Glossary of Modalities + Terms
Aromatherapy - The use of essential oils to promote emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness (We only use doTERRA brand. You can purchase yours HERE.)
Breathwork - Conscious, controlled breathing to balance mind and body and promote overall wellness.
Brainspotting - A therapeutic approach that uses different points in a person’s visual field to help process unprocessed trauma, targeting the midbrain and limbic system in a way that traditional talk therapy is unable to do. Dr. David Grand, PhD developed this approach in 2003 as a 3rd/4th generation of EMDR. It does not rely on talking or analyzing.
Chakra - An Ayurvedic concept in which it is believed that we have 7 energetic centers in our bodies, connecting our minds/bodies/spirits. It’s believed that unprocessed traumas lead to physical discomfort, which can give us clues about what is unbalanced.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - A psychological approach to help clients deal with stress and unprocessed trauma by promoting mindfulness, awareness, acceptance and change, and emotional regulation. This theory suggests journaling, meditation, and gentle movement can affect drastic change. The professional is seen as an ally to the client in this approach.
Eclectic - The idea that every person is unique, with different life circumstances, which will not allow a “one size fits all” approach to healing. Many modalities may be used.
Guided Meditation - The practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.
Holistic - The idea that there must be balance in a person’s mind, body, and spirit to achieve wellness.
Intuitively Led - Allowing the professional to intuitively guide the session, using a variety of approaches.
Jungian - Carl Jung was a psychologist whose work centered on the idea of bringing the unconscious mind the conscious, understanding archetypes in human personality, and the idea of the Collective Unconscious.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage - A gentle therapeutic approach to massage, in effort to promote movement in the Lymphatic System.
Person-Centered Therapy - The belief that the client has the answers they seek and a professional may help guide them, but the client is the one doing most of the talking.
Reiki - A Japanese energy healing technique developed in the early 1900s. It targets the Parasympathetic Nervous System, allowing the body to come to a place of deep relaxation and allowing the person to return to balance, restoring physical and emotional well-being.
Somatic Experience - a holistic therapy approach establishing natural flow between mind and body.
Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique - A positional release technique in which the professional relies on the client’s body to guide healing by interrupting pain signals, gently releasing trigger points, calming the nervous system, and stimulating the lymphatic system. A subtle, gentle approach to deep tissue work.
Thai Yoga Massage - a traditional healing system that combines Ayurvedic philosophy, acupressure, and assisted stretching to relieve muscle pain, improve posture, increase circulation, and enhance flexibility.
Vagus Nerve - The two nerves in the body that run from the brain to many major organs, including the larynx, throat, windpipe, lungs, heart, and most of the digestive system.
Yoga - physical, mental, and spiritual practices developed in Ancient India (likely prior to 3000 BCE) to create balance and wellness within. It is known to help with stress and pain relief, lung function, and circulation by using stretching, breathing exercises, and meditation.
Breathwork - Conscious, controlled breathing to balance mind and body and promote overall wellness.
Brainspotting - A therapeutic approach that uses different points in a person’s visual field to help process unprocessed trauma, targeting the midbrain and limbic system in a way that traditional talk therapy is unable to do. Dr. David Grand, PhD developed this approach in 2003 as a 3rd/4th generation of EMDR. It does not rely on talking or analyzing.
Chakra - An Ayurvedic concept in which it is believed that we have 7 energetic centers in our bodies, connecting our minds/bodies/spirits. It’s believed that unprocessed traumas lead to physical discomfort, which can give us clues about what is unbalanced.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - A psychological approach to help clients deal with stress and unprocessed trauma by promoting mindfulness, awareness, acceptance and change, and emotional regulation. This theory suggests journaling, meditation, and gentle movement can affect drastic change. The professional is seen as an ally to the client in this approach.
Eclectic - The idea that every person is unique, with different life circumstances, which will not allow a “one size fits all” approach to healing. Many modalities may be used.
Guided Meditation - The practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.
Holistic - The idea that there must be balance in a person’s mind, body, and spirit to achieve wellness.
Intuitively Led - Allowing the professional to intuitively guide the session, using a variety of approaches.
Jungian - Carl Jung was a psychologist whose work centered on the idea of bringing the unconscious mind the conscious, understanding archetypes in human personality, and the idea of the Collective Unconscious.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage - A gentle therapeutic approach to massage, in effort to promote movement in the Lymphatic System.
Person-Centered Therapy - The belief that the client has the answers they seek and a professional may help guide them, but the client is the one doing most of the talking.
Reiki - A Japanese energy healing technique developed in the early 1900s. It targets the Parasympathetic Nervous System, allowing the body to come to a place of deep relaxation and allowing the person to return to balance, restoring physical and emotional well-being.
Somatic Experience - a holistic therapy approach establishing natural flow between mind and body.
Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique - A positional release technique in which the professional relies on the client’s body to guide healing by interrupting pain signals, gently releasing trigger points, calming the nervous system, and stimulating the lymphatic system. A subtle, gentle approach to deep tissue work.
Thai Yoga Massage - a traditional healing system that combines Ayurvedic philosophy, acupressure, and assisted stretching to relieve muscle pain, improve posture, increase circulation, and enhance flexibility.
Vagus Nerve - The two nerves in the body that run from the brain to many major organs, including the larynx, throat, windpipe, lungs, heart, and most of the digestive system.
Yoga - physical, mental, and spiritual practices developed in Ancient India (likely prior to 3000 BCE) to create balance and wellness within. It is known to help with stress and pain relief, lung function, and circulation by using stretching, breathing exercises, and meditation.
- Hatha - focuses on building physical and mental strength
- Kundalini - practices designed to create connection with the Divine and focuses on spirituality and restoring energy balance
- Yin - focuses on stillness and downward movements
- Restorative - deeply relaxing in nature, allowing the body to rely on yoga props, releasing all physical tension
- Yoga Nidra - a practice of guided meditation during yoga, allowing the body to go into a deeply relaxed state between sleeping and waking
- Vinyasa - practices that link movement and breath to attain balance between mind and body, in a continuous flow