Research, Articles & Case Studies
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May 1st, 2007
A Touching Experience in Ireland
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger shares a touching story from a CranioSacral Therapist (Geraldine Nolan) in Dublin, and how CranioSacral Therapy affected a group of country travelers.
April 1st, 2007
Why Incorporate CranioSacral Therapy Into an Existing Manual Therapy Practice?
Tad Wanveer, LMT, CST-DCurriculums:
Dr. John Upledger has asked Tad Wanveer to share his insights in this month’s ‘CranioSacrally Speaking’ column. Wanveer discusses how CranioSacral Therapy how easily and effectively combines with many other forms of therapy.
March 1st, 2007
CranioSacral Therapy as a Treatment for Breach Pregnancy
Karen Burke, LMTCurriculums:
The article describes, in detail, how CranioSacral Therapy coached a breached baby’s position into the proper position for delivery.
March 1st, 2007
Greater Expectations
Sally Wallace Lynch, MS, CD-NCurriculums:
The author talks about her feelings and discoveries during her first pregnancy. She outlines a “pregnancy action plan” for each trimester. As part of the plan, she recommends using CranioSacral Therapy as a means of syncing your bodies and minds. For copies, visit www.alternativemedicine.com.
March 1st, 2007
CranioSacral Therapy Working With the Body's Self-Correcting Mechanisms
Lisa Upledger, D.C., CST-DCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release,
In this first of a 3-part series, Dr. Lisa Upledger describes the origins and development of CranioSacral Therapy, and how this technique can be incorporated into a massage practice. Dr. Upledger discusses the technique in action. While on a business trip, a patient was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy. After only two weeks of treatment, his condition was almost completely relieved.
February 12th, 2007
David Halfon - 2007 Director Intensive Programs for The Upledger Clinic
Mary ThurwachterCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release,
The article provides background and recent accomplishment information on Halfon, LMT. Halfon talks about the different rewarding work he does at The Upledger Clinic.
February 1st, 2007
Scoliosis and CranioSacral Therapy
Tad Wanveer, LMT, CST-DCurriculums:
Dr. John Upledger has asked Tad Wanveer to share his insights in this month’s ‘CranioSacrally Speaking’ column. Wanveer discusses how CranioSacral Therapy helps to unravel the mystery of the unknown origin of scoliosis.
January 17th, 2007
Physiological effects of a CV4 cranial osteopathic technique on autonomic nervous system function: A preliminary investigation
Kate Milnes, Robert W. MoranCurriculums:
The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the physiological effects resulting from the administration of a single cranial technique (CV4) compared with simple touch. Heart rate variability, respiration rate, galvanic skin resistance and skin temperature were measured, but there were minimal physiological changes observed. One of the limitations of the study is that the technique was performed on healthy asymptomatic individuals.
January 8th, 2007
What I Do: Physical and Craniosacral Therapist
Amanda KramerCurriculums:
A Wisconsin therapist describes her experiences with CranioSacral Therapy. She was a physical therapist searching for other types of therapies that focused on the central nervous system. With CranioSacral Therapy, children had an increased calm, and improved attention and the ability for the kids to engage in school activities.