About Us

We strive to examine evidence-based and tradition-based approaches to total health, self care, and balance. We aim to study, discuss, and practice a variety of techniques from Ayurveda, qi gong, yoga, meditation, and the "relaxation response" (a term coined by Harvard cardiologist and Mind/Body Medical Institute founder, Dr. Herbert Benson.) 

Examples of topics for discussion include the relationship of meditation and the parasympathetic nervous system, increasing vagal tone through work with the breath and the mind, and the numerous physiological effects of the relaxation response.  This organization is intended to actively help others achieve better health, a more focused mind, and increased balance in life. In addition we strive to understand the neuro-physiological implications of relaxation (as applied to the concept of allostatic load).

The following is a tentative list of topics our organization hopes to achieve a better understanding of :

- reiki

- overview of the chakras

- yoga, meditation, and relaxation techniques 

- pranayama and control of the breath

- qi gong and control of chi

- ayurveda (particularly herbal remedies)

- homeopathy

- contemporary western medicine

- eastern/oriental medicine

- alternative medicine 

- the Alexandra technique

- pressure points applied to acupuncture and acupressure

- transcendental meditation

Additionally, we use the following objectives as a long term list of guidelines and goals for the organization (courtesy of AMSA's division for Educational Development for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine):

•  understand the effect of thought and attitude upon physiology and health.

•  engage in meditation and guided imagery.

•  name at least 5 types of mind-body medicine.

•  explain the principles of biofeedback.

•  discern the differences between placebo and nocebo and the effects physicians can evoke.

•  discuss scientific evidence for prayer, psychoneuroimmunology and mind-body medicine.

•  teach a simple relaxation breathing exercise to patients.

•  incorporate the importance of mind-body practices into their own lifestyle as part of self-care and role modeling for patients and junior physicians.

DISCLAIMER: THIS SITE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND MEANT ONLY TO ENHANCE YOUR OWN PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING OF MIND BODY MEDICINE. NONE OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SITE IS MEANT TO CONSTITUTE OR SUBSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL FOR ANY AND ALL MEDICAL ADVISEMENT.

Please feel free to contact us for any inquiries via the "Contact" link provided on the top right of this site.

Our logo is the Greek letter "Psi", intertwined with the Caduceus. This embodies  our philosophy, and commitment, to understanding how biopsychosocial factors affecting the mind can have a direct impact on physiological processes of the body (i.e. - psychosomatic medicine). This symbol was then superimposed on that of the Yin-Yang; to represent the importance of harmony between mind, body, and spirit in augmenting our vital energy force (i.e. - Qi, Prana, etc).