Research, Articles & Case Studies
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September 1st, 2003
CranioSacral Therapy in the Medical Realm: Two Physicians Explore the Healing Power of CST
Brandi SchlossbergCurriculums:
Andrew Fryer, MD, a pediatric cardiologist and Michael Allen, MD, a pediatrician share how CranioSacral Therapy (CST) has made a profound impact on their abilities to treat patients. Dr. Allen attributes CST to having transformed the health of his son and his pediatric practice. Dr. Fryer uses CST across the scope of his practice and is setting up a pilot study on the use of CST on children following open-heart surgery.
August 25th, 2003
Massaging the Mind: Unlocking the Mystery of CranioSacral Therapy
Jean MacDougall-TattanCurriculums:
Featuring Upledger trained practitioners Tom McDonough and Sharon Henderson discussing their work with clients using CranioSacral Therapy, a gentle touch modality developed by Dr. John E. Upledger. Both practitioners expressed that they have clients from infants to senior citizens where CranioSacral Therapy has had profound beneficial effects.
August 1st, 2003
The Spoon Theory
Christine MiserandinoCurriculums:
Christine Miserandino’s personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness or disability.
August 1st, 2003
BioAquatic CranioSacral Therapy Can Release Restrictions to Improve Health
Sheryl McGavin, MBA, OTR/LCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Sheryl McGavin, a CranioSacral Therapy (CST) practitioner at The Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinical Services in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, discusses how the effectiveness of CST is amplified while working with a client in the water. Ms. McGavin explains how a client with multiple injuries after a severe fall was greatly assisted after performing CST on him in an aquatic environment.
August 1st, 2003
Releasing the Energy Cyst
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, discusses his groundbreaking work with energy cyst release - a component of CranioSacral Therapy (CST). Dr. Upledger describes how a woman involved in a severe automobile accident had experienced constant pain for eight months. After treating her with CST, Dr. Upledger was able to facilitate an energy cyst release, which reduced her pain.
July 1st, 2003
5 Bodyworks that Work
UnknownCurriculums:
This brief article highlights CranioSacral Therapy (CST), developed by Dr. John E. Upledger. The overview includes symptoms for which CST is used, what to expect during a session and how often is treatment recommended.
July 1st, 2003
To Breathe Again
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, presents the case of a patient with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Upledger treated this patient with CranioSacral Therapy resulting in the patient being able to breathe without a ventilator.
June 1st, 2003
Complementary Health-Care Leaders Attend ‘Beyond the Dura’ 2003 Conference
Editorial StaffCurriculums:
This article reviews the Upledger Foundation Beyond the Dura Conference which offered a mix of individual presentations, demonstrations and panel discussions focused on the use of complementary techniques in conjunction with mainstream and other alternative approaches for specific conditions. Available online at http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=10722
June 1st, 2003
CranioSacral Therapy and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Anne Marie ConnorCurriculums:
Anne Marie Connor, an Upledger trained practitioner, discusses how CranioSacral Therapy aided a woman suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after serving as a combat-hospital nurse in Vietnam.
June 1st, 2003
How to Understand Tissue Memory and its Implications
Signy EricksonCurriculums:
Signy Erickson, an Upledger certified CranioSacral Therapy instructor, discusses tissue memory, whole-body diagnosis, energy cysts, arcing, treatment and the emotional component relating to tissue memory.