The Benefits Of PANA Functional Physical Therapy
The biggest struggle for physical therapists in the West is bringing the East into their designating facilities. PRANA Functional Manual Therapy is located in suburban town in Pennsylvania far away from the roots of many alternative practices. So, how do they bring the East to the West regardless of their location? One such element is aromatherapy. The first time I walked into PRANA to begin my observational hours, I recalled the scent of lavender from the fields with a sweet mix of citrus and berries. Just by intaking these scents, I realized this place was like no other PT clinic I have visited. Within a few steps of entering, I saw six Doterra bottles of different aroma therapy scents and just across the reception table, I saw the diffuser.
The entire vicinity “smelled” serene, sharp, and earthy as if it had just stopped raining. Aromatherapy can be traced back to over 3000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. Egyptians firmly believed that aromatherapy had the power to preserve and purify the mind, body, and soul. The Egyptians believed that aromatic oils such as clove. Cedarwood, cinnamon, and Frankincense had carried with them powers to heal and absolve the human body and mind of sins and diseases, and it was not unlikely for them to douse corpses with oil during the mummification process.
Aside from the scent, the visuals at PRANA bring one closer to nature. The colors of the wall are earthy and subtle, emulating the warm colors of the soil and branches. It’s a cozy and mellow brown that makes one feel as if they have entered a soothing atmosphere. According to several studies regarding vision and color, it is shown that color has a huge impact on the emotional state of a being and the psyche of the brain. Those colors found in nature are more likely to evoke positive responses from patients and interestingly, more likely to facilitate and expedite the healing process. Although not exclusive to geriatric care, PRANA therapists see on an average a greater number of elderly patients and many have some form of visual imbalance. With bright colors such as bright yellow and bright purple hinder, elderly patients are less likely to focus according to study looking at the effects of light colors on vision. Although “natural colors” is not necessarily an Eastern ideal, many Eastern practices such as Yoga studious use natural colors and aromatherapy to provide focus, balance, and harmony in the atmosphere.
The entire vicinity “smelled” serene, sharp, and earthy as if it had just stopped raining. Aromatherapy can be traced back to over 3000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. Egyptians firmly believed that aromatherapy had the power to preserve and purify the mind, body, and soul. The Egyptians believed that aromatic oils such as clove. Cedarwood, cinnamon, and Frankincense had carried with them powers to heal and absolve the human body and mind of sins and diseases, and it was not unlikely for them to douse corpses with oil during the mummification process.
Aside from the scent, the visuals at PRANA bring one closer to nature. The colors of the wall are earthy and subtle, emulating the warm colors of the soil and branches. It’s a cozy and mellow brown that makes one feel as if they have entered a soothing atmosphere. According to several studies regarding vision and color, it is shown that color has a huge impact on the emotional state of a being and the psyche of the brain. Those colors found in nature are more likely to evoke positive responses from patients and interestingly, more likely to facilitate and expedite the healing process. Although not exclusive to geriatric care, PRANA therapists see on an average a greater number of elderly patients and many have some form of visual imbalance. With bright colors such as bright yellow and bright purple hinder, elderly patients are less likely to focus according to study looking at the effects of light colors on vision. Although “natural colors” is not necessarily an Eastern ideal, many Eastern practices such as Yoga studious use natural colors and aromatherapy to provide focus, balance, and harmony in the atmosphere.