Want an edge over this Pandemic? Try adding Holistic Therapies to the mix

by Heather B.

February 19, 2021
Wellness Advice
Pandemic | Therapies | Wellness

As we navigate our way through these unprecedented times, one thing is for certain… no one has the handbook on how to handle our increasingly rising stress levels or the mental, emotional and physical toll Covid-19 is taking on all of us. 

We do however, have tools. Now, more than ever, people are making choices to lean into their health and wellness in an effort to moderate their stress levels, bolster their immunity and amp up their vitality. In combination with conventional medicine, adding in holistic therapies to the mix allows you to explore your health and wellness from a broader perspective utilizing therapies such as: 

  • Acupuncture 
  • Psychology/ Talk Therapy 
  • Holistic Nutrition 
  • Massage Therapy 
  • Cupping 
  • Herbal Medicine 
  • Reiki 
  • Naturopathy 
  • Physiotherapy 

What are the possible benefits of taking a “Wholistic Approach” To your Health? 

  • Reduced anxiety and lowered stress levels 
  • Enhance Immunity
  • Improved Sleep 
  • Balancing of Hormones 
  • Treats Chronic and Acute Pain 
  • Easing of Depression 
  • Treats inflammatory conditions such as INS, Endometriosis, Arthritis, etc… 
  • Improved Digestion 
  • Calms Skin Conditions such as Eczema, Acne and Psoriasis 
  • Processing of grief and sadness 

Can I use my Insurance Benefits for this? 

—You bet! Most insurance providers offer coverage for allied health professionals, giving individuals and their families an opportunity to access treatment. Some offices even provide Direct Billing for easy processing of your payment. 

Heather Bracken, H.H.P., R. Ac.

Heather it the owner of The Garden Holistic as well as Acupuncturist, Holistic Health & Reiki Practitioner. Specializing in mental health, women’s health & chakra-based Acupuncture and Reiki exploration.

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