109 Holistic Health Practices

Conventional/Integrative Medical Practices Bodywork and Manual Therapies Energy Healing and Spiritual Practices Herbal and Natural Therapies Movement and Exercise Therapies Mind-Body Therapies Nutritional and Lifestyle Therapies Other Practices


Conventional/Integrative Medical Practices

  1. Allopathic Medicine – Conventional Western medicine focused on diagnosis and treatment.
  2. Osteopathy – Emphasizes physical manipulation of the body’s muscle tissue and bones.
  3. Homeopathy – Uses highly diluted substances to stimulate the body’s self-healing.
  4. Myopathy – A branch of medicine focused on muscular diseases.
  5. Naturopathy – Natural therapies like herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling.
  6. Chiropractic Care – Diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
  7. Functional Medicine – Focuses on underlying causes of disease, emphasizing personalized care.
  8. Ayurveda – Ancient Indian system of medicine focusing on balance in body energies (doshas).
  9. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – Includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Qi Gong.
  10. Acupuncture – Inserting needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain and treat various conditions.
  11. Kinesiology – Study of body movement, often used in physical therapy.
  12. Counseling/Psychotherapy – Talking therapies for mental and emotional health.
  13. Orthomolecular Medicine – Preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of natural substances.
  14. Biofeedback – Using electronic monitoring to train someone to control bodily functions.
  15. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – Using mindfulness meditation to reduce stress.
  16. Integrative Medicine – Combining conventional medicine with complementary and alternative practices.
  17. Psychoanalysis – A therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring unconscious desires and conflicts.
  18. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – A structured therapy aimed at changing negative thought patterns.
  19. Narrative Therapy – Focuses on the stories people create about their lives and how these shape their identity.
  20. Somatic Therapy – Combines psychotherapy with physical therapies to address trauma and stress.
  21. Orthopedic Manual Therapy – Hands-on treatment used to address musculoskeletal issues.
  22. Prolotherapy – Injection therapy to promote healing of ligaments and tendons.

Bodywork and Manual Therapies

  1. Massage Therapy – Manipulation of muscles and soft tissues for relaxation and healing.
  2. Reflexology – Applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears.
  3. Craniosacral Therapy – Gentle manipulation of the skull to relieve stress and pain.
  4. Rolfing – Deep tissue manipulation aimed at realigning the body.
  5. Alexander Technique – Educating people on how to properly use their bodies to reduce tension.
  6. Feldenkrais Method – Gentle movement exercises aimed at increasing body awareness.
  7. Shiatsu – Japanese bodywork using finger pressure on acupuncture points.
  8. Trigger Point Therapy – Applying pressure to tender muscle areas to relieve pain.
  9. Tui Na – Chinese massage therapy that uses kneading, rolling, and tapping techniques.
  10. Structural Integration – Aligning the body’s structure to improve posture and movement.
  11. Myofascial Release Therapy – Relieving tension in the fascia to improve mobility and reduce pain.
  12. Scream Therapy (Primal Therapy) – Releasing repressed emotions through vocal expression and primal screams.
  13. Lomi Lomi Massage – Traditional Hawaiian massage that emphasizes the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.
  14. Bowen Therapy – A gentle, non-invasive therapy that resets the body’s healing mechanisms.
  15. Hellerwork – Integrative bodywork focusing on connective tissue and emotional health.
  16. Lymphatic Drainage Massage – Gentle massage to stimulate the lymphatic system and reduce toxins.
  17. Trager Approach – Gentle movement re-education to release deep-seated physical and emotional patterns.

Energy Healing and Spiritual Practices

  1. Reiki – Channeling energy through the hands to promote healing.
  2. Qigong – Chinese practice involving movement, breathing, and meditation.
  3. Energy Healing – Various practices like pranic healing and aura cleansing.
  4. Crystal Healing – Using crystals to balance energy and promote healing.
  5. Sound Healing – Using sound frequencies, like Tibetan singing bowls, to heal.
  6. Chakra Balancing – Aligning and opening the body’s energy centers.
  7. Mantra Meditation – Repeating specific sounds or words to focus the mind.
  8. Incantations – Spoken words believed to have magical power.
  9. Shamanic Healing – Indigenous practices involving spiritual journeys and rituals.
  10. Past Life Regression – Hypnosis to recall previous lives and heal trauma.
  11. Soul Retrieval – Shamanic practice of reintegrating lost aspects of the soul.
  12. Theta Healing – Meditation technique that uses the power of focused thought to influence physical and emotional health.
  13. Reconnective Healing – Frequencies used to promote healing beyond traditional energy healing.
  14. Breathwork – Conscious breathing practices to release stress and improve well-being.
  15. Magnet Therapy – Use of magnetic fields to alleviate pain and improve health.
  16. Light Language – Spiritual practice using sound and symbols to communicate with higher dimensions.
  17. Angel Therapy – Healing practice involving communication with angels for guidance and support.

Herbal and Natural Therapies

  1. Herbal Medicine – Using plants and plant extracts for healing.
  2. Aromatherapy – Using essential oils for therapeutic purposes.
  3. Bach Flower Remedies – Using flower essences to balance emotions.
  4. Essential Oils Therapy – Application of oils extracted from plants for healing.
  5. Apitherapy – Using products from bees (honey, propolis) for healing.
  6. Thalassotherapy – Using seawater and marine products for therapeutic benefits.
  7. Phytotherapy – Use of medicinal plants for treatment.
  8. Juice Therapy – Using fresh juices to detoxify and nourish the body.
  9. Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) – Japanese practice of immersing oneself in nature for health benefits.
  10. Moxibustion – Burning of mugwort near the skin to stimulate acupuncture points.
  11. Flower Essences – Vibrational remedies made from the energetic imprint of flowers.
  12. Raw Food Therapy – Consuming uncooked, unprocessed foods to maintain health and energy.
  13. Chelation Therapy – Use of agents to remove heavy metals from the body.
  14. Hydrotherapy – Use of water (hot, cold, steam) for pain relief and treatment.

Movement and Exercise Therapies

  1. Yoga – Physical, mental, and spiritual practice originating in India.
  2. Pilates – Exercise system focusing on core strength and stability.
  3. Tai Chi – Chinese martial art practiced for its health benefits.
  4. Dance Therapy – Using movement and dance for emotional, cognitive, and physical healing.
  5. Alexander Technique – Re-education of body movement to reduce tension and stress.
  6. Ecstatic Dance – Freeform dance to promote emotional and spiritual well-being.
  7. Nia Technique – Mind-body fitness practice combining dance, martial arts, and mindfulness.
  8. Parkour – Physical discipline involving obstacle course training.
  9. Buteyko Breathing Method – Breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
  10. Aikido – Japanese martial art focused on harmony and peaceful resolution of conflict.
  11. Capoeira – Afro-Brazilian martial art combining dance, acrobatics, and music.
  12. Animal Flow – Fitness program combining quadrupedal movement with ground-based exercises.

Mind-Body Therapies

  1. Meditation – Practice of focused attention and mindfulness.
  2. Hypnotherapy – Using hypnosis to promote healing and change behavior.
  3. Visualization – Using mental imagery to promote relaxation and healing.
  4. Autogenic Training – Self-relaxation technique focusing on physical sensations.
  5. Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Systematically tensing and relaxing muscle groups.
  6. Bioenergetics – Therapy combining body movement and psychotherapy.
  7. Art Therapy – Using creative art-making as a form of therapy for emotional expression.
  8. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) – Approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy.
  9. Psychodrama – Therapeutic approach using guided drama and role-playing to explore emotional issues.
  10. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Psychotherapy treatment to alleviate trauma symptoms.
  11. Hakomi Method – Body-centered psychotherapy integrating mindfulness.

Nutritional and Lifestyle Therapies

  1. Nutritional Therapy – Use of diet and nutrition to prevent and treat diseases.
  2. Fasting – Abstaining from food for health or spiritual reasons.
  3. Detoxification – Practices aimed at removing toxins from the body.
  4. Intermittent Fasting – Eating only during specific hours of the day.
  5. Ayurvedic Nutrition – Dietary practices based on balancing body doshas.
  6. Macronutrient Balancing – Adjusting intake of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates for health.

Other Practices

  1. Therapeutic Touch – Energy-based approach involving hands hovering over the body.
  2. Polarity Therapy – Balancing the body’s energy flow through touch and counseling.
  3. Watsu – Water-based therapy combining massage, joint mobilization, and Shiatsu.
  4. Floatation Therapy – Sensory deprivation in a tank of salt water for relaxation.
  5. Firewalking – Walking barefoot over hot coals as a form of spiritual or personal growth.
  6. Ecotherapy – Nature-based therapy aimed at improving mental and emotional well-being.
  7. Astrology – Belief that celestial bodies influence human affairs and natural phenomena.
  8. Numerology – Study of numbers in relation to a person’s life events.
  9. Feng Shui – Chinese practice of harmonizing one’s environment with the natural world.
  10. Hand Analysis (Palmistry) – Reading the lines on the palms to gain insight into personality and future events.