Hidden Gems: Meet Hima Dalal of Hima Dalal Integrative Health

Today we’d like to introduce you to Hima Dalal.

Hi Hima, We are so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
For the past 43 years, I have proudly practiced as an Occupational Therapist. I am trained in ancient and Eastern medicine and traditional Occupational Therapy. Being an Integrative Therapist allowed me to treat the patients and eliminate the issue at the root level. In other words, treat the body, mind, and soul to provide freedom not only from physical pain or dysfunction but also emotional balance and mental stability to live life to the fullest. In 2002, we moved to Columbia, SC, and started my journey of sharing my Integrative Therapy approach to the patients in South Carolina. In 2005, with the overwhelming response and need of clients, Vital Energy Wellness & Rehab Center was born. We established a state-of-the-art facility in a 6,500-square-foot building equipped with modern amenities and therapy modalities, such as a Hydroworx pool with a water treadmill and laser therapy. Additionally, we built a highly trained team of occupational and physical therapists, support staff, and expanded to two facilities. (From 2005 to 2021).

We made a difference in people’s lives by using traditional and complementary therapies like Energy Medicine treatment, Reiki, Myofascial Release, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Therapeutic Yoga, and Mindfulness Meditation to treat patients holistically. I freed myself from the corporate burden of running a large facility by selling my Vital Energy business. Recently, I opened a new practice after selling my previous one. I established Hima Dalal Integrative Health, where I use energy medicine to heal patients physically, emotionally, and mentally. I address a wide range of issues, including known and unknown ailments, depleted energy, decreased motivation, PTSD, chronic pain, autoimmune problems, post-cancer complaints, post-injury complications, pelvic floor dysfunction, compromised wellness, gut health issues, and cognitive health depletion in all age groups, from infants to the aging population. I take pride in teaching and advocating for our vulnerable population through community outreach, raising awareness about good health, fitness, wellness, and empowering individuals to take control of their well-being. I contribute to the community by teaching through TV shows, writing articles, conducting wellness workshops, and offering free mindfulness meditation sessions on social media.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Being an Occupational Therapist with an Integrative Therapy approach and using Energy Medicine Practice has certainly posed challenges at times. My invention of the Crystal Myofascial Release technique was even more difficult for the logical mind, evidence-based medical society. At this point in life, I have been able to overcome all the obstacles and have earned respect in Medical and allied health and the community of Columbia and the surrounding area. Physicians & and the community reaches out to me with confidence when they run out of solution to help someone’s chronic pain, post-injury rehab complications, Infants with challenges of feeding to moving, or sports player who has to play the next game inspired by their contusion or concussion or PTSD, trauma, mental health challenges to name few.

Thanks for sharing that. So, you could tell us a bit more about your business. I am an Integrative Occupational Therapist and a Reiki Grand Master.

Myofascial Release Therapist
Craniosacral Sacral Therapist
Crystal MyofascialReleaseTherapist (My Technique)
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Sports Rehab Specialist
Fibromyalgia Specialist
Breast Cancer &Lymphedema Therapist
Ayurvedic Wellness Evaluation
Yoga Teacher
Meditation Teacher and Facilitator

Clients/patients with chronic pain, low energy, post-injury issues, TMJ, arthritis, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, autoimmune disorders, pelvic floor dysfunction, sports injuries, paralysis, neuropathy, cancer-related complications, infants with birthing injuries, tongue-tie, lip-tie, delayed milestones, low tone, sensory processing disorders, an aging population with cognitive challenges, balance issues, and declining wellness, as well as individuals experiencing sleeping issues or a lack of peace of mind, can seek assistance.

Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?

In my childhood home, we had a large family with my parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts living with my siblings. Our Nani Caretaker in the house, was always there to assist. If someone had neck stiffness, she would help my mom’s aunt with the tortilla roller. If someone suffered from constipation or a toothache, she knew exactly which spices to use. She even made special homemade soap for bathing and washing clothes, assisted with cooking, and would gently massage our heads with specially prepared nourishing oils, among other things. When I became OT, she was my inspiration, along with so many other family members, teacher, and Guru who has helped me become who I am today, and not to forget my Columbia, SC family. I’m grateful to all those who place their trust in me on their healing journey.