Research, Articles & Case Studies
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January 1st, 1997
Who Discovered the Lymphatic System
Bruno Chikly, MD (France)Curriculums:
This article is partly excerpted from “The Discovery of the Lymphatic System and of Manual Lymph Drainage” that received a medal from the Medical Faculty of Paris VI, France.
January 1st, 1997
Dolphins and Healing
Russell A. Bourne, Jr., PhDCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Recounts experience with the first known program to incorporate a proven therapeutic modality — CranioSacral Therapy — simultaneously while being in direct contact with dolphins.
January 1st, 1997
Dizzying Heights
Mary Ellen ClarkCurriculums:
American high diver and Olympic bronze-medallist Mary Ellen Clark describes the mystifying ailment she endured in her struggle to reach the 1996 Summer Games.
January 1st, 1997
UpClose Newsletter
The Upledger InstituteCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Articles and topics include: Staff Assesses Therapy With Dolphins.
December 1st, 1996
Dolphin-Assisted Therapy Opens New Vistas in CranioSacral Therapy
Russell A. Bourne, Jr., PhD, and Ray Mercurio, LMTCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Twenty two clients spent two half-days at a dolphin facility receiving CranioSacral Therapy dockside and in the water with the dolphins. The fascinating results may lend new insight into the future of human-dolphin relations.
December 1st, 1996
CranioSacral Therapy part 1
John E. Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
Dr. John Upledger, developer of CranioSacral Therapy (CST)describes what CST is, how it influences the development and function of the central nervous system which can lead to many types of sensory, motor and other neurological problems. A list of the indications and the 1 contraindication is discussed.
October 1st, 1996
The Use of Craniosacral Therapy To Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants
Pat Joyce, OTR/L; Cindy Clark, OTR/LCurriculums:
This article, as part of a seminar on treating infants with craniosacral therapy, cites a case study where craniosacral therapy achieved highly successful results in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux.
September 21st, 1996
The Vocabulary of Touch
Fritz SmithCurriculums: Zero Balancing,
In this interview with Fritz Frederick Smith, developer of Zero Balancing, the "vocabulary of touch" and the 4 ways of connecting with others energetically are discussed. The four ways of connecting are interfacing, blending, streaming, and channeling. Dr. Smith believes that of these 4, interfacing is the ideal way to connect in a therapeutic (and social) setting because the intentions and the boundaries are clear.
September 21st, 1996
The Art and Structure of Touch: Principles of Energy Work
Craig Carr and Jil WindsorCurriculums: Zero Balancing,
As Zero Balancing (ZB)instructors, the authors list and describe 5 principles of Energy work that they have found to be essential guidelines for both working with their clients and in teaching ZB to practitioners. The first of these 5 principles is: Change is affected by introducing fields into the body that are stronger, clearer, more definite, and more complete than those that currently exist. 2. Touch that communicates trust as well as physical support engenders a sense of safety and the capacity to go beyond known territory. 3. Energy moves in curves. To engage energy more fully through touch, accent a curve. 4. A high energy vector entering the system on top of a strong emotional field may create a "standing wave" that persists over time. 5. Change lasts longer when it originates from within the body-mind.
September 21st, 1996
CST Sustainable Healthcare - Susan Steiner
Susan Steiner - interviewCurriculums:
Susan Steiner, a Rhode Island occupational therapist, is interviewed regarding healthcare and her views on creating a sustainable healthcare program. Susan explains CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release and her view that these modalities can and should be integrated with western medicine when warranted as she believes in the 'Team Approach"