Research, Articles & Case Studies
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Author Captures Essence of Program in Children's Book
St. Louis Women's JournalCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release,
Article about Sue Cotta, PT, ATC who authored “I Can Show You I Care”, a children’s book about the Compassionate Touch method. The book introduces the importance of touch to children, teachers and parents and shares the benefits and attitude changes in children who experience the method.
New Therapies Promote Healing for Chronic Conditions
Lorna Kerbel, PT, CST, LLCCCurriculums:
General overview article about CranioSacral Therapy, how it works and what problems it helps. The article also gives an overview of Lymph Drainage Therapy and what condition that modality will benefit.
Institute in Gardens Heals Infants’ Misshapen Heads
Andrea OlneyCurriculums:
In the Letters to the Editor section, a grandmother discusses the gentleness and effectiveness of CranioSacral Therapy for correcting misshapen heads in infants delivered by Caesarean section, citing her own three grandchildren as examples.
Helping to Relieve the Pain of Post-Surgical Breast Cancer with Myofascial/Craniosacral Techniques
Aaron DaltonCurriculums:
Health Practitioners can provide significant pain relief for post-surgical breast cancer patients by using a technique called myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. So said Meryle Richman, PT, MS, CST, owner of two Physical Therapy clinics in New York, speaking at a breast cancer rehabilitation seminar at Beth Israel Medical Center. The techniques consist of a series of hand positions with the therapist applying pressure in opposite directions with each hand - so while one hand applies gentle pressure toward the head, the other applies pressure toward the feet, to release tension and soften the facial tissues.
CranioSacral Therapy: Treatment Feels Like a Week in the Bahamas
Betsy RothsteinCurriculums:
Betsy Rothstein describes her personal response to her first-time experience with CranioSacral Therapy, discussing the deep relaxation and sense of peace she experienced following her first and second treatments by a physical therapist and a licensed massage therapist. “I left…feeling as though I had spent a week in the Bahamas” says Rothstein.
Centering the Session with Intention
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger discusses using the power of intentioned touch to allow the client’s “inner wisdom” to direct treatment.
CST for Breastfeeding Blues
Brandi SchlossbergCurriculums:
This article discusses how CranioSacral Therapy is an effective technique and alternative to breast pumps/formula for mothers that have problems or pain with breastfeeding.
Massage Therapists Take Center Stage at Beyond the Dura 2005
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger discusses the upcoming international research conference hosted by The Upledger Foundation.
Workshop Teaches Natural Health Techniques
UnknownCurriculums:
Article about Laurie Rowe teaching a ShareCare workshop, the introductory seminar that introduces the public to CranioSacral Therapy.
Craniosacral Therapy Prac titioner Expands with Opening of New Office in Shelburne
Barbara YoungCurriculums:
Article about Edie Yovu expanding her practice and offering CranioSacral Therapy, specializing in pediatrics.