Eco-therapy is a type of mental health therapy which integrates nature into a person’s growth and healing. Eco-therapists work from the theory that humans are hard-wired to connect with the natural world, which can include not only remote wilderness areas, but also our gardens, yards, and pets. We … [Read more...] about Eco-therapy
Integrative Therapy By State
Drumming
Drumming helps control chronic pain. Chronic pain has a progressively draining effect on the quality of life. Researchers suggest that drumming serves as a distraction from pain and grief. Moreover, drumming promotes the production of endorphins and endogenous opiates, the body’s own morphine-like … [Read more...] about Drumming
Dance and Movement Therapies
Dance and movement therapies focus on personal expression to enhance emotional and psychological healing. Cancer may result in extensive emotional, physical and social suffering. Current cancer care increasingly incorporates psychosocial interventions to improve quality of life. Creative arts … [Read more...] about Dance and Movement Therapies
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, noninvasive method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological body arrangement called the craniosacral system. Developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, this manual therapy enhances the body’s natural healing processes and has proven … [Read more...] about Craniosacral Therapy
Counseling and Health and Wellness Coaching
A licensed, trained, and highly experienced oncology counselor addresses the comprehensive issues and unique challenges that arise for each cancer patient and/or significant other. Many healing centers offer patients and family members free confidential counseling services for every individual … [Read more...] about Counseling and Health and Wellness Coaching
Creative Arts
Art therapy is a fairly new field in medicine. Yet art – whether viewing it or creating it – has long been known to have healing effects. For people living with cancer, this therapy may be helpful in many ways. In addition to providing a relaxing escape against the backdrop of treatment anxiety and … [Read more...] about Creative Arts
Aromatherapy
According to the US Government National Cancer Institute: Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils (also known as volatile oils) from plants (flowers, herbs, or trees) for the improvement of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Aromatherapy is used by patients with … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an effective form of medical treatment that has evolved into a complete holistic health care system. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine use this non-invasive treatment method to help people become well and stay well. This integrative cancer treatment involves the … [Read more...] about Acupuncture