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HOLISTIC HEALING


The following is a list of sites that I believe have "substance". If you are searching for something not listed please check out Related Topics.

You will find information on non-drug, non-surgical methods of preventing and treating illness. Many of the these treatments may not be approved by conventional medical authorities or government regulatory bodies. It is important that you do not use the information provided on these sites as a substitute for advice or treatment by a licensed medical practitioner, chiropractor or naturopath. Rather, the information should be used to complement professional health care.


PAGE INDEX

| Healing Methods & Techniques | Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases |
| Directories of Practitioners | (Toronto area) Healing Practitioners |
| Healer's Websites | Associations and Institutes | Journals |
| Magazines and Newsletters | Holistic Centres | Schools | Legal | Research Sites | | Resources | Spiritual Evolution | Holistic Health for Animals |



Healing Methods & Techniques

| Acupuncture | Alexander Technique | Aromatherapy | Ayurvedic |
| Bach Flowers/Flower Essences | Biofeedback | Bodywork (Rolfing, etc.) |
| Breath Therapy (Rebirthing, Circular Breathing, etc) | Chiropractic |
| Colour Healing | CranioSacral Osteopathy | Feldenkrais |
| Hands-On Healing | Healing with Music & Sound | Herbology | Homeopathy |
| Kinesiology | Massage Therapy/Shiatsu |Naturopathy | Nutrition/Supplements |
| Osteopathic Medicine | Qigong | Reflexology | Shamanism |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | Unified Field Therapy | Yoga |

Acupuncture

Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA) - FSOMA is a resource for the general public regarding information about Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine via their 800 number and web site. They also sponser educational workshops.
Jung Tao School of Chinese Studies - A source of information on classical Chinese medical theory, taijiquan and daoist philisophical interests. Includes an "Acupuncture Forum".
British Medical Acupuncture Society - An association of medical practitioners interested in acupuncture. This site includes a section on dentists and vets, offers courses, has a journal , etc.
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture - Has information, referral lists, reference material, etc.
Qi Journal's Interactive Acupuncture Chart - Zoom in on various acupuncture points!

Alexander Technique

Alexanderworks - This site has an introduction to the Alexander Technique; how to find an Alexander practitioner; and more.
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique - This site is a service of Alexander Technique Nebraska, the Ontario Centre for the Alexander Technique and Robert Rickover, a teacher of the Alexander Technique living in Lincoln, Nebraska. Robert also teaches regularly in Toronto, Canada. He is on the faculty of the Annual Barstow Alexander Technique Institute and is the author of Fitness Without Stress - A Guide to the Alexander Technique.
Alexander Technique Center - includes a general article on the Alexander Technique, recommended reading and links, an extensive page on Ergonomics and the Alexander Technique, and more.
The Alexander Technique - A collection of Internet resources regarding the Alexander Technique, plus a mailing list.
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique - Provides a systemic guide to all Alexander Technique information and resources.
Alexander Technique International - Information on the technique as well as articles, teacher list, workshops, links, etc.

Aromatherapy

International Flower Essence Center - Their aim is to promote Flower Essences worldwide and this website will provide a forum for the publication and exchange of Flower Essence information and products.
PositiveHealth Magazine - some great articles on aromatherapy.
Article entitled "The Science of Fragrance" - Lists 58 commonly found components of essential oils plus commentary on science of fragrance.
The Fragrant Harvest: Exploring India's Aromatic Traditions - This site has world-wide links that were selected not for their commerical value but for the information they contain with regards to the delightful world of fragrance and aromatic plants in all its manifestations.
Centre for ChemoSensory Research - This Australian site aim is to concentrate multi-disciplinary skills on the scientific study of the chemical senses of humans and animals, and apply this knowledge to solve technical, economic and social problems.
Fragranced Products Information Network - is a grass roots effort to educate on the chemicals used and the health effects of fragranced products. In our society we are constantly exposed to fragranced products. Very little information is readily available as to what is in the fragrance portion of a product. As a general rule disclosure of the ingredients in the fragrance portion of a product is not required as it is considered proprietary or a "trade secret". For those that have adverse effects to the fragrance portion of a product it is often very difficult to obtain information. This site attempts to compile available information in an easily accessible site. Information from a variety of sources is available.
Search PubNet - search for abstracts relating to aromatherapy.
EssentiallyOils - Newsletters - Great informative newsletters (this is a commercial site).
The Natural Oils Research Association, Inc.(NORA) - The Natural Oils Research Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit association dedicated to providing education and research of essential oils. The Essential Oils: Advanced Studies course was started in 1996 at Purdue University which offers the first accredited course in essential oils studies. In addition NORA sponsors conferences to help further open communication amongst those that use essential oils in their field.
The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy - NAHA is the largest non-profit educational organization devoted to Aromatherapy in the United States.They are not affiliated with any business interest. They are primarily interested in promoting and using essential oils for health and healing purposes and are a resource clearing house for ideas and information about aromatherapy. They publish Scentsitivity Magazine and some articles are available on-line.
Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy - Sylla Sheppard-Hanger has twenty years experience with essential oils as a Natural Health Care Practitioner. She is the Founder and Director of the Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy (Tampa, Florida) and author of The Aromatherapy Practitioner Correspondence Course, and of the Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual (1995). Sylla teaches classes, consults for private label aromatherapy companies and maintains a private Aromatherapy practice (as a licensed massage therapist and cosmetologist) in Tampa, Florida. Each month this site profiles an Essential Oil.
Aromatherapy Q & As - Natural Healers webpage with information on aromatherapy including schools, history, etc.
Essential Oils University - this is the site of Dr. Robert S. Pappas.
Assessing EO Suppliers - By: Sherill Pociecha, Dyndelf Aromatics - "When you're just starting out in aromatherapy, it's easy to get confused by all the variety. Not the (wonderful and fascinating!) assortment of oils themselves - I mean the baffling variety of essential-oil suppliers beckoning at you, with their multitude of prices, ranges, jargon, labels, catalogs, policies and promises. How is a shopper to decide who to buy from?"
Michel Vanhove's International Aromatherapy - Broad site, with some information for the beginner, but mostly for the advanced user. Includes such topics as safety, quality, and production. Illustrated. With a multilingual dictionary of the Latin botanical terms.
The Kevala Centre - Intoduction to Aromatherapy - Guide to aromatherapy lists oils alphabetically, with detailed descriptions of selected oils. Gives, for each oil, English name, Latin (binomial) name, description, usages, and safety precautions.
A.G.O.R.A. - Aromatheraphy Global Online Research Archives - AGORA, The Aromatherapy Global Online Research Archives is an unique non-commercial, website, contributed to by about eighty people world-wide. They are working to promote the serious, intelligent and SAFE use of essential oils for healing the body, mind and spirit. The various pages on this website are hosted in different places, internationally, reflecting the worldwide nature of the interest and participation in aromatherapy. The origin of this project came from a dream of Michel Vanhove, who hosts this homepage.
AromaWeb - Links to aromatherapy sites & to companies selling aromatherapy products; suggested reading & recipes; etc.
Alt.aromatheraphy Newsgroup - A list of postings.
Guide to Aromatherapy - Description of oils, symptom guide, glossary of terms, etc.
Ancient Healing Art - Scentsible Aromatherapy - Articles, therapeutic matrix, catalog, etc.

Ayurvedic

Ayuvedic Neurotherapy - Ayurvedic Neurotherapy, "Nadi Mardan Kriya" is an ancient Indian rehabilitative therapy based on the vedic principles & philosophy. This natural healing therapy deals with nerves, muscles, joints and blood & lymphatic channels.
Ayurveda - Medicine of the Gods - Includes useful links, dosa self-test, practitioner directory etc. If you are involved in the field of Ayurveda they have an interactive guestbook where you can leave details of your activities or questions for all other guests to see and respond to.
The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (CBE) Ltd. - Located in India, they offer information and courses in Ayurveda.
American Institute of Vedic Studies - Includes correspondence courses, books & software, affliations & resources, on-line books & articles, and guest writers.
The Ayurvedic Institute - Has a good "Introduction to Ayurvedic" and an "Information Center".
The Ayurvedic Center - Located in Houston, Texas they offer classes, telephone consultations, herbs for sale, etc.
The Ayurvedic Health Center Online - Has copies of news articles, offers consultation services, etc.
Ayurvedic Foundations - They conduct workshops, produce cassette tapes, provide lifestyle counselling, etc.

Bach Flowers/Flower Essences/Tree Essences

The Bach Flower Therapy Site - The history, indications, therapies, etc.
PositiveHealth Magazine - lots of great articles on Flower Essences and links to Flower Essences websites.
Daniel Tigner's other website
Perelandra Center for Nature Research - Perelandra is a nature research center, founded in 1977, by Machaelle Small Wright. Her research is centered around learning about nature in new ways from nature itself. She works with nature intelligence in a conscious, coordinated and educational effort that has resulted in understanding and demonstrating a new approach to health, agriculture and environmental balance.
Nelson Bach USA Ltd. - Provides information on the Bach Flower Essences system; seminars; sells products; suggested reading, etc.
Flower Essence Society - Promotes research on the therapeutic effects of flower essences; conducts training & certification programs; holds public classes & seminars; and is a referral network for those who are teaching, researching, or practicing in the field of flower essences therapy.
Flower Essences: Gifts From the Flowers - Includes articles, a questionnaire to help you select the flower essences most useful for you, description of 96 flower remedies, and more.
Dr. Edward Bach Centre - Located in Mount Vernon, England. This site includes watercolours of all the remedy plants with remedy descriptions; FAQs; information on training courses, publications, etc. and much more.
New Bach Flower Therapies - Based on Dr. Bach's remedies, with body maps, literature, links, etc.
Kauai Flower & Gem Essences - Commercial site offering 154 flower, gem, and combination remedies.
Your Pet's Emotional Health - Flower Essence remedies for dogs and cats.
FLOWERBASE Home Page - A software package for therapists and others who prescribe or take flower or gem essence remedies.
Whole Energy Essences....Gem, Fruit and Flower Essences - How to apply the essences, newsletter, garden tour, etc.

Biofeedback

EEG Spectrum - Neurofeedback Research and Clinical Services - Neurofeedback is a learning strategy that enables people to alter their brain waves and exercise the brain's own regulatory mechanisms. Also known as EEG biofeedback, it is used for many conditions and disabilities in which the brain is not functioning as well as it might.
Biofeedback Webzine - Their magazine is dedicated to research, classical applications & technique on biofeedback around the world, related sciences and stress disorders.
Biofeedback - An Introduction - Information on what biofeedback is - how it works - when it should be used, etc.
Neurofeedback Archive - Includes reprints from peer-reviewed journals on biofeedback studies.
Homepage for Clinical Psychophysiologists and Biofeedback Therapists - Links to related sites.
Biofeedback Society of California - Open forum for exchange of ideas, methods, clinical experience; offers professional certification, etc.
The Biofeedback Foundation of Europe - Information on workshops, services; has bulletin board, library, etc.
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - Their mission is to advance the development, knowledge, etc. with a view to improving health and quality of life.
Self-Regulation of Mind & Body - (Life Sciences Institute of Mind-Body Health) Details on application of biofeedback to mental and physical problems and other related therapies.

Bodywork (Rolfing, etc)

Amanae - Emotional Release Bodywork - They offer a 9 month certification program, 5 and 10-day live-in intensive workshops and other related school programs. Certified practitioners are available in the US as well as in other countries.
The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration - Includes an introduction to Rolfing, a Directory of Rolfers, Publications, "Ask a Rolfer", etc.

Breath Therapy (Rebirthing, Circular Breathing, etc)

Sondra Ray's page on Rebirthing - She explains what rebirthing is, what a session is like, listing of books, etc.
The Philadephia and New York Rebirthing Centers - Includes numerous articles on rebirthing, links, newsletter, etc.
The Cosmic Breath - Includes articles, a Directory, reviews and links to rebirthing books, etc.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic Online Today - A "newszine" for the chiropractic profession and healthcare community.
Chiropractor-Finder - A directory to find Chiropractors and Chiropractic related goods, supplies and services.
Chiro-Web - History of chiropractic; research; education; associations;, networking; links, etc.
Chiropractic Resource Journal - A peer-reviewed journal developed to encourage scholarly scientific subluxation-related research.
Dr. Anders Anderson's Chiropractic - Information on chiropractic in general, conditions treated, what to expect on a visit to a chiropractor, and much more.
The Chiropractic Page - Numerous links to chiropractic colleges, organizations, services, software, research, journals and more.
The Chiropractic Resource Organization - Site is maintained "by chiropractors for chiropractors" and includes research, politics, graphics & images section, etc.
Chiropractic in Canada - Includes both an Information section with general questions & answers, etc. and a Professional Network section with information on chiropractic in Canada, various associations, etc.
National Association for Chiropractic Medicine (NACM) - Their membership of chiropractors renounce the belief that "subluxation is the cause of dis-ease" but accept instead the fact that "manipulative procedures" has scientific validity simply for affecting joint dysfunctional disorders.

Colour Healing

Healing With the Rainbow Rays - This is the website of Alijandra, author of the book Healing With the Rainbow Rays and various audiotapes. It includes a number of articles; workshops and classes in Canada, the U.S., and worldwide; and much more.
The Hygeia College of Colour Therapy - founded by Theophilius Gimbel (the author of several books on colour and light), the college offers a variety of courses.

CranioSacral Osteopathy

Please see Osteopathic Medicine as well.

The Upledger Institute, Inc - An educational and clinical resource center specializing in CranioSacral Therapy. Site includes seminar information, research articles, on-line order taking for education materials, etc.

Feldenkrais

Feldenkrais Guild - Online directory of practitioners; articles; links; etc .
Feldenkrais - Information on Feldenkrais, articles, etc.
Feldenkrais: Somatic Options - Information on The Feldenkrais Method which uses gentle movement and directed attention to facilitate self-awareness.

Hands-On Healing Methods

| Healing through the Energy Field | Healing Touch | Huna Healing |
| Polarity Therapy | Pranic Healing | Reiki | Therapeutic Touch |

Healing through the Energy Field

Brofman Foundation for the Advancement of Healing - Free information about chakras and healing. Worldwide calendar of classes in the Body Mirror System of Healing (Chakras and the BodyMind Interface) and A Vision Workshop (Using Your Mind to Improve Your Eyesight).
FreeHealing.org -In the words of the author of this site - "The purpose of this Website is simple and pure. I want to use my healing gift to help people around the world via the Internet. People with illnesses who are looking for alternative methods of treatment. At this time I can only accept healing requests for physical illness or disability."
Soul.cc Healers Network - An online distant healing site using the combined energies of multiple healers to augment the effectiveness of distant healings. The main page has an image where healers can focus their intent and send healing energies; and where those in need of healing can sit back, relax, and let the energy enter.
Anodea Judith's Website - Includes information on her books "Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System" and "The Sevenfold Journey".

Healing Touch

Healing Touch International, Inc - A healing method that uses an hands-on and energy based technique to balance and align the human energy field.

Huna Healing

Aloha International - An non-profit organization founded by Serge Kahili King. There are editorials, articles, details of workshops and books/products that are available.

Polarity Therapy

Reaching Your Potential -The RYP Course (approved by The American Polarity Therapy Association) is a recognized training program for both Level 1 (Associate Polarity Practitioner/APP) and Level 2 (Registered Polarity Practitioner/RPP).
Polarity Therapy Resources - Directory of practitioners, programs, workshops & other training, etc.

Pranic Healing

The Ancient Art and Science of Pranic Healing - Gives an explaination of Pranic Healing; what ailments can be treated, etc.
Pranic Healing Canada - Course descriptions, Centres, events scheduled, etc.
Master Choa Kok Sui's Homepage - Information on courses, Centers, publications, etc.
Pranic Healing - Information on their courses, books, and links to other sites.

Reiki

Higher Energy Systems and Metaphysical Healing - Margaret Gamez is a certified traditonal Usui, Karuna, Jinlap Maitri, Medicine Buddha, Seichim, and Blue Star Celestial Energy Reiki Master/Teacher, as well as being certified in other methods of energy healing. She currently lives in New York city.
Wild Kingdom Reiki - This is the site of Rose de Dan in Seattle, Washington. She offers healing sessions for animals (& humans!)
Reiki - the Holistic approach - This is the site of Julie Hattingh in South Africa. She includes information on the universality of Reiki; chakras & auras, etc.
OneWorldReiki - Reiki Master, Judy Taylor offers Reiki training.
Reiki Healing - Glastonbury, U.K. - This site includes information on Reiki, courses available, and absent healing, as well as a message board, etc.
The Reiki Threshold - The personal webpage Richard Rivard, a Reiki Instructor, that offers his views and perspective on Reiki. Also includes list of resource sites and list of Reiki practitioners.
Reiki - A Path of Unconditional Love - Numerous topics - including Reiki Attunements, Reiki Structures, Energetic Healing Questions, Articles, and much more.
Traditional Japanese Reiki - - Information on the Ysui Healing System.
One Degree Beyond: A Reiki Journey into Energy Medicine - Reiki information, links, etc.
Center for Reiki Training - Reiki FAQ, articles, class descriptions & schedules, Reiki News (quarterly publication), books and products, etc.
The Reiki Page - A collection of information about Reiki that are presented with the purpose of spreading knowledge of what Reiki is.
Reiki - Has information on the three levels, etc.

Therapeutic Touch

Healing Hands Change Energy Fields - Written by Richards H. Lee, Director of the China Healthways Insititute.
Therapeutic Touch - Is it Valid? - This site reports on the claims made by TT practitioners and the investigations done by its critics.
ONElist.com - a TT List
Nurse Healers - Professional Associates, Inc. - Established under the leadership of Dolores Krieger, they facilitate the exchange of research findings, teaching strategies, and new developments in the area of healing.
Alternative/Complementary Medicine Analysis - An article entitled "Alternative Medicine - Science or Pseudoscience" that includes information on TT.

Healing with Music & Sound

The David Gordon Web Site - This website is dedicated to using sound, voice, and music for health and transformation.
Healing Sounds - This is the webpage of Jonathan Goldman, author of the book Healing Sounds and director of the Sound Healers Association. He includes information and articles on how sound can be used for healing and self-transformation.
Vibrational Healing - The homepage of Joy Gardner-Gordon who is the founder and Director of The Vibrational Healing Program in Hawaii and the author of 6 books on various forms of vibrational healing. She offers workshops and certification courses.

Herbology

HerbMed - HerbMed® - an interactive, electronic herbal database – provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. It is an evidence-based information resource for professionals, researchers, and general public. HerbMed® is a project of the Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc, provided as a freely available, public resource.
Herbs and Aromas - This page is devoted to the knowledge of Medicinal Plants and Herbs. It contains information about some well known species and their medicinal properties and explains how to use them or their extracts and essential oils to flavor oils, make unguents and balms, perfumes and cosmetics. Many links to other interesting sites containing more information about related subjects have also been compiled.
The National Institute of Medical Herbalists - The Institute maintains high standards of practice and patient care, and works to promote the benefits of herbal medicine, having departments in education, research, information, etc. The Institute also publishes the European Journal of Herbal Medicine and has links with many organisations.
Dominion Herbal College - Offers diploma courses, products, etc.
Caprilands Herb Farm - Daily lectures, recipes, books by Adelma Grenier Simmons, and more.
Medical Herbalism - they wish to preserve and develop the science and art of herbal medicine and to promote communication and sharing of clinical methods and experiences.
The Families of Flowering Plants - An extensive database.
Plants Natural Database - Provides a single source of information about the plant kingdom to researchers and others interested in plants.
Whole Herb - Sections on growing herbs, preserving herbs, and more.
Silver Sage - Articles on using herbs for medicinal uses, history of herbs, and more.
Thorne Abstracts - On a variety of herbs, etc.
A Modern Herbal - Botanical.com has a hyper-text version of this book (first published in 1931) available for searching.
Flora of North America - A project to make available up-to-date information on approximately 20,000 species of plants of North America, north of Mexico.
American Botanical Council - Their objective is to disseminate factual, accurate information on herbs and herbal research.
The Herbal Bookworm - Includes various articles by well-known herbalists, book reviews, links, etc.
Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute - Promotes ideas for protecting herbalists' rights, improving quality in herbal practice and common sense in herbal usage.
American Herbalists Guild - Addresses the concerns and needs of herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants.
The Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine - Includes therapeutic approaches to specific disorders and specific condition reviews.
Henriette's Herbal Homepage - Includes medicinal and culinary herbfaqs, many herbal archives, plant name database, links, etc.
Queensland Herb Society inc - Located in Brisbane, Australia their members share their knowledge and experience about growing herbs, etc.
The Australasian College of Herbal Studies - Offers correspondence courses on a number of healing methods. Also has on-line newsletter.
Southwest School of Botanical Medicine - A most comprehensive resource for information on medicinal plants. Includes a FAQ page, photos, drawings, and brief discussions of the preparation and uses of herbs, etc.
Herb Research Foundation - Herbs and Herbal Medicine for Health - A non-profit research and educational foundation focusing on the use of herbs for health, environmental conservation and international development. Includes HerbalGram, their quarterly publication.
UW Medicinal Herb Garden - Images of the actual garden, etc.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy...the 21st Century Medicine - Site includes FAQs, on-line consultation service, documented cases, and much more.
Institute for Research in Homeopathic Information and Symptomatology - Will feature (once completed) online version of the Complete Repertory by Roger van Zandvoort. Presently has information on the Complete Repertory and a manual that can be downloaded.
Homeopathy Online - A journal of Homeopathic Medicine.
International Foundation for Homeopathy - Has information and publications, etc.
Simillimum - Journal of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians - Dedicated to classical homeopathy as formulated by Samuel Hahnemann. Free sample online.
The British Institute of Homeopathy, Canada - Offers homeopathic pharmacy courses, as well as a veterinary homeopathy program, etc.
Homeopathic College of Canada - Programmes available, links, etc.
Homeopathic Educational Services - An introduction to homeopathy - specific ailments and treatments - research - catalogue of books, tapes, etc. and more.
Homeopathic Internet Resources List - This site contains information on files, lists, organizations, research and more.
Homeopathy Home Page - Resources and FAQs, Homeopathy Online issues, reference library and more.

Kinesiology

Specialized Kinesiology with capital SK - Huib Salomons page from The Netherlands.
Kinesiology Connection - Offers courses on kinesiology and more.
Health Kinesiology - Learn about how Dr. Jimmy Scott created Health Kinesiology (HK), a system of bioenergetic kinesiology that finds disturbed energy flow in the body/mind and corrects it.
PostiveHealth magazine - some articles on Kinesiology and links to websites.
Motivational Kinesiology - Motivational Kinesiology has been developed by Wayne Ellis & Robyn Oxenham of Australia to assist people to realise their full potential and lead an active, healthy and successful life.
Health Kinesiology UK - The official site for health kinesiology in Britain. The web site contains a list of practitioners, details of the training programme and a set of case histories demonstating the effectiveness of this therapy.
Bio-Kinesiology Info Site - Tamara D. Ariss is located in Vancouver, BC. She offers both private sessions and courses.
Kinesiology Institute - Based in San Diego, CA they offer courses at local universities, a home-study program, etc.
LovingLife - A non-profit corporation dedicated to research and teaching in touch healing (including muscle testing).
Touch For Health (John Thie's site) - Author of the book Touch for Health, he includes details on upcoming seminars; their newsletter; self help technique for neck pain; etc.
KinesiologyNet - Includes addresses to Applied Kinesiology and Specialized Kinesiology schools, associations and institutes all over the world; a Reader's Board; links to other WWW sites, and more.
International College of Applied Kinesiology - This site has information for both the general public and the professional; FAQs; and more
Specialized Kinesiology with capital SK - Huib Salomons page from The Netherlands.
Light Touch Kinesiology - An Australian site that explains what kinesiology is; has news updates, lists events and courses, etc.
Touch For Health (TFH) - Kinesiology - Has information on muscle testing, using TFH in self-healing, and more.

Massage Therapy/Shiatsu

Touch Research Institute - Dedicated to scientifically demonstrating the benefits of touch therapy and establishing its credibility with the medical community.
The Shiatsu School of Canada - They offer a 2200 hour diploma program, a 72 hour general interest course, and a post-graduate acupuncture program for medical professionals.
American Physical Therapy Association - Professional organization representing over 73,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students. Includes on-line issues of their peer-reviewed journal "Physical Therapy".
American Massage Therapy Association - Includes code of ethics for massage therapists; definitions and types of massage therapists, calendar of events, how to locate a massage therapist, research studies, etc.
University of Michigan "Muscles in Action" - A multimedia interactive site for learning about muscle action in the human body.
MassageTherapy.com - Links to massage therapists, lists of massage schools, general information.
The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration - Information on rolfing, their educational program, etc.
Massage Therapy Web Central - Includes resources, articles, and many links.

Naturopathy

Dr. Quinn's Dynamics for Health - Includes explanation of what Naturopathy is, how it varies from Homeopathy and TCM, what conditions Naturopaths treat; herbal remedies for specific ailments; a Detox page, and more.
Naturopathic Medicine in the U.K. - Includes separate sections on the definition of naturopathy, the philosophy of naturopathy, amongst others. Also has listing of Registered Naturopaths in the U.K.
American Naturopathic Medical Association - A scientific, educational organization that is dedicated to exploring new frontiers of mind, body, medicine and health.
Canadian Naturopathic Foundation (CNP) - Awards scholarships to Canadians enrolled in a school or college of naturopathic medicine recognized and approved by CNF; provides grants for scientific research and development of naturopathic medicine, etc.
Naturopathic Medicine Network - A guide to naturopathic holistic modalities and alternative health care.
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians - Descriptions of a Naturopathic Physician, library of articles, links to other sites, etc.
NaturMedia: News About Naturopathic Medicine - Up-to-the-minute news and information on Naturopathic Medicine (media web site for AANP).
British Columbia Naturopathic Association - Offers patient referrals to a doctor in B.C., information available on pursuing a career as a Naturopathic Physician.

Nutrition/Supplements

Holistic Nutrition Centre and Healing Service - They offer Quality Natural Health Products and Nutritional Supplements, and Edgar Cayce Health Care Products.
The McDougall On-Line Wellness Center - This is the site of author and founder of the McDougall Plan for healthy living, Dr. John McDougall.
foodandlife.com - Rosemary Fisher's books summarize over 200 medical research studies & provide over 200 recipes applying these studies on how nutrition can prevent/reverse Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, Cancer, Dementia, etc.
The Nutrition Reporter - Has articles describing recent research on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
American Society for Nutritional Sciences - A research society dedicated to improving the quality of life through the science of nutrition.
The Nutrition Reporter - Includes articles on vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Nutrition Action Healthletter - Seeks to promote health through nutritional education.

Osteopathic Medicine

Please see CranialSacral Osteopathy as well.

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine - Information on osteopathy; their publications; and legislative issues.
American Osteopathic Association - Sections include information of interest to the general public; information of interest to professionals in the field; has database of practitioners in U.S. and Canada, etc.
OsteopathicNet - A non-profit educational site set up by volunteer osteopathic medical students from across the U.S. Information on Osteopathic Medicine and on finding a D.O. (osteopathic physician).
British School of Osteopathy - Details on the school registry, clinic and library services, etc. The site has explanation of what Osteopathy is, related sites, etc.

Qigong

ChiLel Qigong - This website is about the natural healing method employed by the Huaxia Zhineng Qigong Center (known as the "World's Largest Medicineless Hospital") in China.
Qi Gung - Includes an history and introduction to Qi Gung, and student/practitioner information.
The Qigong Institute - Promotes medical Qigong via education, research and clinical studies.
Qi-Journal - Sample articles, catalog of books, videos, music, etc., research and links, listing of professionals, etc.
The Qigong Center - Located in Flushing N.Y, the center offers courses, etc.
Qigong Association of America - Has a newsletter, FAQs and offers videos, tapes, etc. for sale.

Reflexology

Reflexology for Every Body - Joan Cosway-Hayes and Judy Law offer reflexology courses, a book and video, public lectures and instructional seminars on many aspects of reflexology. Topics include: reflexology for women, men, students, seniors, babies, children, pregnancy and delivery, sports, and the workplace.
Touchpoint Institute of Reflexology - They offer Certificate Homestudy Courses in Level 1 Reflexology, seminars, etc.
Ontario College of Reflexology - A non-profit organization dedicated to establishing and operating a college or society of reflexologists for the purpose of accreditation of reflexologists in Ontario. They offer courses, information on reflexology, etc.
International Research Institute of Reflexology & Reflexotherapy - They offer courses (including a correspondence course) and software packages.
International Academy of Advanced Reflexology - A school in Pennsylvania, founded by Lorraina Telepo.
Home of Reflexology - Provides details on Relexology Organizations together with information on reflexology and other reflexology related sites.
Reflexology Research - Presents studies, reviews of clinical cases, and much more.

Shamanism

Shamanic Journeys, Ltd - Adventures in Sacred Travel, Healing, Metaphysics and Personal Transformation.
Shamanism - Working with Animal Spirits - This site gives us the various wisdom that a particular animal spirit imparts to us.
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies - Information on courses & workshops; research; background; and much more.
Shamanism - Contains FAQs that give an overview of shamanism; questions culled from a newsgroup; etc.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA) - FSOMA is a resource for the general public regarding information about Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine via their 800 number and web site. They also sponser educational workshops.
The Basic Principals of TCM - Written by George T. Lewith MA, MRCGP, MRCP
Shen Foundation - Includes information on their school; excerpts from Dr. Shen's book on Chinese Medicine, case studies, etc.
Jung Tao School of Chinese Studies - A source of information on classical Chinese medical theory, taijiquan and daoist philosophical interests. Medicine - Has book reviews, sample articles, links to Chinese Medicine sites, etc.
Institute for Traditional Medicine - Focus is on Chinese herbal medicine, but also provides information on the Ayurvedic, Tibetan, Native American, and Thai traditions.
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Information on admissions, tuition, faculty, curriculum, etc.
Institute of Chinese Medicine, Inc. - Combines three main branches of TCM; namely acupuncture, herbal treatments, and tuina (orthopedic).

Unified Field Therapy

Shifting Consciousness Revoluntionary in their approach to personal empowerment and healing, Shifting Consciousness™ and Unified Field Therapy™ provide transformational opportunities which yield expanded freedom, awareness and wholeness in one's daily life.

Yoga

Power Yoga Beryl Bender Birch and Thom Birch are teachers of astanga yoga. They offer workshops, NYC classes, a newsletter, etc.
Yoyoga, Inc - Includes Asana For The Week, yoga philosophy, yoga tips, and more.
Thrive@Shape - Yoga - Sun Salutation posture with photgraphs, yoga glossary, "tips from the experts", message boards, etc.
Yoga Anand Ashram Online - Illustrated step-by-step yoga postures plus information about Yoga Posture, Pranayama and Meditation.
YogaCentral - An interactive multimedia Yoga instruction site where you can learn, practice, & share yoga. Has lessons, message boards, links, etc.
Chakras and Yoga Postures - Seven postures are presented that correspond with each of the seven major chakras.
Yoga Voices - This site includes information on their print edition, workshops, retreat centers, etc.
The American Yoga Foundation - American Yoga is the spiritual dimension of the alignment and breathing work developed by Monica Lind Hathaway.


Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases

Cancer

Hycamtin Patient Education Center - If you have cancer or are a health professional just click on the "Literature Request" button to order a FREE copy of Belleruth Naparstek's audiotape Health Journeys for People Undergoing Chemotherapy. NOTE: Unfortunately this offer is open to US Residents only.
Fighting Cancer - Included on this site, of Jonathan Chamberlain, author of "Fighting Back - A Survival Guide", are sections on the latest facts about cancer, advice on what to do when you first learn that you have cancer, exerpts from his book, and more.
ECaP - Exceptional Cancer Patients, Inc. - Founded by Dr. Bernie Siegel, ECaP provides emotional support, education, and hope to people living with cancer, AIDS, and other life-challenging illnesses.
CancerOnline - An excellent site that is designed to give you both easy access to clinical information AND provide extensive practical support and encouragement.
Unconventional Cancer Therapies: Manual for Patients - Provides links to scores of sites.
The Cancer Chronicles - Includes nearly 200 articles from back issues of The Cancer Chronicle, and more.
CancerGuide - Information on complementary medicine; listserv addresses, etc.
OncoLink's Alternative Treatments - Information on certain alternative therapies.
CancerGuide's Material on Alternative Therapies - Includes information on specific therapies and links to other resources.

Diabetes

Alternatives - Diabetes -They provide credible, complete and current information about alternative approaches to diabetes treatment, including herbal, dietary, nutritional and other strategies. Our goal is to help anyone with diabetes or an interest in the disease to make their own informed decisions about their health and well being.


Directories of Practitioners

Holistic Health Yellow Pages - A huge database of 500,000 holistic practitioners in the USA.
Directory Listing of Holistic Practitioners in Rhode Island and Surrounding Areas - This site includes listing of classes and gatherings, writings by people in Holistic fields, links, etc.
Celestial Winds Holistic Lifestyle Directory - A directory of both practitioners of various healing modalities, and of various resources.
Directories of Practitioners Internet Resources - Links to sites that maintain lists of practitioners.
Alternative Medicine Yellow Pages - Search by entering specialty and State/Province (Canadian content low at the moment).
Alternative Healers Directory - A world-wide listing.
Dr Weil's Referral Page - Instructions on how to get lists of practitioners of various healing techniques.
MassageTherapy.com's Listing - Listing for United States and Canada.
AHHA (American Holistic Health Assn) - Encourages an holistic approach to creating wellness with lists of Holistic and Alternative Healthcare Practitioners and self-help resources.
Spiritual Emergence Network (SEN) - Operates as a referral system directing people in crisis to doctors, spiritual advisors, etc. in the caller's geographic area
Alternative Health Services Directory Canadian Site - Lists of practitioners by name and by specialty and a Diagnostic Referral Service.
The Share Guide's Holistic Health Directory - Products and services that support conscious change and harmony with the Earth.
ALTMED WEB Home Page - The Internet International Directory of Alternative Medicine Practitioners.


(Toronto area ) Healing Practitioners

Marion Wehner - Rosen Method Bodywork - Rosen Method Bodywork is a gentle, respectful approach to exploring the wisdom of the body and creating the possibility for a deeper knowledge of the self.
Shawn Gallagher - Shawn Gallagher, B.A., C.Ht., is a Certified Hypnotherapist (National Guild of Hypnotists) with advanced training in Emergency Hypnosis and Pain Management. Shawn founded the Hypnosis for Childbirth preparation classes for Canadian parents in 1999 after receiving the US-based HypnoBirthing® training. The Hypnosis for Childbirth book contains many Canadian references, research references and lots of tips that Ontario midwives find helpful in fostering normal and natural birth.
Capco International - Peter Dennis offers courses in Meditation and Stress Reduction, Reiki treatments, and more.
Marlene George - offers courses in Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, etc.
Ann Tudor - Energy Work - Ann uses a number of healing modalities, including Hands-on Healing, Energy Balancing, Reiki, & Therapeutic Touch. She specializes in working with women who are undergoing radiation and chemotherapy for cancer. She also creates, on commission, a personal spiritual talisman, i.e., a tangible symbol or object that puts you in touch with your own spiritual nature.


Healer's Websites

Fire through Spirit - "This is the "first incarnation" of Fire Through Spirit as a website. As such, there will be much growth and transformation for all of us, as I find out what you - my clients, friends, and fellow searchers - want to see here. For now, it's a basic introduction to who I am and what I do. Any and all suggestions are not only welcome, but actively sought!" Corbie Mitleid


Associations and Institutes

WholeLife Expositions & Conferences - Wholelife.com is a holistic health, personal growth, and spirituality web site that allows people to pre-register for upcoming expos all over the nation. Wholelife is committed to producing the most noteworthy and successful events of its kind. As such, it attracts the nation's most outstanding contemporary teachers and guides as its speakers.
Wholistic Community Network - They hope to develop a worldwide membership of thousands of individuals and organizations who share a common interest in wholism. Using their web site as the primary vehicle for their networking and educational activities, they will provide educational material on wholism (the WCN Library), opportunities for dialogue and networking (the WCN Dialogue), and in the near future online learning (WCN Online Courses) and international workshops and conferences ( WCN Conferences).
The Spiritual Emergence Network - They offer support and resources for individuals experiencing difficulties with their spiritual growth. Trained graduate students in the School of Professional Psychology respond to each caller providing assistance and educational information regarding spiritual emergence. They can also make referrals to licensed mental health professionals in the caller's area.
ISSSEEM - International Society for the Study of Subtle Emergies and Energy Medicine. - ISSSEEM was founded to explore the application of subtle energies to the experience of consciousness, healing, and human potential and is designed as a bridging organization for scientists, clinicians, therapists, healers, and laypeople. ISSSEEM encourages experimental exploration of the phenomena long associated with the practice of energy healing.
Omega Institute - A holistic learning center (located in NY State) that offers workshops, retreats, and conferences in health, psychology, spirituality, music, nature study and much more.
The Academy for Future Sciences - A non-profit philosophical corporation that examines the new roots of consciousness, from the standpoint of a central dialogue between scientific and spiritual philosophy.
A.R.E. Inc. - The headquarters of the work of Edgar Cayce - it preserves, researches, and makes available insights from Cayce's information
Moksha Foundation - Founded by Andrew Cohen, it is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the enlightenment of the individual and the expression of enlightenment in the world.
The Gerson Institute - A non-profit organization dedicated to the holistic treatment of degenerative diseases through seminars, distribution of literature on The Gerson Therapy and Training programs, etc.


Journals

Dr. Julian Whitaker's Health & Healing - Includes sample issue, "Tip of the week", etc.
Alternative Medicine Review - A peer-reviewed journal dedicated to providing accurate, timely & clinically relevant articles, abstracts & literary reviews to the preventative health-care professional.
International Health News - A subscription includes on-line issues; access to their on-line database and their research reports; and their VIP Lounge where you can post health questions.
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - A peer-reviewed journal that is a forum for sharing information concerning the practical use of Alternative Medicine in preventing and treating disease, healing illness, and promoting health.
What is Enlightenment? - Bi-annual journal of the Moksha Foundation that provides insightful articles on spiritual topics of our time.
Lapis - The new journal of The New York Open Center; includes full text of selected articles.
The Wellness Wise Electronic Journal - Bi-weekly health journal includes scripts from the daily syndicated radio program "Wellness Wise".
The Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine - A peer-reviewed research publication combining western Allopathic Medicine with Naturopathic, Ayurvedic and Chinese practices.
Healthy & Natural Journal - Sites recent developments in natural health, natural/organic foods, consumer activism and the environment.
The Healing Spirit - This online journal covers healing, metaphysics, spirituality, consciousness and related topics.


Magazines and Newsletters

Atlantis Rising Online - Features Ancient Mysteries, Future Science, Unexplained Anomalies etc.
Spirituality & Health - The Soul/Body Connection - The magazine reports on the people, the practices, and the ideas of the current spiritual renaissance; offers self-tests, guidance on spiritual practices, original writing from leading authors in the field, reviews of the latest resources for people on spiritual journeys, and a forum for the active exchange of ideas among various disciplines and communities; and motivates and energizes through the personal stories of many on this journey.
Advamces in Mind-Body Medicine - Harris Dienstfrey, the editor, will pick a theme, feature a provocative paper or research study, and then get a panel of heavy hitter discussants to really explore it in depth. He's not afraid to feature the occasional conceptual paper or personal essay, and he covers a lot of practice and reseach issues as well. The Letters to the Editor section has lots of juicy back-and-forth, and it's just a very special, unique journal.
Betty Kamen, Ph.D. - Betty Kamen, with graduate degrees in psychology and nutrition education, is internationally known as a distinguished author, lecturer, and nutrition consultant. Betty is in constant demand as a radio and TV talk show guest and host, with countless media appearances to her credit. More than 500 articles written by Dr. Kamen have been published in national magazines. She has written books and several booklets for eminent publishers. Check out her on-line newsletters.
HOPE Magazine - Here's what the HOPE Magazine web site has to say about their vision. "In a world dizzy with need, hungry for solutions and overwhelmed with dismal news, we'd like to present you with -- the possibilities. Four times a year, meet the people who make the world a better place. Against the odds, in spite of the cynics. Breakthrough people in tough areas like families, health, aging, work and -- yes, finding the meaning of life. HOPE is a quarterly reason to laugh harder, live longer, and think larger. It is one magazine you can depend on for late breaking good news from fearless thinkers, passionate social innovators and giant local heroes.
Diwan Magazine - Focuses on Frontier Science, including the holistic understanding of medicine.
Positive Health - provides information on complementary medicine by way of articles, research updates, interviews, etc.
Health & Nutrition Breakthroughs - A comprehensive resource for individuals interested in improving the quality of health and healthcare through the use of foods and supplements.
Country Living's Healthy Living - Has articles on Natural Healing, Body & Soul, etc.
Ask Dr. Weil - The main feature is a Q & A plus RealAudio Meditation or commentary in his own voice. Dr. Weils Newsletter and more!
A Lotus - A newsletter for complementary medicine - mainly Tibetan Medicine.
SageLine - A monthly newsletter with articles of interest about health (both allopathic & alternative), etc.
Women's Health Hot Line Newsletter - A commercial-free newsletter created by medical author to foster awareness of important womens' health issues.
The Share Guide Home Page - A magazine focusing on holistic health, personal growth and environment awareness. Also has Holistic Health Directory and links.
Conscious Choice Magazine - Reports on environmental issues and Natural alternatives in health care, food and nutrition.
Delicious! - An online magazine of natural living that includes articles on herbs, homeopathy, etc.
Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients - A peer-reviewed internationally distributed magazine that synthesizes current information in Alternative Medicine.
Aesclepian Chronicles - Informative and inspirational articles about complementary/allopathic treatment modalities. Includes book reviews, information on the Synergistic Health Center and links to other sites.


Holistic Centres

The Center College for Wholistic Studies - Enhance your life through the variety of consultation services offered - astrology, dreamwork, feng shui, massage, reflexology, regression therapy and tarot. Classes and lectures are offered on a variety of topics.
Simcoe Natural Health Centre - Includes an on-line newsletter; articles of interest, information on classes, workshops, courses, etc.; link directory, and more.
Perelandra - Center for Nature Research - This center was founded by Machaelle Small Wright. She works with nature intelligence in a conscious, coordinated and educational effort that has resulted in understanding and demonstrating a new approach to health, agriculture and environmental balance.
Wellness Associates - An integrative health center that combines preventative medicine, psychoneuroimmunology, traditional Chinese medecine, qigong, etc.
The NY Open Center - Offers long-term in-depth programs on a variety of healing modalities, and more.
Coastal Mountain College of Healing Arts Canadian Site - A centre located in Vancouver, B.C. for natural healing Practitioners and therapists to share their skills and knowledge in classrooms, clinics and workshops.
Mystic Gateway - Holistic Center - A center located in central New Jersey, USA that offers healing circles, classes, etc.
Omega Institute - A holistic learning center (located in NY State) that offers workshops, retreats, and conferences in health, psychology, spirituality, music, nature study and much more.


Schools

The NHC Institute - There are special moments where fulfillment comes from discovering who you truly are and what you were meant to be doing. The Natural Health Consultants Institute is a charitable organization, whose vision is to awaken the fundamental gifts and potential unique to each individual, and to then encourage the expression of those talents in the community, the home and the workplace.
Holistic Nursing: Theory and Practice of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Clinical Practice - This course will enable the learner to conceptualize and practice holistic nursing. The American Holistic Nurses' Association describes holistic nursing: "Holistic nursing embraces all nursing practice which has healing the whole person as its goal..." (AHNA).
Kientalerhof - Centre for Wellbeing and Creativity - Alongside the existing therapeutic trainings, complementary medicine education and courses for ecological and healthy cooking; the areas of creativity, Wellbeing courses and vacations, perception training, and consciousness development are being expanded. Based in Switzerland.
New England Institute of Hypnotherapy - The New England Institute of Hypnotherapy is a Career-Training Institute, approved by both the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the American Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy, offering career training opportunities for those who wish to become professional Hynotherapists.
Australian Correspondence Schools - They are a distance education college; operating since 1979, with "Recognised Training Organisation" status, under Australia's vocational education system. Courses include "Natural Health & Alternative Therapies", "Pet Care", etc.
Natural Healers - This is an educational resource for people interested in studying the natural healing arts. They provide information on schools, programs, and certification and licensing requirements.
The Australasian College of Herbal Studies - They offer a number of Programs in Aromatherapy, Herbal Medicine and other related modalities; have distance learning programs; monthly spotlight on an Essential Oil or Herb; newsletter; etc.
Dominion Herbal College - Offers diploma courses, products, etc.
The Shiatsu School of Canada - They offer a 2200 hour diploma program, a 72 hour general interest course, and a post-graduate acupuncture program for medical professionals.
Touching Spirit Center - Information on Elizabeth K. Stratton's workshops, etc.
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - They offer a four-year, full-time program in naturopathic medicine as well as professional development, general interest and certificate programs.
The School for Enlightenment and Healing Inc. - Their program covers the development of spiritual knowledge, subtle sense perception, hands-on-healing skills, etc.
Bastyr University - Offers degree programs in naturopathy, nutrition, acupuncture, Oriental medicine and applied behavioral sciences.
Barbara Brennan School of Healing - Dedicated to the exploration and enrichment of Healing Science, a spiritual healing system that reorganizes and heals the Human Energy Field (or aura).
Esalen - Explores subjects that universities and scientific research centers often neglect, without the dogmatism that characterizes many religious and therapeutic schools.


Legal Issues

Overview of Legislative Developments concerning Alternative Health Care in the U.S. - An article by David M. Sale sponsored by the Fetzer Institute.
Michael H. Cohen: A Fixed Star in Health Care Reform - An excellent article!


Research Sites

The Research Council for Complementary Medicine - Carrying out, promoting and facilitating rigorous research in complementary medicine to encourage safe and effective practice and improved patient care.
Health Research - Publishers of rare and unusual books. Over 2,000 listings in more than 130 categories. Their focus is on alternative health and healing, but they also carry a selection of books covering esoteric, spiritual, and the metaphysical areas.
AltMed Canada - Altmed.ca is a health information website providing alternative medical information and services for the general public.
CAM Citation Index - Office of Alternative Medicine - The index consists of more than 90,000 bibliographic citations from 1966 to 1997, obtained from the National Library of Medicine's Medline database. Users may perform a search or browse through citations organized by CAM system, disease or method.
Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation - Their work represents over 250 years of collection research conducted by renowned leaders in the fields of medicine and dentistry.
Orgone Biophysical Research Lab - Supports various research projects, workshops, etc that are focused on Orgone Biophysical discoveries of the late Dr. Wilheim Reich.
ISSSEEM Home Page - Designed as a bridge between scientifically-inclined intuitives and intuitively-inclined scientists. The organization supports experimental exploration of the phenomena associated with the practice of energy healing.


General Resources

Canadian Holistic Health World - Their growing Internet community now has more than 125 practitioners from Saskatchewan on the site, and other practitioners from B.C., Alberta, and Manitoba are joining on a daily basis. The web site has online holistic health book reviews, a member's forum, a workshops and education page, an ongoing events page, and an area devoted to the promotion of organizations that assist battered women and children, and others with wounded spirits, to heal.
123relax.com - Holistic Web Directory - Discover new ways to treat old problems nationwide. Find listings in your area for Holistic Health Care, Alternative Medicine, and more!
Foundation for Integrated Medicine - This UK foundation was formed at the personal initiative of HRH The Prince of Wales, who is now our President. Our aim is to promote the development and integrated delivery of safe, effective and efficient forms of healthcare to patients and their families through encouraging greater collaboration between all forms of healthcare.
Holistic Health Yellow Pages - use their huge database of 500,000 holistic practitioners to find a Healer in your area.
Holistic-online.com - A comprehensive, interactive and objective web site about your health choices featuring alternative medicine and modern western medicine.
Holistic Ireland - Holistic Ireland is the focal point of Irish holistic health. As well as information about holistic health, services and products, you can also find information on some of the many ways people approach holistic living, healing, and growth.
The Argus Clearinghouse - Their Health & Medicine category includes guides on topics pertaining to the general condition and well-being of body and mind, and to the study and practice of maintaining and improving health, as well as the prevention or treatment of diseases and disorders.
Parsells Center for Personal Transformation - Founded in 1995 to advance the philosophy of holistic healing developed by Dr. Hazel R. Parcells (1889 - 1996), the Center began operations by publishing a monthly newsletter, sponsoring seminars in holistic approaches to healing, and networking with scores of the Doctor's students who had gone on to become accomplished healing professionals in their own right.
Grassroots Health Care The grassroots approach to health care does not wait for symptoms to tell us that our body needs our help. It works with the body as it strives to maintain health, alert to potential obstacles and taking appropriate measures long before debilitating unwellness sets in, all the while honouring the wellness that is our birthright. Find out more at this excellent website.
NetWellness - Developed by the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and other well-regarded partners, the site not only offers info on various health topics but also a helpful "Ask an Expert" section. They promise to reply to most questions in 1-2 days.
Nema Medical Resources - A collection of comprehensive medical resources.
Health Journeys - Their resource center offers guided imagery audio tapes, books, etc.; discussion forum; links; and more.
SagePlace - Journey to Wholeness - Dedicated to supporting individuals committed to working on spirituality issues, they provide a message board, chat room, library that includes articles on Psychotherapy, and more.
Energy Balancing for Natural Health - Gives information for treatment of specific disorders; seminar schedule & book information of James Minckler; etc.
W. Brugh Joy's Home Page Author of "Joy's Way - A Map for the Transformational Journey". His site has information on conferences, national study groups, his books & tapes, etc.
HealthGate - Contains extensive material on both alternative and conventional medicine.
UMAB - Division of Complementary Medicine - Information on ongoing studies, publications, presentations, etc.
Health Care Information Resources -- Alternative Medicine Canadian Site - Offers access to both general resources in Alternative Medicine and links to pages that are inclusive, or encyclopedic in nature. Excellent in-depth descriptions of each link.
Institute of HeartMath Subtle Energy Research - Update on methods used to measure the Human Subtle Energy Fields.
Quantum Medicine - Offers research on quantum medicine with a basic clinical hypothesis that doctors can substitute behavioural and homeopathic medicine for synthetic drugs. The site includes books and articles that can be downloaded.
MEDWEB - Search - Enter "alternative medicine" for a comprehensive list of web sites encompassing a very large number of modalities, etc.
HANS The Health Action Network Society - A comprehensive collection of independent alternative health information in Canada.
Alternative Health News Online - Lists of sites dealing with both alternative medicine and conventional medicine.
Ask Dr. Weil - The main feature is a Q & A plus RealAudio Meditation or commentary in his own voice. Dr. Weils Newsletter and more!
ARXC - Includes links to medical, holistic health organizations & associations, etc.
Spirit-WWW - Has over 1500 documents on a large variety of spiritual concepts, etc.


Spiritual Evolution

The Sacred Space Within Included on this site are Inspirational Writings, Services (Reiki, Reflexology, Ear Candling, & Spiritual Guidance), a Chat Room, etc.
Colorado Institute for Conflict Resolution and Creative Leadership (CICRCL) - CICRCL's interests focus on developing and providing a wide array of resources that are designed to shift human consciousness. These resources, which include leading edge books, monographs, programs, trainings and consultation and psychotherapy services, can be accessed through this web site.


Holistic Health for Animals

Please see Veterinary as well.

The HolisticBird Web Site - The information on here is generated from the HolisticBird list at onelist.com.
Trina's Place - a site to get Pet Holistic information.
TT-E-A-M and TTouch - The website of Linda Tellington-Jones, creator of a simple yet extraordinary successful method of training and healing animals, that is adaptable by people of all levels of skills and abilities.
Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre - a charitable organization dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation and to the use of alternative, non-toxic non-invasion healing methods.
Shirley's Wellness Cafe - this site has links to webpages that offer information about preventative and natural healthcare for people and animals.
Health & Healing News - Pet Care - Various articles on pet care.
The Pet Corner - Part of The Medicine Garden website, they profile homeopathic cases on pets, etc.
AltVetMed - An excellent site that includes information on various diseases & their treatments; general resources; FAQs; links, and more.
Four Winds Holistic Animal Service - Includes information on various treatments; has reference library, etc.
Academy of Veterinarian Homeopathy - Conducts training courses, etc.
Natural Holistic Pet Care - Includes downloadable handouts; recommended reading; links, etc.
Natural Paws News - Various information and articles.
Holistic Veterinary Medicine - Includes message forum; articles; links; etc.
PetSage - Information on changes and choices in petcare, etc.


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