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RISING WOMEN EXPERT
ADVICE...
I would like
to try holistic therapy but how do I know where to start?
Holistic health care (otherwise known as complementary or alternative health
care) is growing in popularity. Many of these practices are based on ancient
treatments such as acupuncture and reiki, which have been brought forward
thousand of years into our modern world. Holistic medicine treats the
individual as a whole person, taking into consideration physical,
psychological, cognitive, spiritual, economic and additional factors. While
some practitioners offer services in one main area of energy medicine such
as homeopathy, others have expertise in several fields. Seeking out the
services of one practitioner at a time is a common avenue, the benefits
being that health improvements can be more easily traced to a specific
strategy as well being cost efficient.
People seek out complementary medicine for many reasons. These may be out of
curiosity, or that non-traditional, modern medical options have been
exhausted. Some simply choose to take the holistic route first, often having
previously succeeded within this realm. It is wise to seek out practitioners
who have been trained through an accredited institution. One way of doing
this is to check that the chosen practitioner is covered under a regulatory
body such as the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. These organizations
assess and approve practitioner’s credentials and provide malpractice and
liability insurance for their members. Each practitioner in good standing
with their association will show a membership number on client receipts.
Many holistic practices are covered under some health insurance benefits
plans while others may fall under the umbrella of health spending accounts.
Given this, detailed receipts specifying the types of services provided by
the therapist are a important item when considering claiming sessions.
Where does one start? Word of mouth referrals are one of the most powerful
forms of marketing as they come from those who have benefitted from the
services of a particular health care provider. Nothing is more compelling
than good results. Practitioners can be found on websites within their
fields of practice or through their associations. Therapies often have
associated national or even international organizations which list the
biographies and contact information of their members. More often than not
people report that they chose a specific therapist because they liked their
biography or even their photo.
Jan Hansen is an Energy Therapist working out of Our Angels’ Centre for Well
Being. Jan may be contacted at 403.226.7665 or
ourangelscenter@shaw.ca . Visit
www.ourangelscenter.com for more details on her services. |
