Natural Health Basics

Holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates of holistic health typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.

Acupuncture
The practice of acupuncture is based on the philosophy of yin and yang—two opposite forces that govern all aspects of life, including health. Ailments result from an imbalance of these two forces, which is caused by the disruption or blockage of energy, or chi, in the body.

Acupuncturists commonly use thin metal needles as a means of stimulation to points along specific energy pathways, or meridians, to help chi flow freely. Massage, heat, lasers and magnets are also used as an alternative to the needles.

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy refers to the use of essential oils extracted from herbs, trees and plants for therapeutic purposes. Aromatherapists can recommend personally tailored scents for specific ailments, or to promote well-being.

Treatment generally involves the mixing of essential oils with a neutral one, such as vegetable oil. Three examples of application include having the mixed oil spread over the body in a massage, added to bathwater or inhaled.

Chiropractic
Focusing on the vital relationship between the nervous system and your health, chiropractic restores health and well being by removing spinal nerve interference known as vertebral subluxation. This is done, without the aid of drugs or surgery, most commonly to help treat various problems involving bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Generally, a chiropractor manually applies a controlled force to the problem area, alleviating inflammation, reduced mobility or pain. Chiropractors are also trained to give advice on lifestyle and dietary changes.

Dentistry
The health of your teeth can impact your overall health. Did you know that gum disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes? With nearly a third of Americans susceptible to gum disease, dental health is key to well-being. While daily dental hygiene is imperative, preventive care is just as crucial.

Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine that treats illnesses through the use of extreme dilutions of herbs, animal substances and chemical compounds. The term homeopathy comes from the Greek homeo meaning "similar," and pathos meaning "suffering." Samuel Hahnemann, an 18th-century German physician, coined the term in 1796.

Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage, manipulating body tissue with the hands, heals muscles and promotes better circulation. It is effective for patients who suffer a range of conditions from arthritis to paralysis and is often used to relieve pain and reduce swelling.

Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a blend of different therapies, all attempting to restore the body to health in the most natural way possible. Based on the idea that the body has the innate ability to fight disease, its techniques are noninvasive and designed to stimulate the body's natural healing powers.

Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Nutrition and diet therapies educate people about the connection between food and health. Nutritionists and dietitians promote good eating habits to help prevent disease and to treat preexisting conditions. They work with a patient's unique biological makeup to plan a diet regimen that will facilitate his or her return to optimal health.

Osteopathy
Osteopaths practice medicine just like medical doctors. But osteopaths are distinguished by their holistic philosophy. They believe a proper working musculoskeletal system is at the core of a person's well-being. These physicians use techniques like osteopathic manipulative treatment, to help diagnose illness and injury and encourage healing.

Physical Therapy
Following extensive assessment and diagnosis of a disease or disability, physical therapy seeks to rehabilitate the body through movement and touch. Exercise and massage are two main applications of therapeutic treatment. Patients of physical therapy include accident victims and sufferers of debilitating conditions such as strokes, lower back pain, head injuries, heart disease and cerebral palsy.

Health Professionals in Seattle

Eugene Kearney DC, CCST Chiropractor	send email
"I work to achieve the patient's health goals. We listen well. I have a variety of techniques and the goal in general is to increase flexibilty, decrease stiffness and reduce inflamation. Decreased ..." See full profile	4500 9th Avenue NE Suite 300 Seattle, Washington 98105 (206) 547-3937
Kathryn Clark LMP Massage Therapist	send email
"Are you looking for alternative means to correct muscular/skeletal abberations? I offer you the opportunity to try OMI Muscular Integration. I have practiced this technique since 1987 with success. I prefer to ..." See full profile	1402 3rd Ave Ste 1428 Seattle, Washington 98101 (206) 623-1391
Sean Congdon ND Naturopath	send email
"I have a special interest helping people with digestive problems, from undiagnosed digestive distress to Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel disease. My practice also focuses on the development and support of ..." See full profile	3670 Stone Way North Seattle, Washington 98103 (206) 834-4100
Cynthia T. Callison LMP Massage Therapist	send email
"Feeling stressed out, anxious or overwhelmed? Have an injury caused by trauma, repetitive movement or postural distortion? Whether you seek solace from the stresses of everyday life, relief from pain and discomfort ..." See full profile	4033 Stone Way N Seattle, Washington 98103 (206) 286-5811
Carolyn Welch MSA, LAc, RN Acupuncturist	send email
"I am passionate about my work in health care. Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture is preventative therapy, a holistic nurturing approach to health. My ideal client is one that is motivated in the ..." See full profile	5617 California Avenue SW Seattle, Washington 98136 (206) 841-1275
Hannah S Albert ND Naturopath	send email
"I specialize in helping women and men that want to experience a deeper level of healing and vitality. Most of my patients seek help for chronic fatigue, cyclical pain, hormonal imbalances, depression ..." See full profile	1904 Third Ave Suite 1017 Seattle, Washington 98101 (206) 650-9197
Brian Perry Acupuncturist	send email
"I am committed to providing extraordinary primary care medicine and excellence in health care. I incorporate new research that focuses on the treatment of underlying causes of disease. I offer patients a ..." See full profile	911 Western Avenue Suite 506 Seattle, Washington 98104 (206) 838-1160
Aletheia Oliver MA Massage Therapist	send email
"My best regards to your overall health wellness beings into relaxation environment including hot stones, aromas, dimming room. Also I have specialized on client's problem areas such as neck/shoulders, lowback and feet " See full profile	1523 E Madison Street Room 5 Seattle, Washington 98122 (866) 572-9623
Avigail van den Hof LAc, LMP Acupuncturist	send email
"I specialize in Women"s Health, Pregnancy, and Pain Management but also treat a variety of other conditions such as Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety and Digestive Disorders. I love to work with people of ..." See full profile	1405 NW 85th St Suite 3 Seattle, Washington 98117 (206) 491-7746
Carl Anderson LMP Massage Therapist	send email
"I work with all types of clients, from those seeking pampering to those seeking relief from debilitating pain. However, my own experiences overcoming debilitating pain have given me a gift in addressing ..." See full profile	1916 Harvard Ave. E. Seattle, Washington 98102 (206) 323-0945

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