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 Austin

David S Jones LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"The greatest part of my job is the look on my patient's face when she tells me she didn't get a migraine this month or that he actually got a good night's ..." See full profile	5750 Balcones Dr Suite # 117 Austin, Texas 78731 (512) 458-2442
Lesley Hamilton LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"I practitice by being your partner in establishing and maintaining your health and quality of life through balancing your physical self with your mental and emotional selves. I work with you to ..." See full profile	4412 Burnet Road Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 619-6015
Chris Engle LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"I love practicing tuina alone or in conjunction with acupuncture and feel all of my patients benefit from the power of healing, therapeutic touch. Almost no one gets out the door without ..." See full profile	2805 Skyway Circle #103 Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 773-2605
Michelle Burns BSN, BSAlMed, LMT, MTI Massage Therapist	send email
"I work with people who are experiencing a restriction in their life due to pain, injury or illness to assist them to heal. Whether the problem is the result of surgery and ..." See full profile	321 W Ben White Blvd Suite 203 Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 448-2266
Missing LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Health Care Massage was established in 2002 and is based in Austin, Texas. We are a massage therapy staffing company committed to delivering quality, customized massage therapy services to individuals and businesses ..." See full profile	6303 London Drive Austin, Texas 78745 (512) 444-2288
Jingyu Gu PhD, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"I am Jingyu Gu, PhD & Lic. Acu. I started acupuncture practice in 1972 in Shanghai by following my taiji and qigong master Rong-gen Ruan. I founded the Taiji & Qigong Meditation ..." See full profile	1502 W. Koenig Lane Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 452-5757
Heather Brookman LAc, RN Acupuncturist	send email
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to use my knowledge and experience to help and motivate people on their journey to wellness. I began my acupuncture training over 12 years ago ..." See full profile	5750 Balcones Dr Suite 117 Austin, Texas 78731 (512) 458-2442
Ming Zou LAc, RN, MDChina Acupuncturist	send email
"I completed my medical studies at the Guilin Medical College China where I been trained in both Western and Chinese Medicine in 1981. I learned Pediatric Tuina ( acupressure ) from my ..." See full profile	2911 Medical Arts Street Suite 1B Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 476-3505
Dee Newbold LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"I provide pain free, professional care in a green-built, eco-friendly and chemical free office. This is especially helpful for our clients that suffer from allergies, migraines, and chemical sensitivities. " See full profile	11673 Jollyville Road Suite 201 Austin, Texas 78759 (512) 336-7424
Diane M. Kent L.Ac., MSOM, LMT Acupuncturist	send email
"Diane Kent has an integrated approach to healing and the promotion of health. She has found that Traditional Chinese Medicine, (TCM) is often effective where conventional western medicine fails and that the ..." See full profile	106 S. Tumbleweed Trail Austin, Texas 78733 (512) 263-1144

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