Integrated Kabbalistic Healing^sm (IKH^sm) meets you where you are right now and assists your quest for transformation, healing, and living an authentic life. Our goal is ultimately to become more human and to learn to share our humanity with others.

The Kabbalistic healer works with the relationships and attributes of the Tree of Life. The Tree is made up of the characteristics of God that are held in relationship to one another. We are reflections of the Tree of Life. These characteristics are frequently out of balance. The IKH^sm healer works with the client to bring the characteristics into balance.

The healing helps to initiate a new level of consciousness in the client's life and old patterns of relating change, often rapidly. Many levels at once are affected because every part of the Tree is in dynamic relationship with every other part. In looking at the underlying conditions, the healer traces cause and effect, and comes to a deeper understanding of the client who in turn experiences a deeper understanding of self. Some consider this work to include psycho-spiritual counseling.

Working with these characteristics is like working with a stone that has come out of place in the foundation of a building, thus jeopardizing its stability. When it is returned to its rightful place, it creates shifts throughout the entire building, restoring order and stability.

IKH^sm integrates 13th century Kabbalistic wisdom, the latest theories in quantum physics, 20th century psychological insight and teachings of non-duality into a deeply transformative healing modality. Kabbalah consists of a large body of thought on the nature of divinity, creation, the origin and fate of the soul, and the role of human beings.

An Integrated Kabbalistic Healing session takes about one to one and a quarter hours. IKH can be done in person or in a distance healing.

Foot Reflexology stimulates the reflex points on the feet that correspond to all parts of the body via a "foot massage." This gentle, but powerful, therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace. Reflexology is a holistic healing practice used to help promote health and well-being. Reflexology relaxes while stimulating the body's own healing mechanisms.

Foot Reflexology was developed by Eunice Ingham in the 1930's, building on the work of William H. Fitzgerald, M.D. There is some evidence that some form of Foot Reflexology was used as long ago as 5,000 years ago in Egypt. Foot Reflexology is an ancient form of "pressure treatment" and involves applying focused pressure to certain known "reflex" points located in the foot, which correspond to certain other areas in the body. Foot Reflexology is a science founded on the basis that areas of the feet are comprised of zones and reflex areas that correspond to all glands, organs, and bodily systems. Foot Reflexology is a technique whereby pressure is applied to these areas resulting in stress reduction.

About seventy-five percent of disease can be attributed to nervous tension, otherwise known as stress. Reflexology is known to relax the body and ease this tension by helping the body systems to work more effectively. When the body is balanced it has its own natural healing ability. Using Foot Reflexology promotes physiological improvements in the body. Some of the recognized benefits from receiving a Reflexology treatment include increased circulation, relaxation, and release of tensions. Reflexology can give you a complete feeling of relaxation and well-being.

It is amazing how accurately the feet reveal the state of the body. Often a persons physical conditions and symptoms can be identified through the congested areas of the feet that are detected during a session. For example, in working with someone who has sinusitis there is often tenderness in the sinus reflex areas on the feet. The physical results are often quick as a result of the treatment. Chronic conditions may take a series of regular sessions to provide improvement. Reflex points in the feet are massaged or stimulated to normalize the function of the body's internal organs. Foot Reflexology works to bring balance to the system thereby supporting the body's own healing abilities.

A Foot Reflexology session takes about an hour.

Reiki (pronounced Ray'-Key) is an old and powerful Japanese hands-on healing method that promotes healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Reiki brings about a synchronizing and energizing of vital meridians and acupuncture points while gently aligning and balancing the major energy centers. Reiki restores, balances and aligns us on all levels so that we may live healthier and happier lives. A Reiki session relaxes and enhances our well-being.

Reiki is believed to have begun in Tibet several thousand years ago. Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese Christian educator in Kyoto, Japan, rediscovered the root system in the mid- to late 1800s. Dr. Usui began an extensive twenty-one-year study of the healing phenomena of history's greatest spiritual leaders. He also studied ancient sutras (Buddhist teachings written in Sanskrit). He discovered ancient sounds and symbols that are linked directly to the human body and nervous system which activate the universal life energy for healing. Dr. Usui then underwent a metaphysical experience and became empowered to use these sounds and symbols to heal. He called this form of healing Reiki and taught it throughout Japan until his death around 1893. The tradition was passed through several grandmasters of Reiki such as Dr. Chujiro Hyashi, Hawayo Takata, and Phyllis Lei Furumoto. Reiki was introduced to the Western world in the mid-1970s. Since then its use has spread dramatically worldwide.

Reiki is a method of natural healing based on the application of Universal Life Force Energy (the name literally means Universal Life Force Energy). Since the word Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy, it (strictly speaking) refers to the energy and not the specific techniques taught by Reiki Masters. The techniques are more properly called theUsui System of Natural Healing after the founder of the system, Dr. Mikao Usui. However as Reikiis the common name this is the commonly used name for this healing technique.

Reiki is one of the more widely known forms of energy healing. Energy Healing involves direct application of Chi for the purpose of strengthening the client's energy system (aura). Chi is the term used by the Chinese mystics and martial artists for the underlying force the Universe is made of. Its relative term in Japanese it is known as "Ki." Mystics in all cultures have talked about the physical universe being made of an underlying form of something, much as modern physics research is now coming to understand the Universe is made of energy which is subject to (or affected by) thought. Just as modern physics says this energy is affected by thought the mystics also say this underlying form is affected by thought.

Reiki practitioners channel energy in a particular pattern to heal and harmonize. Unlike other healing therapies based on the premise of a human energy field, Reiki seeks to restore order to the body whose vital energy has become unbalanced. Reiki has several basic effects: it brings about deep relaxation, opens energy blockages, detoxifies the system, provides new vitality in the form of healing universal life energy, and increases the vibrational frequency of the body. 

A Reiki session involves light or no-touch hands-on work and takes about an hour. Reiki can be done in person or in a distance healing.

Transformational Breathwork

When we change the way we breathe, our world is transformed. We find more peace and joy in each moment. Our lives continually improve.

A Power of the Breath session allows the client to experience and understand their own breathing patterns. Through this experience the client sees more clearly their breathing deficiencies. Information is given and discussed about why the breath becomes deficient. The client then is shown how to correct their breathing process. Methods to open the breath and practices to improve breathing are taught. This supports the client's journey to better health, increases relaxation, reduces stress, and increases energy.

Transformational Breath (TB) is a natural healing method that mobilizes the body's resources toward wholeness and well-being. TB works on the level of cause as opposed to only treating symptoms. TB is a powerful technique to release old issues and traumas, change behaviors, open the breath, increase energy, and support positive transformation. The mind/body/spirit system is healthiest when the breath is not restricted.

TB increases oxygen levels and breathing capacity by restructuring individual breathing patterns so that a client's air volume increases, by two or three times or more. Many times physical, mental, and emotional symptoms disappear in clients with chronic or acute symptoms after practicing TB. It is conclusive evidence that air and oxygen play an important role not only in staying healthy but also in treating and eliminating diseases.

Physically, the Transformational Breath process analyzes and opens the breath. This opening provides more energy, balance and optimum health. Mentally and emotionally, this process works with the high energy of the breath to permanently clear and entrain repressed memories and emotions. On the Spiritual level, the Transformational Breathing is used for opening to higher aspects of consciousness and spiritual expressions.

TB helps to improve your health from the inside out. Restrictive breathing patterns support subconscious defense mechanisms to "stuff down" unpleasant emotions. In fact, such unhealthy breathing patterns are often the result of previous attempts to cope with traumatic emotional or physical events dating back as early as birth. When feelings go unexpressed they are consciously repressed or subconsciously "suppressed" (i.e., stored in the mind and body as chronic tension). It is inevitable that unexpressed feelings or emotions are eventually expressed as pain and disease. Since feelings are a form of energy, which cannot be destroyed, but can only change form, it is our work to transform this energy before it causes disease in our bodies and/or minds.

As a state of the art healing and regenerative process, TB utilizes a specific breathing pattern that clears past repressed traumas, revitalizes the physical, and transforms emotional and mental traumas on the cellular level. Maximum physical and emotional benefits along with expanded states of awareness are the natural products of increased oxygenation that TB brings.

A TB session takes about one and one-half hours and includes a one-hour facilitated breathing session.

Homeopathic and Naturopathic Care

Principles of Naturopathy

The Healing Power of Nature

Identify and Treat the Cause

Doctor as Teacher

First Do No Harm

Prevention

Naturopathy is a distinct system of health care founded on the principle that the body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The naturopath's role is to facilitate and support the process. By identifying and removing obstacles to health and recovery, naturopaths help to enhance the body's innate healing process.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy works with the whole person - physical, mental, emotional - treats each person individually. Homeopathy is based on the principle that "like cures like," that is, if a substance can cause symptoms in a healthy person, then it can stimulate self-healing of similar symptoms in a sick person.

The homeopath tries to get a complete picture of the person's individual experience of their condition, and then chooses a homeopathic remedy that best matches that person's unique set of symptoms.

The principle of similars was developed into a system of medicine called Homeopathy (meaning 'similar suffering') by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann in the late 1700's, but the concept dates back to the time of Hippocrates. The exact mechanism by which Homeopathy works is unknown, but 200 years of clinical experience, along with research published in such medical journals as The Lancet, Pediatrics, and the British Medical Journal have confirmed Homeopathy's effectiveness.

Homeopathic remedies are prepared from natural substances and are used in extremely small amounts. They are recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, are non-toxic and, when properly administered, can be safely used with infants, children, and adults. There are no known or suspected contraindications or drug interactions between homeopathic and conventional drugs.

Naturopathic Care

Acute Conditions. Colds, flu, ear infections, and other routine illnesses can be helped with naturopathy. Potentially serious problems such as kidney infections, chest pain, pelvic pain, undiagnosed abdominal pain, and others will be referred to your primary care physician for diagnosis and management.

Chronic conditions. Chronic conditions can be greatly helped by naturopathic medicine. Naturopaths are trained to help clients with conditions which include, but are not limited to the following:

Gallbladder disease Crohn's disease

Liver Dysfunction Constipation

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Hepatitis

Ulcers, heartburn Diabetes

Rheumatoid Arthritis MS

PMS, Perimenopause Acne

Fibrocystic Breast Disease Eczema

Prostate Disease Sinusitis

Heart Disease Hypertension

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Asthma

Allergies Fibromyalgia

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Cancer. Michael Reece, ND is available to work with cancer patients who are receiving conventional treatment. He keeps abreast of the latest research and uses scientifically valid natural therapies.

Health Maintenance. Michael Reece, ND sees many healthy clients who are interested in preventing disease and optimizing their health.

Michael Reece, ND is available to assist stable, unhospitalized patients. Dr. Reece does not provide emergency care.

Note that Michael Reece, ND does not diagnose or treat disease in Pennsylvania. The diagnosis and treatment of disease is the privilege of medical doctors, osteopathic doctors and other health care practitioners licensed in Pennsylvania.

Naturopathy in Pennsylvania

The PA Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PANP) is comprised of naturopaths throughout Pennsylvania who have graduated from four-year naturopathic medical programs. The PANP is working with state representatives to pass a bill that would license naturopathic doctors. The PANP feels that licensure is important for the following reasons.

• Naturopathic doctors offer valuable, natural healthcare options.
• Naturopathic doctors increase healthcare access and affordability by focusing on preventative measures that lower long-term health care costs.
• Licensing naturopathic doctors offers public safety and accountability. This is a consumer rights issue. Consumers have the right to know that their health car professional has met rigorous standards for education, training and testing. Consumers deserve qualified, competent, safe choices for natural healthcare.

You can help license ND's by writing a letter to or meeting with your local representative and encouraging him/her to support naturopathic licensure.

. For more information, or to locate a naturopath in your area, contact:

AANP

4435 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 403

Washington, DC 20016

(703) 610-9037

www.naturopathic.org