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 Melissa Mutterspaugh, a clinical herbalist and educator, based in Mt. Hood, Oregon. Melissa has been on the herbal medicine path for the last 20 years. In that process, she has created a number of online courses and is currently the creator and host of the podcast The Herbalists Path. Melissa is a vocal advocate […]
Meet Stephanie Edwards, a craniosacral therapist, Usui Reiki Master teacher and energy healer practitioner based in the UK. Steph combines different healing modalities to connect with the body’s inherent wisdom and help people heal from pain. In this interview, @steph.edwards.therapist explains the basics of craniosacral therapy and why this gentle practice can have powerful positive […]
Meet Silvia Kalicinski, a Florida-based psychotherapist. Sylvia provides therapy sessions that incorporate a spiritual component, helping individuals overcome emotional blocks and become the best version of themselves. Sylvia is also a coach and a speaker. In this interview, Sylvia shares her journey on how she became a psychotherapist and how she approaches her practice with […]
