Exploring Self-Care: What is Urban Zen?

June 23, 2016
Valerie uses Reiki therapy, one of five modalities used in Urban Zen Integrative Heealing

Valerie uses Reiki therapy, one of five modalities in Urban Zen Integrative Healing

Urban Zen integrates the practices of Reiki, aromatherapy, body scans, breath awareness, and movements/restoratives to initiate self-care and healing. In a conversation with Valerie Jew, I learn how these modalities can help not just people with chronic health conditions but caregivers as well as health care providers.

You can visit the Urban Zen Foundation website to learn more about this program.

Valerie recommends the following books to learn more about any of the specific modalities used:

 

2 comments on “Exploring Self-Care: What is Urban Zen?

  1. Maureen cadigan Jun 24, 2016

    Nicely done.

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