Aromatherapy

Buckle, J. (2003). Clinical aromatherapy: Essential oils in practice. (2nd ed.). NY, NY: Churchill Livingstone.  

Catty, S. (2001). Hydrosols the next aromatherapy. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press. 

Davis, P. (1996). Aromatherapy an A-Z. Saffron Walden, Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd. 

Complementary Therapies in Nursing

American Holistic Nurses Association. (2000). AHNA standards of advanced holistic nursing practice for graduate-prepared nurses. Flagstaff, Arizona: AHNA. 

Clark, C. (2004). The holistic nursing approach to chronic disease. NY, NY: Springer Pub. Co.

College of Nurses of Ontario. (2000). Providing complementary therapies: What is your role? Toronto, Ontario: College of Nurses of Ontario.

Dossey, B.M., Keegan, L., Guzzetta, C. (2005). Holistic nursing: A handbook for practice. (4rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Eliopoulos, C. (2004). Invitation to holistic health: A guide to living a balanced life.Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Fontaine, K.L. (2005). Complementary & alternative therapies for nursing practice. (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc. 

Frisch, N.C., Dossey, B.M., Guzzetta, C.E., Quinn, J. (2000). Standards of holistic nursing practice. Gaithersburg, Md.: NY, NY: Aspen Publishers.

Gaynor, M. (2002). The healing power of sound. Boston, MA: Shambhala.

Keegan, L. (2001). Healing with complementary and alternative therapies. Independence, KY: Delmar Publishers.  

Keegan, L., Dossey, B. (Ed.). (1997). Profiles of nurse healers. Florence, KY: Delmar Publishers. 

Libster, M. (2000). Demonstrating care: The art of integrative nursing. Florence, KY: Delmar Publishers. 

Colon Health

Gates, D. (1996). Recovering your health and rebuilding your immunity: The body ecology diet. Decatur, GA: B.E.D Publications.

Jordan, L.T. (2000). Far from poopin. Campbell, CA: Madison Publishing. 

Walker, N.W. (1995). Becoming younger. Prescott, AZ: Norwalk Press. 

Watson, B. (2002). Renew your life: Improved digestion and detoxification. Clearwater, FL: Renew Life Press. 

Energy Medicine or Biofield Therapy

Barnett, L., Chambers, M., (1996). Reiki energy medicine: Bringing healing touch into the home, hospital and hospice.Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press.

Brennan, B. (1988). Hands of light: A guide to healing through the human energy field. NY, NY: Bantam Books.

Brennan, B. (1993). Light emerging: the journey of personal healing. NY, NY: Bantam Books.

Bruyere, R. (1994). Wheels of light: Chakras, auras and the healing energy of the body. NY, NY: Simon & Schuster

Gerber, MD. R. (2001). Vibrational Medicine. (3rd ed.). Rochester, VT: Bear & Company.

Jonas, W.B., Crawford, C.C. (2003). Healing intention and energy medicine: Science, research methods and clinical implications. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Leadbeater, C. (1974). The chakras. Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House.

Myss, C. (1996). Anatomy of the spirit: the seven stages of power and healing. NY, NY: Harmony Books.

Stein, D. (1995). Essential reiki: A complete guide to an ancient healing art. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press Inc.

Guided Imagery

Achterberg, J., Kilkmeier, L. (1994). Rituals of healing: Using imagery for health and wellness. NY, NY: Bantam Books. 

Curran, E. (2001). Guided imagery for healing children and teens: Wellness through visualization. Hillsboro, OR: Beyond Words Publishing Co. 

Klein, N. (2001). Healing images for children: Teaching relaxation and guided imagery to children facing cancer and other serious illnesses. Watertown, WI: Inner Coaching.

Naparstek, B. (1995). Staying well with guided imagery. NY, NY: Time Warner.

Shames, K.H. (1995). Creative imagery for nurse healers: Nurse as healer series. Independence KY: Delmar Publishers. 

Shames, K.H. (1996). Creative imagery in nursing. NY, NY: Delmar Publishers.

Healing Touch (HT)

Hover-Kramer, D., Mentgen, J., Geddes, N., Scandrett-Hibdon, S., Slater, V. (2002). Healing touch: a guide book for practitioners. (2nd ed.). Florence, KY: Delmar Learning.

Joy, W. Brugh (1979) Joy’s Way. NY, NY: Tarcher/Putnam

Scandrett-Hibdon, S., Hardy, C., Mentgen, J. (1999). Energetic patterns: Healing touch case studies. Colorado: Colorado Center for Healing Touch. Available through Colorado Center for Healing Touch (303)989-0581.

Wardell, D. W. (2001). White shadow walking with Janet Mentgen. Colorado: Colorado Center for Healing Touch. Available through Colorado Center for Healing Touch (303)989-0581. 

Herbology

Hoffman, D. (2003). Medical herbalism: The science and practice of herbal medicine. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press.

Skidmore-Roth, L. (2004). Mosby’s handbook of herbs and natural supplements. (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MI: Mosby Inc.

Psychology/Science & Mind/Body Medicine

Benor, D. (1992). Spiritual healing: Scientific validation of a healing revolution. Southfield, MI: Vision Publications.

Childre, D. (2000). The heart math solution: The institute of heart math’s program for engaging the power of the heart’s intelligence. San Fransisco, CA: Harper.

Dossey, L. (2001). Healing beyond the body: Medicine and the infinite reach of the mind. Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications Inc.

Einstein, A. (1931). Relativity. Translated by R. Lawsor, New York, NY: Crown Publishers.

Jung, C. (1981). Archetypes and the collective unconscious. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

Myss, C. (1997). Why people don’t heal and how they can. NY, NY: Harmony Books, Crown Publishing.

Pert, C. (1997). Molecules of emotion: Why you feel the way you feel. NY, NY: Simon & Schuster.

Schlitz, M. (Ed.). (2005). Consciousness and healing: Integral approaches to mind-body medicine. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.

Siegel, B. (1991). Love, medicine and miracles. NY, NY: Harper Collins. 

Wisneski, L., Anderson, L. (2005). The scientific basis of integrative medicine. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Reflexology

Lett, A. (2000). Reflex zone therapy for health professions. London: Churchill Livingstone.

Mackereth, P., Tiran, D. (Ed.). (2002). Clinical reflexology: A guide for health professionals. London: Churchill Livingstone. - See more at: http://rnao-ctnig.org/index.php?id=128#sthash.GUZKPhSe.dpuf

Self Reflection / Meditation / Relaxation

Benson, H. (2000). The Relaxation Response. NY, NY: Harper Collins.

Benson, H., Proctor, W. (1985). Beyond the relaxation response. NY, NY Berkeley.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go there you are. NY, NY: Hyperion.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005). Coming to our senses healing ourselves and the world through mindfulness. NY, NY: Hyperion.

Keegan, Lynn. (1994). The Nurse as Healer. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers.

Spirituality

Artress, Dr. Lauren. (1995). Walking a sacred path: Rediscovering the labyrinth as a spiritual tool. NY, NY: Riverhead Books.

Barnum, B., S. (2003). Spirituality in nursing: From traditional to new age. (2nd ed.). NY, NY: Springer Publishing Co. 

Borysenko, J. (1997). The way of the mystic: Seven paths to God. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House Inc. 

Burkhardt, M., Nagai-Jacobson, M.G. (2002). Spirituality: Living our connectedness. Independence, KY: Delmar Publishers. 

Dossey, L. ( 1993). Healing words: The power of prayer and the practice of medicine. San Francisco, CA: Harper Publisher.

Hanh, T. N. (1995). Living Buddha, Living Christ. NY, NY: Riverhead Books.

Harpur, T. (1994). The uncommon touch. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart.

Koenig, H.G., McCullough, M.E., Larson, D.B. (2001). Handbook of religion and health. NY: Oxford University Press.

Macrae, J. (2001). Nursing as a spiritual practice. NY, NY: Springer Publishing Co. 

Myss, C. (2003). Sacred contracts: Awakening your divine potential. NY, NY: Three Rivers Press. 

Samuels, M., Rockwood Lane, M. (2000). Spirit body healing: Using your mind’s eye to unlock the medicine within. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 

Shealy, MD. Norman (1999). Sacred healing: The curing power of energy and spirituality. Rockport, MA: Element.

Tolle, E.(1999). The power of now: A guide to spiritual enlightenment. Novato,CA: New World Library. 

Therapeutic Touch (TT)

Boguslawski, M. (1990). Unitary human field practice modalities. In EAM Barrett (Ed.), Visions of Rogers’ Science-based Nursing (pp. 83-92). New York, NY: National League for Nursing.
   
Dalglish, S. (1999). Therapeutic Touch in an acute care community hospital. Canadian Nurse, 95(3):57-58.

Krieger, D. (1979). The therapeutic touch: How to use your hands to heal. Engelwood Cliffs, NJ: Prentic-Hall Inc

Krieger, D. (1993). Accepting your power to heal: The personal practice of Therapeutic Touch. Santa Fe, NM: Bear & Company, Inc. 

Kreiger, D. (1997). Therapeutic Touch inner workbook. Santa Fe, NM: Bear & Company, Inc.

Kunz, D. (1991). The personal aura. Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House.

Kunz, D. (1995). Spiritual healing: Doctors examine Therapeutic Touch and other holistic treatments. Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House.  

Macrae, J. (1988). Therapeutic Touch: A practical guide. NY, NY: Alfred A. Knopf.

May, D. (2001). The Therapeutic Touch handbook, level one – basic. Toronto: Scribe Press.

Rossiter-Thornton, M. (2001). Therapeutic Touch, An introduction for beginners. Toronto 
    
Spence, J.E., & Olsen, M.A. (1997). Quantitative research on Therapeutic Touch: An integrative review of the literature 1985-1995. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 11(3):183-190.

Wagner, S. (1996). A doctor’s guide to therapeutic touch: Enhancing the body’s energy to promote healing. East Rutherford NJ: Berkley Publishing. 

Traditional / Shamanic Healing

Achterberg, J. (1995). Imagery in healing:Shamanism and modern medicine. Boston, MA: Shambala Publications.

Fontaine, K.L., Cleary, P.L., Cleary, P. (1999). Shamans (chapter 21). In Fontaine, K.L., 

Cleary, P.L., Cleary, P. (1999). Healing practices: Alternative therapies for nursing. Old Tappan, NJ: Appleton & Lange Publishers. 

Harner, M. ( 1990). The way of the shaman. San Francisco: Harper & Row. 

Ingerman, S. (2000). Medicine for the earth: How to transform personal and environmental toxins. NY, NY: Three Rivers Press.

Ingerman, S. (1991). Soul retrieval: Mending the fragmented self. San Francisco, CA: Harper.

Mullin, J., Lee, L., Hertwig, S., Silverthorn, G. (2001, Oct.). Final journey: A native smudging ceremony. Canadian Nurse. 97(9), 20-22
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Struthers, R. (2000). The lived experience of Ojibwa and Cree women healers. Journal of holistic nursing. 18(3), 261-279.