The connection between the mind and body continues to be illuminated by science, via the study of psychoneuroimmunology. Mind-body medicine acknowledges that many physical diseases or dysfunctions may be rooted in both the mind and the body. A person’s thoughts, beliefs and emotions can contribute to physical symptoms. A completely holistic approach to health must account for a person’s mental-emotional patterns, as they relate to their physical health. Village Naturopaths understand the value of mind-body medicine, and offer the following modalities to complete a truly holistic approach to healthcare:
Somatic Experiencing: Healing Trauma & Renegotiating the Stress Response