Your 2019 integrative healthcare holiday gift guide

By Katherine Shagoury

The holiday season is a time of celebration, good tidings, lights all aglow, and, of course, Integrative Practitioner’s annual holiday gift guide.

We get it—gift giving can be stressful and completely take away from the joy and togetherness this special season should bring. That’s why we’ve combed through the catalogs for you and hand-selected our favorite goodies and gadgets to help you choose the perfect present for all the integrative practitioners and wellness gurus in your life.

From stressbusters to self-care, items for the patient practice to fun and unique finds to kick off those New Year’s resolutions, we’ve got something for everyone on your list—you may even want to snag one or two treats for yourself.

Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday season and wonderful New Year, from all of us at Integrative Practitioner.

Note, this article is not sponsored, and we do not receive compensation of any kind from the companies we include. Photos are courtesy images.

Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book

This fun mix of coloring book and instructional guide demystifies anatomy for yoga practitioners or enthusiasts. A visual roadmap to form, function, and movement, the book is equal parts education and art therapy, offering an educational tour of the human body with coloring opportunities sprinkled throughout.

The book focuses on key bones, joints, and muscles that move the body through yoga asanas. Coloring anatomical features allows the user to solidify learning and aids in remembering location and function, which practitioners say greatly improves yoga practice and alignment. This book would make a lovely addition to any library.

“This book is such a joy to me,” said customer Brooks T. “I’m only beginning the journey of traveling through this book and I encourage you to do the same.”

Available Products

• The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book: A Visual Guide to Form, Function, and Movement

Reusable Stainless-Steel Straw Set

Do your part to protect the planet and rid the world of plastic with a snazzy set of metal drinking straws. This colorful collection features top food-grade stainless steel and comes in a pack of eight, with four straight and four bent for drinking convenience. The ultra-long fit perfectly pairs with any size reusable tumbler or water bottle, great for use at home or on-the-go.

The straws come with two cleaning brushes, are dishwasher safe, and include a cotton and linen sealable carry case for easy, non-messy travel. This is an ideal stocking stuffer for anyone on your list.

Available Products

• VEHHE Metal Straws Drinking Straws

Theragun

The Theragun Percussive Therapy tool has been taking the fitness industry by storm and is a perfect gift for active individuals. The deep muscle treatment uses rapid, repetitive strokes to stimulate blood flow and heat, helping to naturally soothe muscle pain and relieve muscle tension. The Theragun is fast acting and assists in quicker recovery from daily wear-and-tear, offering a pill-free approach to pain management that melts away stress and inflammation.

Featuring a comfortable ergonomic handle, the Theragun treats hard-to-reach areas without strain. The standard models come with basic attachments, travel pouch, and a power adapter, though additional attachments are available for some models.

Available Products

• G3PRO
• G3
• liv

Amethyst BioMat

The power of quantum energetic technology is at your fingertips when you purchase the original Amethyst BioMat. The mat releases stress by relaxing muscles and increasing local circulation with soothing far infrared ray heat. Users simply lie on the BioMat and enjoy temporary relief of muscle pain, joint pain, and stiffness, as well as reduced stress and fatigue, inflammation, and improved sleep and immune function.

The BioMat is easy to set up at home while bringing the impressive results of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medical device. Best of all, the mat may be used both at home or in a patient practice, and providers enjoy a discount on professional products.

Available Products

• BioMat Pro Set
• BioMat Pro
• BioMat Mini
• BioAmethyst Cushion

Wake-Up Light Alarm

Give the gift of a good night’s sleep with a clinically proven light therapy lamp and alarm clock, aimed at improving sleep, energy, and wellbeing. The alarm clock uses natural light with several brightness settings to wake the user up with sunlight in the morning, energize the user throughout the day, and relax the user with dimmer light in the evening. The light also includes a standard alarm clock with a speaker, adjustable sounds (wake up to the delightful song of chirping birds, anyone?), and snooze function as a back-up.

 “I had more energy within days of starting therapy,” said customer Imani D.

“I really like [that]…you can set it for the sun to shine and the birds to chirp in the morning,” said customer Nicole M.

Available Products

• Light Therapy Lamp

Meditation Gift Box

The Meditation Box can be considered the gift that keeps on giving. The benefits of meditation are innumerable, and this box is perfect for anyone, novice or pro, who is interesting in meditation. The handmade oak keepsake box is filled to the brim with a selenite crystal for removing negative energy and opening the crown chakra, a celestite crystal for peace, compassion, hope, and connection, kyanite crystal for intuition, a handmade square onyx dish, and a Tibetan brass singing bowl with a wooden mallet. The organic nature of the boxes means each is unique, and the box may be engraved for further personalization.

Available Products

• The Meditation Box

Plant Subscription

Studies have shown that indoor plants boost mood and immune health, reduce stress and fatigue, and absorb toxins and purify the air. The thoughtfully curated and sustainable Horti subscription service brings indoor plants to your doorstep every month. Designed to build confidence in plant care, the company sends healthy hard-to-kill plants with manageable care instructions, building skill level each month by slowly introducing more exotic species. Each box includes a clay pot and saucer or other planting tools and accessories along with instructions and exercises to build lasting plant-care habits. Options for low-light and pet-friendly plants are available.

Available Products

• Order A Jungle
• Monthly Subscriptions

Matcha Tea Gift Set

Experience the art of preparing matcha green tea with this gorgeous gift set by Tea Forte. Matcha, finely ground green tea leaves, is loaded with antioxidants, fiber, chlorophyll, and vitamins, and has many health benefits, including boosting metabolism, promoting detoxification, calming the mind, relaxing the body, and enhancing mood. The gift set includes 30 single-serve pouches of premium matcha blends, from chocolate, chai, coconut, ginger, and pure matcha, as well as a traditional matcha ceremonial set with a ceramic tea bowl, measuring ladle, and a bamboo whisk.

“I love matcha, but with all the different varieties it takes matcha to a whole new level,” said customer, Kyle M.

“Great cup of tea after or before meditating,” said customer, Aura H.

Available Products

• Matcha Single Steeps Gift Set with Accessories

The Mindfulness Journal

Reduce anxiety and live in the present moment with The Mindfulness Journal, featuring 365 daily writing prompts divided into 52 weekly mindfulness topics. Prompts are fun, engaging, and help the user gain an appreciation for the world around them, with one full page each day for reflection and awareness. The journal makes a great accompaniment or alternative to a mindfulness meditation practice.   

“Working through this journal has become a cherished part of my day,” writes one customer.  

“It helps to remind me to take a break during my day and just sit, write, and reflect,” writes another customer.

Available Products

• The Mindfulness Journal: Daily Practices, Writing Prompts, and Reflections for Living in the Present Moment

Grove Collaborative Membership

Create a healthier home by gifting the Grove Collaborative, an annual membership service bringing affordable natural home and personal care products right to your door. Grove exclusively carries products that are non-toxic, effective, sustainable, and cruelty-free, and the company commits to carbon offset every shipment. Further, Grove is a free service, though they do offer flexible recurring shipments and a low-cost VIP membership with free shipping and full-sized gifts.

The products offered through Grove are designed to produce less waste, from compostable sponges to cleaning brushes with replaceable heads. New members can test out the VIP membership free of charge for 60 days and receive a free $35 Mrs. Meyer’s Cleaning set with their first order, which features full-sized products, a cleaning caddy, and walnut scrubber sponges.

And if home products aren’t on your wish list this season, Grove also has a full line of health and wellness products, perfect for a self-care spa night.  

Available Products

• VIP Membership