Complementary Medical Services
Acupuncture**
The ancient Chinese believed that there is a universal life energy called Chi or Qi present in every living creature. This energy is said to circulate throughout the body along specific pathways that are called meridians. As long as this energy flows freely throughout the meridians, health is maintained, but once the flow of energy is blocked, the system is disrupted and pain and illness occur. Imagine rivers that flood and cause disasters or an electrical grid short-circuiting that causes blackouts. Acupuncture works to “re-program” and restore normal functions by stimulating certain points on the meridians in order to free up the Chi energy.
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Biofeedback**
Biofeedback uses the mind/body connection for therapeutic purposes. The patient develops greater awareness of, confidence in, and an increase in voluntary control over physiological processes and emotional states. Biofeedback is a group of interactive procedures with the goal for the patient of Self-Regulation through Sensory Awareness Training using non-invasive electronic sensors to amplify signals coming from the body.
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A variety of non-surgical rejuvenation services with little or no downtime are provided for our clients who wish to minimize wrinkles, restore volume to their skin and enjoy a more youthful appearance at The Medical Spa at Nova. Many of these advanced services are performed by a Board Dertified Dermatologist.
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A central belief of this practice is that each person has the capacity to affect their own health. Consistent with that belief, breath training is offered as a strategy to calm nerves, bring the systems of the body in balance (homeostasis) and achieve inner quiet.
Nova Mind Body Program Cognitive Behavioral Therapy**
This form of mind-body medicine is interactive in nature, where client and therapist work together to identify and correct maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors that maintain the present problem and preventing a relapse.
Nova Mind Body Program Guided Imagery**
Guided Imagery is a process of deliberately using your imagination to help your mind and body heal, stay well, or perform well. Guided Imagery is a mental function where you think in pictures. It is a kind of daydream in which there is a positive use of the sight, smell, sound, or touch to achieve health. It is also an effective motivational tool for self-discovery and creating change. Progressive muscle relaxation readies the body for the imagination to flourish.
Nova Mind Body Program Healing Visualizations**
Healing Visualizations is a focused form of imagery whose purpose is affect change in a person’s health. Visualizations are directed at specific ailments both physical and emotional, allowing patients to take an active part in getting well.
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The Medical Spa at Nova Naturopathic Medicine**
Founded upon a holistic philosophy, naturopathic medicine combines safe and effective traditional therapies with the most current advances in modern medicine. Naturopathic medicine is appropriate for the management of a broad range of health conditions affecting all people of all ages.
Naturopathic physicians (N.D.s) are the highest trained practitioners in the broadest scope of naturopathic medical modalities. In addition to the basic medical sciences and conventional diagnostics, naturopathic education includes therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, natural childbirth, classical Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy, pharmacology and minor surgery.
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Reiki is a form of therapeutic touch. It is an energy medicine that is classified by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as a complementary alternative medicine (CAM). Reiki uses the meridians or chakras of the body by using a gentle laying on of hands in and around the body’s own bio-field to help bring balance to the recipient thereby creating a deep sense of well being.
The intent of Reiki is to raise the amount of positive energy flow in the body by releasing blocks that can create illness on all levels. Reiki promotes a deep sense of relaxation where enhanced healing can take place. When a body is deeply relaxed, blood pressure lowers, and respirations slow. By using gentle hand placements within the energy meridians of the body, Reiki works as a complement to traditional medicine allowing it to work more effectively or can be used cumulatively on it’s own to encourage healing. It is a non-invasive, non-manipulative form of therapy. Several sessions are recommended for optimal results. Skin lesion removal Yoga**
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