Reiki I – Activation: Sunday, March 10th 2013
Reiki I – Activation physical body/self-healing level Reiki energy is activated/awakened and the self-healing process begins. Relationship with subtle energy and body/mind connection established and/or heightened. Healing is releasing anything that gets in the way of the wholeness of which we are. Healing is recognition of the grand divine expression of our own true essence. [...]
Holistic Skin Care with Eminence Organics
Individualized care for Healthy, Beautiful and Radiant skin Oasis Palisades is now providing specialized holistic facials the award-winning Eminence Organics Skin Care line. Our customized treatments offer a healthy alternative to address all of your skin concerns. Using organic products with no harsh chemicals or parabens, natural ingredients and specialized techniques are used to target [...]
Holistic Skin Care ~ Menu of Services
Oasis Signature Facial: A facial treatment to suit your unique skincare needs. Transformative botanicals correct and refine skin imperfections leaving you with the radiance of healthy skin. Formulated for skin showing signs of age, fine lines, and dullness. Cleansing and multi-layered exfoliation with powerful fruit acids and paprika strip away years while antioxidant rich masks [...]
Chinese Herbs: Customizing Formulas for Each Individual
by Antonia BalfourHerbal medicine is the primary method of treatment used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although acupuncture has been more widely researched and publicized in the West, it is herbal medicine that lies at the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine.During an herbal consultation, the first priority is to establish a patient’s “pattern of disharmony” based [...]
Treating Children with Chinese Herbal Remedies
by Antonia Balfour Herbal medicine is a powerful and effective modality used to bring health and wellness to children and adults alike. Just because herbs are “all natural,” though, doesn’t mean that they are completely harmless. It is said that, “anything strong enough to heal you is also strong enough to harm you if taken [...]
Chinese Medicine and Infertility
This month brings us National Infertility Awareness week from October 19th – 25th. Over seven million American couples are affected by infertility. Chinese medicine has become increasingly popular as a treatment option as awareness of its effectiveness has grown. Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for hundreds of years to treat infertility and includes the [...]
Chinese Medicine Treatment for Depression and Anxiety: A Holistic Approach to Emotional Health
About Depression and Anxiety Although depressive disorders and anxiety are commonly seen together, there are distinct differences between a diagnosis of depression and one of anxiety. Common symptoms of depressive disorders include emotions such as hopelessness, despair and anger. Energy levels are usually very low, and depressed people often feel overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks and [...]
An Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a light-touch treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing capabilities. It has been used for nearly 30 years as an effective treatment for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and loss of function. A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist placing their hands lightly on the patient’s body, tuning [...]
Hot Stone Massage: The Therapeutic Benefits
by Antonia Balfour, L.Ac.Hot Stones have been used for therapeutic purposes since ancient times, but only recently has Hot Stone Massage caught on as a popular massage treatment.In Hot Stone Massage, smooth, flat stones are heated and placed on key points around the body. The stones are often river rocks made from basalt which retain [...]
Overcoming the Discomforts of Menopause: What Chinese Medicine Has to Offer
More and more women are turning to Chinese Medicine for the treatment of menopausal symptoms, particularly after recent concerns regarding the safety of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that HRT may lead to an increase in the risk of heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, [...]
