Ayurvedic Medicine: Ayurvedic medicine is India’s traditional, natural system of medicine that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. The patient is classified according to three metabolic body types: vata, pitta and kapha. This complete holistic health system for mind, body, and spirit treats the patient as a whole rather than treating symptoms alone. It works as a preventative means of coping with imbalance and disease.

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Biofeedback: Using a biofeedback machine, practitioners teach patients how to control and change such autonomic body functions as blood pressure, heart rate, circulation, digestion, and perspiration. Through monitoring “feedback” using auditory or visual cues, users extend their understanding of physiological functioning far past the normal five senses.

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Homeopathy: This practice, established in the late 18th century, is based on the idea that one’s body contains its own healing power. Practitioners introduce diluted remedies that match the body’s symptoms in order to stimulate a natural healing response. Homeopathy is often best used in treating chronic illness and in cases where conventional medicine has failed.

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Expressive arts: The use of visual art, crafts, song, dance, movement and other forms of expression to foster personal insights and to access one’s inner healing resources. Instructors help clients break free of rigid, habitual thoughts or patterns in order to discover increased mental understanding, physical awareness and/or greater mobility.

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Tai Chi: A system of non-combative martial arts movements that are expected to increase energy and improve the flow of vital life energy or qi. It can relax muscles, improve posture and enhance mental control. Tai Chi finds its roots in the 13th century when Taoist monks practiced this form of movement.

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Integrated Awareness (IA): IA is founded on the principle that movement at each level of consciousness-the mental, physical, energetic and emotional-affects movement of another. By exploring our habitual movement patterns, we become aware of limiting rules and inhibitions that prevent us from healing or manifesting what we most desire. Through touch, the IA processes guide us to find new choices that give us more freedom. When we feel increased freedom of movement, we experience life differently-feel less pain, enjoy a greater sense of fulfillment, and give ourselves permission to change.

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Reiki: This ancient healing system of Tibetan Buddhists was lost over the centuries and rediscovered in the 20th Century. It is believed to help relax and guide patients toward a higher consciousness. Using touch, practitioners channel vital life energy or qi to places where it is needed within the body. This system is believed to ease pain, emotional problems, and headaches.

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Integrative Medicine: Unlike conventional doctors, integrative medical practitioners take a holistic approach to healing. Rather than treating symptoms, these practitioners seek out the root of the problem and may use a combination of conventional and alternative therapies in order to restore the body to optimum health.

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Osteopathy: This form of medicine works with the musculoskeletal system to treat joint problems, chronic pain, menstrual problems, arthritis and many other conditions. Doctors use joint manipulation and physical therapy to stimulate the body’s healing capabilities.

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Reflexology: Reflexologists believe key areas of the hands and feet influence corresponding areas of the body. Practitioners apply pressure to these areas in order to stimulate the body’s natural healing capabilities. Reflexology is believed to relieve stress, asthma, high blood pressure, back pain, constipation and a number of other conditions.

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Ayurveda: (ancient Indian medicine, Vedic medicine): Ancient Hindu medical-metaphysical healing science based on the harmony of body, mind and universe through diet, exercise, herbs, and purification procedures. It emphasizes the capability of the individual for self-healing using natural remedies to restore balance.

Allegedly, the most complete system of natural medicine and the mother of all healing arts. Ayurvedic theory includes a subtle anatomy that includes: nadis, canals that carry prana (cosmic energy) throughout the body; chakras, "centers of consciousness" that connect body and soul; and marmas, points on the body beneath which vital structures (physical and/or subtle) intersect. Ayurvedic diagnosis involves examination of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, nails, and pulse. The pulse is important because of the belief that the heart is the seat of the underlying intelligence of nature ie human consciousness.

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Vedic Astrology: Ancient Indian system of astrology, termed “Jyotish” in Sanskrit. Vedic Astrologers interpret the observed conditions of the cosmos at the time of our birth to understand what experiences activate joy or sorrow in every area of life, and offer measures that can help lessen suffering and enhance well-being. The ultimate goals of Vedic Astrology are to help us lead lives more in harmony with our deepest nature, and enhance our awareness of the light of consciousness.

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Kinesiology: The study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement. Also known as “muscle testing,” it can be used to determine the root cause of a condition. Practitioners view the body as an intelligent computer that knows exactly what is wrong and what is needed to restore balance. Using certain methods, a practitioner can identify the problem area and treat it effectively. It is very effective in treating sports injuries, as they are often the result of an imbalance in the muscle structure. There are several branches of Kinesiology, including Applied, Clinical and Educational.

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ONE LIGHT HEALING TOUCH

One Light Healing Touch focuses on clearing blockages and rebalancing the human energy field by using spiritual and energetic hands-on healing practices and techniques.

The application of these healing arts forms facilitates and increases our ambient energetic vibrations and awareness, strengthening the immune system and opening the client to her indwelling god or higher self.

As the higher self awareness becomes activated, an evolutionary healing journey begins, moving the client through clarity of understanding, health, spiritual autonomy, and ultimately, culminating in the fulfillment of her purpose of being: to heal herself and her fellow human beings and to find her place within the world.

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Zen-Touch (Zen-Touch body balancing, Zen-Touch therapy): Health balancing system developed by Seymour Koblin and promoted by the School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, California. It is a combination of: (a) Shiatsu Acupressure, and (b) way of life counseling, which includes recommendations concerning behavior, exercise, and nutrition.

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Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung (Zhan Zhuang): Form of Qigong that is the foundation of healing, spiritual development, and the martial arts.

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Synergy Dance: blend of Qigong, World dance, yoga, and the subtle energy awareness and elements (earth, air, fire, water, and ether) of Polarity Therapy. Polarity therapist Charmaine Lee, born in South Africa, created the method and in 1987 founded the Synergy Dance & Healing Arts Center, in Washington, D.C.

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Naprapathy: A form of manual medicine in which naprapaths use their hands to manipulate connective tissue. It is designed to release tension and allow the body to reach musculoskeletal balance. Naprapathy can treat a variety of problems, including back and neck pain, headaches and chronic fatigue.

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