Holistic Intervention
Complementary Therapies ~ Holistic Modalities
Acupuncture - Acupressure
Clinicians utilize acupuncture to address physical symptoms ranging from pain, anxiety to shortness of breath. The goal of practice is to alleviate discomfort and promote peace of mind and body. This adjunct intervention has received complimentary research reports supporting the benefits observed through psychological, social, and spiritual outcomes.
Acupressure is an ancient healing art using the fingers to gradually press key healing points, which stimulate the body’s natural self-care abilities. Therapy is effective in the relief of stress-related ailments, and is ideal for self-treatment and preventive health care for boosting the immune system.
Acupressure releases tension, increases circulation, reduces pain, and develops spirituality and vibrant health. Unlike conventional Western medical practice, acupuncturists are trained to treat the entire individual rather than the specific illness or condition. They take into account a patient’s physical, mental and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment. In addition to providing acupuncture therapy, practitioners help their patients achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy will utilize essential oils to improve psychological and physical well-being. The oils may be diffused in public or private settings to uplift the spirit. Essential oils may also be applied to clients’ skin per request.
Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. The inhaled aroma from these “essential” oils is widely believed to stimulate brain function.
Healing Touch ~ Massage Therapy ~ Reiki
Gentle Touch therapies address pain and discomfort by utilizing physical contact to restore connection, comfort and nurturing. Each modality applies adaptable interventions to address pain, anxiety, restlessness and a myriad of physical symptoms. The significant benefit of touch therapy is to improve comfort and quality of life without the use of pharmaceutical interventions.
Healing Touch is for the individual who wants to enhance wellness in themselves and the lives of people they care about by using the gift of touch, with the intention for the highest good for the recipient. Healing Touch offers comfort and relief when nothing else seems to help.
Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s state of being. Massage therapy is used for a variety of reasons – to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles, and to reduce pain.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are likely to feel low, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and peaceful.
Music Therapy
Music will be utilized to soothe, restore and nurture clients’ receiving hospice services. Music is a powerful tool for physical, emotional and spiritual care. The sounds are molded to decrease anxiety and pain, to promote relaxation and to facilitate communication. Music therapy will be available to both individual and group atmospheres.
Music affects the body and mind in many powerful ways. Music can often reduce stress and pain, encourage relaxation, and improve self-esteem and coping skills. Music has also been known to improve the quality of life of clients and their loved ones.
Guided Meditation
Meditation practices are utilized to improve emotional and spiritual well-being by focusing on internal thought processes. The facilitator will lead an exercise with clients and families to focus on a specific goal and utilize techniques to improve comfort. Each exercise is tailored to the individual to promote the desired outcome.
Guided meditation is simply “meditation with the help of a guide.” It’s one of the easiest ways to enter into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness, and it’s one of the most powerful ways to eliminate stress and bring about positive personal changes.
Other Services
Other services available free of charge to our hospice clients include:
Body Coding
A technique that assists in identifying and correcting imbalances that can cause emotional and physical problems.
Chiropractor
Proper alignment of the body’s musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine, will enable the body to heal itself.
Spiritual Consultant
Attempts to facilitate a broader, more spiritual understanding of any situation or imbalance present in someones life.
