1. treatment that is directed toward the reestablishment of structure and function in a body part or system following disease or injury. For example, vision restoration therapy following postgeniculate visual system lesions is intended to enlarge the size of the visual field and facilitate recovery of more complex visual function.

2. a form of complementary and alternative medicine that uses techniques and concepts from massage, chiropractic, osteopathy, shiatsu, acupressure, and herbalism to treat specific ailments and enhance overall health by balancing the body’s life-force energy (see chi) and breaking down soft tissues, which then rebuild themselves. [created by Japanese professor Henry S. Okazaki (1890–1951)]