Alternative Medicine-Manual Healing

Hands on techniques. Learn about alternative medical techniques, such as Chinese Qigong, Cranial Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch - and more.

The official site of the American Chiropratic Association. Click "Consumer Information" to learn about Chiropractic and how it might help. Cites research studies.	Strives to improve posture in a way that frees a person to become more flexible and spontaneous. It's said to change things in the brain. Offers sample lesson.
A form of massage that promotes well being through deep manipulation. Aims to balance the body and improve range of motion as well as energy level and mood.	A gentle system of Osteopathic medicine that bases its hands on treatment on something called the "cranial rhythm." Its proponents say it helps a wide variety of conditions.
Developed by Dr. Milton Trager, a physician, this method employs gentle rocking, stretching and swinging movements to achieve deep relaxation and a sense of well-being.	Developed by a nurse, this is a form of energy healing designed to treat the whole person - to reduce pain and accelerate healing. Taught in hospitals throughout the world.
This site, by licensed Massage Therapists, stesses the difference between professional quality massage and commerical massage. It cites what massage therapy can do.	A therapy that moves energy through the body in order to balance it. Reiki is said to accelerate healing, which is guided by an inner wisdom, a life force energy.
Based on using unversal energy, Qigong is a standard medical technique in Chinese hospitals. This site contains a number of articles and an FAQ that's worth reading.	Offers you a way to "fine tune" your body to achieve a more balanced and poised state - both at rest and in motion. You'll do things with less strain and more enjoyment.
The official site of the American Osteopathic Association. Explains what Osteopathy is and what it can do.	Based on the theory that the body has "reflex areas" on the hands and feet that correspond to glands and organs. Reflexologists work on these areas. Offers instructions.
Distinguishes clinical from aesthetic and commercial aromatherapy. Discusses quality of oils, how they're administered, the effects of oils, and treatment methods.