DICTIONARY OF HEALING MODALITIES

Biorhythms--The cyclical patterns of change in the body's physical, emotional and intellectual energy based on date of birth. Used to determine the immutable patterns of a person's critical days and periods of high and low energy.

BodyMind Centering--A movement re-education approach that explores how the body's systems contribute to movement and selfawareness. The approach also emphasizes movement patterns that develop during infancy and childhood. Incorporates guided movement, exercise, imagery and hands on work.

Breathwork--A general term for a variety of techniques that use patterned breathing to promote physical, mental and/or spiritual wellbeing. Some techniques use the breath in a calm, peaceful way to induce relaxation or manage pain, while others use stronger breathing to stimulate emotions and emotional release.

Chakras--The seven vital energy centers of the body. The chakras extend from the base of spine to the crown of head. Each chakra corresponds to certain colors, emotions, organs, nerve networks, and energies.

Chakra Balancing--Healing techniques which are intended to clear the blockages restricting the flow of energy in the chakras or psychic energy centers in the etheric body located in various points that range from the base of the spine to the crown of the head.

Chelation Therapy--Chelation therapy is a series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA, designed to detoxify the body. Often used to treat arteriosclerosis, angina, Alzheimer's disease. Proponents say that chelation also reverses gangrene, relieves the pain associated with lupus and arthritis, and reverses memory loss.

Chinese Tuina Therapy--A massage therapy using fingers and fists on meridian lines, manipulating muscles to release tension and loosen congested areas allowing natural healing to occur.

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