The phrase 'Integrative Health' is rapidly replacing terms such as 'complementary' or 'alternative' health care. Integrative Health clinics are popping up all over, where doctors and therapists such as reflexologists, massage therapists, psychotherapists etc. work together to provide the best options for patient care. Reflexology is increasingly being recommended as a viable choice in this context.

This documentary consists of interviews with Canadian doctors and health professionals within their various fields of expertise, each of whom does not hesitate to offer therapies such as reflexology to patients. As one doctor is quoted as saying, it is time to end 'territorial warfare' and instead, make the public aware of the many choices available in integrative health at this time.

I was inspired to produce this film because of the feedback from my reflexology clients, who consistently told me how good they felt after their reflexology sessions and how it helped them get through whatever health issues they were dealing with. Without fail, they asked 'Why has my doctor not told me about reflexology?' They complained that they had not been offered solutions - other than medication - for their health and well-being.

I began questioning people in the health field as well as the public in general, only to realize that many people had no clue about the choices available to them, nor did they know where to go to receive natural therapies best suited for their particular needs.

Doctors and health care professionals can no longer put aside the essentials with respect to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of their patients/clients. As of now, we must integrate each of these levels of being when taking into consideration what is best for the patient/client.

This one hour documentary is a step forward toward in helping people discover the many choices available to them today in dealing with illness, attaining good health and breaking through the old paradigms of health care. The future is now. It is time for people everywhere to benefit from whole person care, as offered in integrative health clinics worldwide.

What follows is a synopsis of the interviews with medical doctors and health care practitioners, extracted from the documentary. Carol Faguy, the interviewer, is a teacher and practitioner of Reflexology therapy in Canada. She is past Board Chair of the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) and current co-Chair of the Quebec Chapter of RAC, as well as being a board member of the ICR. I wish to offer my gratitude to her for her wonderful contribution to the making of this documentary film.

Feel free to pass on the links below to a 2 minute trailer of the one hour film to your friends, fellow therapists and clients. You can also rent the film on Vimeo for a nominal fee:
English: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/newhealth
French: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/santenouvelle