The Most Effective Alternative Treatment Methods for Anxiety, Depression and Addiction

Written by Isabelle Lovell

The Most Effective Alternative Treatment Methods for Anxiety, Depression and Addiction

Article Written by Scott Sanders

Recovering from mental health issues related to depression, anxiety, and addiction takes time. In fact, studies show that it is a lifelong process that requires social support, implicit rules for behavior, and affiliation with some sort of recovery program. The programs, however, are broadly defined and can include any number of treatments, from group therapy to holistic practices. The journey for individuals can be vastly different, and it is up to them to find the method that works best. But for most people, it becomes important at some point in their process to include some alternative therapies in their daily lives, even if they don’t in the beginning.


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Rejuvenate with a Herbal Poultice/Thai Tea Treatment

Written by Isabelle Lovell

What is a Herbal Poultice Treatment?

The Herbal Poultice or “Luk Pra Kob” (literally translated to mean “pressing herbal sphere”) in Thai is best described as a deep heat medicinal muscle treatment that dates back to 14th Century Thailand when a hot pack was administered to war soldiers returning from battle. To rejuvenate warriors, a bundle of therapeutic herbs was steamed and applied to the body to soothe aches and pains. The body absorbs the heat, along with the organic herbs to help ease muscle aches & pains, alleviate stiff joints, stimulate circulation, increase lymphatic drainage, detoxify & release stagnant energy in the body. 


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Improve tissue recovery with the Graston Technique

Written by Isabelle Lovell

What is the Graston Technique?

The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization. It is one of a number of manual therapy approaches that uses instruments with a specialized form of massage/scraping the skin gently.


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All about the "Cupping" Massage Technique

Written by Isabelle Lovell

What is Cupping?

Cupping, sometimes called “inverse massage” is defined as a vacuum of negative pressure applied with flexible silicone cups that bring circulation and remodel Myofascial tissue below the skin to generate physical change.  The silicone cups are flexible and easy to apply and do not require heat or flame as compared to glass cupping to create a vacuum.


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