Our disciplines
Physical Activity
Physical activity is recognized as a good way of maintaining and regaining physical fitness and psychological health. The science surrounding the practice of physical activity, as well as the care and treatment associated with it, has been perfected, leading to the emergence of kinesiology. Since then, the kinesiologist has established a reputation as the reference for health through physical activity, responding to a real need. The 3 spheres of kinesiology are performance, promotion and rehabilitation of body movements.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the most widely used form of therapeutic intervention in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture has a very wide field of action. Techniques include moxibustion, electrostimulation, Gua Sha, needles and cupping. It can be used for complementary, preventive and therapeutic treatments, etc., to balance the body's energy.
Bioenergetic Analysis
Bioenergetic Analysis is a psychotherapy method that links body and mind. Developed by Alexander Lowen, it is based on the principle that repressed emotions or psychic traumas become embedded in the body in the form of chronic muscular tension. Bioenergetic Analysis helps to release these blockages, restore vital energy and restore physical and mental balance through breathing, movement, bodywork and emotional expression.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health discipline that focuses on the comprehensive management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders by chiropractors. They assess, identify and treat these disorders. The focus is on the spine and nervous system. They use manual care, such as chiropractic adjustments, to promote overall health and optimize clients' neuromusculoskeletal function using evidence-based approaches.
Diet and Nutrition
Nutrition is important at every stage of life. Dietitian-nutritionists provide nutritional assessment and follow-up services for adults suffering from chronic illnesses, for the elderly who are malnourished or have difficulty swallowing, for autistic children, for low-weight newborns, and more. These specialists possess in-depth knowledge in several fields (anatomy, biochemistry, biology, physiopathology, social sciences, etc.) to help maintain or restore balance through diet. The clinical dietitian-nutritionist is responsible for developing the nutritional treatment plan, nutritional assessment and follow-up.
Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic riding is a generic term for all forms of equestrian activity (donkey, horse and pony) designed for individuals with emotional, mental, physical or social disabilities. This discipline focuses on learning functional riding techniques for therapeutic purposes. A qualified person (e.g. a special educator or occupational therapist) works with the rider and riding instructor. They define educational, physical, psychological or technical objectives in which the animal acts as an assistant to the instructor and rider, helping them to achieve their goals.
Homeopathy
Principle of similarity: let like heal like! Principle of individualization: each person is unique and his or her terrain is made up of several elements, such as material or psychological environment, family heritage, living conditions and medical history. Principle of the infinitesimal: the gradual dilution of any natural substance destined to become a remedy. Nature's healing power: enhancing the body's ability to heal itself and balancing the vital force by seeking out the cause of the ailment to restore health.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis helps the conscious mind to link up with the unconscious mind, to avoid working at cross-purposes and get closer to what really constitutes it. Hypnosis helps to integrate poorly integrated, consciously desired changes, by bridging the gap between the conscious mind and the unconscious - the part that integrates automatisms and long-term memory. Hypnotic communication is an extraordinary amplifier when used in combination with other approaches. Hypnotherapy is a tool for self-awareness that enables us to adjust our attention to what is there in the present, to develop a more complete and real vision of identity, and to broaden our perceptions.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a set of complementary manual techniques based on a holistic conception of the person and framed by educational intervention processes. The discipline aims to assess the body's joints (e.g., joint capsules, ligaments, tendons) and soft tissues (e.g., muscles, skin) with a view to preventing as well as treating various physical dysfunctions. It is also designed to promote health, with numerous benefits for the body's posture, structure and function, as well as psychomotor and sensory functions. Massage therapists use a variety of techniques to promote the circulation of fluids in the body and the proper functioning of muscles.
Meditation
Meditation is a set of practices, either independent or linked to a religious context (walking meditation, mindfulness, qi gong, yoga, etc.). It is a refocusing discipline whose aim is to voluntarily bring attention to the present moment, often through breathing, sensations or a mantra. There are three families of meditation: attentional, constructive and deconstructive.
Music Therapy
Music therapy is a discipline in which certified music therapists use music within the therapeutic relationship to support health, well-being and development. Music therapists use music ethically and safely to meet human needs. Music therapy results from the interaction between the music, the client and the music therapist.
Naturopathy
Above all, naturopathy supports the body's innate ability to regain vitality and balance. It is based first and foremost on the great principles of Hippocrates, including detoxification and purification of the organism. Among other things, it uses aromatic compounds and plants. Please note that this approach is complementary to any other treatment.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a manual approach whose aim is to restore function to the structures and systems of the human body to optimize its capacity for self-regulation. This discipline is based on a thorough understanding of the interactions involved in balancing the body and the health sciences. Osteopaths believe that the body's anatomy and functions are interrelated. Osteopathy examines the cause of cranial, neuro-musculo-skeletal and visceral dysfunctions through a comprehensive and global assessment, as well as precise palpation of joints and soft tissues. Each treatment is individualized and specific.
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) is a pragmatic approach to applied psychology. Its specificity lies in its quest to model the know-how and skills of talented people in their field and pass them on to others who need them. It is made up of 3 aspects: the modeling process, which is the essence of NLP, the models already built thanks to this modeling process, and a certain way of looking at the world, i.e., a certain philosophy structured around a set of presuppositions. The purpose of NLP is to offer concrete ways for people to increase their ability to think for themselves, to achieve their own goals, their confidence in their abilities, their quality of relationships with those close to them, their skills and their self-esteem.
Reiki
Reiki is an energetic treatment of Japanese origin. Our bodies are alive because of their vital energy, which Reiki seeks to increase in order to harmonize body and mind. This universal energy is channeled through the laying on of hands.
Creative Arts Therapies
Defined as a therapeutic approach that uses dialogue, the creative process, artistic materials and imagery to promote self-awareness, self-change and self-expression. The art therapist acts as a catalyst, guide or witness, assisting the person to express their creativity and “translate” their creative language into expressive avenues of exploration and personal awareness in a safe environment. Everyone can benefit fully from art therapy, and the creative process is considered rather than aesthetic value. A wide variety of techniques are possible, including play therapy, performing arts (dance/movement, drama therapy, etc.) or visual arts (painting, photography, sculpture, etc.).
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Zootherapy is an intervention led by an individual trained in zootherapy (the zootherapist) with a trained and selected animal (the zootherapy partner animal) with a person in difficulty (the client). The aim of the zootherapy intervention is to improve emotional, cognitive, physical, psychological or social well-being, depending on the client's specific needs. Zootherapy is a form of wellness support using cats, dogs, rabbits, birds or any other animal.
Others
Ecotherapy, spiritual care, somatotherapy, sophrology... and much more! The world of wellness is vast and constantly evolving. We explore and listen to the changing needs of our community, as well as new and emerging approaches, to enrich our offering and honor the diversity of paths to wellness. Each new approach will be integrated as soon as we have determined a rigorous certification recognition process.