Family's Health
16 Dec 2018
Deep tissue bodywork
This general term describes a range of therapies for unsticking the connective tissues and muscles to encourage them to function properly again. Among the conditions deep tissue bodywork treats are whiplash, low back and neck pain, and degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis…
Family's Health
16 Dec 2018
Craniosacral therapy
A manual therapeutic procedure used to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism: the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum, and interconnected membranes. The procedure is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disease, and a range of other…
Family's Health
16 Dec 2018
Chiropractic
The chiropractic system is based on the premise that the spine is liter- ally the backbone of human health: misalignments of the vertebrae caused by poor posture or trauma result in pressure on the spinal cord, which may lead to diminished function and illness. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and…
Family's Health
16 Dec 2018
Chinese (Asian) medicine
Asian medical practitioners are trained to use a variety of ancient and modern therapeutic methods-including acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, moxibustion (heat therapy), and nutritional and lifestyle counseling-to treat a broad range of chronic and acute illnesses. Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine…
Family's Health
16 Dec 2018
Breathwork
This general term describes a variety of techniques that use patterned breathing to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Some techniques use the breath in a calm, peaceful way to induce relaxation or manage pain, whereas others use stronger breathing to stimulate emotions and emotional release…
Family's Health
16 Dec 2018
Bioenergetics
This philosophy holds that repressed emotions and desires affect the body and psyche by creating chronic muscular tension and diminished vitality and energy. Through physical exercises, breathing techniques, verbal psychotherapy, or other forms of emotional-release work, the therapist attempts to loosen the “character armor” and restore natural well-being…
Family's Health
16 Dec 2018
Aromatherapy
This therapy uses essential oils (the volatile oils distilled from plants) to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled, or placed in baths. Aromatherapy often is used with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology, chiropractic, and…
Family's Health
16 Dec 2018
Acupuncture
This therapy is used to relieve pain, improve well-being, and treat acute,chronic, and degenerative conditions in children and adults. In Asian medicine, acupuncture needles are inserted at specific points to stimulate, disperse, and regulate the flow of energy within the body, and restore a healthy balance.
Family's Health
16 Dec 2018
Acupressure
Based on the principles of acupuncture, this ancient Chinese technique involves using finger pressure on specific points along the body to treat ailments…
