What are complementary therapies? Complementary therapies’ are any treatments or therapies that are not part of the conventional treatment (such as medicines or surgery) of a disease. Examples of complementary therapies include acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy, vitamin and mineral supplements and herbal medicines. For more information about complementary therapies including:- Do complementary therapies work? Are complementary therapies safe? Before you start using a complementary therapy? Warning signs? Working with your healthcare team? Contact the Arthritis Helpline on 1800 011 041 to request your copy or download these resources for further reading: Complementary Therapies Working with Your Healthcare Team