Therapy Definitions, history and explanations for current holistic and complementary
therapies and disciplines.

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Acupressure has been around for some 5,000 years now and uses the pressure of the fingers and hands and is utilized effectively for tension related elements. More...

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing approach that is almost 3500 years old and is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine and has been around for about 5,000 years. More...

Alexander Technique was discovered by an Australian by the name of Frederick Matthias Alexander as a way to improve body posture and movement to reduce physical and mental tension.  More...

Aromatherapy is the art and science of using oils extracted from aromatic plants to enhance health, well-being and beauty. It is classed as an alternative medicine as it‘s known to have curative properties and China can now be added to the list of countries where Aromatherapy is becoming popular. More...

Chiropractic is a branch of alternative or complementary medicine that diagnosis and treats problems of the spine and musculoskeletal system. Diminished health and other varying conditions can interfere with the nervous system caused by the misalignment of the spinal joints. More...

Colonic Hydrotherapy is a gently and safe solution to help the body eliminate toxins from the system and is one of natural medicine's oldest techniques, and was used by the Egyptians as far back as 1500BC. More...

Homeopathy in the field of traditional health care, is probably the most controversial of alternative medicines as it is based around the premise that an individual may be treated using minute doses of natural materials which in larger doses would be expected to cause the same symptoms.  More...

Hypnotherapy Many works of fiction, such as movies, television programs, and comic books portray hypnosis as a form of total mind control.   However, unlike its usual depiction in movies, Hypnosis Training is not about learning to control another person’s mind and functions.  More...

Kinesiology is the study of the art and science of human movement from the Greek word which is used to describe the study of movement or motion although Kinesiology is probably more easily defined as the study of muscles and their movements. More...

Meditation is an age old healing and stress relieving modality practiced throughout the world, in virtually all cultures and all religions. Meditation is a contemplative technique for focusing your mind on a specific object or thought, for religious, spiritual or relaxation purpose. More...

Osteopathy is a method of detecting and treating damaged parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints and as an approach to general healthcare it emphasizes the role of the musculoskeletal system in health and disease.  More...

Reflexology is an ancient healing therapy dating back as far as 3000BC and has its origins in China and Egypt. Modern reflexology is based on the ancient form of therapy and is an alternative health method that triggers the body to heal itself. More...

Reiki is one of the more widely known forms of energy healing. It is an ancient healing art probably originating in Tibet and practiced by Buddhist’s dating back approximately 2500 years; it means Universal Life Force energy. This traditional laying on of hands healing method is universal throughout history in many cultures, but the term Reiki is Japanese. More...

Yoga is the oldest holistic system of personal development. Practiced for nearly 5000 years, yoga is a form of body conditioning that places emphasis on strengthening the body and the mind while stimulating the soul; it is both a philosophy and a science. More...