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Glossary of Therapies J - L
This glossary is intended only as a guide.
For further information on any of the therapies, please contact one of
the listed therapists in the directory.
| Kahuna |
an ancient massage from
Hawaii performed with the client unclothed and is said to encourage
self-love. |
| Kinesiology |
using the muscles in the
body a practitioner can detect pain, illness or allergies. This
therapy is a fully clothed practice and is based on the muscle re-acting
to system imbalances. A strong muscle will be able to resist pressure
that is a sign of good health whereas a weak one will be unable
to resist even slight pressure and the practitioner will detect
a "spongy" feeling in the muscle. |
| Kirlian
Photography |
photography of a field
of energy produced by the body, which varies according to physical
and emotional states. Mostly practised in Russia and Eastern Europe
with some interest in the UK and USA. |
| Life
Coaching |
A method that involves
the client in tasks and goal-setting that includes weekly sessions
usually, by phone with the coach. Progress is very much focused
on solutions and moving people on from where they are in their lives.
This includes professionally, physically, emotionally, financially
and spiritually. |
| Light
Therapy |
light has a direct affect
on the way the body works and the changes of life style can mean
that some people can suffer from the lack of natural light even
in summer. Light stimulates the brain to produce serotonin, which
helps us to feel good, and balances melatonin, which controls our
sleep pattern. We need enough light to keep these hormones in balance.
Light therapy can be used to treat a wide range of problems including
hormonal imbalance, menopausal symptoms, infertility and loss of
libido, it can also help to boost the immune system and treat skin
problems such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. |
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