Definition of Integrative Sensory Neurotherapy as a therapeutic innovation for holistic well-being

Abstract

Introduction: Currently, the world population is overwhelmed by pharmaceutical products of different types and brands, leading to an increase in adverse effects. As a result, many people are seeking more natural and holistic alternatives to restore their biopsychosocial balance, beyond the current fragmented approach to treating the health-disease process. Objective: to define Integrative Sensory Neurotherapy as a therapeutic innovation for comprehensive well-being. Methods: a systematization of the literature was carried out in order to find the regularities and differences between the terms that precede the one proposed to be defined in this article. Through the application of theoretical methods, the theoretical foundations that provide scientific validity to the definition were identified. Results: A study was conducted of the existing definitions in the literature on the critical issues related to the subject; problematic situations and a contradiction were identified that served as the basis for defining the MIELSY context. Taking into consideration the traditional definition of Neurotherapy, another approach was taken that allowed it to be defined for the current context. This progressive analysis made clear the need for a new definition of Integrative Sensory Neurotherapy for the already defined scenario, establishing its similarities and differences with Ayres' Sensory Integration Theory. Conclusion: The MIELSY Context and Neurotherapy were defined for this context, which allowed MIELSY Integrative Sensory Neurotherapy to be defined as a therapeutic innovation for comprehensive well-being.