ABSTRACT

In a situation of constant change, many traditional therapists are faced with a choice either to remain in the same physical practice and culture or improve themselves in the more professional health care system. Traditional therapists need to find a place in modern medical practice. Their skills operate manually, without using drugs and are limited to the outside of the body. In addition, traditional therapy is associated only with physical therapy and exercise as part of the spa culture of the past and it appears not to practice any professional domain (Minns & Bitchell, 1998).