Integrative Health
The human body has an amazing ability to heal – sometimes with the help of modern medicine and sometimes all by itself. Somewhere in between are the natural therapies of integrative health, guiding the body's innate ability to find physical, chemical and emotional balance.
Integrative health offers safe, non-clinical interventions that complement traditional medical approaches to improve your well-being.
Why We Offer Integrative Health
Attic Angel Community is working in consultation with experts in integrative health to offer a range of additional therapies that will support healing, alleviate chronic pain, and improve quality of life.
The motivation to be the best – to always go above and beyond – is the impetus for our integrative health program. We are among the nation’s first providers of a truly integrative health care option for our senior residents.
Modalities Available in our Health Center (CBRF Assisted Living):
Our staff stand ready to educate about and offer the following integrative health modalities for your wellness:
Cold Laser Therapy:
Infrared light is used to heal and provide relief for pain, wounds, arthritis, scars and ulcers by accelerating cellular reproduction and growth.
Targeted benefits: Reduced inflammation, pain relief, wound healing, tissue regeneration.
Essential Oil Therapy:
Natural plant extracts are applied topically, inhaled or put into a diffuser for a wide range of mind and body health benefits.
Targeted benefits: Improved emotional balance, reduced anxiety, better sleep, pain relief, increased immunity.
Grounding:
Being in contact with the Earth’s natural charge allows the body to absorb negative ions that work like antioxidants, protecting the body from free radicals that chip away at our health.
Targeted benefits: Lower stress, better sleep, pain relief, reduced inflammation, improved wound healing.
Holistic Nutrition:
Fresh, locally sourced food helps to reap maximum benefits from nature’s vitamins, minerals and herbs.
Targeted benefits: More energy, better mood, reduced inflammation, pain relief, increased immunity, improved appearance.
Infrared Heating Pads:
The pad's infrared rays penetrate deep into your muscles, nerves and bones to improve health and comfort.
Targeted benefits: Pain relief, detoxification, reduced muscle tension, relief from inflammation, improved sleep, relaxation, calm.
Ionized Air:
Plasma technology destroys pathogens from the air, reducing the risk of infection and disease transmission.
Targeted benefits: Improved respiratory quality, reduced allergy symptoms, fewer recurrent infections.
Light Therapy:
Artificial light boxes mimic sun exposure to influence the body’s biological rhythms.
Targeted benefits: Improved mood, reduced symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Massage/Reiki:
Manual manipulation of the body’s tissues (massage) and energy healing (Reiki) promote physical and mental relaxation to accelerate the self-healing process.
Targeted benefits: Stabilization of mood, reduced anxiety and depression, lower stress, better sleep, pain relief.
Mindful Meditation:
Techniques such as mindfulness and guided imagery help focus attention and awareness to achieve a state that is both mentally clear and emotionally calm.
Targeted benefits: Improved sense of overall well-being.
Tai Chi/ Yoga:
Focused on body movements and postures, these exercises are low impact and adaptable to personal limitations.
Targeted benefits: Improved balance, strength and flexibility, lower stress, improved focus, better sleep, pain relief.
Weighted Blankets:
The extra weight on the body provides gentle, deep pressure that triggers the body to release calming chemicals.
Targeted benefits: Increased happiness, reduced anxiety, better sleep, improved focus, better digestion.
