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Holistic Treatments Menu
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Equilibropathy
Acupuncture is a traditional Asian therapy, offered at
Chiva-Som by doctors. The use of acupuncture techniques including
Equilibropathy (a unique Thai method) can be very effective in
musculoskeletal complaints, as well as balancing organ systems according
to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Chi Nei Tsang
Chi Nei Tsang is one of the most popular treatments at Chiva-Som, perhaps because it addresses health at all levels. Being an abdominal organ massage based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, it assists with digestive, detoxification and stress issues all at once.
Reiki
Reiki, according to the Usui method, is a simple yet powerful method of moving healing energy through your body through the hands of the practitioner. The use of such healing energy has a positive impact on the biochemistry in the body, and the profound relaxation experienced gives you the space to heal. This therapy is excellent for those who have trouble honoring their own needs.
Reflexology
The art of foot reflexology comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine and gives invaluable information on the health and function of many organs and body systems. At the same time it is a complete treatment, and heaven for tired feet.
Flower Remedies
The Australian Bush Flower remedies and Bach Flower remedies are gentle but effective in dealing with emotional issues and stress. Our consultation guides you through issues that are most important at this time, and includes remedies made individually to help you overcome your problems.
Iridology
Iridology, similar to reflexology, gives an interpretation of health through the markings and colors seen in the iris fibers. Certain zones here reflect organs and systems, and weaknesses as well as under functioning can be detected. This is a useful technique to use when a ground up approach is needed to rebuilding health.
EQ4 Meridian Testing
Electro dermal screening is a European technique developed over 50 years ago to detect subtle shifts in the body’s functioning resulting from minor stress. As such it can be used to pick up patterns of food or chemical intolerances, or reactions to almost any other stressor. At Chiva-Som we use this with great success to identify food reactions. Coupled with nutritional or naturopathic consultations your journey to overcoming food related symptoms starts here.
Naturopathic Consultation
A Naturopathic consultation can be used to address any issue of concern to you. If your health needs a more thorough appraisal than can be achieved in the Health & Wellness consultation, if you have specific concerns or just want to understand more about your health this consultation is very useful. From here you may be referred for additional testing or specific treatments and a follow up may be scheduled at the end of your stay to bring everything together into a practical ongoing treatment plan.
Nutrition Counseling
The impact of good nutrition and poor nutrition has more to do with health than environment, genetics and occupation combined. Many of us are overfed yet malnourished. For others diet is actively feeding a disease process. By unraveling the myths surrounding food and gaining simple practical and individualized advice on eating, you can take control and make your dietary patterns work for you instead of against you.
Life Enhancement – Counseling
Qualified counselors give you the time and space to explore your inner world. Whether you need to reflect on certain issues, life direction, relationships or desires, or need assistance to help find out which of these is making you less happy, this session can be invaluable. If you are coming to Chiva-Som to gain perspective, then a Life Enhancement session will guide you there.
Meditation
Meditation is fitness training for the mind. Until we
can calm and control our mind, we will never know happiness. We wash about
in currents of emotions, stress, demands and desires as we try to find
ourselves. Meditation gives us a fixed point to anchor our awareness,
allowing us then to observe the currents as they pass. Understanding
gained through meditation will give you lifelong peace that is
unshakeable.
Meridian Tapping
Technique
Based on
the 5,000 year old ancient principles of acupuncture, but without the
needles,
Meridian ‘Tapping’ Techniques is a
powerful and effective way to reduce or completely eliminate your physical
problem, from general aches and pains to neck and shoulder stiffness,
stomach problems, headaches and backache whether acute or
chronic. The techniques work on the proven principles that many physical
problems are contributed to or completely caused by a block or disturbance
in the body’s meridian energy system – 14 micro-electromagnetic pathways
that run throughout the body. By gently tapping on very specific and
powerful energy points these blockages are released and relief is
given.
NLP - Neuro Linguistic
Programming
Established over 25 years ago. NLP is a successful form of
modern psychology and counseling. Neuro relates to
mind, and how it works using your five senses.
Linguistic relates to
how people express and experience their world through their use of
internal and external language.Program relates to how people
behave according to personal programmes, which govern their ways of
being.
NLP
provides ways for you to understand how you and others think, how to
become more competent, more in control of thoughts, feeling and actions.
It shows you how you 'code' your reality, through awareness of the images,
language and feelings. For example, how do you know you like or dislike
someone? How do you know when a past memory is good or bad? When you
understand the specific ways your brain makes distinctions through your
senses, then it is easier to make changes. NLP unlocks the resources,
abilities, and creativity that you already posses in order to eliminate
problems or do what you already do even better.
NLP is particularly effective at building good rapport and
business skills, being more influential and persuasive, getting along
better with other, improving self confidence, improving self-image and
esteem, removing old behaviours and installing better one, controlling or
changing the way in which you think about things, and improving awareness
of the negative language you use to yourself and others.
Emotional Freedom Technique
(EFT)
Based on the 5,000 year old principles EFT could be simply put as a 'psychological version of acupressure'. EFT releases blocks and disturbances in the body's meridian energy system-the electromagnetic pathways that run throughout the body - to relieve a wide range of emotional problems. It has been proven that when you have a negative thought or memory, a disruption occurs in your meridian energy system, a sort of 'zzzzzt' short-circuit effect happens. It is this electrical disturbance in the body that directly causes emotional and psychological problem to arise, not the initial thought.
EFT is particularly effective
for:
Weight
Issues - cravings. Stress and negative emotions which can make you eat,
exercise issues, self-sabotage, limiting beliefs that keep you stuck,
procrastination, lack of motivation and inability to maintain healthy habits for the slimmer new you.
Smoking/Drinking problems - Cravings. Self-sabotage. Limiting
beliefs. Social pressures. Stress and negative causes. Other
conditions that respond well to EFT are phobias,
fears, trauma, stress, anxiety, worries, relationship problems, sports
performance, and enhancing business and financial
success.
Colonic Hydrotherapy
Colonic Hydrotherapy is available for those wishing to detox in comfort and safety with experienced nursing practitioners guiding the process. Use of ultra pure water and herbal extracts with abdominal massage and reflexology makes this an effective treatment for toxicity in the large intestine. A course of treatment will take a minimum of 4 to 5 30 minute sessions, and is supported with dietary and lifestyle suggestions as well as probiotic therapy.
Detoxification
Chiva-Som offers detox programs that may be used alone or in conjunction with other therapies such as colonics. The most popular, our 3 day cleansing diet, incorporates a light diet with plenty of vegetable juices. This effectively rests the digestion, alkalizes the system and allows the kidneys and liver to begin to remove toxins. All detox programs are administered through our Naturopathic staff.
Craniosacral Therapy
CST is one of the gentlest yet most
powerful forms of bodywork. Working mainly along the spine and head,
therapists are able to identify and release blocks in the rhythmic
pulsation of the body. Often emotional stresses stored for years in our
bodies can be released without pain, along with the resolution of physical
aches and pains. Owing to the deep relaxation, this particularly suits
those who have reached emotional exhaustion.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a classic Japanese massage which systematically diagnoses and treats the body’s meridian systems according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kanpo systems of medicine. This massage is particularly suited to those who feel their energy just doesn’t flow, who are exhausted and are physically run down.
Homeopathy
One of the deepest acting treatments, homeopathy has roots much older than modern medicine. Utilizing small doses of substances to stimulate the body’s own healing, homeopathy works quickly to bring relief to deep emotional issues and physical ailments. A longer constitutional consultation is used to address deep issues while a short acute prescription is available for minor ailments.
Medical Treatments Menu
Blood
Testing
At Chiva-Som we are able to
address your regular blood testing checkups as well as provide
investigations to support medical and naturopathic consultations. Tests
available include cholesterol profiling, male and female hormonal
screening, thyroid testing, complete blood counts etc. If you have blood
test records please bring these with you for comparison.
Echocardiography and Exercise Stress
Testing
Echocardiography and Exercise Stress Testing are services available through our cardiology consultant. Medically these services are recommended for all guests over 40 especially those with a family history of heart disease. Exercise stress testing may also be recommended prior to embarking on an exercise program for at risk individuals.
Metabolic Rate testing
Oxygen consumption is the most
direct way of calculating your energy needs and thus is the starting point
for any weight loss program that involves dietary support. Chiva-Som
offers a simple and accurate test to measure your metabolic needs, the
results of which are immediately available. Chiva-Som’s food labeling
makes using this information simple, and by the end of your stay you
should have a good feel for how much food your body really does need each
day.
Bio Terrain Analysis
One of the keys to getting answers to chronic health complaints is to look at the foundational parameters of health. Blood and extra cellular fluid form the environment that every cell and every bodily function must operate within. Bioterrain testing gives insights into the chemical and physiological function of the body through testing these fluids and, coupled with urine testing, an insight into how the body is balancing this environment. When all else seems confusing, a bioterrain measurement often gives a rational, measurable starting point from which to rebuild health.
Live Blood Tests
Blood is a living, vital bodily
fluid tissue that is only briefly visually assessed during normal blood
testing. A closer inspection on fasting blood shows many additional facets
of health including reflections on nutrient absorption, digestion,
detoxification, immune status, essential fatty acid balances, liver
function, clotting and more. A simple pinprick on the finger is all that
is needed to gain access to the intriguing world of you inner
biochemistry. You can watch your own cells on the monitor as your
consultant assesses the quality and gives instruction on areas where you
can make changes.
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