... people. There are many non-conventional types of medicine. The most common ones are: ■ Osteopathy and chiropractic—the ‘hands -on treatment and manipulation of the muscular and skeletal system. ... U. (1992) Complementary Medicine Today: Practitioners and Patients, London, Routledge. Thomas, K., Carr, J., Westlake, L. and Williams, B. (1991) ‘Use of non orthodox and conventional health ... in control and buying what one needs and desires. In modern society, health care services, including complementary and alternative, is a growing area of consumption. Many commentators on complementary...