AcupunctureComing originally from China, acupuncture has been used all over the world as a tool for relieving pain, reducing trauma and stress, and promoting health. Acupuncturists place either very fine needles or needle-less ear seeds in specific points relating to a person’s specific imbalances, or in a protocol designed to reduce trauma, stress, pain, or other ailments.
ChiropracticChiropractors are licensed professionals who specialize in the treatment of pain and the relationship between the spine, joints and the nervous system. Treatment often involves manual therapy and spinal manipulation, and may also include diet and nutrient therapies, take home exercises, and lifestyle recommendations.
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Homeopathy
Clinical homeopaths treat the whole person rather than a specific disease or symptom, restoring balance in the mind and body using ultra highly diluted homeopathic remedies to stimulate the body’s own healing response. The remedy is selected based on all of the observable ways a person is out of balance, and a principle of like treats like or that which can cause harm can also heal in very small doses.
Homeopaths perform an intake for about 20 minutes where they speak with the individual, then they recommend (and at an IHAN clinic provide) a remedy for the client to take. Homeopathy can help to lessen a wide range of physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual imbalance, including acute and epigenetic trauma, which is one reason it is such a powerful tool in helping people during and in the aftermath of a disaster.
Homeopaths perform an intake for about 20 minutes where they speak with the individual, then they recommend (and at an IHAN clinic provide) a remedy for the client to take. Homeopathy can help to lessen a wide range of physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual imbalance, including acute and epigenetic trauma, which is one reason it is such a powerful tool in helping people during and in the aftermath of a disaster.
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Massage TherapyA therapeutic massage with a Certified Massage Therapist can provide much needed support with pain relief, deep relaxation, and body alignment. Massage therapists are often trained in a variety of techniques and modalities such as deep tissue, reiki, craniosacral therapy, eastern modalities, manual lymphatic drainage, and Sweedish massage. These therapeutic sessions will help relax and ground clients so they may walk calmly through stressful days with more ease and less pain.
Mind-Body MedicineMind-body medicine focuses on the interaction between the brain, body, emotional well-being and behavior using a wide range of tools. Examples may include meditation, breath work, meditative movement techniques (such as yoga and tai chi), biofeedback, and guided imagery. These therapies can address the causes and symptoms of psychological trauma, stress, depression, and burnout. It is effective to teach mind-body medicine practices to individuals during a disaster so they can regulate themselves while they are evacuated as well as have tools they can continue using and share with others during the long road of recovery. Empowering individuals with ways they can bridge the connection between their mind, body, and spirit to discover how to navigate through adversity is a way to build resilience before, during, and after a traumatic event.
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Naturopathic, Osteopathic & Functional MedicineNaturopathic doctors or physicians (NDs) are medical professionals who are trained as primary care doctors with a focus in natural therapies. Their principles include treating the whole person, treating the cause, encouraging the body’s self healing properties, and using forceful interventions only when necessary.
Functional medicine doctors are traditionally trained as MDs and DOs, then learn natural therapies and more about diet and supplementation. Osteopathic physicians (DOs) practice medicine according to the latest science and technology, but also consider options to complement pharmaceuticals and surgery. They complete additional training in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, a hands-on tool used to help diagnose, treat and prevent injury and illness. NDs, DOs and functional medicine doctors may employ a large range of modalities, including but not limited to: herbal medicine, spinal manipulation and physical (hands-on) therapies, prescribing of pharmaceuticals, supplemental medicine, homeopathy, injection therapies, mind-body medicine, diet and exercise. The combination of conventional medicine options with holistic and natural options are a wonderful match for disaster medicine. Our doctors are often well suited to treat pain, lung issues, sleep problems, GI illness, and other conditions that are prevalent in shelters. |
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