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| acupressure |
A non-invasive way of encouraging the body to heal itself through stimulation of specific acupoints on the body, using massage. The therapist will use deep, focused finger pressure to manipulate acupuncture points to restore and harmonize energy flow for optimum physical and spiritual health.
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| acupuncture |
Acupuncturists strive to encourage proper circulation of energy, called qi (pronounced "chee") by
inserting very fine needles into acupoints on the body's surface in order to influence physiological function of the
body. Good health is the result of balanced, freely-flowing qi, while illness results from sluggish, blocked, or
over-stimulated qi. As internal harmony is achieved, the body's natural ability to heal itself, relieve pain and
stress, and improve internal regulatory systems is engaged.
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| alexander technique |
This technique teaches people how to release painful muscle tension, improve posture and move with greater ease by demonstrating correct habits of posture, body movement, and neuro-muscular co-ordination. It is based on the concept that self-created tension and poor habits lead to poor health.
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| antagonists |
The muscles that oppose the movement of the prime movers.
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| apitherapy |
The therapeutic use of such products of the honeybee as honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, propolis and even bee venom, which has been used to treat conditions of joint inflammation such as arthritis.
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| applied kinesiology |
A healing system that uses muscle testing as a method of evaluating a patient's structural, chemical and mental aspects. Practitioners of applied kinesiology may use nutrition and exercise, as well as acupressure and other physical manipulation to restore balance to a body.
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| aromatherapy |
As a supplement to medical care, Aromatherapy is a branch of Herbalism in which essential oils and other natural aromatic substances are used for psychological and physical therapeutic benefit.
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| art therapy |
The use of art for therapeutic purposes, based on the premise that art reflects the personality of its creator. A therapist will assess a patient and formulate a plan for treatment based on observations made of the
materials a patient chooses and his or her behavior in creating a simple art piece.
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| assessment |
The collection and interpretation of information provided by the client, massage practitioner and referring medical professional.
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| aston-patterning |
Aston-Patterning is a movement maintenance program to improve balance, increase strength and endurance and reduce fatigue. It may include bodywork and training in posture, movement, ergonomics and fitness.
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| audiology |
Audiologists are concerned with the assessment and treatment of hearing disorders. Using highly complex instruments and testing devices, the audiologist evaluates hearing functions and designs a program of treatment which may include the selection of a hearing aid, training in speech-reading and listening skills, or referrals to other professionals.
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| auriculotherapy |
A health care procedure in which stimulation of the auricle of the external ear is utilized to
alleviate health conditions in other parts of the body.
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| ayurveda |
Ayurveda means "complete knowledge of the totality of life." Is is a 5,000 year old tradition based on the Vedic texts of India and is the worldıs most ancient, comprehensive and natural mind/body health care system. Ayurveda uses herbs, aromas, meditation, yoga and diet consulting to address health issues. It offers what many find lacking in Western Medicine: a focus on the root cause, rather than the symptoms; on the person rather than the problem; and on the mind and spirit as well as the body.
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