Possible Worlds

 Kimberly Burnham, PhD, LMT, Integrative Manual Therapy certified, Matrix Energetic certified practitioner,  West Hartford, CT    www.ManualTherapyResearch.com

In 2006, Kimberly added a PhD in Integrative Medicine to her 15 years as a clinical practitioner, adding to the richness her experience working with individuals dealing with neurological and visual disorders. Kim is certified in Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT), a certified Matrix Energetics practitioner, licensed massage therapist and nutritionist.

A proficient writer with the ability to clearly explain health concerns and hands-on approaches, Kim is the editor of The Burnham Review, a twice monthly e-newsletter reviewing the medical and scientific evidence supporting the use and benefits of manual therapy, energy medicine and other forms of complementary & alternative medicine.

"What we expect and observe, influences what we get. People in my manual therapy practice can expect my full attention as well as positive changes and progress with their goals. If truly anything, can shift about your health, your life, your relationships, what does "better" look and feel like for you?"

Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) Green Audit

Integrative Manual Therapy and other manual therapies are very green forms of health care.

There are no medications getting into the water supply, there is often relatively little use of equipment for diagnosis and treatment. It often comes down to pretty much "have hands, will increase the client’s quality of life and health status."

Consumable resources, used in the practice of IMT, include laundry (pillow cases mostly, no sheets), and paperwork.

Resource needed for the practice of Integrative Manual Therapy include, therapists with specific education (tuition, travel, time resources), reference books / manual,

travel by the therapist and client to the office (gas, time, wear and tear on car or means of transport), massage table (reuseable with cleaning - spray and wipe down), pillow cases (reusable with laundry).

As well there are office management resources (overhead for the space where the therapy takes place). There is also power and electricity for the computers, printers, phones, although in a pinch this therapy could be done in the dark, if the power went out.

Waste production includes waste water and paper products from laundry and toilet facilities. paper cups for green tea and coffee.

Is there a way to do that same therapy with less consumption of resources?

If there were more therapists spread across the country / world, then therapists and clients could travel less distance to work and get treatment.

Of course, everyone, except for the licensing board would be happy with no paperwork. Dispensing with pillows would decrease laundry but affect comfort. The therapy would be just as effective.