Resources
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of online and book resources that may be useful if you’re looking for additional in-depth information regarding holistic wellness and the services that we provide at ReConnect.
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Holistic Wellness
Websites
American Holistic Health Association
National Institute of Health Article – Dimensions of wellness: Change your habits, change your life
Holistic Health Community
Books
– Bauer, B. A., Hagen, P. T., & Millman, M. (2013). Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine & Home Remedies. Time Home Entertainment.
– Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional medicine. Fritz Perlberg Publishing.
– Haas, E. M. (1981). Staying healthy with the seasons. Celestial Arts.
– Murray, M. T., & Pizzorno, J. E. (2014). The encyclopedia of natural medicine. Simon & Schuster.
– Pitchford, P. (2009). Healing with whole foods: Asian traditions and Modern Nutrition. North Atlantic Books.
– Shapiro, M. (2012). Transforming the nature of health: A holistic vision of healing that honors our connection to the Earth, others, and ourselves. North Atlantic Books.
Integrative Health
Websites
Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health
AIM Health Institute
National Institute for Integrative Healthcare (NIIH)
Books
– Dossey, L. (2009). Reinventing medicine: Beyond mind-body to a new era of healing. HarperOne.
– Kligler, B., & Lee, R. (2004). Integrative medicine principles for practice. McGraw-Hill.
– Murray, M. T., & Pizzorno, J. E. (2014). The encyclopedia of natural medicine. Simon & Schuster.
– Pelletier, K. R. (2002). The Best Alternative Medicine: What works? what does not? Simon & Schuster.
– Pinzón-Pérez Helda, & Pérez Miguel A. (2016). Complementary, alternative, and Integrative Health: A Multicultural Perspective. Jossey-Bass & Pfeiffer Imprints, Wiley.
– Rakel, D. (2018). Integrative medicine. Elsevier.
– Weil, A. T. (2004). Health and healing: The philosophy of integrative medicine and optimum health. Mariner Books.
Ayurveda
Websites
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The International Society for Ayurveda & Health (ISAH)
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy: Lists Licensed Ayurvedic Massage Therapists and their training program
Yoga Journal: Articles on Ayurveda
Books
– Brennan, D. (2006). Ayurveda: Remedies and Inspirations for Well-Being. London: Duncan Baird.
– Hora, R.M. (2005). Inner Beauty: Discover Natural Beauty and Well Being with the Traditions of Ayurveda. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
– Kulkarni, P. H. (2005). The Encyclopaedia of Ayurveda. Delhi, India: Sri Satguru Publications.
– Lad, V. (2005). Ayurvedic Perspectives on Selected Pathologies: An anthology of essential reading from ayurveda today. Albuquerque, NM: Ayurvedic Press.
– Lad, V. (1999). The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: The energy pathways for healing body, mind and consciousness. Albuquerque, NM: Ayurvedic Press.
– Ninivaggi, F.J. (2008). Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Guide to Traditional Indian Medicine for the West. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
– Patwardhan, K. (2005). Human Physiology in Ayurveda. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia.
– Ramachandra, R., & Saligrama, K. (2005). Ayurveda-Parichaya. Bangalore: Kalpatharu Research Academy.
– Singh, A. (2005). Healthy Living with Ayurveda. New Delhi: Lustre Press/Roli Books.
– Tirtha, S.S. (2005). The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, & Longevity. Bayville, NY: Ayurveda Holistic Center Press.
– Wright, J. (2005). Ayurveda for Beauty and Health. London: Southwater.
Acupuncture
Websites
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
John Hopkin’s Medicine: Wellness and Prevention
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
Books
– Ergil, M. C., & Ergil, K. V. (2009). Pocket Atlas of chinese medicine. Thieme.
– Hecker, H.-U., Peuker, E. T., & Steveling, A. (2006). Microsystems acupuncture: The complete guide: Ear–scalp–mouth–hand. Thieme.
– Kaptchuk, T. J. (1983). The web that has no weaver: Understanding chinese medicine. McGraw-Hill.
– Keown, D. (2014). The spark in the machine: How the science of acupuncture explains the mysteries of Western medicine. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
– Kobayashi, S. (2007). Acupuncture core therapy: Shakujyu Chiryo. Paradigm Publications.
Yoga Therapy
Websites
International Journal of Yoga – Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life
Yoga – the Science of Holistic Living
Hindu University of America
Books
– Desikachar, T. K. V. (1999). The heart of yoga: Developing a personal practice. Inner Traditions International.
– Iyengar, B. K. S. (2006). Light on yoga. Harpercollins Publishers.
– Iyengar, B. K. S. (2008). Yoga: The path to holistic health. Dorling Kindersley.
– Stanley, J. (2017). Every body yoga: Let go of fear. get on the mat. love your body. Workman Pub Co.
– Swanson, A. (2019). Science of yoga: Understand the anatomy and physiology to perfect your practice. DK Publishing.
– Telles, S., & Gupta, R. K. (2021). Handbook of Research on Evidence-based perspectives on the psychophysiology of yoga and its applications. IGI Global, Medical Information Science Reference (an imprint of IGI Global).
– Yesudian, S., & Haich, E. (2009). Yoga and health. Harmony Pub.
Functional Nutrition
Websites
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Institute for Functional Medicine
Books
– Caballero, B. (2003). Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and nutrition. Elsevier.
– Colbin, A. (1986). Food and healing. Ballantine Books.
– Coles, L. (2021). Functional Foods: The connection between nutrition health, and food science. APPLE ACADEMIC PRESS.
– Doidge, N. (2016). The brain’s way of healing: Stories of remarkable recoveries and discoveries. Penguin Books.
– Howard, A. (1947). The soil and health. Devin-Adair.
– Ni, M., & McNease, C. (2009). The tao of nutrition. Tao of Wellness Press.
– Stephenson, T. J., Sanctuary, M. R., & Passerrello, C. W. (2022). Human nutrition: Science for healthy living. McGraw Hill.
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Ayurveda
As part of an integrated plan, our Ayurveda practitioners utilize various holistic approaches in a precise way to bring balance to the mind, body, and soul.
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Acupuncture
Our Acupuncture practitioners help you relieve ailments such as chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and headaches through gently inserting tiny needles into pressure points around the body.
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Functional Nutrition
With functional nutrition, we work with you to develop an appropriate nutrition and health program tailored to your individual needs and help you monitor progress in meeting your overall wellness goals.
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Therapeutic Yoga
Not your typical Yoga classes, our Yoga sessions are designed to address challenges that you may be facing such as anxiety and grief, through various mindful deep stretches, poses, and breathwork exercises.
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Mental Health
Specialized psychotherapy service to help individuals, couples and families heal from past wounds, break negative cycles, and reach more fulfilling emotional connections.
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Just For You
Whether you need help to heal your inner wounds, improve relationships with others, or simply better your health to live a happier life, we can prepare a personalized package of integrative services just for you.
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Integrative Programs
Carefully prepared workshops and classes that combine multiple disciplines to provide you with integrative tools and information to reach your wellness goals quickly and more effectively.
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Sound Healing
Sound Healing is a guided journey that enables you to explore within, transcend your ego, open your heart, and safely alter your state of consciousness for emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.
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Watsu Hydrotherapy
Watsu combines elements of Zen Shiatsu massage, muscle stretching, and joint movements within a warm aquatic environment inducing a profound state of relaxation and a deep meditative state, making Watsu massage much more than bodywork.
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Ayurveda
As part of an integrated plan, our Ayurveda practitioners utilize various holistic approaches in a precise way to bring balance to the mind, body, and soul.
Learn More
Acupuncture
Our Acupuncture practitioners help you relieve ailments such as chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and headaches through gently inserting tiny needles into pressure points around the body.
Learn More
Functional Nutrition
With functional nutrition, we work with you to develop an appropriate nutrition and health program tailored to your individual needs and help you monitor progress in meeting your overall wellness goals.
Learn More
Therapeutic Yoga
Not your typical Yoga classes, our Yoga sessions are designed to address challenges that you may be facing such as anxiety and grief, through various mindful deep stretches, poses, and breathwork exercises.
Learn More
Mental Health
Specialized psychotherapy service to help individuals, couples and families heal from past wounds, break negative cycles, and reach more fulfilling emotional connections.
Learn More
Just For You
Whether you need help to heal your inner wounds, improve relationships with others, or simply better your health to live a happier life, we can prepare a personalized package of integrative services just for you.
Contact Us
Integrative Programs
Carefully prepared workshops and classes that combine multiple disciplines to provide you with integrative tools and information to reach your wellness goals quickly and more effectively.
Learn More
Sound Healing
Sound Healing is a guided journey that enables you to explore within, transcend your ego, open your heart, and safely alter your state of consciousness for emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.
Learn More
Watsu Hydrotherapy
Watsu combines elements of Zen Shiatsu massage, muscle stretching, and joint movements within a warm aquatic environment inducing a profound state of relaxation and a deep meditative state, making Watsu massage much more than bodywork.
Learn More