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Bio-Craniosacral Therapy

What is Bio-Craniosacral Therapy?

If an individual is in physical or emotional pain, it is important to gauge the severity of the damage. Trauma assessment and relaxation techniques can help jumpstart the process. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 8% [?]

Bodywork (Massage)

What is Bodywork?

The ancient art of bodywork (massage) has been used for centuries as a healing tool for a wide variety of therapies, from pain management to bulimia and anorexia treatment and many conditions in between. Bodywork is an excellent medicine for promoting healing and relaxation in the mind and body. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 8% [?]

Meridian Flexibility Therapy Program

What is Meridian Flexibility Therapy?

Meridian stretching is a preventative and therapeutic tool utilized in pain assessment and management that correlates specific muscle groups with specific organs, energy meridians and psychological qualities. By preventing future trauma and alleviating present discomfort, this form of stretching is highly effective in pain assessment and management. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 7% [?]

Reflexology: A Natural-Based Therapy

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a natural therapy based on the theory that there are reflexes in the hands and feet that correspond to various parts of the body. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 7% [?]

Shiatsu Acupressure Therapy

What is Shiatsu Acupressure Therapy?

Acupressure is a Traditional Chinese Medicine method of bodywork involving the application of pressure to specific body points. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points and meridians, but acupuncture employs stimulation with needles, while acupressure uses only the practitioner’s hands. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 6% [?]

Healing Touch Therapy

What is Healing Touch Therapy?

Healing touch therapy is a gentle energy-based therapy that emphasizes heart-centered care and compassionate healing intention. The technique uses gentle, non-invasive touch to influence and restore harmony, energy, and balance to the mind, body and spirit. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 10% [?]

Experiential Therapy

What is Experiential Therapy?

Experiential therapy is a tool for exploring relationships and connections with others during eating disorder treatment, trauma therapy and drug rehab. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 8% [?]

Recreational Activities

Benefits of Recreational Activities in Treatment

For residents at eating disorder residential programs, trauma treatment centers and drug and alcohol rehab centers in San Diego, CA, various indoor and outdoor activities are available. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 9% [?]

Nature Walk Therapy

What is Nature Walk Therapy?

“Stop and smell the roses” is a common phrase used as a helpful reminder to slow down, relax, and experience the beauty of nature. Many people live in artificial temperature-neutral environments that systematically cut them off from the natural world. This is unfortunate as nature has been found to be a powerful de-stressor. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 14% [?]

Art Therapy

What is Art Therapy?

Art therapy is the expression of thoughts and feelings through the creative process of art. This expressive therapy has proven to be particularly helpful for those in alcohol rehab, bulimia treatment, trauma therapy and anorexia treatment. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 16% [?]

Acupuncture Therapy

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an element of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. It is one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 8% [?]

Yoga Therapy

What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga is the uniting of mind, body and spirit through the use of breathing exercises, stretches, postures, and meditation. Alternative pain management strategies such as yoga help to enhance recovery that is too often limited to medications. Finish reading this article »

Popularity: 14% [?]