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Holistic Services at the Ithaca Free Clinic

Holistic services include all of our health services that are alternative therapies which compliment western medicine.

Appointments may be scheduled Monday-Thursday depending on provider availability.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Massage involves putting pressure on various parts of the body. Massages have been shown to relieve pain and reduce anxiety, in addition to other therapeutic benefits. The patient lies on the massage table while a massage therapist uses their hands and elbows.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Acupuncturists treat patients by inserting thin needles into the body. It is often used for pain relief, but can be used for a wide range of conditions.

 

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Nutritional Counseling

Nutritional Counseling

Registered dietitians provide dietary counseling to patients and can help them make better dietary choices. Nutritional advice can be helpful for patients with trouble losing weight or health concerns such as diabetes and vitamin deficiencies.

Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine

Herbalists are health care practitioners who use plants for medicinal purposes. Herbal medicines can be taken in many different preparations, including as teas, tinctures, and capsules.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists help patients develop daily living and work skills, enabling them to live better with their injury or illness. Therapists can help identify and eliminate barriers to independence and participation in daily activities.
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Reiki

Reiki

During Reiki treatments, the practitioner gently places their hands on fully clothed patients. Reiki uses the life force energy that circulates throughout our bodies. People report feeling relaxed or energized after Reiki.
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Chiropractic

Chiropractic

Chiropractors are health professionals focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. They seek to reduce pain and improve functionality. Treatments usually involve manual spinal adjustments, like the one pictured here, and joint manipulation.
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Energy Work

Energy Work

Energy work involves focusing healing energy and releasing suppressed emotions in order to promote health and relaxation. This treatment can help with problems such as aggression, addiction, unexplained sadness.
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In celebration of World No Tobacco Day (May 31), the New York City Cancer Collaborative — with support from the New York State Smokers' Quitline and NYC Treats Tobacco — presents NYC No Tobacco Week 2020 beginning June 1.

A series of free online evening webinars and variety of online resources in multiple languages will be available to help tobacco users quit smoking and educate healthcare professionals about tobacco use and lung cancer risk.  Read more here on our blog.

 

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ithaca Free Clinic will be temporarily suspending services.

This action is necessary to ensure the safety of patients, volunteers, volunteer health care providers, and staff. Once we have a better understanding of COVID-19, have the necessary protocols and protective equipment in place, and can assure our patients, volunteers, volunteer health care providers, and staff are interacting in as safe an environment as possible, the Ithaca Free Clinic will resume normal operations.

Please call “211” (1-877-211-8667) for more information on the COVID-19 Pandemic in Tompkins County, NY.

If you’re exhibiting symptoms of fever, cough, or trouble breathing, please call your primary care provider or Tompkins County Department of Health at (607) 274-6604.