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Treatments, Modalities and Information
There are a wide range of different forms of alternative and complementary
treatment, many with differing philosophies, but what they all have in common
is seeing people as consisting of more than just a physical body. Therapy is
aimed at the whole person, who is seen as a unique individual, an
inter-relationship of physical, emotional, and spiritual components. A
brief note on terminology: at one time the word used for these different
forms of attempting to heal was "alternative" medicine. Gradually it has
become known as "complementary" to highlight the fact that it can be used to
complement conventional medicine.
More people like to think of it as "integrative" care, in which an individual can
integrate both conventional medical treatment and complementary therapy
approaches. In no way are these therapies to be a substitute for medical
treatment. We recommend advising your medical practitioners of your
participation in all complementary approaches.