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April 8, 2024|Editorial

Low Energy Laser Therapy

Low energy laser therapy is a noninvasive way of healing injuries without masking their symptoms with drugs, while also decreasing muscle weakness and improving joint mobility.

Laser photons penetrate deep into tissues to stimulate cell metabolism, thus decreasing inflammation and swelling, while speeding up tissue regeneration.

The Erchonia Laser

Erchonia lasers use light energy to increase ATP production by cells, providing energy needed for regeneration and healing processes as well as providing rapid relief from pain. This type of therapy therefore produces rapid healing results while simultaneously relieving it.

Light energy is distributed across the visible and near-infrared spectrums. When properly focused, lasers emit photons which move in one direction at the same wavelength; this phenomenon is known as coherent light; this feature makes Erchonia Laser unique among other lasers on the market.

Erchonia lasers have a wavelength that has been proven to enhance cellular metabolism, increasing their natural healing processes. This range lies between 630-640 nanometers and has been shown to stimulate production of ATP, reduce inflammation, promote muscle calcium uptake, accelerate nerve regeneration and enhance other biochemical reactions in cells.

These processes also help decrease inflammation-inducing mediators, support muscle movement, increase blood and lymph flow and promote collagen formation, which often results in improved range of motion and less inflammation for patients.

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Clinical studies have proven this therapy effective at relieving chronic neck and back pain as well as diabetic neuropathy-related neuropathic pain. Additionally, it can also be utilized in cases such as sprains, whiplash or tendinitis.

Many chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists and orthopedic surgeons rely on this technology to treat their patients. The Erchonia EVRL laser was designed with portability and ease-of-use in mind, making it the ideal solution for any clinic. As it’s cordless handheld device with an intuitive graphic user interface and 14 FDA clearances with extensive research behind its efficacy – contact us now for more details about how the Erchonia EVRL can benefit your practice!

The Power

Laser therapy discussions often center around “power,” with its impact on therapy effectiveness being measured in energy delivery capacity. But power alone doesn’t tell the entire story: there are other components at play which make a device effective and should not be solely measured against one another.

Visible light photons have the capacity to match the energy volts (eV), or frequency, of electrons in molecules and push them to higher states, which leads to chemical reactions that produce cellular energy – ATP – our cells need in order to function.

Low Level Laser Therapy has been shown to increase ATP production in the body, which allows cells to better communicate, provide nutrition, decrease pain signals and speed healing of soft tissues. Lasers also known to increase movement of ions across cell membranes into and out of mitochondria for additional energy to make proteins and produce more cytokines that contribute to immune defense systems.

GVL Laser Therapy is a drug-free therapy designed to speed the healing process at tissue, cell and molecular levels. This technology supplements chiropractic, physiotherapy and functional neurology services by increasing energy available for healing without creating harmful side effects.

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Research has demonstrated that GVL lasers produce results by directly inhibiting sensory receptors for painful stimuli and blocking second order neurons that pass this information to the brain. They also produce a soothing effect in nerve endings and vascular supply to tissue which increases healing rates over time.

The GVL Laser is used for pain relief, joint health care, wound care, muscle strength training and skin rejuvenation. Common conditions treated include arthritis, muscle sprains and strains, nerve entrapments, scars, whiplash carpal tunnel syndrome sports injuries – even cancer, ADHD or neurological disorders! Safe for all ages and skin types!

The Wavelength

Laser light can penetrate skin layers and penetrate cells to promote biochemical reactions that stimulate healing. Low level laser therapy relies on photobiomodulation; when specific tissues such as muscles, nerves or tendons absorb light it causes biological processes that reduce inflammation while simultaneously aiding tissue repair.

The wavelength is the most critical element of any laser, as it determines its function and expected results. While “hot” lasers typically use wavelengths longer than 950nm to cut or cauterize tissue, cold/low energy lasers operate at shorter wavelengths such as 630-670nm. According to research studies, short wavelength lasers such as this have shown to decrease pain, inflammation, increase oxygen, blood, fibroblast proliferation, muscle calcium uptake, neurotransmitter release, accelerate wound healing and enhance neurotransmitter release for positive outcomes.

Studies have also demonstrated that laser wavelengths emitting in the visible range do not absorb significant water absorption, thus interfering with photochemical interactions and inhibiting therapeutic biostimulation. Studies also indicate there is a safe dose of laser energy required for therapeutic biostimulation (typically 2-4 joules / cm2). Higher levels can overstimulate cells; high-level laser light therapy devices, with their powerful power outputs, risk exceeding this dose and creating harmful side effects such as heat sensations.

Erchonia laser wavelength is of paramount importance as it is the only one capable of stimulating all three mitochondrial electron transport chains (ETC). An infrared laser that has been specifically tailored to interact with water molecules inside cells creates photodissociation of inhibitory nitric oxide in ETCs, leading to photodissociation of inhibitory nitric oxide from ETCs and photolysis of inhibition sites. Electrons then flow freely along this chain and produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), an essential building block for energy production in our bodies. As part of its normal and healing function, the ETC requires all three electron transport chain complexes to work at peak performance – that is why only high quality, low output short wavelength lasers should be utilized for therapeutic applications.

The Delivery

Health professionals use low level laser therapy to deliver laser light directly over an injured area, using different wavelengths of laser healing energy to penetrate deep into tissues and promote cell biostimulation – this process is known as photobiomodulation and shows its ability to treat the root causes of pain rather than just mask them with painkillers.

Photons entering your body accelerate muscle healing by stimulating cells to produce ATP (energy). Photons also enhance lymphocyte and immunoglobulin activity that activates and strengthens your natural immune system. Ultimately, photons may reduce inflammation by altering transcription factors – proteins which help switch on or off genes – such as COX-2 which plays a part in inflammation and pain. Researchers have demonstrated this using low level laser therapy (LLLT).

Cellular biostimulation is at the core of why medical organizations like WHO, CDC and FDA endorse low level laser therapy as a solution for various conditions. While pain medications only mask symptoms of disease; low level laser therapy treats its root cause for lasting relief of symptoms.

At each treatment session, photons of laser light are administered either continuously or intermittently; continuous waves resemble keeping a flashlight lit on and off at random intervals while pulsed therapeutic lasers act like flicking on and off a flashlight rapidly and repeatedly.

Pulsing laser light improves delivery efficiency and biological effects by diverting more of its energy away from being absorbed by water or expelled as heat which could otherwise be counterproductive to healing. Unfortunately, devices delivering energy at longer wavelengths often don’t utilize this mechanism but rely instead on other mechanisms like heat generation, which may not be as effective.

MLS, or Multi-Wave Locked System, is an innovative approach to laser energy delivery that optimizes biological and therapeutic effects. By combining low and high power laser frequencies into one patented pulse, MLS allows healing light to penetrate deeper into tissues while decreasing side effects like heat sensation and discomfort associated with more powerful treatments.

April 8, 2024|Editorial

Energy Medicine Practitioner Certification – Learn Donna Eden’s Time-Tested Healing Techniques

Contrary to traditional medicine, energy healing addresses the source of issues in our lives, including self-healing techniques that anyone can learn.

Donna Eden’s energy medicine techniques offer you the power of Life Force Energy. These self-paced classes deepen intuition while equipping you with tools for healing yourself and others.

The Foundations of Energy Medicine

As a practitioner, you’ll gain knowledge and skills for applying energy healing techniques for clients as well as honing your own intuitive healing capacities.

Discover the major energy systems in your body such as chakras, aura and nadis. With this foundational training in energy medicine offered by EHI you will have all of the tools at your fingertips to effectively treat a variety of conditions and symptoms using its tools of healing.

Energy medicine has proven itself an invaluable way for clients to heal and achieve wellness. Current models of medicine assume all people with similar ailments or diseases require assessment and treatment in a similar fashion; we’ve found that harmonizing one’s energies for maximum healing effect.

Discover ways of identifying and clearing away blocked, stagnant or chaotic energies within the body long before clients arrive in your office. Gaining knowledge of energetic anatomy allows you to understand why certain practices or healing techniques produce results while others don’t – this knowledge provides a solid basis for being an effective health advocate for your clients.

The Chakras

Our programs are structured to support practitioners in creating an efficient, holistic and grounded energy healing practice utilizing Etheric energy (major chakras and aura). Energy held in one’s emotional body can wreak havoc on one’s life by keeping them stuck in patterns, behaviors, themes or beliefs which prevent true healing from taking place.

The chakras are distribution points for our five pranas (energy). Belief in chakras began at least 1,000 years ago in India as part of both Hindu and Buddhist spiritual traditions; over time this concept spread into New Age Philosophy due to well-meaning individuals unable to access ancient Tantrik manuals on chakras who created their own understandings.

Re-creation has led to a system which associates chakras with various bija mantras (essentially sounds or phrases), not in accordance with any authentic Tantrik tradition teachings. Chakras remain valuable tools for understanding and using to balance our energy bodies, and can assist in diagnosing medically diagnosed conditions at all levels – including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

The Aura

The aura is a colorful field that surrounds and encompasses our physical bodies, visible only to those with the ability to sense, see or test subtle energy fields. Many medical intuitives believe illness is first reflected in an aura before appearing physically – providing another useful diagnostic tool.

As it has long been believed, an aura can provide insight into an individual’s emotional state. When someone is emotionally unstable, their aura may appear dull or smudged. Additionally, an aura reflects one’s ability to love – those displaying large amounts of indigo or peacock blue in their aura are known as communicators and connectors.

Eden Energy Medicine stands out as an energy healing modalities and techniques by its comprehensive approach. Eden Energy Medicine addresses all nine energy systems simultaneously in one holistic practice – meridians, chakras, aura, radiant circuits, five rhythms triple warmer Celtic weave electrics and basic grid. Eden’s techniques mobilize body’s energy for deep and lasting healing; their combination of theoretical knowledge with real experience makes this powerful method both proven and unique.

The Radiant Circuits

Radiant Circuits (also referred to as joy pathways) are vital in keeping our energy systems functional. As one of the first energy systems to appear during development of a fetus, Radiant Circuits regulate the body’s ability to move and redistribute energies within.

Radiant circuits don’t follow fixed pathways that define meridians; rather, they can move freely around our body’s needs. Our radiant circuits act as our joy generators and want to be activated; when this happens we experience happiness, gratitude and awe of life!

Donna discovered that when her atom pathways became blocked and she became sick, moving her energies through radiant circuits helped clear away blocked patterns. Over time she has completely overcome Multiple Sclerosis.

Sage is highly-skilled in all nine energy systems of Eden Energy Medicine, providing tools and techniques for you to balance & flow your own energies. To gain more information on Eden Energy Medicine visit Innersource where self help techniques, classes near you and certified practitioner listings can all be found. Also don’t miss the Wednesday Energy Minute as it offers quick tips that you can apply every day!

The Five Rhythms

Energy medicine techniques originated by Donna Eden are designed to heal both body and spirit. Energy healing may fill in where traditional therapies cannot, helping clients move beyond patterns, themes or beliefs that prevent complete healing. Many energy healers utilize Reiki, reflexology or acupuncture in their practice as healing modalities.

Energy healers use their skills to bring light into dark corners of human experience, helping people craft empowering stories and overcome beliefs that limit them. Energy healers can see held energy that needs releasing for physical and emotional well-being.

5Rhythms was developed by Gabrielle Roth as an effortless movement meditation practice to connect to one’s essential soul essence through movement of body, heart and mind. Roth describes 5Rhythms as a journey and believes it helps people access energy that unlocks their connection to spirit through dance. These five rhythms create an ascending, soothing effect which encourages healing through dance – teachers typically guide students either through all or part of one rhythm at once while music provides energy access while transitioning between facest of rhythms.

The Triple Warmer

Are You Learning Donna Eden’s Time-Tested Healing Techniques? If so, then it is clear: aligning someone’s energies optimally is one of the key foundations to good health – in fact many chronic conditions first manifest themselves through energy bodies years before appearing as physical diseases.

This is because many subtle energy systems can be highly effective at preventing illness. Furthermore, when these energetic bodies work harmoniously together they strengthen your body’s immunity system and other natural defense mechanisms to keep you well.

Scientists have recently made discoveries that shed light on an unknown organ called the interstitium in our bodies, although its function remains elusive to us. According to Chinese medicine research, however, the interstitium shares many characteristics with one of its more mysterious energy systems known as The Triple Warmer.

The Triple Warmer is an acupuncture point that connects three vital energy meridians; these include those situated above and below diaphragm and housing the lungs and heart respectively, between chest and navel, and below navel housing Stomach, Spleen and Liver. By keeping all three jiao in energetic equilibrium and working harmoniously to keep bodies healthy.

The Basic Grid

The grid, the foundation of energy healing, helps your body absorb the vitality needed for optimal health and ensures your sessions deliver results for clients.

Energy healing modalities come in various forms and applications; each has their own individual approach and benefits, but all share some fundamental principles. For instance, all energy healing services focus on channeling healing energies into clients to balance their energy field and enhance overall health.

Most practitioners combine multiple modalities into their client practice, helping their clients move past patterns and behaviors that impede healing.

Although energy healing does not fall under official regulations, professional certification is available and can serve to demonstrate to potential clients that you have completed a course of study and training in this area. This certification also lends credibility when seeking new clients.

Energy healing can be an incredible asset to any health professional’s tool box or wellness practice, providing vitality to improve client health, family well-being and even yourself. There are various energy healing techniques you can employ to provide profound change for clients, loved ones and yourself alike – perhaps opening the way to an exciting career path as well.

April 7, 2024|Editorial

Spooky2 Update

Spooky2 now comes equipped with new DNA database presets and all 2023 ETDFL programs! Additionally, DNA and MW databases have seen improvements and there’s now also an offline user’s guide available for MicroGen.

Also included is a GX Pro Display firmware update to resolve an offline frequency bug; please make a backup copy of your user folder prior to running this installer.

Presets

Spooky2 software version 20240115 includes an installer for databases and presets that will update factory presets and main database (with DNA and MW). Please be aware that this installation will overwrite your previous Spooky2 installation; historical biofeedback scans or user-created presets will remain intact.

Spooky2 provides an overview of its Presets tab which lists available presets that can be run in either Contact Mode or Shell Mode. By default, Healing (C) – JW is set up as its Default Shell preset with Slipped Discs CAFL and Herniated Disc Reduce Swelling XTRA programs as its programs included within it.

Child presets list cells may be edited using properties displayed in an editing toolbar at the bottom of the window. Edit menu has commands for cutting, copying and pasting while Undo and Redo commands allow you to undo or redo changes made by you or someone else. Moreover, saving an ongoing preset chain using Save As… or Exit menu commands is possible as well.

As soon as you create a program and add a preset, an Estimated Time value is automatically calculated for every frequency in the program. If this value seems to go on forever, that indicates one or more child presets has an infinite loop and should be changed so the Repeat Sequence or Run For value doesn’t remain zero – to resolve this, set Repeat Sequence or Run For to an amount other than zero.

Main Database

Installer contains a complete version of Spooky2 software and database with main database, presets and 2023 ETDFL program for easy upgrades to new versions; historical biofeedback scan data as well as any user-created presets are not deleted when upgrading.

This DNA database draws upon new genome sequences to ensure it contains the latest mutations of disease-causing pathogens, and also goes as far back as 1976 to include non-mutating sequences that might otherwise remain dormant. This update enhances hit detection for GeneratorX (Pro) biofeedback tools like BFBTool, CancerTool, LymeTool and MorgellonsTool.

These files are created in a safe, sandboxed environment disconnected from the internet and guaranteed virus-free. While Windows 10 and Bit Defender may occasionally report false-positives due to their flawed virus detection methods, such false positives do not represent malware infections in any way.

DNA Database

The DNA database offers valuable insight into pathogens and provides frequency programs to combat them. Furthermore, its frequencies can be imprinted onto water through quantum entanglement and used directly – proven effective at stimulating DNA repair processes as well as detoxification processes.

The new version eliminates restrictions on DNA sequences that can be utilized, and extends back 10 years further in order to catch more mutations in pathogen genomes, providing more opportunities for targeted treatments aimed at chronic or difficult-to-treat conditions.

Create Frequency Set window now offers a new option to copy Out 1 with Out 2. This allows you to replicate Out 1’s waveform and settings on Out 2, making this especially useful when working with devices that only feature one output.

This version includes several enhancements and fixes. These include being able to save and restore all program presets – including frequency sets, waveforms, settings and frequency groups. Furthermore, main and custom databases now display their full file paths within the Advanced Menu, the Biofeedback tab now displays MORs with “Yes/No” body reactions as well as responsive screen resize controls.

MW Database

The MW database boasts more than 59,700 frequencies that can help treat various health conditions. Comprised of 15 sub-databases containing multiple frequency programs for specific diseases, and including a biofeedback scanner capable of scanning for pathogens within the body, this massive resource offers over 59.5700 frequencies to address diverse ailments.

The DNA and MW databases are regularly updated with the most up-to-date genome sequences of pathogens, to ensure that their frequencies and presets can effectively target any new mutations of these pathogens. Additionally, MW database has extended their date range in order to capture older unchanging sequences which had previously been missed out.

The MW database now offers two shell presets to emulate or disable substances: Emulate (MW Emulate) and Remove (MW Remove). You can select your desired substance from the MW Database list, then choose its shell preset accordingly. Load Molecular Weight Database can also be enabled in global settings under Load Molecular Weight Database. RIFE framework was updated, providing mapping between beans and relational tables so Spooky2 can store its data more efficiently for better performance when running multiple programs at the same time.

GX Pro Display Firmware Upgrade

GX Pro Display devices will check for firmware updates automatically if an internet connection is active and the Disable system updates setting has been disabled (see System). When an update becomes available, the device will show a ‘Stored backup firmware’ screen allowing you to boot into an older firmware version. Simply download and save the.swu file onto a USB stick or microSD card before inserting into your GX device and installing via Firmware > Install Firmware from SD/USB > Firmware Found section under Settings -> Firmware > Firmware found section > Firmware Found section where it should display specific version ‘Firmware Found’ > Install this way

In November 2022, the generatorX hit detection algorithm was altered to only consider 20 values prior to and after the current value when calculating running average calculations – instead of 10 pre and post values as before/after values. This modification reduced maximum output frequency while speeding up BFB scan.

Noted issues in this release include a bug wherein devices could cease responding after a few hours of use, which has now been resolved with this update and can be found here on Sweetwater’s release page. For any inquiries related to either this update or its hardware components in general, feel free to reach out and speak with one of their technical support representatives directly.

User’s Guide

The online User’s Guide (in the Help menu) has become much more detailed, and is available to any PC with Spooky2 installed. It can especially assist users who cannot afford or access Rife equipment.

The new “Send Email” button allows clinicians to send screenshots of Spooky Central directly to technical support for diagnosis of problems that aren’t evident from just looking at its error logs alone. This feature helps ensure optimal patient care by quickly diagnosing any potential issues within Spooky Central that might not otherwise appear apparent in its error logs.

An exciting new button allows you to save a Channel Set directly into a custom database, potentially saving time when setting up complex channels.

Spooky2 now features a “Generator Count” and “Channel List”, to display how many generators were discovered by it at launch, and to provide information about which channel/generator has received an order or command in recent times. This can help when troubleshooting specific rigs.

Signal processor that quadruples the power of Contact Mode while doubling that of Remote. Features dedicated outputs for each Remote model as well as pass through connection for generator’s Out 1 and Out 2 channels as well as optimised output for producing high quality colloidal silver production.

MicroGen Software

MicroGen software empowers you to develop routines that access and analyze data seamlessly, eliminating the usual back-and-forth between technical and business users. Graphical diagrams replace database code for quicker extraction of information for teams. Furthermore, its modularity enables logic reuse in new routines.

HeaWea MicroGen provides many Rife machine capabilities – plasma, contact, remote, PEMF, cold laser and audio. In addition to these standard functions, it also has low-power mode designed to address issues above the shoulders (head and neck); making this tool particularly beneficial for treating autoimmune disorders and those sensitive to frequency signals.

The Spooky2 20220421 software update includes DNA and monoisotopic mass databases as well as a monoisotopic mass database, plus a new monoisotopic mass database. However, this does not include the new DW presets released in 20230717; instead DH Experimental presets have been converted to dual mode operation while Newport Presets now utilize frequencies derived through Dowsing. Spooky2 has improved program loading code so large databases load more rapidly while improving waveform display while fixing several bugs; additionally it has removed a restriction where only recently sequences could be stored; now DNA databases can go back as far as 1976!

April 7, 2024|Editorial

What Is Alternative Behavioral Therapy?

Alternative behavioral therapy (ABT) is an extensive form of treatment, covering an array of techniques. When combined with clinical approaches or employed on its own, ABT may prove highly beneficial for certain patients.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapists may utilize behavioral experiments to help their patients challenge negative assumptions. Furthermore, activity scheduling and graded task assignment are used to optimize functioning and increase pleasurable or productive experiences.

Music Therapy

Music therapy is an allied health profession that utilizes music to assist people in meeting nonmusical goals such as movement, cognition, speech/language development and mental wellbeing. It can be employed in numerous settings ranging from hospitals and correctional facilities to hospices and drug rehabilitation centers – people may also receive it privately at private practice offices.

Music therapy sessions include clients creating musical improvisations on their own through singing, humming or playing instruments under some guidance from their music therapist. Receptive music therapy has been shown to increase connection and engagement while improving emotional expression and facilitating communication among peers. Helen Bonny and Walter Pahnke pioneered guided imagery with music as an additional method; clients listening to relaxing music while contemplating an image used as a point of discussion and reflection.

Receptive forms of music therapy involve rhythmically driven musical movements, such as those found in Emile Jaques-Dalcroze’s Dalcroze Eurythmics technique. Movement-based music therapy such as this helps those suffering from Parkinson disease or stroke; music therapists may also guide individuals in writing song lyrics while identifying and assessing emotions reflected within them.

Receptive music can also help those living with chronic illnesses such as cancer or multiple sclerosis improve their sense of well-being, with research showing its beneficial effect in terms of anxiety and depression relief. Listening to even minimally interactive musical performances has proven its worth for patients in these circumstances.

Music therapy aims to improve overall quality of life for its participants by creating emotional connections – this may involve considering aspects such as culture, spirituality and emotions affecting an individual. According to the American Music Therapy Association website, emotional connections may include those created between social, cultural, spiritual and emotional realms of an individual’s being.

The AMTA has made research advancement one of its primary goals and publishes two peer-reviewed journals dedicated to this field. Their annual conference provides opportunities for clinicians to network, share ideas and collaborate. Furthermore, AMTA supports advancement of education training professional standards credentialing as well as music therapy research efforts which include qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods studies of music therapy as a therapeutic tool.

Recreational Therapy

Recreation therapy can have an enormously positive effect on health, helping those recovering from illness or injury to build skills, improve mood, raise self-esteem and strengthen social ties through activities such as arts & crafts, sports, pet therapy sessions, dancing or drama therapy. This form of therapy may also be known as leisure or recreation therapy and includes arts & crafts projects, spending time with pets or dancing performances as therapy activities.

Recreational therapy differs from physical and occupational therapies in that its main goal is to restore functional independence for patients, while recreational therapy’s main goal is enhancing emotional and social well-being of its beneficiaries. Recreational therapies also often employ games like crossword puzzles to support cognitive function.

One study found that people with depression who participated in recreational therapy showed significantly fewer symptoms compared to those who did not receive it, possibly linked to endorphin release from the brain and increase feelings of happiness and positivity. Recreational therapy may also help patients manage isolation often associated with chronic illness or injury and boost self-esteem compared to when participating in leisure activities based on interests (as evidenced in 2018 research).

Recreational therapy and positive psychology share similar goals; both seek to enhance quality of life. Recreational therapy encourages complete absorption and focus that leads to “flow state”, helping reduce stress levels while increasing mental wellbeing.

Recreational therapy therapists must be certified as therapeutic recreation specialists, and typically employed by hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, parks and recreation programs, adult day programs, adapted sports programs or school systems. Their job involves assessing clients’ strengths, needs, abilities and interests before creating a personalized treatment plan incorporating recreational activities that meet those goals and then monitoring its efficacy along with client progress over time.

Pet Therapy

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), also known as pet therapy, involves guided interaction between patients and trained “therapy animals”. The goal is to improve mental and physical health for individuals living with certain medical conditions or disabilities – such as depression symptoms, untreated traumas, anxiety, neurodevelopmental disorders etc. This treatment method may also be useful as an additional form of support in managing symptoms associated with certain medical conditions or disabilities.

Individuals in group sessions typically interact with animals in a controlled setting. Pets should be thoroughly screened to ensure their health and behavior are acceptable; during and after interactions sanitizing handwipes may help decrease infection risks; since some patients may fear animals or have allergies, an adequate screening process should be in place prior to each pet session.

Interacting with domestic animals like dogs has been shown to reduce levels of cortisol, the hormone that contributes to stress, while increasing production of serotonin (a brain chemical which makes us feel happier). Petting an animal or playing with them has also been found to release endorphins which act as natural painkillers.

Children often respond positively to pet therapy, making them more open and willing to discuss problems at home or school with a counselor. Pets can also help reduce anxiety experienced during visits to healthcare professionals for special needs children.

Some individuals may harbor misgivings about animal-assisted therapy, including its potential risks of illness or infection from contact with animals, noise disruption in healthcare settings and costs related to pet care. But numerous studies have concluded that having pets does not increase incidences of infection or disease development; instead sanitizing hand wipes are useful in protecting against infections from dander, while calm, well-trained pets can help decrease noise pollution in counseling environments.

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Animal-assisted therapy utilizes trained therapy animals – usually dogs and cats – as part of its therapeutic interventions. Clients and therapists engage in behavioral interventions which are laid out in a treatment plan with clear goals for change and measurable objectives, similar to psychotherapy; often this form of animal-assisted therapy serves as an add-on therapy. Anyone considering it should first consult with their mental healthcare provider to ascertain if it would be suitable.

Animals that have been properly vetted and trained as therapeutic aids may improve both emotional and physical well-being for patients. According to research, people interacting with therapeutic pets exhibit positive mood changes after therapy sessions with them and an increase in self-esteem, helping reduce depression and anxiety. Furthermore, bonding between human and animal releases oxytocin, providing comfort to individuals experiencing discomfort such as those receiving physical therapy sessions.

Researchers recently conducted a study analyzing the effects of animal-assisted therapy sessions at three hospitals on the moods of psychiatric inpatients. Participants attended two weekly 1-hour group sessions of animal-assisted therapy facilitated by trained therapy dogs, and completed an evaluation questionnaire afterwards. Results demonstrated that animal-assisted therapy sessions significantly improved quality of life among adolescents admitted to acute child and adolescent psychiatry units.

Studies have confirmed these results. Erika Friedmann and Heesook Son’s review of 28 animal-assisted therapy (AAT) studies for various disorders revealed positive results of interaction with animals.

Animal-assisted therapy also has the added advantage of increasing patient motivation to take part in therapy sessions when animals are present, especially those suffering from pain or discomfort who can work harder during physical therapy sessions because the release of oxytocin motivates them to continue working harder.

Husson University animal-assisted therapy program animals undergo rigorous screening procedures to ensure they are healthy and free of disease or infection, as well as being prohibited from visiting areas that require strict hygiene measures such as the Intensive Care Unit and isolation rooms.

April 7, 2024|Editorial

Holistic Health Practitioner Salary

Holistic health has become an increasingly popular alternative to Western treatment methods, with more people searching for more natural ways to cope with stress, ease pain and combat disease.

If holistic healthcare is something you have a deep interest in, becoming a nurse practitioner could be the right career choice for you. On average, annual salaries for these positions hover just over $80,000 annually which makes this field of work extremely lucrative.

Education and Training

Step one in becoming a holistic health practitioner is finding a program with appropriate curriculum and accreditation for your goals. Consider options that offer coaching sessions with fellow students, mentors and family before venturing out on your own as an independent practitioner – this will equip you with essential experience that can make working with clients far more confidently.

People become holistic health practitioners because they’re driven to help others meet their wellness goals and enhance their lives. While some might already work in wellness fields, becoming holistic health practitioners allows them to make an even bigger difference; others might come from an entirely different background and be drawn by providing alternative treatment solutions.

Holistic health practitioners differ from traditional Western medical careers by treating all aspects of an individual’s wellbeing – emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical – in order to optimize overall wellness and prevent illness.

People in this field often create their own businesses and practice independently from traditional doctor’s offices or large organizations. Wellness practitioners can also work at spas, gyms and sport training centers; private wellness practices or may be employed by companies and corporations with an interest in corporate wellness.

While these individuals often begin careers in this area to make the world better, it’s essential that we remember they are still professionals in healthcare who must uphold the Hippocratic Oath and assume responsibility for the decisions related to patient healthcare decisions.

holistic health practitioners promote healthy lifestyle choices while encouraging their clients to practice mindfulness and meditation for stress reduction, anxiety management, and mental health issues. Furthermore, holistic practitioners may recommend tailored physical activities like yoga or Pilates that promote flexibility within the body as well as help prevent injuries if there are existing physical issues such as arthritis or back issues.

Work Environment

People want to feel healthier and achieving this is achieved through leading an active life that includes exercise, healthy eating habits and managing stress levels. Traditional health care practitioners have realized this need and have integrated holistic practices into their practices as a result of increased demand for holistic practitioners.

Holistic health practitioners can serve in a variety of capacities. From massage therapist to homeopath doctor and nutritionist through herbalist and nurse to yoga instructor and mentor/life coach – or any combination thereof – holistic practitioners specialize in alternative medicine treatments such as natural remedies, acupuncture and meditation techniques; their focus lies on treating symptoms rather than disease directly.

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, holistic health practitioner jobs will grow at an impressive pace by 2032. While some holistic healthcare practitioners gain experience at wellness centers, spas, fitness centers or sports training facilities prior to establishing their own private practices; others work within corporate environments helping employees manage stress levels and make lifestyle adjustments.

If you are considering becoming a holistic health practitioner, it is essential that you select a program with an effective blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Furthermore, it would be advantageous for the practitioner to have an in-depth knowledge of human physiology and anatomy as well as nutrition/dietary supplements’ role within the human body.

A good holistic health practitioner should be able to discuss the various treatments’ long-term effects on client health and assess individual requirements to create personalized plans suited for each circumstance.

Choose a holistic healthcare practitioner licensed in your state who has an established track record. Also, review qualifications through organizations such as the American Association for Naturopathic Physicians or similar professional organizations which offer certification and licensure of practitioners. Ultimately, look for one with extensive training who is recognized as a leader within their field.

Flexibility

Many individuals become holistic health practitioners because they enjoy working directly with individuals, finding it immensely rewarding to witness positive transformation in someone’s life. Furthermore, becoming one is also ideal for those passionate about wellness who feel that preventing ailments from appearing rather than using medications to treat symptoms later.

An additional perk of holistic healthcare careers is their flexibility: you can choose which areas to practice in and set your own hours, for instance as a massage therapist you could choose between working at spas, private practices or traveling directly to clients’ locations in order to provide services.

Holistic practitioners also often opt to start their own businesses and set their own prices for the services they offer, giving them more control of their financial future and, potentially, leading to greater returns than traditional employment.

However, self-employment can be challenging for those not used to the lifestyle and may find being accountable for their own finances stressful and overwhelming. This can especially be true when working on commission and having periods in which there may be little or no income coming in.

Holistic health practitioners can enjoy both rewarding and lucrative careers, and this field is set to expand as more people turn to complementary treatments like chiropractic adjustments to manage pain or other medical issues – in addition to those looking for ways to increase overall wellness.

If you are considering a career in this area, it is essential that you research its education and training requirements. Furthermore, ensure that you have registered or certified with all applicable professional associations as well as possessing any required credentials for registration with each one. In some areas of specialization this could even mean becoming licensed or registered within your state government.

Long-Term Career Opportunities

As a holistic health practitioner, you are part of an ever-expanding field. More people are turning toward more natural approaches for managing their health than traditional approaches which primarily treat symptoms rather than root causes.

Holistic health is an approach to wellness that encompasses all areas of a person’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Based on the belief that all these components interact to affect one another directly, holistic healthcare practices such as acupuncture, aromatherapy and massage therapy have proven their ability to enhance psychological as well as physical wellbeing.

Holistic health practitioners seek to help their clients create balance in all areas of their life so that they may live a fulfilling and healthy existence. Their work is deeply rewarding as they witness clients make significant improvements such as becoming more physically active, decreasing stress levels or giving up medications altogether.

Many holistic health practitioners believe that prevention is better than treatment; therefore, they advise their clients to make healthy decisions now to avoid problems later. This might mean including certain foods, herbs and supplements into their diet; engaging in plenty of physical activity; practicing meditation or mindfulness techniques; etc.

Business-minded holistic health practitioners may want to start their own holistic health practice for greater flexibility and potentially higher incomes. Others prefer beginning in clinics or wellness centers so as to gain experience while expanding their client network.

Are You Considering Becoming a Holistic Health Practitioner? To launch a career as a holistic health practitioner, start by earning a bachelor’s degree in health-related fields. After finishing your studies, continue your training and certification for specific practices like acupuncture (involving stimulating specific points on the body to alleviate pain and promote better health), herbal medicine (using plants or herbs as medicine), massage therapy and others that focus on manipulating soft tissues to increase blood flow and facilitate healing).

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