Reflexology is a technique that applies gentle pressure to your feet or hands. It aims to bring about a state of relaxation and help the body’s own healing process. Reflexology works in a similar way to acupressure and acupuncture.
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit. Aromatherapy has been used for centuries. When inhaled, the scent molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain and especially impact the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that involves the practitioner gently placing their hands on or near the body.
Crystals add an extra element of healing to a reiki treatment by helping to release emotional, mental, or spiritual blocks. Crystals may be placed on or around your body, or you may be asked to hold a crystal.
Oncology massage is the modification of massage therapy to safely work with the effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Everyone affected by cancer — people in active treatment, those in recovery or survivorship, those at the end of life, and even caregivers — can benefit from oncology massage.
Learning effective breathing techniques can provide you with a greater sense of mental clarity and help you sleep better, digest food more efficiently, improve your body’s immune response, and reduce stress levels.