The word Holistic originates from Greece, and means 'whole'. In holistic healing, the whole person - mind, body and spirit - is taken into account. Seeing "the whole person" implies an understanding of a human being as a complicated and particular related collection of energies. Modern medicine seeks only to treat part of the person; we need to do more than just treat the symptom, sometimes we need to treat the whole body mind and spirit.
Although it is a relatively modern concept in the West, Eastern physicians have long been aware that many ailments have a psychosomatic quality and so advocate treatments of the whole person and not just isolated aspects of their make-up.
There are many different types of holistic therapies each with its own list of benefits for the body, mind and spirit. Here are just a few:
Relieves aches and pains and help to tone the muscles
Relaxation of tight muscles and helps with stiff joints
Increases blood circulation
Stimulates the lymphatic system to aid the removal of waste products in the body
Improves skin colour/texture/elasticity and breaks down fatty tissue
Stimulates and soothes nerve endings in the skin
Encourages a feeling of general relaxation and well being
Please find links below with more detail about the wonderful holistic therapies on offer at treat.
