Holistic Approaches to Wellness 
A holistic approach to wellness emphasizes the combination of the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical elements of a person. Holistic practitioners use a variety of alternative techniques to treat the whole person, stressing the importance of self-care and wellness of the body, mind and spirit. Some of the approaches to wellness include: (more will be added as time permits)
- Acupuncture
- Acupuncture is the Chinese method of inserting needles into the skin at specific points in the body where the flow of energy is thought to be blocked.
- Acupressure
- Based on the same points as acupuncture, acupressure uses pressure and massage rather than needles.
- Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils extracted from aromatic plants to balance, harmonize and promote wellness of the body, mind and spirit.
- Breathwork
- Breathwork involves rhythmic or circular breathing techniques that help release tension and emotions from the body.
- Chiropractic
- Chiropractic care focuses on a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care, most often for neuromusculoskeletal complaints.
- Fitness and Movement
- Dance, movement and exercise can reduce stress and increase flexibility. Fitness and Movement includes Pilates, Tai Chi, Yoga, the Feldenkrais method and all forms of dance.
- Health and Beauty
- Holistic Health and Beauty emphasizes natural products and non-cruel product testing. It includes hair, nail and skin care.
- Laser Therapy
- In Laser Therapy, low-level laser light is used stimulate or inhibit cellular function possibly leading to beneficial clinical effects. Laser Therapy is used to treat soft tissue injury, healing wounds, and hair removal.
- Massage Therapy
- Massage therapy involves the art of touch, rubbing or kneading the muscles for therapy or relaxation. The benefits range from physical to emotional. There are
- Nutrition
- Nutrition includes natural approaches to foods and their effects on health, weight loss and appetite control.
- Reiki
- Reiki is the Japanese treatment in which energy is channeled from the practitioner to restore the body, mind and spirit to its balanced state of wellness.
