Never-Ending Paths, LLC

Holistic Services

An Understanding of Holistic Medicine

Holistic Approaches

Since the word holistic or holism is defined with diverse, and even contradictory, meanings, it is essential to characterize the context within which Never-Ending Paths serves. Holism (and its various forms) comes from the same root as whole, health, healing, holy, and hologram. Therefore, the unifying principles for understanding holistic philosophy and practice are as follows: Everything is complete in and of itself and is, at the same time, part of a greater whole Everything and everyone is made of the same life force or universal essence/energy Everything is interrelated, co-operative, alive, and moving in dynamic, life-enhancing balance Medicine, derived from the same root as meditation, traditionally means power. Hence, medicine – commonly thought of as prescriptions offered in treatment – is an external catalyst for activating healing power within. Personal medicine is the combination of "medicines" (external agents and internal meditative practices) a person chooses, in order to activate and strengthen personal power. Holistic medicine, then, is that variety of methods and therapies which activates healing, balance, and wholeness of spirit, mind, and body. In the traditional (indigenous) view the client balances the natural elements within him/her-self and harmonizes the outer environment of family, community, and nature (animals, plants, and Earth). The client entrains to the spiritual essence, which holds the codes of wisdom, or knowing, to actualize health and wholeness. All aspects are brought into co-operative relationship. The holistic medicine model focuses on healing the well-being, health, and connectedness, rather than the allopathic focus on curing disease and separateness (reductionism). Holistic medicine recognizes that the power of healing is inherent within each of us. It employs a combination of methods (chosen by the client) that catalyze and balance the inner state of being with the outer physical expression. Allopathic medicine is a valued component within holistic medicine. The services provided in holistic medicine are typically offered as therapies: i.e., the power or medicine which assists another on the path of healing. Each holistic team member acts in co-operative interaction with the client; each member is a therapist – one who assists another in the healing process. (This model differs from the allopathic model, which provides treatment (something outside the individual having the power/choice/control to act upon the patient); the relationship has an hierarchical, controlling structure). Never-Ending Paths serves as a member of the indivudual's holistic healing team, which also includes her/his personal support community.

Spiritual Counseling Reiki Clinical Hypnotherapy Meditation Guided Imagery Traditional Shamanic Healing Education Ceremonies, and Celebrations