Alternative Modalities

Originating in Chinese medicine, the provider will place very thin needles into the skin in specific locations to restore the body's qi, or energy flow, allowing the body to heal itself.  Commonly used for chronic pain, acupuncture can also help with seasonal allergies, nausea, nerve pain, headaches, stress, and more!

Essential oils are used to improve the body, mind, and spirit. They can be diffused into the air, added to oils or moisturizers and placed directly on the skin, or infused into something you wear such as a necklace or bracelet.  Some benefits of aromatherapy are reducing nausea or anxiety, and improving mood. It is best to reach out to a specialist and use FDA approved oils as allergic reactions are possible.

Most of the United States now approve the use of cannabis for medical purposes. We have researched the endocannabinoid system (which is a body system that is in every single person) and how cannabis interacts with it to help the body heal.  

Cannabis has been found to help relieve nausea, decrease pain (nerve, chronic, and acute), improve sleep, increase appetite, and help with disease and illnesses such as Crohn's disease, infection, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. 

It's best to connect with a specialist that can help with types of cannabis to use and dose to take.

There are several health benefits of massage, it relaxes tension, increases circulation, and reduces pain and stress. Rolfing is a type of body manipulation that works on the tissue called fascia. The fascia is worked on to realign the body for optimal function, movement, and flexibility.

Reiki is a healing technique in which the practitioner gently places their hands on, or hovers slightly over, parts of your body. The idea is for them to "feel" the energy flow in your body and concentrate on areas where a block in energy is felt.  Specific hand movements are then done in those areas to restore and balance the energy flow in your body. 

Yoga and mediation are some of the most widely known and used alternative therapies in healthcare. Both have several different varieties that you can incorporate into a wellness plan that best fits your health care goals. Health benefits have been recognized in just 5 minutes of daily guided meditation, or, an intense 1 hour of hot yoga - that's the great thing about these therapies, experiement with them and find the right one for you.