This is a comprehensive guide to complementary therapies written specifically for nurses and midwives. The book covers the general issues involved in dealing with complementary therapies change, policy, models, supervision, and examines the broad concepts which underpin many of the therapeutic approaches energy, healing, environments. The bulk of the book consists of short summaries of a number of therapies, examining specifically the research underpinnings, the therapeutic potential related to nursing and midwifery, and contraindications.