Watsu: An ancient form of Japanese massage called Zin Shiatsu is a sequence of gentle movements and stretches, as you are held in warm water.

(See also: Watsu, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Yoga: A system of exercises, postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation. Students learn self-control and a state of being at one with oneself.

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Enneagram: The Enneagram describes nine personality types, each with its own motivations, concerns, and unique way of viewing life. In centuries past this nine-pointed diagram was used by religious groups for inner work and spiritual growth. Beginning in the 70’s, the Enneagram was developed by psychologists as a way of organizing a wealth of information about people and their patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It is a valuable tool for individuals, therapists, educators, and business consultants.

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Feldenkris: The Feldenkrais Method improves posture, coordination, flexibility and suppleness. Dr. Feldenkrais’s teachings are recognized as a dynamic methodology to improve neuromuscular control and biomechanical efficiency.

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DNA Repatterning: Using the Orion Technique which goes into the clients space (with permission) and views damaged, defective or misplaced genes, then being restored to the perfect function for that client.

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Colon Hydrotherapy: Colon hydrotherapy cleanses the colon through gentle water infusions. Colonics are recommended for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches, and are used for general health balance.

(See also: Colon Hydrotherapy, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

CranioSacral Therapy: This therapy is a system of full body evaluation and treatment that views the individual as an integrated whole and utilizes gentle, non-invasive techniques. The application of CST helps to enhance the body’s innate healing abilities and is helpful for many conditions, including chronic pain, headaches, immune system diseases, neurologic disorders, TMJ, postural imbalances, and more.

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Crystal Healing: An alternative technique for strengthening the body and resolving issues and patterns. It is a process of bringing energy fields into perfect alignment.

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Alexander Technique: This 100-year old method helps people to change habits that cause stiffness, pain, imbalance and poor posture. Highly trained practitioners use gentle hands-on guidance to bring a new awareness of how much muscular effort is used to sit, stand, bend, walk and reach. Thee are no exercises, instead, the student brings new ways of thinking and moving into everyday life.

(See also: Alexander Technique, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Ortho-Bionomy: Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, non-invasive, osteopathically-based form of body therapy which is highly effective in working with chronic stress, injuries and pains or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances.

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Qi Gong: [Also spelled Chi Gong or Chi Kung] Combines movement, meditation and breathwork to increase the flow of vital Qi (“chee”) energy in the body, to improve blood circulation and to strengthen the immune system. Qi Gong is effective for stress management and as a safe modified fitness exercise for cardiovascular, neuromuscular, arthritic, and other chronic immune disorders.

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Sacred Geometry: Sacred Geometry is used by archaeologists, anthropologists, and geometricians to encompass the religious, philosophical, and spiritual beliefs that have sprung up around geometry in various cultures during the course of human history.

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Sound Therapy: Sound Therapy is an innovative program of sound stimulation, audio-vocal activities and consultation. While anyone can benefit, it is of special interest to families and children with developmental delays, autism, PDD, Asperger’s, attention deficit disorder and some types of learning problems.

(See also: Sound Therapy, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Therapeutic Touch: A specific method of healing touch developed by Dolores Krieger and practiced by registered nurses and others to relieve pain and stress. A TT practitioner attunes to the client’s energy field, finds weak or congested areas, and re-balances or refreshes them using touch techniques.

(See also: Therapeutic Touch, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Tellington TTouch: This is a method of gentle touch for animals that uses circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the body. TTouch activates the nervous system to promote the healing of physical, emotional and behavioral problems, and to establish a deeper communication and rapport between humans and animals.

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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.

(See also: Integrated Awareness, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Massage Therapy: A “hands-on” approach that takes many forms. Some of the many benefits include physical and mental relaxation, improved circulation & muscle tone, and aid the efficient functioning of the digestive system.

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Medical-Osteopathic: Osteopathy is an established & recognized system of diagnosis and treatment, which lays its main emphasis on the structural and functional integrity of the body. It is distinctive by the fact that it recognizes that much of the pain and disability that we suffer from stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease.

(See also: Medical-Osteopathic, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

MFCC/MFT: MFCC-A licensed marriage family and child counselor. MFT-A licensed marriage family therapist.

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Touch for Health: Touch for Health is a holistic approach to health which teaches the restoring of our natural energies. It is a practical guide to natural health using acupressure, touch and massage to improve postural balance and reduce physical and mental pain and tension.

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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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Energy Healing: A physically non-invasive therapy that seeks to restore the natural, smooth flowing nature of the body’s energetic field by releasing stagnant, excessive and/or depleted energies from the body and its cells.

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