How and when should one use alternative health services?

Guinevere Amadeo, LMP.
Licensed Massage Practitioner, Reflexologist

Seattle Holistic Health Examiner

The answer to this inquiry completely depends on your goals and availability to maintain a self-care regiment. Working in the chiropractic office, I often see clients for a 60 minute bodywork session one to two times per week, for a duration of six weeks to begin with. This program is extremely beneficial to complement chiropractic treatment, address specific trigger points and bring the body back into a state of balance after chronic and acute injury. For other modalities of massage, my recommendations vary with the individuals needs. For maternal massage, I suggest a minimum of a 60-90 minute session every 3-4 weeks through the duration of the pregnancy and three months following. With the drastic physical changes that are taking place in the body, it is essential to release the over-worked and fatigued muscles and joints. And with periodic wellness massage, I encourage my clients to listen to their bodies for an indication of when it's time to schedule our next appointment. Generally, once a month is a good consistency to keep your body, mind and spirit in a healthy balance.

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Jennifer Alexandra Short, Healer & Holistic Health Coach
Wings of Isis Healing Arts

This question I will answer with another question; How committed are you to creating a life you want and how much support do you want on your path right now? My training as a Health Counselor enables me to offer support in the areas of nutrition, exercise, emotional support as well as creating healthy new mental patterns that support who you truly are in the world. As a Healer who works with sound and ancient mantras I can help you to release blocked energy, purify the emotions, uplift the heart, and enliven the physical body, creating room for new experience! For someone just starting on a healing journey they may need weekly support for awhile until they feel strong in the direction they are going. Once a month may be perfect for the person who uses holistic modalities to support and inspire them further on their path. Wherever you are in your life I am here to to help. I encourage you to be daring, listen to your heart and be open to new experience and support in a world of unfolding new mysteries, joys and never ending change.

Carol Walter, Certified Aromatherapist

Owner, Solace Essentials

Seeing an Aromatherapist is particularly helpful when you are feeling sick, are in transition, have experienced trauma, or need to commit to new goals – some may need one visit per month, and for others, just a few times a year. When you're feeling sick or unhealthy, essential oils can help you regain a state of good health so that your immune system is functioning at its highest level. Aromatherapy is effective when you are in a state of transition such as moving, changing jobs or leaving a relationship because essentials oils can help you embrace the change and go with the flow. Aromatherapy is effective for post-trauma healing especially in conjunction with post-accident physical therapy or chiropractic work as essentials oils can help the body heal emotionally allowing for greater physical healing.

Jacob Caldwell, LMP.
Medical Intuitive

Steps to Enlightenment

A Medical Intuitive Session is best at least once a month for ongoing treatment.Twice a month is good for those that really want to get to the issue..
In regards to massage, it all depends on the nature of your injury or the state of health you would like to maintain.

Once a month…is for those who like to prevent injuries and maintain current health.

Twice a month…is for those who want to catch up to chronic pain and take care of old or new occurring injuries.

Four times a month…is for those who are in the middle of injury treatment and have constant pain.

Eight times a month…is for those that are in a debilitating injury and are in severe pain.

***This of course is merely a suggestion and appropriate consultation with your medical professional is recommended.

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Shawna Lendzion Harbin, LMP, CCSP
Licensed Massage Practitioner and Certified Craniosacral Practitioner
NoctiLuca Essential Wellness

This depends heavily on what you are seeking treatment for in the first place. Many people these days receive massage and craniosacral therapy to help alleviate daily aches, tension, and stress, while increasing relaxation and general wellness. For these clients I recommend 2-3 sessions for the first month and then to 1-2 sessions per month after that. It's generally beneficial to ramp up in the beginning as your body adjusts to the new therapy. After this initial exposure, many people like to settle into a groove of monthly appointments. That is what fits their pocket books and their calendars while still allowing them to feel an improvement in their quality of life from the work we're doing together.

However, if you're seeking treatment for a recent injury or trauma, beginning with a routine of 1-2 sessions a week will help minimize recovery time and maximize healing potential. In this case, it can also be beneficial to have a diagnosing physician supervise your treatment plan and help you make these important decisions.

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