Animal Acupuncture
Jacquie Astemborski

Animal acupuncture employs the same techniques and procedures used in acupuncture for humans. It is an effective method of treating animal stress, painful musculoskeletal conditions, skin problems, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal concerns, arthritis, aging, and many other issues.

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a relatively painless, non-surgical method of reducing the signs of aging. It improves muscle tone, circulation, and the complexion leaving a calmer and more vital looking face to meet the world. Because the entire person is being treated, underlying health issues will be addressed.

Asian Bodywork/Shiatsu
Dee Weir
Liselle Magistrelli

Asian Bodywork/Shiatsu employs gentle and rhythmic pressure on acupressure points and meridians to loosen and stretch muscles and connective tissue to promote healing. Working with the same energy/meridian system as in acupuncture, this therapeutic technique enhances vitality and encourages the body's own natural healing abilities.

Along with acupuncture and herbalism, Asian bodywork is one of the three branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Other techniques from Five-element and Zen traditions are incorporated in the session depending on the needs of the client. Therapist and client work together to create the most appropriate level of treatment.

Shiatsu and Asian Bodywork can address a multitude of issues including stress relief, back problems, headaches, respiratory digestive and systemic problems as well as colds, flu, allergies, and physical injuries.

Massage Therapy
John Dent
Joanne Barnosky

Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft-tissues of the body in order to rehabilitate, and enhance the body's functions. Massage therapy helps alleviate soft tissue discomfort due to work, over-use, and chronic pain syndromes. It is also effective for use in trauma, injury related pain, pregnancy, and stress relief. The holistic view of massage is to promote and increase the body's well being, and improve mind/body awareness.

Reiki
Liselle Magistrelli

Reiki is a form of spiritual practice used as a complementary therapy for the treatment of physical, emotional, and mental diseases. Mikao Usui developed Reiki in the mid 19th century Japan, where he said he received the ability of 'healing without energy depletion' after three weeks of fasting and meditating on Mount Kurama. Practitioners use a technique similar to the laying on of hands, to channel "healing energy" (ki). Energy flows through the practitioner's palms to bring about healing and that the method can be used for self-treatment as well as treatment of others.

Lomi Lomi
Liselle Magistrelli

Lomilomi, (Hawaiian: masseur, masseuse) is the word used today to describe Hawaiian massage, traditionally called lomi (Hawaiian: To rub, press, squeeze, massage; to work in and out, as the claws of a contented cat).

Lomilomi practitioners use the palms, forearm, fingers, knuckles, elbows, knees, feet, even sticks and stones. Lomilomi practices varied by family, ahupua’a (region) and island. Traditionally, lomilomi was practiced in four contexts:

Like all endeavors in old Hawaii, lomilomi was conducted with prayer and intention.

Lomilomi is now a common and popular form of massage throughout the world, especially in Hawaii, Japan and Europe. Traditionally taught lomilomi practitioners prefer to treat selected clients quietly and privately. Lomilomi practitioners may also ask their clients to pray, meditate, change their diets, and engage in other self-help activities usually believed to lie outside the scope of massage. Lomilomi is a holistic healing tradition beyond simple massage.

Herbalism
Jillian Borchard
Marilyn Burdekin

Herbalism is one of the oldest healing arts. Modern herbalism is based on traditional practice, scientific research, and clinical experience. Combined, this knowledge of plants is used to treat individuals and to assist in the recovery from physical ailments.

Sandtray Therapy
Angela Prudhomme

Sandtray therapy is a process in which clients are able to uncover unconscious processes made visible through miniature figures arranged in a tray of sand. Clients are encouraged to create a picture, or “world,” in the sand tray using miniatures. This expressive mode of therapy allows clients to experience their inner selves in a safe, nonjudgmental, and relaxed environment where the therapist shares an honored relationship with the client in order to facilitate positive therapeutic outcomes.

Sandtray Therapy is used with adults, adolescents, and children in a therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist. Many times, there are a variety of colors of sand from which to choose. The sand is contained in a specially proportioned tray, usually with a blue bottom and sides. A collection of miniature objects ranging from animals, people, and food to religious symbols, buildings, and rocks are available for the client’s choosing. Water is sometimes used to wet the sand or placed in the tray in a separate vessel. Clients are asked to choose objects to place in the tray any way they wish. Many times, clients are encouraged to allow themselves to be drawn to objects, without questioning why they are choosing those particular objects. “Let the figure pick you!” This is a part of the unconscious process.

After the tray has been built, the therapist experiences the tray with the client, focusing on the process and honoring the emotional and spiritual self of the client. The picture the client has created in the sand can express emotions, feelings, and conflicts that could not otherwise be expressed through verbal process.

The therapist provides a safe, nonjudgmental, relaxed environment in which the process of unfolding the unconscious can take place. As the client builds his/her tray, the therapist is a silent observer, witnessing the intimacy of the client’s inner self emerge in the tray. When the tray is complete, the therapist guides the client through a series of simple, open-ended questions according the comfort of the client, facilitating personal growth and self-healing.

Sandtray therapy is a powerful nontraditional psychotherapeutic tool. Through the process of selecting figures and building the tray, the unconscious is unlocked, providing the self information necessary for personal growth and self-healing to begin. The power of the Sandtray enables the inner self to be recognized and honored.

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