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Holman Insurance Brokers Ltd. recognizes many modalities and therapies in the Holistic and Complementary & Alternative Healthcare field.

Discipline (D) is training in a stand-alone modality, while Specialization (S) requires a discipline-level of training in another modality for some educational components. This list however not exhaustive and is being updated regularly.

Under our insurance program, these therapies fall under different categories for rating. Either A, B or C. This is constantly being update.

Active Release Technique (S) - Cat B
Active Release Technique applies specific myofascial release methods to rapidly treat musculoskeletal pain, stress, and restrictions, caused by damage, injury, or repeated stress to the myofascia. Extremely efficient and effective, some discomfort may be experienced from this fast-acting deep-tissue myofascial work.

Acupunture (S) - Cat C
Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that treats patients by insertion and manipulation of solid, generally thin needles in the body. Through its origins, acupuncture has been embedded in the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM). Its general theory is based on the premise that bodily functions are regulated by the flow of an energy-like entity called Qi. Acupuncture aims to correct imbalances in the flow of Qi by stimulation of anatomical locations on or under the skin called acupunture points, most of which are connected by channels known as medians.

Acutonics - (D) - Cat C

Acutonics is a system of vibrational sound healing rooted in Oriental Medicine and philosophy that utilizes tuning forks and symphonic gongs tuned to the planets, Tibetan bowls, bells, drums, and rattles. Connecting body, mind, and soul in the journey toward optimal health, harmonic attunement or at-one-ment with all things in the Universe. It is also the integral way, undifferentiated wholeness, the essence of Tao.

Aqua – Chi (D) - Cat B
Aqua-Chi Detox Foot Bath combines the life-giving properties of water with a specialized bio-electric charge, which enhances and amplifies the body's ability to heal. Dramatically increase energy levels and help detoxify your body with the Aqua Chi foot bath.The negative ions created during a session aresimilar to those found in hot springs and other naturally charged water sources known to be beneficial to the body.

Aqua-Fitness Instructor - Cat B
Use of water in water aerobics supports the body and reduces the risk of muscle or joint injury. The mitigation of gravity by flotation places less stress on the joints when stretching, and can allow a greater range of motion.

Algotherapy (D) - Category A

Therapeutic uses of seaweeds in spa treatments. Marine Algae Body Wrap, Seaweed Products. Spa centers.

Acupressure (D/S)- Cat C
Acupressure is based on the Chinese meridian system. It uses stimulation of a specific point or points to correct the energy flow within the meridians. Release of muscular tension is often part of the treatment. Correction of the energy flows can have general or specific therapeutic effects on any or all systems of the body. Requires min 2000 hours of related training or license.

Alexander Technique™ (D) - Cat A

Alexander Technique™ is an educational process that helps the client achieve greater awareness of their body. This results in more effective and efficient use of their body. Combined with hands-on treatment this prevents or helps recovery from tension, pain, postural and structural imbalances, and repetitive use injury.

Allergy Testing (D)- Cat C
Allergy Testing is a method for medical diagnosis of allergies that attempts to provoke a small, controlled, allergic response.

Amma/Anma Massage (D) - Cat B
Amma/Anma massage is based on ancient touch principals like acupressure, massage, and reflexology. Balance and harmony in energy flow is sought using pressure to ah shui points and massage techniques to the tissues. It is applied to clothed clients for relaxation through to all conditions caused by improper energy flow.

Applied Kinesiology™ (S) - Cat C
Applied Kinesiology™ uses a variety of assessment and treatment techniques, including muscle testing, meridian therapy, joint mobilization, myofascial techniques, cranialsacral based techniques, nutritional counselling, and reflexology to treat a wide variety of conditions and energy imbalances.

Aromatherapy (D/S) - Cat B
Aromatherapists can assess and support the treatment of or enhance a variety of physical and mental conditions through careful selection of quality plant essential oils (not flower essences). Some may use lymph drainage or relaxation massage as part of the application.

Art Therapy (S) - Cat B
Art Therapy is practiced by qualified, registered Art Therapists who work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients who can use art therapy may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include, for example, emotional, behavioral or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, brain-injury or neurological conditions and physical illness. Art therapy may be provided for groups, or for individuals, depending on clients’ needs.

Aston-Patterning™ (D) - Cat B
Aston Patterning™ is a holistic and integrated system of movement education, soft tissue massage techniques, ergonomic and fitness analysis and adaptation. The goal is to release the lines and spirals of stress or damage in the body, lessening pain and leading to greater ease and performance in movement.

Aura Soma Color Healing (D) - Cat B
Aura-Soma is a color energy system that puts the power of color in your hands through its self-care products. Using them, you can improve your general well being and know yourself better. The energy of Aura-Soma color helps you penetrate the layers of your awareness to tap into the deep source of your potential. Then, without effort, your inner qualities naturally flow to the surface.

Ayurveda (D/S) - Cat B
Ayurevda is a system of traditional medicine native to India . Ayurvedic practitioners developed a number of medicinal preparations and surgical procedures for the treatment of various ailments. In Sanskrit, words āyus, meaning "longevity", and veda, meaning "knowledge" or "science". The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India.

Bach Flower Remedies (S) - Cat B
Bach Flower Remedies is the dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, an English bacteriologist, pathologist and homeopath, in the 1930s. Each remedy is used alone or in conjunction with other remedies, and each flower is believed by advocates to impart specific qualities to the remedy. Bach flower remedies are also used on pets and domestic animals. Remedies are usually taken orally.

Barbara Brennan Healing Science – (S) - Cat A
Barbara Brennan Healing Science is a system of healing that combines hands-on healing techniques with spiritual and psychological processes touching every aspect of your life.

Behavioural Analysis is a science that involves using modern behavioral learning theory to modify behaviors. Behavior analysts reject the use of hypothetical constructs and focus on the observable relationship of behavior to the environment. By functionally assessing the relationship between a targeted behavior and the environment, the methods of ABA can be used to change that behavior.

Bio Energetics (S) - Cat B
Bioenergetics is the subject of a field of biochemistry that concerns energy flow through living systems. This is an active area of biological research that includes the study of thousands of different cellular processes such as cellular respiration and the many other metabolic processes that can lead to production and utilization of energy in forms such as ATP molecules.

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