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September 1st, 2004
Direction of Energy
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), discusses how a technique called Direction of Energy can have positive impacts on virtually anywhere on the body. He discusses work with mothers and their children and teaching this technique to elementary school children to increase their sense of accomplishment and self-esteem. Dr. Upledger offers a personal story on how this technique helped him when he had an eye injury.
September 1st, 2004
Upledger UpDate Fall 2004
The Upledger InstituteCurriculums: Healing From the Core, Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
Articles and topics include: Upledger Foundation Taps Conventional and Complementary Healthcare Experts for Beyond the Dura Research Conference, The Visceral Manipulation Report, Redesigned Mechanical Link Curriculum Offers Immediate Benefits, CranioSacral Therapy Aids Learning on a Native American Reservation, Technique UpDate: Cranial Pumping, A Conversation with Suzanne Scurlock-Durana. Available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/UPDFL04.pdf
August 1st, 2004
A Look Inside the Craniosacral System and How CST Helps
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), discusses the CranioSacral system, cerebrospinal fluid and the role of CranioSacral Therapy in relation to impaired mobility and impaired accommodative abilities.
July 20th, 2004
Bone of Contention
Deborah SimonsCurriculums:
For two and a half years, parents of a young child tried to determine what was causing their son to complain that his throat hurt. Despite all the doctors visits to help him, his condition never improved. He was then diagnosed with enlarged lymph nodes and fluid buildup from a complementary medicine doctor. They were then referred to a physical therapist for Lymph Drainage Therapy and two weeks after his sixth treatment, the child was pain free.
July 16th, 2004
CranioSacral Therapy Produces Relief and Reproach
Christine LaueCurriculums:
This article describes how CranioSacral Therapy (CST), developed by Dr. John E. Upledger, provided relief for a client with ringing in his ears and dizziness and another client with multiple sclerosis. Often used as a complement to physical therapy, CST also assists with providing clients greater flexibility, better posture and stress management.
July 6th, 2004
Treatment Stretch Boundaries – and Credulity
Sandra BoodmanCurriculums:
The article exams a variety of alternative therapies, including CranioSacral Therapy and questions the validity of the treatment. The article sites lack of research as a big issue.
July 1st, 2004
Technique: CranioSacral Therapy
Lisa Upledger, D.C., CST-DCurriculums:
Written by chiropractic physician Lisa Upledger, this article highlights how CranioSacral Therapy is an effective adjunctive therapy especially in a chiropractic clinic.
July 1st, 2004
Compassionate Touch Catches On
Brandi SchlossbergCurriculums:
This article highlights the statistically significant results of the charitable Upledger Foundation program called Compassionate Touch. By using simple direction of energy techniques inspired by the work of Dr. John E. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, kindergarten through second grade students have shown positive social skills, decreases in problem behaviors and overall increased compassion toward their peers.
July 1st, 2004
Body Wise: Need a Tune-Up
Michelle StaceyCurriculums:
This brief column highlights CranioSacral Therapy as one of today’s most innovative body therapies to treat ailments such as stress, migraines and chronic fatigue.
July 1st, 2004
UpClose, News from The Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinical Services July 2004
The Upledger InstituteCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
Articles and topics include: Clearer Vision Gives Youngster New Outlook, Cholesterol: Friend or Foe and Meet Francine Hammond, LMT, CST-D. Available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/UPCJUL04.pdf