Table 1: Common CAM Therapies and Systems of Medicine Offered in the U.S. and Internationally.

Acupuncture

Chiropractic Naturopathic Medicine
Acupressure Cranial Osteopathy Nutritional Therapy
Alexander Technique Environmental Medicine **Qigong
Applied Kinesiology Herbal Medicine Reflexology
Anthroposophic Medicine **Homeopathy *Relaxation and Visualization
Aromatherapy **Hypnosis **Reiki
*Autogenetic Training *Imagery Shiatsu
***Ayurvedic Medicine Massage and Bodywork **Spiritual Healing
Bioelectromagnetics *Meditation **Therapeutic Touch
*Energy Medicine ***Mexican-American Med. ***Traditional Chinese Medicine
Feldenkrais ***Native American Med. Yoga
  ***Kampo Medicine  
 
Many CAM therapies and practices are derived from complex systems of healthcare and healing, and are typically delivered within the context of overall care rather than as a stand-alone therapy.  They may be delivered as stand-alone treatments by those who are not trained in the particular system of medicine.  The areas marked with a "*" are included in SIIB sections on OHE, with a "**" under CAMP and with a "***" under TIMR.

 


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