Table 5.
Modalities Respondents Would Most Like to See Promoted by the VA (n = 22)
| Modality | No. of times mentioned (% of participants) |
|---|---|
| Massage | 11 (50) |
| Acupuncture | 9 (41) |
| Chiropractic | 7 (32) |
| Meditation | 6 (27) |
| Music | 6 (27) |
| Pet therapy | 6 (27) |
| Yoga | 6 (27) |
| Aroma therapy | 4 (18) |
| Hypnosis | 3 (14) |
| Biofeedback | 2 (9) |
| Herbal therapy | 2 (9) |
| Qi gong | 2 (9) |
| Reiki | 2 (9) |
| Therapeutic or healing touch | 2 (9) |
| T'ai chi | 1 (5) |
Modalities mentioned at least once specific to PTSD and/or anxiety treatment: aroma, biofeedback, drumming, emotional freedom technique, massage, meditation, mindfulness, music therapy, pet therapy, self-awareness strategies, tapping, Trager, yoga.