Complementary and Alternative Therapies at Sharp Coronado Hospital

Spa at the Bedside

Part of The Sharp Coronado Experience is to offer holistic healing treatments at the bedside, including acupuncture, clinical aromatherapy and massage therapy.

Why Choose Sharp Coronado's Complementary and Alternative Therapies?

• Complementary therapies are also available to community members, outpatients and staff for a nominal fee.
• Our nursing staff is trained to provide free comfort massages and aromatherapy to inpatients at their bedside. Other treatments like therapeutic massage and acupuncture are offered to patients for a nominal fee.

Sharp Coronado's Complementary and Alternative Therapy Team

• At Sharp Coronado, more than 40 hospital team members have been trained to provide clinical aromatherapy
• We have a massage therapists and acupuncturists on staff

Sharp Coronado's Complementary and Alternative Therapy Programs

• Acupuncture
  Acupuncture is based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory that disrupting the body's energy flow can cause pain or illness. Acupuncture corrects these imbalances using  ultra-fine needles that target specific points on the body to restore health and improve overall function and well being. Sharp Coronado also offers an acupuncture weight-loss program. To make an appointment, call 619-522-3729.
  
  
• Clinical Aromatherapy
  Clinical aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from herbal plants to improve a person's health or mood. Different scents can help patients relax, give them energy or stimulate appetite. Clinical aromatherapy is available through physician order and is offered to inpatients who may benefit from its healing benefits.
  

• Massage Therapy
  Massage therapy promotes health and well being while also enhancing the body's own restorative powers. Massage can relieve stress, headaches and muscle strain and help with chronic conditions. Full-body massage, combining several techniques including hot stones, is available Monday through Friday in 50-minute appointments. To make an appointment, call 619-522-3729.
  

Complementary and Alternative Therapy Location

Sharp Coronado Hospital
250 Prospect Place
Coronado, CA 92118
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For More Information on Complementary and Alternative Therapies

To learn more, visit Integrative and Complementary Care in Sharp services.

At Sharp Coronado Hospital, complementary and alternative therapies are just part of the Sharp Coronado Experience. To learn more, please call Sharp Coronado Hospital at 619-522-3600 or read Live, Heal, Grow with the Sharp Coronado Experience.