Services
Please see CFIT Express for pay
as you go rate information. IMPORTANT: Reiki,
Reflexology and Acupuncture are not covered by most insurance
plans. We offer a liberal sliding scale. In most
instances, persons living at or below the poverty level will not
have to pay for these services. Call our office for more
information.
CFIT currently offers the following
services. Coming soon to CFIT will be Aromatherapy,
Acupuncture and Hypnotherapy. You may call the center for more
information. All therapists working with CFIT are highly
trained in their profession and are thoroughly screened during the
hiring process. CFIT hires only those therapists who will
be dedicated to the well-being of our clients. Clients
participating in the therapy regimen program may use their insurance
coverage to pay for services. We accept most forms of
insurance*, checks, cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
- Physician's
Services
Staff physicians at CFIT maintain standards of
modern medicine while performing a variety of clinical and
administrative duties. Clients new to CFIT will first be seen
by a staff physician. The physician will then evaluate the
client's medical history and, together with the client, will
recommend a treatment regimen.
- Massage
Massage is a bodywork technique involving
manipulation of the body surface and the musculoskeletal system
using stroking, kneading, rubbing and other physical techniques. Massage has been proven to reduce pain, stress,
improve blood flow and reduce swelling. All therapists at CFIT
are required to be licensed by the state. Check out our FAQS
page for commonly asked questions about massotherapy.
- Reflexology
The ancient healing art of reflexology has been known to man for many thousands of years. It was first practiced by the early Indian, Chinese and Egyptian peoples.
In 1913 Dr. William Fitzgerald, an American ear, nose and throat surgeon, introduced this therapy to the West. He noted that pressure on specific parts of the body could have an anaesthetising effect on a related area. Developing this theory, he divided the body into ten equal and vertical zones, ending in the fingers and toes. He concluded that pressure on one part of a zone could affect everything else within that zone. Thus, reflex areas on the feet and hands are linked to other areas and organs of the body within the same zone.
In the 1930's, Eunice Ingham, a therapist, further developed and refined the zone therapy into what is now known as foot reflexology. She observed that congestion or tension in any part of the foot mirrors congestion or tension in a corresponding part of the body. Thus, when you treat the big toes there is a related effect in the head, and treating the whole foot can have a relaxing and healing effect on the whole body.
The body has the ability to heal itself. Following illness, stress, injury or disease, it is in a state of "imbalance", and vital energy pathways are blocked, preventing the body from functioning effectively. Reflexology can be used to restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium and encourage healing.
A reflexologist uses hands only to apply gentle pressure to the feet. For each person the application and the effect of the therapy is unique. Sensitive, trained hands can detect tiny deposits and imbalances in the feet, and by working on these points the reflexologist can release blockages and restore the free flow of energy to the whole body. Tensions are eased, and circulation and elimination is improved. This gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace, often counteracting a lifetime of misuse.
Since reflexology treats the whole person, not the symptoms of disease, most people benefit from treatment. The therapy brings relief to a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, and is suitable for all ages. Once your body is in-tune, it is wise to have regular treatments in order to help maintain health and well-being. An increasing number of people are using this safe, natural therapy as a way of relaxing, balancing and harmonizing the body.
On your first visit there is a preliminary talk with the practitioner. The reflexologist then begins to work on your feet, or hands if necessary, noting problem areas. There may be discomfort in some places, but it is fleeting, and is an indication of congestion or imbalance in a corresponding part of the body. For the most part, the sensation is pleasant and soothing. Reflexology will relax you while stimulating the body's own healing mechanisms.
Usually a treatment session lasts for about one hour. A course of treatment varies in length depending on your body's needs. Your reflexologist will discuss this with you at the first session. After the first treatment or two your body may respond in a very definite way: you may have a feeling of well-being and relaxation; or you may feel lethargic, nauseous or tearful, but this is transitory. It is, however, vital information for reflexologists, as it shows how your body is responding to treatment.
The reflexologists on
staff at CFIT are board certified.
- Reiki
Reiki is one of the more widely known forms of energy healing. Energy Healing involves direct application of Chi for the purpose of strengthening the clients energy system (aura). Chi is the term used by the Chinese mystics and martial artists for the underlying force the Universe is made of. Mystics in all cultures have talked about the physical universe being made of an underlying form of something, much as modern physics research is now coming to understand the Universe is made of energy which is subject to (or affected by) thought. Just as modern physics says this energy is affected by thought the mystics also say this underlying form is affected by thought, going so far as to claim we create our own reality from our thinking and the thoughts we share between each of us every day.
Stop and reflect for a moment. Imagine the implications of the universe around us made from energy which can be shaped and manipulated by thoughts. This is the implication of both Quantum Physics and ancient Metaphysics. Might this make some diseases easier to explain, especially those which have no apparent physical cause? Might this make miraculous cures easier to explain? For example there was research study done a couple years ago showing that prayer improves the health of those who are prayed for, the focus of intent in prayer sends thoughts out in the form of "I wish such-and-so to happen", so if the world is energy subject to the power of thought then prayers must work (depending on how clearly and carefully you hold and elaborate on the prayers or thoughts). Remember this while reading here about Reiki.
Reiki is very easily learned, very simple to use, and beneficial for all. It is one of many forms of healing through the use of the natural forces which were given the name Chi by ancient chinese mystics. Some forms of healing using Chi energy forces are Chi Gong, Pranic Healing, Chelation (as taught by Brabara Brennan and Rosalyn Bruyere), and Polarity Balancing. All (apparently) use the same energies, with the difference being techniques of application and an energy quality commonly known as vibration. (This term vibration is widely used in the "New Age" community to refer to the range in experience between the dense or low vibration of the physical world to the high vibration of the highest spiritual expression; while the term is inadequate to truly describe the differences, and while Reality is probably not a simple bipolar scale of experience, the term is descriptive of how the energy feels). I'm reluctant to definitively say Reiki uses Chi because I am not an expert on what the Chinese mean by this word. To my eye the force referred to with the name Chi is the same as Prana, Orgone, Odic, they are all names for the same force.
Since the word Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy, it (strictly speaking) refers to the energy and not the specific techniques taught by Reiki Masters. The techniques are more properly called the Usui System of Natural Healing after the founder of the system, Dr. Mikao Usui. However as Reiki is the common name, and a fine name at that, this is the name we will use here.
A Reiki healing is very simply performed. The practitioner places his or her hands upon the person to be healed with the intent for healing to occur, and then the energy begins flowing. The Reiki energy is smart since the Universe is a very smart place indeed. The energy knows where to go, and what to do once it gets there, or else is being directed by a higher intelligence. The energy manages its own flow to and within the recipient. It draws through the healer exactly that amount of energy which the recipient needs. All this happens without direct conscious intervention by the healer. The healers job is to get out of the way, to keep the healing space open, and to watch/listen for signs of what to do next.
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Counseling
Counseling is a psychological technique in which a
trained individual attempts to help a client understand and solve
his or her difficulties in psychosocial adjustment. We do
counseling for those seeking to quit smoking, improve their eating
habits and those seeking to better understand and cope with life
issues.
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NEW! Acupuncture - WE ARE CURRENTLY IN NEED OF AN ACUPUNCTURIST.
IF YOU ARE AN ACUPUNCTURIST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE.
A technique similar to acupressure, except that fine needles are inserted at
specific points along the meridians just under the skin to stimulate, disperse
and balance the flow or energy, relieve pain and treat a variety of chronic,
acute and degenerative conditions. The needle penetrates and stimulates specific
points in the body to restore normal energetic balance.
Call CFIT
at (216)
227-8668 today!
*Sorry, but at this time we cannot offer
our services for free. If you have no insurance and are
interested in receiving a therapy, please refer to CFIT
Express.
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