Mind-Body Medicine skills naturally work at the conscious and subconscious level. The connection between mind and body and the ways in which physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual factors can interact and directly affect mental, physical, and spiritual health is the core of Mind-Body Medicine. Dr. James Gordon, Founder and Director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) in Washington, D.C. states: “Self-care is the true health care” and “Health promotion is a way of life.” He advises health care professionals and clients to embrace a holistic, individualized approach to mental and physical health and draw upon the wisdom of ancient medical traditions.