Research, Articles & Case Studies
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A review of the physiology of cranial osteopathy
DO, MSc Andrew FergusonCurriculums: Healing From the Core,
The models generally used to explain the practice of cranial osteopathy have not been supported by reliable research. This article reviews and explores the relevant physiology and finds much to advance knowledge in this field.
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
Ray Mercurio, LMTCurriculums:
General overview article about CranioSacral Therapy and the types of problems it helps including migraine headaches.
CranioSacral Therapy and Scientific Research, Part I
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, outlines the scientific research that was completed to form the basis for CranioSacral Therapy.
Dialogue, Imagery, CranioSacral Therapy & Synchronicity
Stan Gerome, LMTCurriculums:
Stan talks about the connection between physical and phyche, and the connection using CranioSacral Therapy.
IAHE Connection Newsletter Fall 2003
UnknownCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release,
Articles and topics include: New York Senate Majority Leader Sponsors CranioSacral Therapy Awareness Day, The Visceral Manipulation Report, French Osteopath Paul Chauffour to Teach Mechanical Link in America, Dr. Bruno Chikly Introduces Adv. Lymph Drainage Therapy II, Imagery, Dialogue, CranioSacral Therapy and Synchronicity, Using Zero Balancing to Enhance Body-Mind Stability. Available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/CONFL03.pdf
AquaCranial Therapy: A Spa Treatment for the Adventurous Soul
Courtney MatherCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Upledger trained practitioner, Rebecca Goff, uses the model of CranioSacral Therapy developed by Dr. John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, to help clients in a water environment in Hawaii.
CranioSacral Therapy in the Medical Realm: Two Physicians Explore the Healing Power of CST
Brandi SchlossbergCurriculums:
Andrew Fryer, MD, a pediatric cardiologist and Michael Allen, MD, a pediatrician share how CranioSacral Therapy (CST) has made a profound impact on their abilities to treat patients. Dr. Allen attributes CST to having transformed the health of his son and his pediatric practice. Dr. Fryer uses CST across the scope of his practice and is setting up a pilot study on the use of CST on children following open-heart surgery.
Massaging the Mind: Unlocking the Mystery of CranioSacral Therapy
Jean MacDougall-TattanCurriculums:
Featuring Upledger trained practitioners Tom McDonough and Sharon Henderson discussing their work with clients using CranioSacral Therapy, a gentle touch modality developed by Dr. John E. Upledger. Both practitioners expressed that they have clients from infants to senior citizens where CranioSacral Therapy has had profound beneficial effects.
The Spoon Theory
Christine MiserandinoCurriculums:
Christine Miserandino’s personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness or disability.
BioAquatic CranioSacral Therapy Can Release Restrictions to Improve Health
Sheryl McGavin, MBA, OTR/LCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Sheryl McGavin, a CranioSacral Therapy (CST) practitioner at The Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinical Services in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, discusses how the effectiveness of CST is amplified while working with a client in the water. Ms. McGavin explains how a client with multiple injuries after a severe fall was greatly assisted after performing CST on him in an aquatic environment.