Returning Healing to Health Care: Theoretical Foundations of Holistic Complementary Therapies

This video presentation provides the beginning explanation of the theoretical basis to complementary and alternative therapies in rehabilitation. This hour-long lecture summarizes what several scientists refer to as ch'i - the basic theory of body energy flow. Holistic complementary and alternative therapies vary widely, but all have in common the attempt to facilitate the normal flow of ch'i which is blocke din the presence of illness and injury. With a basis in quantum physics, this impressive presentation illuminates the explanations as to why therapists experience positive outcomes with clients when administering therapeutive touch, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, Feldenkrais, Alexander technique, t'ai chi, yoga, and Rolfing.