Massage is an ancient art of body therapy for healing, health, and transforma
Tibetan massage is a profound form of massage which works on the wind channels of the
Matrix Energetics applies the principles of quantum physics to provide an opportunity
Medical DITI is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that allows changes in skin surfa
Practiced for several thousand years, meditation is a mind-body technique in which a
Transcendental Meditation, or TM, (a trademark of Maharishi Foundation, Ltd.) is a me
Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancie
Zen Meditation seeks to awaken you to the true nature of yourself. It is not about be
The Metamorphic Technique is concerned with transformation of patterns. It is an empo
The Spiritual Philosophy of Metaphysics provides us with a roadmap to Meta Reality an
Midwives provide education and support during pregnancy, assist mothers during labor
The MINDSCAPE Programme was founded by Dr. John & Esther Veltheim of the PaRama schoo
The Munay-Ki are the nine great rites of initiation of the medicine way. The word
Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) looks at a muscle’s tightness as a form of pr
Muscle Energy Technique is an osteopathic technique for mobilizing joints and soft ti
Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves appl
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Naprapathy (Czech náprava, correction - from napravit, to correct) - is a branch of
Natural foods are foods that are minimally processed. Natural foods do not include in
Naturopathy is a distinct system of medicine that is based on a belief in the healing
Neural Therapy has been effective in treating a variety of health conditions, especia
Neuro-Linguistic Programming seeks to replace counterproductive reactions that hamper
Neuromuscular TherapyNeuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a very specialized form of manual
These are a class of new nutritional supplements which go beyond the traditional supp
Nutritional therapy is not only about healthy eating. It is a form of complementary m
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Ohashiatsu combines hands-on touch techniques, gentle exercises, stretches and medita
Without Prescription Drugs, Depression, compulsive behavior, ADHD, and a range of anx
Oriental Body Balancing fuses both Eastern & Western Medicine thus enabling us to off
A non-invasive, osteopathically-based form of body therapy where the practitioner use
Orthomolecular Medicine is the practice of preventing and treating disease by providi
Osteopaths believe that health and illness are largely dependent upon the soundness a
Some people, including a number of doctors and biochemists, believe ozone has remarka
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Palmistry is a branch of occult science, which deals with the comprehensive study of
Educationally-healing programs; Parapsychology, the Silva Method and Remote Viewing a
Past Life Regression (PLR) is a method of accessing the memories of past lives in ord
Pathwork is a spiritual journey of self- facing, meditation, and opening to the highe
Peaceful Touch is a healthy touch program for children. The power of touch is miracul
Pellowah Healing Technique © is channeled from Divine Source Energy.
Pellowah Hea
Physiotherapy, or Physical Therapy, is a HealthCare profession concerned with the ass
It is the science that cures with medicinal plants which is complemented with acupunc
Pilates is a form of exercise, developed by Joseph Pilates, which emphasizes the bala
Play and Drama therapy uses psychology, psychotherapy, drama, theatre, play and anthr
The Institute for Poetic Medicine's Vision Statement is: To Awaken Soulfulness in th
Polarity Therapy was developed by an Austrian osteopath, chiropractor and naturopath,
Ways and tools to help build up your holistic practice.
Pranic healing is an energy healing technique based on the overall structure of the h
Professional Services specialising in support of the Complementary and Alternative He
By exploring the world of psychology both within and outside of themselves, psycho-ed
Psychodrama is a form of human development which explores, through dramatic action, t
Psychotherapy is a process in which a trained professional enters a relationship with
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy
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Qigong (pronounced ‘chee gung’) translated from the Chinese, literally means 'wor
Quantum Touch® is a dynamic and highly-effective hand–on energy healing technique.
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Radionics is a method of healing at a distance through the medium of an instrument us
RET is a natural, safe way to release stress and trauma. RET simulates REM sleep, you
Rebalancing is a unique psychosomatic body mind treatment system incorporating techni
Rebirthing is a safe, powerful, and subtle breathing process that helps you experienc
Reconnective Healing connects us to the fullness of the Universe as it reconnects us
Injection Prolotherapy is the injection of a solution for the purpose of tightening a
Some believe that certain spots on the feet are directly linked to other parts of th
Ear Reflexology can be traced back to Chinese medical work of 4000 years ago. It is a
Face Reflexology is a complementary therapy that brings together looking and feeling
Foot reflexology is the practice of stimulating areas of the feet that correspond to
Recently, hand reflexology is receiving some well overdue attention. An Egyptian papy
Vacuflex Reflexology consists of vacuum therapy and gentle stimulation, which is mor
Based on the science of Reflexology, Reflexotherapy is a drug-free, pain-free alterna
Regenetics Method facilitates conscious personal mastery, healing and transformation
Reiki (pronounced "ray-kee") is a therapeutic technique in which healing energy is ch
Remedial Therapy / Massage utilises many techniques, including massage, to address a
A retreat can either be a time of solitude or a community experience. Some retreats a
TENS Therapy uses mild electrical impulses as an alternative to drugs. TENS Therapy h
Rolf Movement Education consists of awareness exercises that the client can comple
Rolfing is a form of deep-tissue, structurally oriented bodywork. Rolfing is employed
Rosen Method Bodywork uses gentle touch to contact areas of muscle tension and restri
Rossiter Stretch System is a powerful approach to help you relieve pain almost anywhe
Most of us tend to think of our bodies and our minds as separate systems and belie
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Sand Tray Therapy involves using sand tray and small objects to express feelings and
The Scenar 97.4 is a healing device invented by Russian Scientists for use in space,
Human sexuality is a fundamental attribute of our being.
Accepting, understanding
Shamanic belief systems have a long history and deep cultural heritage around the wor
Like Reiki, Shamballa is the energy of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, which comes through your h
SHEN Therapy is an effective and predictable therapy, solidly based in physics and
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of massage therapy (the word shiatsu means "finger pressur
Somatic Movement Therapy is a gentle movement therapy that involves stretching and br
Listening to soothing sounds and music is intended to help with many medical problem
Vibroacoustic Therapy occurs when music is converted to tactile sensations which perm
Speech or Voice Therapy is a key tool in the treatment of voice disorders. Voice Ther
Spiral Release Bodywork consists of deep tissue bodywork and neuromuscular therapy. W
As spiritual beings we choose to incarnate in order to experience and learn life less
Spiritual Healing is the deep transformation on a core level that you experience afte
Spiritual intelligence has been described as the “ultimate intelligence“
Spiritual poetry is not necessarily associated to religious verse. Rather it is an i
Strain Counterstrain is a massage technique for relieving musculoskeletal spasms and
Structural Integration is a scientifically validated process of restructuring the bod
Hellerwork is a powerful system of somatic education and structural bodywork, base
In a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually no
The Systemic Constellation process is a trans-generational, phenomenological, therape
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Tactile communication refers to what we communicate through the sense of touch -- thr
Any stimulation related to the act of touching or the sense of touch.
Tai Chi (pronounced "tie chee") is an ancient Chinese discipline that integrates mind
Tantric massage involves working with the sexual energy to release blockages and rais
Tantsu, a form of bodywork done on a mat, was developed 25 years ago to bring the nur
Thalassotherapy is a family of body treatments which are designed to utilize substanc
The Work is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches you to identify
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Therapeutic humour is any intervention that promotes health and wellness by stimulat
Therapeutic Touch is a contemporary healing modality drawn from ancient practices and
ThetaHealing is a simple method of connecting with Creator then commanding and witnes
Thought field therapy is a method of treating psychological and related disorders bas
Time Line Therapy™ is a series of techniques which allows you to release and elimin
T.B.M. (Total Body Modification) is a technique that is used to find the organ or
Touch for Health (TFH) falls under the branch of alternative and complementary therap
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of healing that developed in
Trager therapy relies on progressive gentle, rhythmic rocking and stretching techniqu
Transpersonal psychology incorporates the study of humanity’s highest potential, an
Trigger points or trigger sites are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal mus
Tuina is a method using arms, hands, fingers, elbows and knees as tools for preventin
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As an alternative medicine, Unani has found favour in Asia, especially India. In Indi
In alternative medicine, the term urine therapy (also urotherapy, urinotherapy or uro
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The practice of veterinary medicine includes the diagnosis and treatment (including p
Visceral Manipulation is the process of massaging and manipulating deep tissue to imp
Vision Therapy is a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain -- is a highly ef
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Water therapy is the use of water to improve health.
According to alternative medi
Wholistic Health: Wholistic Health is an approach to health and healing that consid
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YBL is an intensive hands-on therapy designed to identify structural and muscular res
Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The
Anusara Yoga is a modern school of Hatha Yoga grounded in a Tantric philosophy of int
Bhakti Yoga is a term within Hinduism which denotes the spiritual practice of fosteri
Bikram's Yoga, also known as Hot Yoga, or "Fire Yoga" is a style of yoga developed by
Dahn yoga (also known as Dahn Hak or Dahnhak) is a Korean yoga system founded by Ilch
Hatha Yoga describes any of the physical practices of yoga. (Remember that yoga has e
Hot Yoga is a series of yoga poses done in a heated room. The room is usually maintai
The Iyengar method of Yoga is initially learnt through the in-depth study of asanas (
Jnana yoga is called the path of knowledge, or the path of non-dualism. This yoga has
Karma yoga (see yoga ), the spiritual discipline of detachment from the results of ac
Kripalu uses yoga concepts of inner focus, meditation, standard yoga poses, “br
Kriya Yoga is a technique, taught directly by the master to the disciple through a pu
Kundalini yoga is an ancient form of yoga that has only been practiced in the west re
Laughter Yoga, or Hasya Yoga, uses a blend of playful, empowering and otherwise "tens
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning "to bind, or join." Y
Prenatal Yoga uses postures, breathing, and meditation to help ease pregnancy, delive
Raja yoga translates as raja, meaning "royal" and yoga, meaning "union." This concept
Restorative Yoga is a therapeutic style of yoga which utilizes props to make it easie
Sahaja Yoga is a meditation technique developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi that invo
Siddha yoga is a term that's sort of a generic term, which means powers or depth. The
The aim of Tantra Yoga is to expand awareness in all states of consciousness, whether
Yoga Therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved hea
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Zero balancing is touch technique that combines eastern and western medicine. Treatme
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