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Dr. John E Upledger 1932 – 2012
– Remembering Dr John E Upledger – The wonderful Dr John Upledger’s first anniversary occurs today the 26th October. He left behind the great gift of his work that he so openly shared with thousands of therapists and in turn touched the lives of millions around the world. Dr John will always remain in our hands and hearts as we
CranioSacral Therapy It’s a Family Affair by Dr. John Upledger
It’s a Family Affair By John Upledger, DO, OMM For Native American descendent Osa Quasei Nah and her four children, CranioSacral Therapy (CST) has been of “enormous physical and spiritual value.” Each member of the family has undergone CST, for reasons ranging from health maintenance to learning disabilities to nearly debilitating medical conditions. In every case, the improvements have been
Impacting Children: CranioSacral Therapy and Paediatrics by Carol McLellan
Impacting Children: CranioSacral Therapy and Pediatrics By Carol McLellan, CMT, CST-D Working with children is an art as well as a science. Using CranioSacral Therapy (CST) on a child can be especially gratifying as a qualified CST practitioner can facilitate significant changes that can positively improve the quality of a child’s life. It’s an exciting experience – but it requires
The Use of CST to treat Reflux
Reflux Any therapist who works with babies will routinely come across reflux. This article is an excellent explanation of the condition and how CST can help. If you have any case studies on treating babies with reflux do send them on to us. Article Link: CST to treat Reflux by Pat Joyce & Cindy Clark
CranioSacral Therapy and Vertigo
Vertigo Have you worked on someone with vertigo? You may be interested in the following article…. Article Link: CST & Vertigo by David C. Christine, CST
Mighty Joe Defies the Odds – by John Upledger, DO, OMM
Mighty Joe Defies the Odds By John Upledger, DO, OMM By most doctor’s accounts, Joseph Polk shouldn’t be here. He was born on October 15, 1998 with arthrogryposis, an extreme case of congenital joint contractures. His condition had been diagnosed through a level-two ultrasound while he was still in the womb. “Doctors first told me he had trisomy 18,” said
CranioSacral Therapy for Children with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
by Rebecca Flowers OTR/L, BCP, CST-D “Hello” and “kay” are a few of John’s favorite new words. John is a bright-eyed four-year old born with a rare neurological disorder. John’s primary symptom is hypotonia, characterized by difficulty moving against gravity. John’s doctors predicted that he would never walk or talk and would be on medication for seizures his
Is CranioSacral therapy effective for migraine? Published Research
Is craniosacral therapy effective for migraine? Tested with HIT-6 Questionnaire Thuridur Solveig Arnadottir*, Arun K. Sigurdardottie, University of Akureyri, Solborg, 603 Nordurslod, Akureyri, Iceland ABSTRACT Objective: To determine whether or not craniosacral therapy alleviates migraine symptoms. Results: Immediately after treatments and one month afterwards there was significant lowering in HIT-6 scorings compared with prior to treatment… Conclusion: The results indicate
Dr. John Upledger
Dr. John Upledger World renowned osteopathic physician and author John E. Upledger, 80, founder of Upledger Institute International and developer of CranioSacral Therapy, passed away October 26, 2012 at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Dr. Upledger gained global recognition for his pioneering advancements in the field of manual therapy, in particular, CranioSacral Therapy. His development of CranioSacral Therapy
CST for Earaches
No More Earaches By John Upledger, DO, OMM One of the most rewarding aspects of my career is hearing of manual therapists who use CranioSacral Therapy (CST) to help children lead more comfortable lives. Over the years, CST has become widely recognized for its effectiveness with autism and other particular challenges. Yet to me, the real beauty is in its