I am thrilled to see this coverage of complementary therapies and so 'on point' of the need for the insurance companies to catch up with the times. Another missing link in this equation is the lack of patient education by the medical doctors to prescribe exercise as an alternative therapy.
Strength for Life (www.strengthforlifeNY.org) has been on the mission to educate cancer patients/survivors about the benefit of adding an exercise program to their treatment and recovery process and has been trying to infiltrate the oncologist's offices to get this information out there. The articles are growing exponentially regarding the benefits of exercise in treatment and recovery but the process from the MD's office is not in step.
We provide wellness retreats to cancer patients/survivors and have experienced many an "AHA" moment from the participants when our guest speakers, Doctors of Naturopathic/Osteopathic Medicine, share their invaluable information. Our guest instructors of Yoga, Tai Chi, QiGong, Feng Shui, Reiki and Meditation open doors to their self awareness - it is a beautiful experience to be a part of.
There was recent coverage in the Club Industry publication of a Pilate's Instructor who partnered with Stanford Hospital for a three year program, where the hospital paid a discounted rate for their services. It is out there - it is our future
Acupuncture
Reiki Circle
Exercise
"The doctor of the future will give no medicine,
but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame,
in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease."
in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease."
~Thomas Edison, Inventor
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