Complementary Alternative Medicine

Reiki, sound bowls, and breathwork are alternative therapeutic practices that are believed to have positive effects on mental health. They can be integrated during your therapeutic session or as a stand-alone service. Learn more about the benefits of these healing modalities below.

• Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. It involves a practitioner placing their hands on or near the recipient's body, channeling energy to promote healing.
• Advocates of Reiki claim that it can reduce stress, anxiety, and promote a sense of peace and well-being. It is also believed to balance energy flow within the body.
• Sound bowls, also known as singing bowls, are instruments that produce harmonious sounds when struck or rubbed. Sound healing involves using these vibrations to promote relaxation and balance.
• Sound bowls are thought to induce a state of deep relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance meditation. The soothing sounds are believed to have a calming effect on the mind.
• Breathwork involves conscious control and manipulation of the breath to achieve specific mental, emotional, or physical benefits. Various techniques focus on altering the depth, rhythm, and pattern of breathing.
• Breathwork practices aim to reduce anxiety, increase mindfulness, and improve overall mental well-being. Techniques such as deep diaphragmatic breathing can help activate the body's relaxation response.