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May 1st, 2005
Exciting Times
Ralph R. Stephens, BS, LMT, NCTMBCurriculums:
A correction ran in this column regarding his March 2005 column regarding the ban of practicing CranioSacral Therapy in certain states. He writes that he was referring to Mississippi and that the ban has been lifted by the State Board of Massage Therapy according to the Upledger Institute.
May 1st, 2005
In Response
John M. McPartland, DO, MSc and Evelyn Skinner, DO BACurriculums:
In a letter to the editor, the authors urge people not to confuse cranial osteopathy with CranioSacral Therapy.
May 1st, 2005
Upledger Institute Turns 20
Brandi SchlossbergCurriculums:
Article about the UI celebrating 20 years of teaching CranioSacral Therapy and educating people about its benefits. John Matthew Upledger is interviewed and discussed the history behind it, the number of classes offered and people taught and predicts a positive future for UI and CST.
April 15th, 2005
The Healing Touch: CranioSacral Therapy at NASL
Tammy RagoneseCurriculums:
This article announces that CranioSacral Therapy is now being performed at Naval Air Station Lemoore Naval Hospital. Dr. John Upledger is interviewed about the history of CranioSacral Therapy, his research and it’s practical applications in health care. Capt. Sandra DeGroot is also interviewed and shares her enthusiam for Dr. Upledger’s work and the benefits it will bring to the hospital, patients and veterans suffering from the affects of war and post traumatic stress disorder.
March 30th, 2005
Children’s Program and Book Demonstrate the Power of Compassionate Touch
UnknownCurriculums:
Article about the Compassionate Touch method and the research conducted in schools about the Direction of Energy method. Dr. John Upledger is interviewed and he discusses the positive benefits touch has on children. He shares that research has shown a decrease in aggression and hyperactivity in children.
March 30th, 2005
Author Captures Essence of Program in Children’s Book
UnknownCurriculums:
Article about Sue Cotta, PT, ATC who authored “I Can Show You I Care”, a children’s book about the Compassionate Touch method. The book introduces the importance of touch to children, teachers and parents and shares the benefits and attitude changes in children who experience the method.
March 30th, 2005
New Therapies Promote Healing for Chronic Conditions
Lorna Kerbel, PT, CST, LLCCCurriculums:
General overview article about CranioSacral Therapy, how it works and what problems it helps. The article also gives an overview of Lymph Drainage Therapy and what condition that modality will benefit.
March 28th, 2005
Institute in Gardens Heals Infants’ Misshapen Heads
Andrea OlneyCurriculums:
In the Letters to the Editor section, a grandmother discusses the gentleness and effectiveness of CranioSacral Therapy for correcting misshapen heads in infants delivered by Caesarean section, citing her own three grandchildren as examples.
March 25th, 2005
Helping to Relieve the Pain of Post-Surgical Breast Cancer with Myofascial/Craniosacral Techniques
Aaron DaltonCurriculums:
Health Practitioners can provide significant pain relief for post-surgical breast cancer patients by using a technique called myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. So said Meryle Richman, PT, MS, CST, owner of two Physical Therapy clinics in New York, speaking at a breast cancer rehabilitation seminar at Beth Israel Medical Center. The techniques consist of a series of hand positions with the therapist applying pressure in opposite directions with each hand - so while one hand applies gentle pressure toward the head, the other applies pressure toward the feet, to release tension and soften the facial tissues.
March 16th, 2005
CranioSacral Therapy: Treatment Feels Like a Week in the Bahamas
Betsy RothsteinCurriculums:
Betsy Rothstein describes her personal response to her first-time experience with CranioSacral Therapy, discussing the deep relaxation and sense of peace she experienced following her first and second treatments by a physical therapist and a licensed massage therapist. “I left…feeling as though I had spent a week in the Bahamas” says Rothstein.