Alternative therapy centre

After weeks of discussing how alternative treatments can affect and improve your health, we got to attend a therapy centre for an afternoon and experience these treatments first hand. When I arrived I was able to go straight into a room for a 'hydrotherm' massage - once again, as with many of the techniques experienced during these sessions, I had not previously experienced, or even heard of, this form of massage. It was similar to normal oil massage, but aided with the use of a hot bed of water that allowed a back massage to be done whilst lying on your back. I was informed that this treatment is very useful for muscular injuries, especially when the clients mobility may be impaired. I was told my scapula was pulled forward and that this massage could enable them to return to their correct position. As I had expected, this massage was very relaxing and did make my back feel less tense afterwards. After this, I also got to experience a Hopi ear candle. Although it did feel relaxing, I don't believe it made any difference to my sinuses or my balance. After this session, I am still not sure where I stand on the uses of alternative and complimentary therapy debate - although it was thoroughly enjoyable, how much did it effect my health?