These therapies may include mind body practices such as yoga, acupuncture, energy therapies, and meditation or massage therapy. CAM therapies may help with symptoms such as insomnia, pain or fatigue. It may also help to support emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine. This treatment is used to help reduce symptoms caused by health problems. Acupuncture uses tiny needles, pressure or heat on certain pressure points of the body. Acupuncture may help to reduce pain, nausea, stress or some arthritis conditions.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses essential oils from plants to help support emotional, physical or spiritual well-being. Essential oils may help control symptoms such as insomnia, pain, stress, nausea, fatigue, or a loss of appetite.
Reiki
Reiki (“ray-key”) uses gentle touch to help support healing of the mind and body. A trained therapist places their hands above or lightly on different areas of the body to work with energy fields around the body. This therapy may be used to help you relax, reduce stress and energize your spiritual well-being.
Reflexology
Reflexology is done by a trained therapist who puts different amounts of pressure on the hands, feet or ears. This type of therapy may be used to help reduce pain, stress, anxiety, nausea, insomnia or fatigue.
Therapeutic Massage
In a therapeutic setting, medical massage and non-medical massage are combined to cater to the individual’s needs. Each massage combines all modalities the Licensed Massage Therapist is trained in to manipulate the soft tissue and enhance overall health. Goals for each session are determined by the patient and the Licensed Massage Therapist.