Reiki is a combination of the Japanese terms “rei,” which means global or spiritual, and “ki,” which signifies life force energy. In order to facilitate healing, relaxation, and general well-being, Reiki includes the transmission of this energy from the practitioner to the patient through the hands. A Buddhist monk, Mikao Usui created Reiki in Japan […]

The first known written account of healing through electricity dates back to 2750 BC when electric eels were used for healing. Even as far back as the year 1812, Dr. J. Birch of London used electric currents to heal a non-union of the tibia after he had surgically implanted needles in the tibia. This became the go-to procedure […]

Aromatherapy enhances physical, emotional, and mental well-being, by using essential oils obtained from plants. Many civilizations have employed this method for many years, and modern scientific study has illuminated the mechanics underlying its efficacy. Essential oils are extracted from plants at extremely high concentrations. They contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that give plants their distinct […]

Creative expression can tap into a person’s innermost thoughts and feelings that they can’t otherwise verbalize. It plays a big role in art therapy, especially when it comes to dealing with and healing from trauma. A 5-year-old girl named Tasha (pseudonym) worked with an art therapist to process severe trauma that she underwent at three […]