Natural, holistic, and alternative healing modalities are strong and effective practices that help support the body, mind, and spirit, by bringing you into balance. These modalities are not meant to replace medical treatment or advice, they are meant to work in collaboration with the traditional medical community, encouraging health and wellness.
There are a lot of alternative and complementary healing modalities available here in St. Lawrence County. A birth doula is a person who provides emotional and physical support to expecting moms during pregnancy and childbirth. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that embraces the mind, body, and spirit. Helping to reduce stress and improve flexibility and balance, Tai Chi involves a series of movements that teach you how to move in a relaxed but focused state of awareness.
There are infinite benefits of practicing Tai Chi, but to name a few: improved mood and ability to cope with daily challenges, improved flexibility and balance, joint and muscle pain relief, lower blood pressure, increased energy and stamina. Yoga is a mind-body practice with an ancient history based in Indian philosophy. There are various styles of yoga with different focuses - but in general yoga combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote balanced healing in body, mind, and spirit.
MediSpa at St. Tarot dates back to the 15th century, using a deck of 78 cards to play games. Today, the Tarot is a tool for readers to gain insight into the past, present, and future by presenting a question then drawing and interpreting cards. Tarot readings can bring clarity and guidance to current situations, and help the querent to gain perspective when making difficult decisions.
Craniosacral Therapy CST is a gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to relieve compression in the bones of the head, sacrum, and spinal column. Using gentle pressure on the head, neck, and back, CST can help to relieve stress and pain caused by compression as well as a number of other conditions. Meditation is a practice that can help with focus and awareness, as well as innumerable other health benefits including relaxation and stress management.
