Energy Medicine and Bodywork Flashcards

What is the foundational concept behind traditional Chinese medicine's theory of acupuncture?

Answer: Qi (vital energy) flows through meridians and needling restores balanced flow

TCM holds that qi flows through 12 primary meridian channels, and disease results from blockage or imbalance corrected by needling specific points.

Which bodywork modality specifically focuses on releasing fascial restrictions to restore postural alignment?

Answer: Myofascial release

Myofascial release uses gentle sustained pressure to release fascial adhesions and restrictions that cause pain and postural imbalance.

What does Reiki therapy involve?

Answer: A practitioner channeling universal life energy through light touch or near-body hand positions

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice where practitioners transfer healing energy through intentional touch or hovering hands.

In chiropractic care within a holistic context, what is the primary therapeutic mechanism of spinal manipulation?

Answer: Restoring joint mobility and reducing nerve interference to support overall health

Chiropractic adjustments restore normal joint mechanics, reduce nerve compression, and facilitate the body's innate healing potential.

What are the chakras in energy medicine systems derived from Ayurveda?

Answer: Energy centers along the body's midline that correspond to physical, emotional, and spiritual functions

Ayurvedic and yogic traditions describe seven main chakras as spinning energy vortices associated with specific physiological and psychological domains.

Which holistic bodywork technique uses gentle rhythmic pressure on the skull and sacrum to balance cerebrospinal fluid flow?

Answer: Craniosacral therapy

Craniosacral therapy uses extremely light touch at the skull and sacrum to assess and optimize cerebrospinal fluid rhythm.