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 James Bonner, a holistic healer, lucid dream guide and breathwork & meditation facilitator. James is a co-founder of the Awaken Academy, which is an organization devoted to cultivating inner radiance through the wisdom of holistic practices. Also, James has training in a variety of additional healing modalities, including Reiki, Vortex Healing, psychology and counseling. […]
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 Dr. Stephanie Rimka, BA, DC, BCN. Dr. Rimka is a holistic brain optimization specialist focusing on integrated neurotherapies to identify and address the root cause of mental illness and chronic illness. She has dedicated the last 25 years to learning the best practices in functional medicine supporting individuals and families. Dr. Rimka is the […]
