Out of the Box Therapies

These therapies are out of the box, but are they too bizarre? Here are the alternative medicine trends that everyone is talking about that have unexpected benefits.

As Southerners continually look to improve their wellness journey, we’re sharing the latest in alternative medicine. While the benefits of alternative therapies are hotly contested, it hasn’t stopped people from checking them out. We found some of the latest alternative treatments in the Lowcountry.

Courtesy: Hyperbaric Therapy Of The Lowcountry

Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy

Where: Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry

What: Increased oxygen concentrations help the body initiate cellular processes that accelerate healing and help recover from certain conditions and illnesses.

Location:

94 Main Street, Unit E
Hilton Head Island, SC
843.681.3300 • hyperbarictherapylowcountry.com

Photo: The Corner Suite

Infrared Sauna

Where: The Corner Suite 

What: Infrared saunas depend on soothing, therapeutic heat to promote relaxation and detoxification, offering a range of proven anti-aging health benefits. They also can improve circulation and burn calories.

Location:

24 West Henry Street
Savannah, GA
912.200.4095 • thecornersuite.com

Acupuncture

Where: Savannah Community Acupuncture

What: At Savannah Community Acupuncture, you will be in a group treatment area, and the acupuncture only uses the arms, legs, and scalp to treat everything.

Location:

823 East 66th Street
Savannah, GA
912.396.1764 • savannahacupuncture.org

Cupping Therapy

Where: Dynamic Balance

What: Cupping therapy is possibly one of the oldest forms of therapy. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being.

Location:

7373 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 3B
Savannah, GA
912.665.2302 • dynamicbalancetherapy.com

Photo: Srt 100 Vision 1800 of Dermatology Associates of Savannah

Superficial Radiation Therapy

Where: Dermatology Associates of Savannah

What: Dermatology Associates of Savannah brings a minimally invasive treatment that doesn’t involve cutting, bleeding, stitching, pain, or scarring to patients.

Location:

4849 Paulsen Street
Suite 300, Savannah, GA
912.623.4239 • dermatologyassociatesga.com

Photo: The Corner Suite

Infusion Therapy

What: The Corner Suite

Why you will love it: IV therapy is perfect for frequent travelers, athletes, and professionals with demanding schedules. Hydrating infusion therapy speeds recovery from the flu, jet lag, hangovers, and general exhaustion.

Location:

24 West Henry Street
Savannah, GA
912.200.4095 • thecornersuite.com

Hypnosis Therapy

Where: Hypnosis of Savannah

What: Are you ready to break your bad habits? ​Hypnosis therapy can help. Hypnosis is a state of heightened suggestibility in which you’re able to reprogram your mind and body for success.

Location:

200 Blue Moon Crossing
Suite 102, Pooler, GA
912.373.7377 • hypnosisofsavannah.com

Cryotherapy

Where: CryoRecovery Savannah

What: Extreme cold temperature activates the body’s natural healing processes and provides significant long-term health. Cryotherapy is ideal for athletes and people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Location:

4849 Paulsen Street
Suite 300, Savannah, GA
912.999.7354 • cryorecoverysavannah.com

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