The Practices of Ecologically Sustainable Medicine

The following medical practices meet the criteria of ESM. This list is continually growing as we become aware of additional approaches.

Nutrition and Lifestyle

Butekyo Method, Clinical Ecology, Clinical Nutrition, Environmental Medicine, Exercise, Hatha Yoga, Qi Gong, Stress Management, Tai Chi

Body-Based Therapies

Alexander Technique, Chiropractic, Craniosacral, Feldenkrais Method, Hellerwork, Massage, Ortho-Bionomy, Osteopathy, Physical Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Rolfing, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Trager

Mind-Body Practices

Biofeedback, Guided Imagery, Hypnosis, Meditation, Prayer

Medical Systems

Anthroposophical Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Energy-Based Therapies

Acupressure, Acupuncture, Auricular Therapy, Flower Essence Therapy, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch

Psychotherapies

Art Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Wilderness Therapy

Biological/Pharmacological

Orthomolecular Medicine, Sustainable Herbology