Alternative (natural) therapies

For DVA arrangements, the term 'alternative therapies' refers to: acupuncture and acupressure; aromatherapy; homeopathy; hypnotherapy and hypnosis; massage or therapeutic touch; meditation; music therapy; reflexology and relation therapy; reiki, tai chi and yoga.

Generally speaking, under Gold and White card arrangements, entitled persons cannot access funding for services offered by alternative therapy providers.

However, massage and acupuncture may be funded under certain circumstances.

For full information, see Alternative therapies for Gold and White Card holders (factsheet HSV131) (PDF 91 kB)