Using "Food as Medicine" is dietary therapy rooted in ancient cultures. It is an important part of holistic healing. Dietary suggestions are based on specific energy patterns of the individual patient. There is ongoing scientific research that shows the benefits of phytochemicals, omegas, acid/alkaline balance, antioxidants, and various other properties of food and their affects upon the body.

Vitamin/mineral therapies are used as a supplement for nutritional deficiencies and can have a healing effect when consumed in controlled and monitored megadoses.

Cupping uses glass suction cups to increase circulation and healing to areas.

Moxibustion uses the burning of Mugwort (Chinese chrysanthemum) herb over specific areas to promote warming, circulation, and healing. 

Ear candling (relaxing, warming treatment for ear infection, sinus congestion, ear wax blockage, allergies, tinnitus, swimmers ear, snoring, lymphatic circulation).

Yoga and Qigong therapeutic instruction using focused breathing and postures.

Yoga

Yoga is the Sanskrit word meaning "to link", "unite", or "join together". It is the "linking together" of body, mind, and spirit. Hatha yoga classes taught through Shakti Center are based on the Himalayan Tradition of Raja Yoga (or Royal Path), consisting of the 8 limbs or categories of practice. The principle text is the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The limbs or categories of practice: Yama-Correct Behavior, Niyama-Attitude of Mind, Asana-Body Posture, Pranayama-Breath Control, Pratyahara-Sensory Withdrawal, Dharana-Concentration, Dhyana-Meditation, Samadhi-Higher Consciousness.

Classes focus on asanas (postures)  for managing health, relieving ailments, developing balance, developing concentration/mental focus and using the breath to calm the mind and spirit, as well as heal.

Nutrition

Classes focus on using "Food as Medicine", nutritional life style change, and herbal remedies. Proper nutrition can heal most ailments and maintain health.