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January 28th, 2004
A Variety of Treatment Options Available
UnknownCurriculums:
The article highlights the benefits of different types of manual therapies for a variety of problems that tradition medicine could not solve.
January 1st, 2004
Massage Therapists and Breast Care: Easing the Controversy
Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.)Curriculums:
The developer of Lymph Drainage Therapy provides insights into breast massage including guidelines for Therapeutic Breast Care and Lymphatic Breast Care. Available online at: http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2004/01/03.html
January 1st, 2004
When Other Chronic Pain Therapies Fail, Visceral Manipulation May Help
Ronald Murray, PT, ND and Martha Bramhall, MSWCurriculums:
This brief article outlines how visceral manipulation can be used to treat chronic pain. Visceral manipulation can also assist in releasing emotional trauma stored in an organ particularly following physical trauma.
January 1st, 2004
The Physics of Energy in Bodywork
Tim Hutton, PhD, LMP, CST-DCurriculums:
Tim Hutton, an Upledger trained practitioner, provides and insightful look into the role energy plays in bodywork. He believes energy passed from the therapist can help a client move past barriers toward better health.
January 1st, 2004
Addressing the Skeptics, Part I
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, addresses his successful treatment of a teenager through his use of CranioSacral Therapy and dialoguing with her organs and immune cells.
January 1st, 2004
A Retrospective Review of Outcomes Following Physical Therapy Treatments of Fibromyalgia Patients
Silva, M.P., Barrett, J.M., & Williams, J.D.Curriculums:
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 2004; 12(2):83-92 This research article is a retrospective review of outcomes of fibromyalgia patients following physical therapy treatments. Synopsis: Upledger’s CranioSacral Therapy techniques, in combination with muscle energy techniques, appear to be effective in treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. Pain levels were reduced with time in therapy in nearly all the patients. Many reported improved energy levels and quality of life.
December 1st, 2003
Raging Water, Raging Fear
Donna Snow Spears, LMT, NCTMBCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Upledger trained practitioner Donna Spears discusses her journey in The Upledger Institute’s BioAquatic workshop in the Bahamas. For Donna, this was an event in self-discovery, resolution and ultimately transformation. Available online at: http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2003/12/06.html
December 1st, 2003
CranioSacral Therapy Alters Brain Functioning: A Clinical Overview
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) discusses the work and research of Paul Swingle, PhD, FCPA, RPsych to investigate the effect CranioSacral Therapy has on brain activity. From those results, Dr. Swingle was able to treat a wide range of disorders using CST. Available online at: http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=10837
December 1st, 2003
Formerly Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated, Doctors Remain Hopeful
Rebecca RazoCurriculums:
Dr. John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, developer of CranioSacral Therapy, treated formerly conjoined Egyptian twins, Ahmed and Mohamed Ibrahim with CST to help their brains begin to function independently. Dr. Upledger hopes to continue with CST treatments to help the boys clear residual tissue trauma. Available online at: http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2003/12/02.html
December 1st, 2003
IAHE Connection Newsletter Winter 2003
The International Alliance of Healthcare EducatorsCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release,
Articles and topics include: Beyond the Dura Blends Sun, Soul and Science at a Seaside Resort, The Visceral Manipulation Report-Addressing Mechanical and Emotional Problems, New Workshop-BioAquatics Exploration: Shared Connections, CranioSacral Therapy Alters Brain Functioning to Aid a Wide Range of Disorders, Mechanical Link Introduces Two New Skill-Review Workshops.