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March 30th, 2002
UpClose Newsletter April 2002
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: Trauma Relief Program Helps New Yorker Turn Corner in Healing Process, Nothing is Impossible—Try and Golf Tournament Honors Foundation Patron. Available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/UPCAPR02.pdf
March 24th, 2002
Lymphedema
David RobledoCurriculums:
Lymphedema, swelling of the body caused by an accumulation of lymphatic fluid, is often a result from having breast surgery. This article warns of the potential dangers of this condition and discusses The Upledger Institute Lymph Drainage Therapy, developed by Dr. Bruno Chikly, as a helpful treatment.
March 1st, 2002
Infections Associated with Lymphedema
Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.)Curriculums:
Dr. Chikly, the developer of Lymph Drainage Therapy, discusses the complications of lymphedema relating to infection/cellulitis. This article provides terminology, description, rate of infection, prevention of secondary infection and treatment.
March 1st, 2002
Manual Lymphatic Mapping
Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.)Curriculums:
For cases of lymphedema, Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) can be used to assess the patient’s lymph pathways at any time, and define a specific treatment protocol. MLM is taught as part of The Upledger Institute Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) curriculum. LDT is a modality developed by Dr. Bruno Chikly.
March 1st, 2002
The Expanding Role of Cerebrospinal Fluid in Health and Disease
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, discusses the first time he witnessed the rhythmical activity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and how that influenced his incredible journey to developing CranioSacral Therapy and effectively treating patients.
March 1st, 2002
Massage Gurus
Stephanie StephensCurriculums:
John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, is featured as an industry leader whose innovations have forever changed the field of massage. Dr. Upledger explains how he developed CranioSacral Therapy and why he believes in the importance of aiding the body’s own self-healing mechanisms.
March 1st, 2002
Expert Advice
Charlotte Michael Versagi, LMTCurriculums:
In the Expert Advice column of Massage Magazine, Upledger trained practitioners discuss what CranioSacral Therapy is, how does it works and the important role the body plays in health.
March 1st, 2002
How to Stop Headaches for Good
Robert Ivker, DO and Todd Nelson, NDCurriculums:
This article offers tips, techniques and lifestyle changes to end tension-headache pain. CranioSacral Therapy, developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, is noted as an effective means to address and reduce stress and tension-related headaches.
February 1st, 2002
CranioSacral Dissection Sheds New Light on Effects of Palpation
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, discusses how the dissection of an unembalmed cadaver allowed a team of clinicians to better understand and validate the effectiveness of CranioSacral Therapy.
January 4th, 2002
A Healing Haven for Stressful Times
Gail DanaCurriculums:
A spa owner in Portland, offering services such as stress relief through massage and other therapies, plans to send her entire staff to The Upledger Institute’s CranioSacral Therapy classes to learn from the experts. CranioSacral Therapy, developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, will be incorporated into every treatment offered by the spa.