Complementary and Alternative Medicine takes a holistic approach to your health. Unlike more conventional methods, alternative treatments look at the individual as an interconnected set of systems. Rather than focusing on symptom mitigation, these treatments focus on restoring the optimal balance of your physical, mental, energetic, and spiritual dimensions. Some alternative therapies have a particular focus on the mind or body, while others may focus more on the energetic state or the spiritual aspects of the person. But all of them recognize the existence and the importance of all one person’s different layers.
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What is it? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers a perspective on the nature of illness and health that is uniquely different from, and is complementary to Western Medicine. In TCM, human beings are deeply connected with all the phenomena of nature; formed from nature’s essential elements and subject to its laws of growth and change. Health can be defined as a harmonious relationship between one's own internal condition and one’s external environment; there must b [...]
What is it? Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles through the skin at specific points on the body with the intention of manipulating Qi (life energy). The belief is that Qi is carried through meridians in the body. If the Qi is blocked or imbalanced, it causes dysfunction and illness. When an acupuncture needle is placed into the meridian, this opens up the flow of Qi and helps alleviate symptoms. Acupuncture is completed with the user of sterile/disposab [...]
Meet Hana Tisserand, an essential oil educator and the COO of the Tisserand Institute, an organization dedicated to promoting how essential oils can positively influence health and wellbeing. Through an array of course and module options, Hana provides intensive educational courses about aromatherapy for a growing global student base. In this interview, Hanna explains why […]
Meet Marita Dortins, a yoga instructor based in Byron Bay, Australia. Aside from having run her own studio for several years, Marita has taught countless classes and has led numerous workshops and retreats. Over the last few years, Marita’s focus has been on training the next generation of yoga teachers through training, education and private […]
Meet Elina Furman, the founder and CEO of Kahlmi, the first massage device for babies. Elina is a prolific businesswoman and a current advocate for increased adoption of massage therapy on babies as a natural and effective way to regulate common conditions. In this interview, you will learn how a common natural therapy such as […]
