Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice C

Winner of an American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award!

This comprehensive resource of key terms and concepts in complementary health care addresses practices, health conditions, and research-based treatments. Over 300 entries by distinguished contributors to the field explain such alternative therapies as naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic, nutrition, and massage.

One section is devoted to pertinent issues in complementary health practice including economics, legal ramifications, education, and historical perspectives.

Carolyn Chambers Clark, ARNP, EdD, FAAN, AHNC, founded the Wellness Institute and now runs a website that provides continuing education materials, newsletters, seminars, and practice management consultation. As a certified advanced holistic nurse and mental health nurse practitioner, she has maintained a private practice with clients for more than 30 years, focusing on whole person wellness.

Rena J. Gordon, PhD, is Research Lecturer in family and community medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, and Visiting Professor, Arizona State University East.

Barbara (Bobbi) Harris, RN, LMT, BA, HNC, is a Registered Nurse who is nationally certified in Holistic Nursing. She is also a Certified Natural Health Care Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Florida.

Carl O. Helvie, RN, DrPH, is Professor of Nursing at Old Dominion University, and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in community health nursing and on homelessness in developed countries.