Research, Articles & Case Studies
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September 1st, 1999
IAHE Connection Newsletter
The International Alliance of Healthcare EducatorsCurriculums:
Articles and topics include: Vietnam Vets Embrace Real Change in Intensive Therapy Program The Visceral Manipulation Report; Upledger Foundation Update; CEU Information; Study Groups.
September 1st, 1999
The Magic of Touch
Joan ArnoldCurriculums: Zero Balancing,
The right bodywork can relax and recharge your body, relieving tensions and freeing you to move more naturally. Seven therapies are profiled, including CranioSacral Therapy.
August 12th, 1999
Craniosacral Therapy Gently Releases Aches and Tension
UnknownCurriculums:
The article features The Kings Head Hair Institute suggestion of how CranioSacral Therapy is a ‘part of an individual’s personal wellness program because it’s gentle and effective and can enhance energy levels, better sleep and better health’.
July 1st, 1999
CranioSacral Therapy
Will WilsonCurriculums:
The article provides some history of CST including the work of William Sutherland and Dr. John Upledger. He discusses the effects of craniosacral therapy, describes what happens in a treatment and provides some case studies from his practice.
June 1st, 1999
Gently Does It
Victoria McKeeCurriculums:
Actress Brooke Shields finds relief from TMJ through CranioSacral Therapy. Article includes interviews with Shields; her CranioSacral Therapist Karen Erickson, DC, who trained with Dr. Upledger; and Dr. Upledger himself, who explains how CST works.
June 1st, 1999
UpClose Newsletter
The Upledger InstituteCurriculums:
Articles and topics include: CranioSacral Therapy Eases Symptoms of Unusual Syndrome; CranioSacral Therapy: When and Where to Use It by Dr. Upledger.
June 1st, 1999
UpDate Newsletter
The Upledger InstituteCurriculums:
Articles and topics include: Beyond the Dura ’99 Research Conference; CranioSacral Therapy: When and Where to Use It by Dr. Upledger; Feldenkrais Method for CranioSacral Therapists; UI HealthPlex Clinic Endorsement Program.
June 1st, 1999
The Benefits of Lymphatic Massage
Janet M. D’AngeloCurriculums:
In her article, D’Angelo talks about cultivating the beauty from within using lymph drainage techniques. She acknowledges Bruno Chikly as developing Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT). The article discusses the esthetic benefits of using LDT.
May 2nd, 1999
Children’s Program and Book Demonstrate the Power of Compassionate Touch
Dr. John E. Upledger FoundationCurriculums:
This article talks about the Compassionate Touch study and program and how children who apply compassionate touch to playmates can help relieve pain, strengthen self-esteem and positive behaviors, according to studies conducted by The Upledger Foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
The article discusses the children's book "I Can Show You I Can" and the importance of touch to children, teachers and parents.
At the end of the article, the results of the Compassionate Touch Program are provided.
February 1st, 1999
A systematic review of craniosacral therapy: biological plausibility, assessment reliability and clinical effectiveness
C. Green, C.W. Martin, K. Bassett, A. KazanjianCurriculums:
This research critically reviews the scientific basis of craniosacral therapy as a therapeutic intervention by looking at 33 previous studies and their results. Although their conclusion is that craniosacral therapy is inconclusive as a valid form of therapy, this is a good study for researchers to read to understand some of the "shortcomings" that are cited in the methods previously used to study craniosacral therapy.