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January 3rd, 2002
Fighting Chronic Pain
Trish RileyCurriculums:
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain yet relief is often achieved using CranioSacral Therapy, a gentle, soft-touch therapy developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM. This article provides insights and resources to help patients suffering from fibromyalgia.
January 1st, 2002
Portrait of Light and Love: An Artistic Journey Through Autism
Jan Deremo Forrest with Robin ZuckerCurriculums:
CranioSacral Therapy, developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, is credited with making a profound difference for 10-year old budding artist Scott Zucker by providing a major key to unlock the doorway of well-being. Scott was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old.
January 1st, 2002
A Program for Children to Enhance Compassion and Self-Esteem and Reduce Violence
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
Compassionate Touch program developed and implemented by the Upledger Foundation, is credited with demonstrating the positive effect on student’s abilities to cooperate, assert themselves appropriately and control their behavior. This program was first introduced in the New Glarus, WI elementary school. Included in the article are comparisons of student assessments for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001.
January 1st, 2002
Upledger UpDate Newsletter
The Upledger InstituteCurriculums:
Articles and topics include: April Charity Tribute to Honor Dr. John E. Upledger and his Life’s Work, A Young Accident Victim Finds Relief with CranioSacral Therapy, Team Approach Helps Bring Toddler Back Into Balance, Upledger Program Provides CranioSacral Therapy to Victims of September Attacks and New Program Certifies Lymph Drainage Therapy Techniques. Issue available online at http://upledger.com/newsletters/UPDWN02-A.PDF
January 1st, 2002
I Tried CranioSacral Therapy
Daphna CaperonisCurriculums:
To relieve head and neck tension, this author tried CranioSacral Therapy, developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM. In addition to relief for those conditions, she also benefited from increased energy and flexibility.
January 1st, 2002
Nothing is Impossible
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, discusses how CranioSacral Therapy is effective in enhancing central nervous system performance. Dr. Upledger outlines his course of treatment for a quadriplegic patient with a spastic condition of his muscular system. Available online at http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=10379
December 1st, 2001
Consciousness and its Therapeutic Applications
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, discusses his work with resonance of tissues to certain sound waves and frequencies. He describes how the cello played in certain notes while using CranioSacral Therapy on a patient with back pain would produce muscle relaxation and pain relief.
November 21st, 2001
NineOneOne: Psychological Relief – A Guide to Post - 9/11 Recovery Sources
Nancy O’BrienCurriculums:
This article discusses how during the recovery effort at the World Trade Center, many rescue workers found relief from their physical and emotional pain as therapists treated them with CranioSacral Therapy.
October 31st, 2001
UpClose Newsletter
The Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinical ServicesCurriculums:
Articles and topics include: CranioSacral Therapy Breaks 20-Year Cycle of PTSD and The Role of CranioSacral Therapy in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/UPCNOV01.pdf
October 31st, 2001
Cello Healing
Brandi SchlossbergCurriculums:
Cellist Elizabeth Byrd uses sound to improve the overall health and well-being of her clients. This tonal and vibrational therapy is often used in conjunction CranioSacral Therapy and other modalities such as massage, acupuncture and reiki.