Conventional/Integrative Medical Practices
- Allopathic Medicine – Conventional Western medicine focused on diagnosis and treatment.
- Osteopathy – Emphasizes physical manipulation of the body’s muscle tissue and bones.
- Homeopathy – Uses highly diluted substances to stimulate the body’s self-healing.
- Myopathy – A branch of medicine focused on muscular diseases.
- Naturopathy – Natural therapies like herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling.
- Chiropractic Care – Diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
- Functional Medicine – Focuses on underlying causes of disease, emphasizing personalized care.
- Ayurveda – Ancient Indian system of medicine focusing on balance in body energies (doshas).
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – Includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Qi Gong.
- Acupuncture – Inserting needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain and treat various conditions.
- Kinesiology – Study of body movement, often used in physical therapy.
- Counseling/Psychotherapy – Talking therapies for mental and emotional health.
- Orthomolecular Medicine – Preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of natural substances.
- Biofeedback – Using electronic monitoring to train someone to control bodily functions.
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – Using mindfulness meditation to reduce stress.
- Integrative Medicine – Combining conventional medicine with complementary and alternative practices.
- Psychoanalysis – A therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring unconscious desires and conflicts.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – A structured therapy aimed at changing negative thought patterns.
- Narrative Therapy – Focuses on the stories people create about their lives and how these shape their identity.
- Somatic Therapy – Combines psychotherapy with physical therapies to address trauma and stress.
- Orthopedic Manual Therapy – Hands-on treatment used to address musculoskeletal issues.
- Prolotherapy – Injection therapy to promote healing of ligaments and tendons.
Bodywork and Manual Therapies
- Massage Therapy – Manipulation of muscles and soft tissues for relaxation and healing.
- Reflexology – Applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears.
- Craniosacral Therapy – Gentle manipulation of the skull to relieve stress and pain.
- Rolfing – Deep tissue manipulation aimed at realigning the body.
- Alexander Technique – Educating people on how to properly use their bodies to reduce tension.
- Feldenkrais Method – Gentle movement exercises aimed at increasing body awareness.
- Shiatsu – Japanese bodywork using finger pressure on acupuncture points.
- Trigger Point Therapy – Applying pressure to tender muscle areas to relieve pain.
- Tui Na – Chinese massage therapy that uses kneading, rolling, and tapping techniques.
- Structural Integration – Aligning the body’s structure to improve posture and movement.
- Myofascial Release Therapy – Relieving tension in the fascia to improve mobility and reduce pain.
- Scream Therapy (Primal Therapy) – Releasing repressed emotions through vocal expression and primal screams.
- Lomi Lomi Massage – Traditional Hawaiian massage that emphasizes the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.
- Bowen Therapy – A gentle, non-invasive therapy that resets the body’s healing mechanisms.
- Hellerwork – Integrative bodywork focusing on connective tissue and emotional health.
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage – Gentle massage to stimulate the lymphatic system and reduce toxins.
- Trager Approach – Gentle movement re-education to release deep-seated physical and emotional patterns.
Energy Healing and Spiritual Practices
- Reiki – Channeling energy through the hands to promote healing.
- Qigong – Chinese practice involving movement, breathing, and meditation.
- Energy Healing – Various practices like pranic healing and aura cleansing.
- Crystal Healing – Using crystals to balance energy and promote healing.
- Sound Healing – Using sound frequencies, like Tibetan singing bowls, to heal.
- Chakra Balancing – Aligning and opening the body’s energy centers.
- Mantra Meditation – Repeating specific sounds or words to focus the mind.
- Incantations – Spoken words believed to have magical power.
- Shamanic Healing – Indigenous practices involving spiritual journeys and rituals.
- Past Life Regression – Hypnosis to recall previous lives and heal trauma.
- Soul Retrieval – Shamanic practice of reintegrating lost aspects of the soul.
- Theta Healing – Meditation technique that uses the power of focused thought to influence physical and emotional health.
- Reconnective Healing – Frequencies used to promote healing beyond traditional energy healing.
- Breathwork – Conscious breathing practices to release stress and improve well-being.
- Magnet Therapy – Use of magnetic fields to alleviate pain and improve health.
- Light Language – Spiritual practice using sound and symbols to communicate with higher dimensions.
- Angel Therapy – Healing practice involving communication with angels for guidance and support.
Herbal and Natural Therapies
- Herbal Medicine – Using plants and plant extracts for healing.
- Aromatherapy – Using essential oils for therapeutic purposes.
- Bach Flower Remedies – Using flower essences to balance emotions.
- Essential Oils Therapy – Application of oils extracted from plants for healing.
- Apitherapy – Using products from bees (honey, propolis) for healing.
- Thalassotherapy – Using seawater and marine products for therapeutic benefits.
- Phytotherapy – Use of medicinal plants for treatment.
- Juice Therapy – Using fresh juices to detoxify and nourish the body.
- Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) – Japanese practice of immersing oneself in nature for health benefits.
- Moxibustion – Burning of mugwort near the skin to stimulate acupuncture points.
- Flower Essences – Vibrational remedies made from the energetic imprint of flowers.
- Raw Food Therapy – Consuming uncooked, unprocessed foods to maintain health and energy.
- Chelation Therapy – Use of agents to remove heavy metals from the body.
- Hydrotherapy – Use of water (hot, cold, steam) for pain relief and treatment.
Movement and Exercise Therapies
- Yoga – Physical, mental, and spiritual practice originating in India.
- Pilates – Exercise system focusing on core strength and stability.
- Tai Chi – Chinese martial art practiced for its health benefits.
- Dance Therapy – Using movement and dance for emotional, cognitive, and physical healing.
- Alexander Technique – Re-education of body movement to reduce tension and stress.
- Ecstatic Dance – Freeform dance to promote emotional and spiritual well-being.
- Nia Technique – Mind-body fitness practice combining dance, martial arts, and mindfulness.
- Parkour – Physical discipline involving obstacle course training.
- Buteyko Breathing Method – Breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
- Aikido – Japanese martial art focused on harmony and peaceful resolution of conflict.
- Capoeira – Afro-Brazilian martial art combining dance, acrobatics, and music.
- Animal Flow – Fitness program combining quadrupedal movement with ground-based exercises.
Mind-Body Therapies
- Meditation – Practice of focused attention and mindfulness.
- Hypnotherapy – Using hypnosis to promote healing and change behavior.
- Visualization – Using mental imagery to promote relaxation and healing.
- Autogenic Training – Self-relaxation technique focusing on physical sensations.
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Systematically tensing and relaxing muscle groups.
- Bioenergetics – Therapy combining body movement and psychotherapy.
- Art Therapy – Using creative art-making as a form of therapy for emotional expression.
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) – Approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy.
- Psychodrama – Therapeutic approach using guided drama and role-playing to explore emotional issues.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Psychotherapy treatment to alleviate trauma symptoms.
- Hakomi Method – Body-centered psychotherapy integrating mindfulness.
Nutritional and Lifestyle Therapies
- Nutritional Therapy – Use of diet and nutrition to prevent and treat diseases.
- Fasting – Abstaining from food for health or spiritual reasons.
- Detoxification – Practices aimed at removing toxins from the body.
- Intermittent Fasting – Eating only during specific hours of the day.
- Ayurvedic Nutrition – Dietary practices based on balancing body doshas.
- Macronutrient Balancing – Adjusting intake of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates for health.
Other Practices
- Therapeutic Touch – Energy-based approach involving hands hovering over the body.
- Polarity Therapy – Balancing the body’s energy flow through touch and counseling.
- Watsu – Water-based therapy combining massage, joint mobilization, and Shiatsu.
- Floatation Therapy – Sensory deprivation in a tank of salt water for relaxation.
- Firewalking – Walking barefoot over hot coals as a form of spiritual or personal growth.
- Ecotherapy – Nature-based therapy aimed at improving mental and emotional well-being.
- Astrology – Belief that celestial bodies influence human affairs and natural phenomena.
- Numerology – Study of numbers in relation to a person’s life events.
- Feng Shui – Chinese practice of harmonizing one’s environment with the natural world.
- Hand Analysis (Palmistry) – Reading the lines on the palms to gain insight into personality and future events.