Complementary Therapies and Wellness is the essential text for practical information about complementary care and wellness. Jodi Carlson and a team of leading experts in the field have compiled a complete resource for specific information about the many therapeutic approaches including reflexology, meditation, shiatsu, tai chi, yoga, and more. Comprehensive and complete, it also details all of the "need-to-know" basics from a historical summation to legal implications and documentation. Features: *Cutting edge content, authoritatively written by leading authors. *Comprehensive coverage of the many methods and modalities that are used in physical and occupational practice. *Detailed discussion of foundational principles including Asian medical systems, energy therapies, and mind/body interventions. *Application of principles to various groups of people and/or problems. *Chapter-ending review questions. *Focus Boxes highlight key issues within each chapter. *Detailed Appendix with additional holistic therapies and resources.