complementary therapy

[/ˌkɒmpləˈmentəri ˈθerəpi/]

nounpl: complementary therapies

terapia complementar

1. A medical treatment or healing practice used alongside conventional medicine to enhance overall wellness and healing

Acupuncture is often used as a complementary therapy alongside conventional treatment for chronic pain.

A acupuntura é frequentemente usada como terapia complementar junto ao tratamento convencional para dor crônica.

2. Alternative or holistic healing methods that supplement rather than replace traditional medical care

Many patients explore complementary therapy options such as herbal medicine and meditation.

Muitos pacientes exploram opções de terapia complementar como medicina à base de ervas e meditação.

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General Brazilian

terapia complementar

Most common usage in Brazil

Brazil

medicina complementar

Alternative term used in healthcare settings

Portugal

terapia complementar

Standard term used in Portuguese healthcare

Portugal

medicina alternativa

Sometimes used interchangeably

alternative and complementary medicine (ACM)

integrative health and wellness

holistic approach to healing

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