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Some broader definitions of CAM therapies:-

Complementary Therapy

Complementary Therapist

Complementary Medicine

Alternative Therapy

Alternative Therapist

Alternative Medicine

Holistic Therapy

Holistic Therapist

Holistic Medicine

Integrative medicine

 

* CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

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Featured Therapy of the week - Hopi Ear Candling

Hopi Ear Candles are named after the Native American tribe who first introduced this gentle therapy to the West.
Ear candles are used widely throughout North America and Asia and although the current treatment has come to us from the Hopi tribe, the use of ear candles to treat ear problems has been known for centuries, having been used by the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks
Ear candles can help with the treatment of:-
• sinusitis,
• rhinitis,
• earwax,
• earache
• irritation of the ears including tinnitus.
• headaches and migraines.

Hopi Ear Candles have been used by Native Americans (especially Hopi Indians) to achieve a wide range of effects, some of which are therapeutic in a conventional Western (as opposed to a purely spiritual) way.
Treatment usually takes place on a therapeutic couch with the client lying on his/her side
The client may also be covered with a blanket, if required, for warmth and comfort.
Each ear will be treated in turn, the Hopi ear candle normally burns for 10-12 minutes.
After each ear has been treated the therapist will carry out an ear, scalp and facial massage which further aids blood/lymph circulation and assists in draining the sinus tubes.
Heat from the candle helps to stimulate the peripheral blood circulation which in turn boosts the immune system and reinforces lymphatic drainage. This is further reinforced in the massage following the candling whilst reflex zones/vital energy points are also stimulated.

Read much more about Hopi Ear Candles in one of these excellent books.....

 

Previously Featured Therapy of the week- Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy is a holistic system of healing developed in Australia in the 1950s by Tom Bowen. Initially the technique was limited to Australia until Bowen's death in 1982, when it was named, and spread by Bowen's apprentices.

It is a very gentle physical therapy and consists of a series of extremely precise rolling moves over the muscles or tendons. The precision of the move is why Bowen can be both gentle and effective. It is Remedial and Holistic and a simple and focused form of 'hands-on' bodywork that can bring remarkable results. The technique prompts the body to reset and heal itself, promoting relief of pain and recovery of energy. The therapist uses thumbs and forefingers to make Bowen's unique sets of gentle, rolling-type moves, which are then altered with leaving the client to rest for a few minutes. These short breaks allow the body to respond by making the subtle and fine adjustments needed for healing. The experience of a treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing. Because the therapy is so gentle, it is considered to be suitable for all ages. The precise, light movements are applied either directly on the skin or through light clothing to the muscles, tendons or ligaments. A delicate, cross-fibre movement is used to release tension and energetic blocks held in the muscles, allowing the body to rebalance itself naturally and therefore maximise the potential for healing.
A typical session takes place over 30 to 45 minutes, with breaks during the session to allow the treatment to sink in. Sessions are usually part of a series of three to five sessions, beginning with general stress loading points such as the lower and upper back, before moving on to areas of stress specific to the person being treated. However, for the sensitive individual, a session can last only 10-15 minutes.

The Bowen Technique is a simple and powerful technique that helps relieve all kinds of pain, it is very gentle and can be used on anyone, from newborn infants to the elderly it has also been successfully used on animals as well, and practitioners of Bowen Technique for animals can be found all over the world. The Bowen Technique helps to rebalance the body, increasing performance, relieving muscle and tendon strain, and increasing quality of life for both performance animals and pets.
Bowen Therapy is non-invasive and is used to treat a wide variety of complaints including :-
back & neck pain
tennis & golfers elbows
respiratory conditions
fibromyalgea
frozen shoulder
headache
sports injuries
lymphatic drainage
chronic fatigue
high blood pressure
stress

Read much more about Bowen Therapy in one of these excellent books.....

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Previously Featured Therapy of the week - Kinesiology

Kinesiology - literally the study of body movement, is a holistic approach to balancing the movement and interaction of a person's energy systems. Kinesiology testing does not diagnose disease it uses gentle muscle testing to evaluate many functions of the body in the structural, chemical, neurological, and biochemical realms.
Kinesiological muscle testing does not assess muscle strength, but tests the integrity of the many factors which determine its response when called upon to contract.
Our bodies have channels of energy running through them, these are called meridians, and they can become blocked in some way.
The body's natural healing responses are stimulated by attention to acupressure points, and by use of specific body movements and nutritional support. These can lead to increased physical and mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Kinesiology balances the whole person, which enhances health and well-being. Using massage, nutrition, and contact points, Kinesiology also helps with emotions and anxieties, and your specific personal dietary intake including supplements for nutritional deficiencies, structural imbalances and energy blocks.
Professional Kinesiology Practitioners will look beyond symptoms and examine the cause of the problem. They work with the mind and the emotions as well as the body, they use many different techniques enabling you to release energy blocks, eliminate toxins, reduce tension and enhance your body’s natural healing ability.
Kinesiology doesn’t just deal with ailments; it can also help you improve performance and achieve goals you may be having difficulty reaching, whether at work or home, in sports, at school or in relationships.
Kinesiology is non-invasive and pain-free. It brings awareness and insight by finding solutions, clearing stresses and pain, and enabling you to reach your full potential.

 

 

 

 

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