The wise use of integrative medicine requires a balanced understanding of complementarities and conflicts. Methods include imagery, meditation, biofeedback, relaxation training, autogenic training, breath therapy, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and group therapy. Energy Medicine works with the energy system of the body or treats it with energies introduced from outside. Manipulative Therapies use physical manipulation to promote healing. Methods include chiropractic, osteopathy, cranio-sacral therapy, massage therapy, bodywork, physical therapy, and hydrotherapy.
Surgery includes all forms of invasive surgical intervention.
Herbal Medicine includes Western herbs, Chinese Herbs, Ayurvedic herbs, and aromatherapy. Nutritional Medicine includes specific dietary therapies and nutritional supplements. William Collinge, Ph.D. , is an author, consultant and speaker in the field of integrative health care, and originator of The Integrative Medicine Wheel sm . He has taught in the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley and several other universities. The American Holistic Health Association Complete Guide to Alternative Medicine , Subtle Energy , and Recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome .