Table 2

Healing Options Brainstormed by Participants

Mentioned by Both Clinicians and PatientsNo. of Patient GroupsNo. of Clinician GroupsMentioned by Patients OnlyNo. of Patient GroupsMentioned by Clinicians OnlyNo. of Clinician Groups
Acupuncture42Affirmations1Acupressure2
Ayurvedic medicine12Aromatherapy1Balance heat1
Chiropractic32Aura cleansing2Breathing techniques1
Therapy, counseling41Biofeedback1Chinese herbs2
Herbs21Enhanced external counterpulsation1Cognitive behavioral training1
Homeopathy22Hyperbaric chamber1Craniosacral therapy2
Home care, home visits21Martial arts2Cultural therapies3
Hospice11Midwifery and doula care2Diabetes conversation maps1
Hypnotherapy42Nonallopathic medicine2Feldenkrais1
Meditation12Shamanism1Guided visualization1
Naturopathy32Speech therapy1High colonics2
Occupational therapy21Laetrile/amygdalin1
Physical therapy31Moxibustion1
Placebo13Osteopathy1
Reflexology21Psychedelics1
Supplements13Reiki2
Support groups21Relaxation techniques1
Tai chi22Rolfing1
Yoga33Sedative/hypnotic medications1
Smoking cessation programs1
Stress management1