Table 4.
Use of non-herbal therapies
| Therapies | n | Reason* |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | 39 | Musculoskeletal pain |
| Massage | 31 | Musculoskeletal pain |
| Aromatherapy | 28 | Relaxation |
| Chiropractor | 27 | Musculoskeletal pain |
| Reflexology | 24 | Relaxation |
| Osteopathy | 20 | Musculoskeletal pain |
| Homeopathy | 17 | Musculoskeletal pain |
| Yoga | 14 | Relaxation |
| Spiritual healing | 14 | Musculoskeletal pain |
| Counselling therapy | 10 | Stress |
| Hypnotherapy | 9 | Relaxation |
| Meditation | 7 | Stress |
| Reiki | 6 | Healing |
| Dowsing | 2 | General health |
| Kinesiology | 2 | Irritable bowel syndrome |
| Shiatsu | 2 | Relaxation |
*
Most commonly cited reason for use.