Complementary and Alternative Medicine takes a holistic approach to your health. Unlike more conventional methods, alternative treatments look at the individual as an interconnected set of systems. Rather than focusing on symptom mitigation, these treatments focus on restoring the optimal balance of your physical, mental, energetic, and spiritual dimensions. Some alternative therapies have a particular focus on the mind or body, while others may focus more on the energetic state or the spiritual aspects of the person. But all of them recognize the existence and the importance of all one person’s different layers.
At Koshas, we want to help in your healing journey. You will find all relevant information about alternative treatments and how they can help you become the best version of yourself.
What is it? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers a perspective on the nature of illness and health that is uniquely different from, and is complementary to Western Medicine. In TCM, human beings are deeply connected with all the phenomena of nature; formed from nature’s essential elements and subject to its laws of growth and change. Health can be defined as a harmonious relationship between one's own internal condition and one’s external environment; there must b [...]
What is it? Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles through the skin at specific points on the body with the intention of manipulating Qi (life energy). The belief is that Qi is carried through meridians in the body. If the Qi is blocked or imbalanced, it causes dysfunction and illness. When an acupuncture needle is placed into the meridian, this opens up the flow of Qi and helps alleviate symptoms. Acupuncture is completed with the user of sterile/disposab [...]
Meet Vanessa Denola, a massage therapist and cupping practitioner. Vanessa runs a cupping studio in Long Island City, NY and she integrates massage and cupping in treating patients. Vanessa started her practice several years ago after having experienced the benefits of cupping herself. Before that, Vanessa worked as a massage therapist in various prestigious, five-star […]
Meet Suzanne Wiseman, a certified psychotherapist based in Canada. She is a trauma and EMDR trained therapist, helping people work through a variety of emotional difficulties. In her practice, Suzanne integrates various techniques including mindfulness and psychodynamic therapy. In this interview, Suzanne explains about EMDR and what makes this practice so magical for people going […]
Meet Amy Fiedler, a Certified Holistic Life Coach. Amy provides sessions that focus on the mind, body and spirit connection. Amy is also a Certified Trauma Support Specialist, a Reiki Master, and a published author. In this interview, Amy shares how she became a Holistic Life Coach and how she blends the emotional and spiritual […]
