Holistic Traditions http://www.holistictraditions.com/acupuncture Acupuncture & Massage Therapy Clinic Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:52:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Contact Us http://www.holistictraditions.com/acupuncture/contact-form/ http://www.holistictraditions.com/acupuncture/contact-form/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:32:51 +0000 admin http://staging.holistictraditions.com/acupuncture/?p=196 http://www.holistictraditions.com/acupuncture/contact-form/feed/ 0 Infant http://www.holistictraditions.com/acupuncture/infant/ http://www.holistictraditions.com/acupuncture/infant/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:06:23 +0000 admin http://staging.holistictraditions.com/acupuncture/?p=177 Continue reading →]]> Infant Massage and its many Benefits
By: Michelle Fletcher

Massage is no longer solely the refuge for overworked athletes and office workers suffering from carpal tunnel. The littlest in our lives are now reaping the many benefits of massage-infants.

Massage applied specifically to infants is deemed infant massage, used to enhance blood circulation, stimulate the nervous system, promote relaxation, decrease the production of stress hormones, and relieve discomfort associated with colic, gas, congestion, and teething. Applied by certified massage therapists or parents who have undergone training in this healing method, infant massage provides many positive benefits for parents and children.

The University Of Miami School Of Medicine and the Nova Southeastern University have been the flagship institutions researching the effects of massage in infants, citing the numerous benefits in clinical studies. According to their numerous studies, “Research suggests that touch is as important to infants and children as eating and sleeping. Touch therapy triggers many physiological changes that help infants and children grow and develop. For example, massage can stimulate nerves in the brain that facilitate food absorption, resulting in faster weight gain. It also lowers levels of stress hormones, resulting in improved immune function.”1

Infants who receive massage therapy may reap numerous benefits, including a feeling of relaxation, relief from stress, involvement and interaction with adults, and stimulation to the nervous system, which aids in many bodily functions. “When infant massage therapy is properly applied to preterm infants, they respond with increased weight gains, improved developmental scores, and earlier discharge from the hospital.”2

Infant massage also provides benefits for those giving the massage. Parents gain an increased awareness of the baby and his or her needs while enhancing the bonding process between child and caregiver. In the advent of postnatal depression-a common occurrence among mothers following birth-both child and parent are in danger of suffering long-term adverse consequences in their relationship and the infant’s development. Improving a mother’s depression through massage techniques that not only physically aid the infant but also heal both individuals emotionally may be the key to encouraging positive mother-infant interaction. “Learning the practice of infant massage by mothers is an effective treatment for facilitating mother-infant interaction in mothers with postnatal depression.”3 Further, “Parents of the [infant] also benefit because infant massage enhances bonding with their child and increases confidence in their parenting skills.”4

The benefits of massage on both infants and their parents are overwhelmingly positive, with research indicating that infant massage is increasingly recognized as a legitimate health care treatment.


1 Field, T. Massage therapy for infants and children. Developmental and Behavioral Psychology. 1995 Apr;16(2):105-11.

2 Beachy, JM. Premature infant massage in the NICU. Neonatal Network. 2003 May-June;22(3):39-45.

3 Onozawa K., et al. Infant massage improves mother-infant interaction for mothers with postnatal depression. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2001 Mar;63(1-3):201-7.

4 Beachy 201.

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Naturopathy relies on natural remedies such as sunlight, air, water, and diet. Naturopathy is centered around the concept that the body has the natural ability to heal itself.

 
 
 
 
 
 
What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a primary health-care system emphasizing
prevention, treatment and the promotion of optimal health through the
use of natural therapeutic methods and modalities.

It is the art and science of disease diagnosis, treatment and
prevention using natural therapies including botanical medicine,
clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy*, homeopathy**, physical medicine,
and lifestyle counseling.

Naturopathic medicine is an approach to healthcare derived from the
latest scientific understanding of the human body, as well as from
long-standing traditional systems of healing, and treats acute and
chronic illnesses in all age groups.

*Hydrotherapy is a treatment which includes, among other treatments,
the applications of hot and cold water to stimulate the body’s natural
healing processes.

*Homeopathy is a system of medicine widely used throughout the world
which uses the principle of “like cures like” to rapidly, gently, and
permanently address many common health complaints using a truly
holistic evaluation of the patient’s condition.

What is a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.)?

Naturopathic physicians are primary care providers trained in
conventional medical sciences, diagnosis and treatment, and are
experts in natural therapeutics. Naturopathic Doctors seek to aid
patients in restoring and maintaining optimum health by emphasizing
nature’s inherent self-healing process.

A Naturopathic Doctor views the individual as an integral whole
including the physiological, psychological, social, spiritual,
environment and lifestyle factors affecting health. The primary goal
is to treat the underlying cause of the disease, and treatments are
chosen based on the individual patient. This approach has proven
successful in treating both chronic and acute conditions.

Naturopathic doctors can also complement and enhance health care
services provided by other health care professionals. They cooperate
with other branches of medical science referring patients to other
practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate.
Naturopathic Doctors provide patients with a truly integrative form of
health care.

Naturopathic Doctors are licensed through the California Bureau of
Naturopathic Medicine


Fees

New Patient Visit:
Allow 2 hours total. First time patients will need to fill out
extensive paperwork regarding their current health complaints, past
medical history, family history, current medications and treatments,
current lifestyle and diet factors, and any and all present symptoms.
During the visit, the doctor will speak with you at length about your
concerns, conduct relevant physical exams, and order any laboratory or
imaging tests that may be needed.

Fee: $150 plus any diagnostic testing

Follow-up Visit:
45 minutes. The doctor will follow up on your current condition and
your treatment.

Fee: $75 plus any diagnostic testing

Homeopathic Intake Initial Visit:
Allow 2 hours or more. The doctor will take a full and complete
health history in the patient’s own words in order to gain a complete
picture of their current condition. The case is thoroughly analyzed
and a very specific remedy is chosen. Price includes 2-3 additional
hours for case study and analysis.

Fee: $200

Hydrotherapy Treatment:
Relaxing, rejuvenating, and stimulating hydrotherapy treatments boost
the immune system and aid in the body’s natural defenses against
stress and illness. Ask for details regarding this fantastic
treatment.

Fee: $25/session

Payment is due in full on the date of service.

To schedule an appointment, please call: (858) 405-1291or Click Here to Contact Us.

 

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My Sacred Feathers
A life-changing therapeutic process sourced in the spirit world, which magnifies vibrationsand celebrates the soul’s inherent knowledge.
Do You. . .
  • Feel stuck in old unproductive, unfulfilling patterns?
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  • Ever feel like you don’t really belong here?
  • Find that you have less in life than you want?
  • Wonder what your purpose is here on earth?
  • Long to connect with your Higher Self?
Why Therapy for the Soul?
Your body cells record memories of everything you have ever experienced. Your soul carries memories, from one life to the next. Sometimes, these memories create negative and limiting beliefs which manifest themselves in your life, cauling pain and distress.
 
Therapy for the Soul Enables You to. . .
  • Access the memories held by your body’s cells
  • Access the unlimited memories held by your soul
  • Identify the sources of your emotional, physical, and spiritual pain
  • Heal that pain through a sacred therapeutic process
  • Develop new and expanede beliefs which immediately begin to manifest positively in your life
 
With Therapy for the Soul, You Can Begin To. . .
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What Happens During a Session?
We begin with a polarity balance, which aligns the flow of your energy field with that of the Earth’s. This allows us to access clear and accurate information stored in your soul’s memory banks. Answers are retrieved from your soul’s memory through logical “yes – no” questions, and the origins of your problems are identified, released and cleared.
You are fully alert, aware, and a full participant throughout the session. The process is gentle, safe, uplifting, empowering, and immediately effective.
A session takes two to three hours. Issues are fully and permanently cleared in one to two sessions. The achievements of those sessions are life enhancing.
Therapy for the Soul Can Help Heal. . .
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Destructive life patterns
  • Physical ailments and imbalances
  • Dissatisfaction with work
  • Money issues
  • Past life experiences
  • Spirit attachments
  • Spiritual alienation
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