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The art and science of acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world, dating back more than five thousand years. Although its recorded use has been predominantly limited to Asian countries, during the last century acupuncture has gained enormous acceptance in every corner of the globe. Through the insertion of extremely fine needles into the skin, acupuncture gently encourages the restoration of health and well-being. Not only is acupuncture virtually painless, it is also relaxing, enjoyable, safe, and effective in treating practically every ailment.
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Reuven Freesman and Ted van Hemert are pleased to offer Acupuncture at Alembic Healing Arts Centre.
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Aromatherapy is as old as man himself as a method of healing. Since time began man would eat grasses and plants to cure ailments. As a science, Aromatherapy began in India over a thousand years ago.
Aromatherapy uses various pure, complete essential oils and other natural products in a variety of applications to assist healing naturally and holistically. Aromatherapy is considered a healing modality in Britain, Europe, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. It is now a complementary method of treatment in many hospitals in North America as well.
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Chair massage is a restorative oil free massage performed through the clients clothes as the clients sits in an ergonomically designed chair. The back, shoulders, neck, arms and hands are concentrated on during this acupressure and Swedish style massage. Chair massage has a relaxing, de-stressing effect and is the ideal solution for relieving muscle tension that occurs as a result of sitting at a computer day after day or performing strenuous, repetitive tasks. Chair massage is ideal as an economical and convenient alternative to traditional full body massage and for those with reduced mobility.
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Clinical nutrition studies the relationship between diet and health on an individualized basis. How we choose to nurture ourselves through food can have dramatic impacts on all aspects of our health. A specific whole foods-based diet plan and supplements, when necessary, can be prescribed to best meet your unique dietary needs, address nutritional deficiencies or excesses, improve gastrointestinal functioning and curtail disease processes. Benefits often include increased energy, improved immunity, and an increase in overall well-being.
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Counselling is an umbrella term for many forms discussion-based healing. A counsellor can help determine areas of behavioural weakness and give counsel about modifications that can help strengthen those weaknesses and create a more balanced, healthy outlook.
There are many different types of counselling.
Personal Counselling involves one-on-one communication between the client and counsellor to identify problematic areas and determine potentially beneficial changes. begins with determining what’s wrong and identifying what you want different in your life. A counselor can help untangle thoughts and feelings, be a good sounding board for difficult concerns and provide both insight and an outsider's perspective into how one acts, thinks and feels. Counselors are like guides in the exploration and understanding of the mind and emotions of others. Counselling sessions are a way to gain valuable support and assistance in building more useful thoughts, beliefs and behaviours.
Relationship Counselling looks at how a relationship is working and determines what each person wants. With guidance, a couple will learn about each other’s deeper values and beliefs and how those differences can be a source of conflict. The counselor can then present alternative ways to improve communication and ultimately, the entire relationship.
Family Counselling builds positive, healthy and balanced interactions between all family members. Family dynamics can sometimes become overwhelming or complex; a counselor acts as a guide in sorting out the confusion and difficulties, bringing to the surface the underlying source of personal conflict. Family counselling teaches everybody useful ways to recognize and respect the other family members and their needs.
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The craniosacral system (a physiological system like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems) provides the physical environment in which the brain and spinal cord develop and function. The light-touch technique works with natural and unique rhythms of our different body systems to pinpoint and correct source problems. By complementing the body's natural healing processes CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.
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Healing Touch is an energy therapy developed by the American Holistic Nurses Association as a continuing education program for nurses and other health care professionals. Like all energy-based therapies, Healing Touch assists in balancing your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, thus supporting your natural ability to heal.
Healing Touch has spread internationally and is taught in universities, medical and nursing schools and other academic settings. World-renowned health and healing resorts including some in Arizona, Massachusetts and Florida employ Healing Touch Practitioners.
Research provides evidence that Healing Touch helps to:
· Reduce stress
· Calm anxiety and depression
· Release trauma
· Cure migraines and headaches
· Decrease pain
· Strengthen the immune system
· Enhance recovery from surgery
· Complement care for neck and back problems
· Deepen spiritual connection
· Support cancer care
· Help with acute and chronic conditions
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Herbal Medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease. It is the oldest form of medicine known. Our ancestors, mostly by trial and error, found the most effective local plants to heal their illnesses. Now, with the advancement of science enabling us to identify the chemical constituents within these plants, we can better understand their healing powers.
Although herbal medicine is the most widely practice form of medicine in the world, with usage spanning more than 80% of the world's population, it is classified as an alternative or complementary discipline in the majority of the developed world.
James Christian, Denise Galbraith and Reuven Freesman are pleased to offer Herbal Medicine at Alembic Healing Arts Centre.
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Homeo means similar; pathy means suffering. Homeopathy is a system of medicine that treats suffering by using microscopic doses of substances similar to the cause of the suffering.
Based on the principle of like cures like, homeopathic remedies are carefully selected to match the totality of a person's symptoms, and are prescribed according to strict homeopathic guidelines. A homeopathic remedy is prepared by diluting plant, animal and mineral substances in a solvent over a series of steps. Many remedies are so highly diluted that no molecules of the original substance remain, but instead only their energetic blueprint. When taken internally, this energy vibrates in the body causing a shift that activates a healing response.
Homeopathic remedies have not only been proven safe, but they are undeniably effective. Because homeopathic medicines are energetic rather than molecular in their action, they do not interact with prescription medications, and are safe to use in pregnancy, with children and with people who have fragile health.
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Integrative Energy Healing (IEH) brings awareness to the physical body by aligning and balancing the human energy field, and working with the chakra system, the energy centres in the body. It helps dissipate the effects of both physical and emotional stress and enhances general health, well-being and resistance to disease.
IEH is a gentle non-invasive approach to healing. The practitioner uses the placement of their hands to balance and clear the energy moving through and around the body. If the client prefers, IEH can be equally beneficial without physical touch.
Through awareness dialogue the client is encouraged to be an active participant in their own healing process.
Each session begins with the client sharing what they are experiencing in their lives and guiding the process by setting a goal for the session. Based on this, the practitioner chooses a range of treatments which best address the client's needs.
IEH is beneficial in relieving both physical and emotional pain, it assists in relieving stress, anxiety, and trauma. It allows for a re-connection to self on a soul level and brings about deep awareness and understanding of the physical body and its emotional/spiritual connection.
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LaStone massage is a great way to de-stress and bring balance to all area’s of the body. Developed by Mary Nelson in Tuscan Arizona in 1993, LaStone therapy affects the mind, body and spirit, bringing balance and promoting healing from within. LaStone involves energy work, thermotherapy, geothermotherapy, deep tissue manipulation, auric field work and crystal therapy. The entire body is massaged with the warm stones using a Swedish style technique. Warm basalt stones help to melt away tension, paving the way for deep relaxation, while chilled marble stones are placed on any area’s of inflammation and pain. LaStone therapy helps to detoxify and rejuvenate.
Some of the noteworthy benefits of LaStone therapy include stress reduction, detoxification of all systems of the body, increase in systemic circulation and the release of muscle tension.
LaStone therapy is not suitable for pregnant woman or people with severe heart, lymphatic or diabetic conditions.
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Massage Therapy is a therapeutic modality that has been developing for thousands of years in cultures around the globe. Today massage therapy is recognized under the Regulated Health Professions Act, the same legislation that governs doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dentist and pharmacists. British Columbia has the highest training standards and accreditation requirements in all of North America.
Massage Therapy utilizes a combination of orthopaedic assessment and intuitive touch to determine the root cause of illness and injury. The goal is to eliminate the cause of pain, and not just to mask the symptoms of it. Massage techniques such as myofascial release, muscle energy technique and Swedish massage are applied to specific areas of the body with a specific purpose of rebalancing the recipient.
Massage Therapy is also an excellent method of preventative and proactive health care. During a session one can expect an interview and assessment, massage treatment and prescribed home care exercises.
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Reflexology is an ancient healing art that dates back to 2300 BC. Reflexology is based on the principle that there are energy zones that run throughout the body. The reflex points located on the hands and feet are energetically connected to all the major organs, glands and parts of the body. By stimulating these reflexes, the healing powers of the body are activated.
Reflexology is very beneficial for relieving stress and improving circulation. It also helps to detoxify and balance the whole system.
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Reiki is a Japanese healing therapy used in the treatment of mental, emotional and physical disorders. A Reiki practitioner uses his or her hands to channel healing energy (ki) into the patient, thus bringing about wellness.
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