Wellness
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- Acupuncture appointmentNon-conventional therapies · consultation topicAcupuncture is a technique that involves inserting fine needles into the skin. It can take different forms, including manual manipulation or electrical stimulation of the needles.Learn more
- AcupuncturistNon-conventional therapiesIn the research inventory, Acupuncturist is identified as a regulated profession. The ACSS lists seven areas of non-conventional therapies and refers to the pending status of the homeopathy course of study.Learn more
- Baths and spa practicesWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicBaths and spa practices are wellness activities whose format depends on the facilities and services.Learn more
- Breathing and relaxationWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicBreathing and relaxation refers to practices that use attention to breathing among relaxation techniques. It is not synonymous with respiratory rehabilitation.Learn more
- Chiropractic appointmentNon-conventional therapies · consultation topicChiropractic is an approach that may include manual techniques, including spinal manipulation. Not all techniques have the same scope or evidence.Learn more
- ChiropractorNon-conventional therapiesIn the research inventory, Chiropractor is identified as a regulated profession. The ACSS lists seven areas of non-conventional therapies and refers to the pending status of the homeopathy course of study.Learn more
- Dance and recreational movementWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicRecreational dance is a form of movement that can be practised in different styles and settings.Learn more
- Exercise in a rehabilitation settingWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicThe WHO describes rehabilitation as relevant throughout life, including in the context of chronic conditions, injuries and the effects of ageing.Learn more
- General lifestyle educationWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicLifestyle education is a broad category of information about habits. In this information sheet, the verified basis mainly covers physical activity and sleep, without an individual clinical plan.Learn more
- Guided relaxationWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicGuided relaxation may use verbal guidance and mental imagery or other techniques to encourage an experience of relaxation.Learn more
- Herbal medicine appointmentNon-conventional therapies · consultation topicHerbal medicine involves the use of plant products. Benefits, risks and interactions depend on the product and its use; it is not a single intervention with a common effectiveness.Learn more
- Herbal medicine practitionerNon-conventional therapiesIn the research inventory, Herbal medicine practitioner is identified as a regulated profession. The ACSS lists seven areas of non-conventional therapies and refers to the pending status of the homeopathy course of study.Learn more
- HomeopathNon-conventional therapiesIn the research inventory, Homeopath is identified as a profession provided for with a gap. The ACSS lists seven areas of non-conventional therapies and refers to the pending status of the homeopathy course of study.Learn more
- Homeopathy appointmentNon-conventional therapies · consultation topicHomeopathy is a system developed more than two centuries ago. It is based on the ideas that a substance causing similar symptoms could treat them and that greater dilution would increase the effect; these are principles of the practice, not established facts of effectiveness.Learn more
- Hypnosis in a clinical settingWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicHypnosis in a clinical setting is a psychological technique that may involve focused attention and instructions from a professional.Learn more
- Manual techniques in a clinical settingWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicManual techniques are interventions performed with the hands in a clinical setting. In the British NHS description of physiotherapy, manual therapy may include massage and work on movement of the affected area; it is an example, not a definition of a profession.Learn more
- Mindfulness in a clinical settingWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicAccording to the NCCIH, mindfulness programmes may combine attention practices with other approaches; evidence varies and safety has not been fully established.Learn more
- NaturopathNon-conventional therapiesIn the research inventory, Naturopath is identified as a regulated profession. The ACSS lists seven areas of non-conventional therapies and refers to the pending status of the homeopathy course of study.Learn more
- Naturopathy appointmentNon-conventional therapies · consultation topicNaturopathy encompasses a range of practices and guidance. The name of the system does not prove the effectiveness of a specific intervention, nor does it correspond to a medical specialty.Learn more
- OsteopathNon-conventional therapiesIn the research inventory, Osteopath is identified as a regulated profession. The ACSS lists seven areas of non-conventional therapies and refers to the pending status of the homeopathy course of study.Learn more
- Osteopathy appointmentNon-conventional therapies · consultation topicOsteopathy is described as an approach that may use manual techniques. The scope, indication and risks need to be assessed for the specific intervention.Learn more
- Physical exercise for wellbeingWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicPhysical activity includes movement during leisure and daily life. A wellness programme should distinguish general information from individual prescription.Learn more
- Relaxation and meditationWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicRelaxation and meditation encompass different attention and relaxation practices. This is a broad term; the specific technique and its limits need to be identified.Learn more
- Relaxation in a clinical settingWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicThe NCCIH describes different relaxation techniques.Learn more
- Relaxation massageWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicRelaxation massage describes a wellness purpose, with techniques that may vary. The name does not demonstrate a specific therapeutic effect.Learn more
- Sleep hygiene and wellbeingWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicSleep hygiene concerns habits and the environment associated with sleep. Sleep difficulties can have different causes and cannot be reduced to habits alone.Learn more
- Traditional Chinese medicine appointmentNon-conventional therapies · consultation topicTraditional Chinese medicine brings together physical practices and plant products. Evidence must be assessed separately for each intervention and purpose.Learn more
- Traditional Chinese medicine specialistNon-conventional therapiesIn the research inventory, Traditional Chinese medicine specialist is identified as a regulated profession. The ACSS lists seven areas of non-conventional therapies and refers to the pending status of the homeopathy course of study.Learn more
- Wellness aromatherapyWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicAromatherapy uses essential oils as a complementary approach, often by inhalation or diluted skin application. The existence of the practice does not demonstrate clinical benefit.Learn more
- Wellness massageWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicWellness massage is a term for soft tissue techniques aimed at a wellness experience. It does not, by itself, identify a clinical intervention.Learn more
- Wellness meditationWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicWellness meditation uses attention practices that may focus on sensations, sounds or present experience. It is not automatically equivalent to a clinical psychological intervention.Learn more
- Wellness mindfulnessWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicMindfulness is attention to present experience, including thoughts and sensations. It may form part of everyday practices or structured programmes, which are not all equivalent.Learn more
- Wellness PilatesWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicPilates is a form of exercise that gives attention to balance, posture, strength and flexibility.Learn more
- Wellness yogaWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicWellness yoga combines movement, breathing and attention in different styles. The description does not correspond to a specific treatment for disease.Learn more
- Yoga and movementWellbeing and complementary practices · consultation topicYoga and movement is a broad term for practices that can combine postures, breathing and attention. Styles vary in demands and goals.Learn more