Research, Articles & Case Studies
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June 1st, 1996
An Olympian Comeback
Jeff LyttleCurriculums:
Olympic diver, Mary Ellen Clark, almost lost her opportunity to compete in the 1996 games in Atlanta due to the vertigo that she was experiencing while in the midst of training. Thanks to Dr. John Upledger and the CranioSacral Therapy treatments that she received, her vertigo was cured and her training resumed.
February 12th, 1996
The Dural Connection
Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCOCurriculums:
A recent article in 'Spine' represents a major breakthrough for both the chiropractic and osteopathic professions. The article shows a direct attachment between a muscle and the central nervous system (dura mater). This information in 'Spine' applies to upper cervical adjustments, sacro-occipital technique, craniosacral therapy, trigger point therapy, fascial release and deep massage, to mention a few.
February 1st, 1996
Hands-On Healing; Which of These Methods Is Right For You?
Thomas ClaireCurriculums:
This article gives a brief description of several types of Hands-On Healing including; Swedish massage, rolfing, myofascial release, Alexander Technique, CranioSacral Therapy, and shiatsu. The article states that CranioSacral works mailing on the head and is known to help alleviate TMJ pain and migraines.
January 22nd, 1996
An Interview with Aminah Raheem, PhD
Judy M. Rosinski, PTCurriculums: Process Acupressure,
Dr. Aminah Raheem, a transpersonal psychologist for more than 20 years, describes the technique she developed called Process Accupressure (PA). PA blends the concepts of unblocking the energy meridians using fulcrums in the body and concepts of phychological processing. Dr. Raheem describes how PA work is easily incorportated with CranioSacral work and can help those in the physical therapy profession gain more confidence when a client's emotional issues arise.
December 13th, 1995
New Therapy Questions Traditional Medical Concepts
Jane RoodenburgCurriculums:
Jane Roodenburg, a CMT in Alaska describes CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and how this gentle form of bodywork; that addresses problems such as headaches, TMJD, autism, chronic pain, and cerebral palsy; questions the commonly accepted belief that the skull bones are fused together after a certain age.
December 1st, 1995
Clark Hungers for Olympics- A Comeback Success
Dave ShermanCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release,
Olympic diver, Mary Ellen Clark is reported to be back on the board and hopefully on her way to the 1996 Summer games in Atlanta thanks to the CranioSacral Therapy she received at the Upledger Institute that "took away all her symptoms" of vertigo.
October 31st, 1995
Differences Separate CranioSacral Therapy from Cranial Osteopathy
John E. Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
Dr. John Upledger explains that several of the differences between CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and Cranial Osteopathy is the quality of touch, the focus (dura mater membrane vs. sutures of the skull). Also examined is the qualities needed of a practitioner to practice CST.
September 6th, 1995
Desperate to Dive
Carolyn SusamnCurriculums:
Platform diver, Mary Ellen Clark, was experiencing vertigo creating problems for her dreams of winning a medal at the Olympics. In searching for treatments to her vertigo, she found the Upledger Institute and CranioSacral Therapy. With trials nine months away she holds tight to her faith and continues to seek treatments.
July 1st, 1995
Baby Bodywork
Liz BrodyCurriculums:
CranioSacral Therapy, a very light bodywork technique, is shown to be a helpful technique for common problems in infants such as ear infections, irritability, sucking difficulties, constipation, colic, and hyperactivity.
June 1st, 1995
The Upledger Institute Offers Russian Boy Hope for More Active Life
Francine Hammond, LMT, LPNCurriculums:
<strong>A four-year-old Russian boy with Cerebral Palsy is offered a chance at a better life through the two weeks of CranioSacral Therapy that he received at the Upledger Institute's Brain and Spinal Cord center.</strong>