New age healing isn’t a particular form of alternative medicine as such, but rather combines together all of the alternative therapies in general. Therapies that come under the category of alternative medicine or new age healing include holistic health, acupuncture, applied kinesiology, Rolfing, reflexology, chiropractic and reiki.

However some of the therapies which are most commonly associated with new age healing include the following

Healing with sound

Each organ in the body is thought to have a sound associated with it, certain sounds such as those associated with mantras, have been known to have a profound effect on the body and the senses. This form of healing therapy is totally different from music therapy, healing using sound focuses on using meditation music as a way of relaxing and bringing about a state of calm while focusing on the inner self.

Healing with colour

This type of alternative therapy relies on the use of colour, it can be soft gentle pastel shades used as a standalone therapy, or it can involve the colours of the chakras which are points throughout the body starting at the base of the spine and going up through the crown of the head. Chakras are associated with colours and with different organs in the body.

Crystal healing

Various crystals which are related to healing are used in crystal therapy, this therapy relies on the crystals being placed over the chakra points on the body, each chakra is associated with a colour and organ within the body and is also linked to a specific crystal. Crystals can also be used in meditation and in healing with colour.

Bach flower remedies

Bach flower remedies come under herbal remedies in alternative medicine; they have gained popularity over the last few years with various remedies being available. However the one which has made the name famous and which is the most popular of all is the remedy made up from 5 famous herbs. This remedy is said to work miracles for a number of ills mostly associated with stress and anxiety.

Massage therapy

Massage therapy covers a wide range of massage techniques including shiatsu and reflexology. Techniques of this nature are performed by a trained massage therapist or a chiropractor. However if you are having your spine manipulated then it is essential that you choose a registered practitioner.

Aromatherapy

For years people throughout the Eastern world have relied on their sense of smell as a way of healing. Aromatherapy does just this. Essential oils are taken from flowers, plants, roots, leaves, trees, seeds and bark by way of extraction and minute traces are used in a base oil. This is then used in hot water for inhalation or in a vaporiser or steam bath; occasionally the oils will be used as part of the massage therapy.