Comprehensive, individualized treatment plans designed to promote long - term
health and healing integrating
traditional physical therapy with complimentary and alternative
modalities, including myofascial release, craniosacral therapy and medical therapeutic yoga
The common themes include: a shared negative experience of colonisation and cultural disruption, including in many cases catastrophic declines in physical, spiritual and cultural
health and wellness over multiple generations; the consequent desire among First Nations to regain Indigenous self - determination and self - governance in order to nurture healthy and happy future generations; the need to understand cultural differences in how the meanings of
health and wellness are understood and applied at the community, family and individual levels, and to therefore identify culturally appropriate responses, including
traditional modalities and safe systems of care; the significance of cultural diversity between different Indigenous groups or communities within both countries; the differing needs and circumstances for Indigenous
health and wellness in urban, regional and remote settings; and the challenges of delivering
health services to remote communities in often harsh environments.