Table of Contents
Acknowledgments x
Foreword xii
Introduction: Finding Wellness through Pain and Trauma xv
Chapter 1: Joalie – A Journey from Cynicism to Skepticism
to Practitioner of Alternative and Integrative Medicine 1
Exercise: Foot massage for renewal 14
Chapter 2: Jacob – A Case of Abdominal Pain 15
Exercise: Breathing 19
Chapter 3: Tim – A Case of Hiccups 21
Exercise: Felt sense 25
Chapter 4: Ryan and Paul – A Case of Warts 27
Exercise: Gratitude practice for nature 30
Chapter 5: Rhea – A Case of Multiple Symptoms 33
Exercise: Palming 41
Chapter 6: Claire – A Case of Chest Pain and Elevated
Blood Pressure 43
Exercise: Ho’oponopono 47
Chapter 7: Dr. Paul – Surgical Preparation for a Case of
Urinary Obstruction 49
Exercise: Breathing and total body relaxation 56
Chapter 8: Brian (I) – A Case of Anxiety 59
Exercise: Dream work 64
Chapter 9: Brian (II) – A Case of Shoulder Pain 65
Exercise: Shoulder relaxation 70
Chapter 10: Abby – A Case of Obesity 73
Exercise: Tarzan yell 81
Chapter 11: Carlos – A Case of Achilles Heel 83
Exercise: Back exercise 88
Chapter 12: Brandon – A Case of Laryngitis 91
Exercise: Fronto-occipital hold 95
Chapter 13: Valerie – A Case of Lung Cancer 97
Client Questionnaire 102
Exercise: Lovingkindness meditation 105
Chapter 14: Janet and Molly – Two Cases of Breast Cancer 109
Exercise: Answers through divination 116
Chapter 15: Collin – A Case of Suicide 117
Exercise: Being present, using the fronto-occipital hold 123
Chapter 16: Christopher – A Case of PTSD 125
Exercise: Ask and Receive with felt sense for forgiveness 136
Chapter 17: Marilyn – A Case of Depression 137
Exercise: Rainbow meditation 143
Chapter 18: Elena and Amy – A Case of End-of-life Issues 145
Exercise: Harmony meditation 151
Chapter 19: Tess and Maria – Two Cases of Phobias 153
Exercise: Accessing love 159
In Closing – Making the Case for Alternative,
Integrative Healing 161
Appendix A: Anti-inflammatory Diet 163
Appendix B: Diagrams of Poses 166
Appendix C: Glossary 173
Appendix D: Recommended Resources 181
About the Author 197
Dear Reader 198