Alternative healing refers to holistic methods of treatment, most often seen in cultural contexts. You might have heard about the concepts of reiki, curanderismo, chakras, herbal medicine, crystal healing, acupuncture, reflexology, aromatherapy, etc. These are spiritual interventions that are incorporated into healing and are understood as having medicinal effects on the human body. Though not scientifically-proven, these approaches have been in implementation for decades and existed prior to medicine. As Dr. Jorge Partida stated, these holistic techniques encourage a healing of the body, further allowing for the soul to reconnect with its’ healthy vessel, and engage in an overall wellbeing and connection between the mind, body, and spirit.