Complementary therapies are treatments that are used in conjunction with standard medical treatments to improve quality of life and well-being. Here are the most used complementary therapies from A to Z: Acupuncture, Alexander Technique, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Biofeedback, Chiropractic, Dance therapy, Energy healing, Herbal medicine, Homeopathy, Hypnotherapy, Meditation, Massage, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Pilates, Qi Gong, Reiki, Reflexology, Tai Chi, and Yoga.
Most of these therapies can be categorized by their function:
• Mind-body practices: Meditation, guided imagery, mindfulness, art therapy, music therapy
• Manipulative therapies: Chiropractic, osteopathy, massage, reflexology
• Eastern medicine systems: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Energy therapies: Reiki, Qi Gong
• Movement practices: Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates