Healing

Modalities
Healing Modalities
It is a holistic approach to
assist every one of us in their
return journey to good health
Types of Healing Modalities
MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-BASED
PRACTICE
MIND-BODY MEDICINE
BIOLOGICALLY BASED PRACTICES
ENERGY MEDICINE
MANIPULATIVE AND
BODY-BASED
PRACTICE
MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-
BASED PRACTICE
Manipulative and body-based practices
that use either manual manipulation to
address structural or systemic imbalances
of the bones and joints, the soft tissues,
and the circulatory and lymphatic
systems.
TYPES OF MANIPULATIVE
AND BODY-BASED
PRACTICE

Acupressure
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Chiropractic Medicine
Physical therapy
What Conditions Can Manipulative
and Body-Based Therapies Treat?

Accident & sports Low back pain

injury Migraines
Anxiety & stress Neck pain or
Arthritis/Joint pain
shoulder pain
Chronic fatigue
syndrome Overuse or misuse of
Headache the body
Sinusitis
Acupressure
a blend of "acupuncture" and "pressure"
is an alternative medicine technique
derived from acupuncture. In acupressure
physical pressure is applied to
acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or
with various devices.
Acupressure
Acupressure
Acupuncture
is a technique in which practitioners
stimulate specific points on the body
most often by inserting thin needles
through the skin. It is one of the practices
used in traditional Chinese medicine
Acupuncture
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
is the therapeutic use of plant-derived,
aromatic essential oils to promote physical
and psychological well-being.
It is sometimes used in combination with
massage and other therapeutic techniques
as part of a holistic treatment approach.
Aromatherapy
Chiropractic Medicine
is a procedure in which trained
specialists use their hands or a small
instrument to utilize forceful and/or
gentle touch and movement techniques
to correct spinal and nerve interferences.
Chiropractic Medicine
Physical therapy
is a physical medicine and rehabilitation
specialty, by using mechanical force and
movements, remediates impairments and
promotes mobility, function, and quality
of life through examination, diagnosis,
prognosis, and physical intervention.
Physical therapy
MIND-BODY
MEDICINE
MIND-BODY MEDICINE

uses the power of thoughts and emotions to

influence physical health
to train the mind to focus on the body without
distraction. In this state of "focused
concentration," a person may be able to
improve their health
TYPES OF MIND-BODY
MEDICINE

Meditation
Hypnotherapy
Music therapy
Yoga
 What is Mind-Body Medicine
good for?
High blood pressure Stomach and
intestinal problems
Asthma
Fibromyalgia
Coronary heart disease Menopausal
symptoms
Pain and nausea/vomiting Mental health issues,
related to such as anxiety and
chemotherapy depression
Insomnia
Meditation
Means turning your attention away from
distracting thoughts and focusing on the
present moment.
It can involve focusing on the breath, on
bodily sensations, or on a word or phrase
Meditation
Hypnotherapy
also referred to as Hypnosis, it is a trance
-like state in which you have heightened
focus and concentration
The person's attention is so focused while
in this state that anything going on
around the person is temporarily blocked
out or ignored.
Hypnotherapy
Music Therapy
is an established health profession in
which music is used within a therapeutic
relationship to address physical,
emotional, cognitive, and social needs of
individuals.
Music therapy interventions
can be designed to:
Promote Wellness
Manage Stress
Alleviate Pain
Express Feelings
Enhance Memory
Improve Communication
Promote Physical Rehabilitation
Music Therapy
Yoga
a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a
part of which, including breath control,
simple meditation, and the adoption of
specific bodily postures, is widely
practiced for health and relaxation.
Yoga
BIOLOGICALLY
BASED PRACTICES
BIOLOGICALLY BASED
PRACTICES
any form of treatment that uses the
body's natural abilities that constitute the
immune system to fight infection and
disease or to protect the body from some
of the side effects of treatment
TYPES OF BIOLOGICALLY BASED
PRACTICES

BIOFEEDBACK
HERBAL THERAPY
HYDROTHERAPY
BIOFEEDBACK
is the process of gaining greater awareness
of many physiological functions primarily
using instruments that provide information on
the activity of those same systems, with a
goal of being able to manipulate them at will
BIOFEEDBACK
uses non-invasive, simple electronic
monitoring to observe the bodys
functions and provide information useful
to the healing processes, especially with
stress
BIOFEEDBACK
HERBAL THERAPY
the oldest known form of health
care, uses plants and plant extracts
to treat disease and promote
wellness
HERBAL THERAPY
HYDROTHERAPY
is the use of water in the treatment of
different conditions, including arthritis
and related rheumatic complaints
Treatments include full body immersion,
steam baths, saunas, and the application
of hot and cold compresses.
HYDROTHERAPY
ENERGY
MEDICINE
ENERGY MEDICINE

Is a branch of alternative medicine based

on a pseudo-scientific belief that healers
can channel healing energy into a patient
and effect positive results.
TYPES OF ENERGY MEDICINE

Chi kung (Qigong)

Magnetic therapy
Reiki
Chi kung (Qigong)
is a holistic system of coordinated body
posture and movement, breathing, and
meditation used for health, spirituality,
and martial arts training. With roots in
Chinese medicine, philosophy, and
martial arts, qigong is traditionally
viewed as a practice to cultivate and
Chi kung (Qigong)
With roots in Chinese medicine,
philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is
traditionally viewed as a practice to
cultivate and balance qi (chi), translated
as "life energy"
Chi kung (Qigong)
Magnetic therapy
is an alternative medical practice that uses
static (EX: unmoving) magnets to alleviate
pain and other health concerns
are typically integrated into bracelets, rings,
or shoe inserts, though therapeutic magnetic
mattresses and clothing are also available
Magnetic therapy
REIKI
is a form of alternative medicine
developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist
Mikao Usui
REIKI
use a technique called palm healing or
hands-on healing through which a
"universal energy" is allegedly transferred
through the palms of the practitioner to
the patient in order to encourage
emotional or physical healing
REIKI