A wonderfully published book on craniosacral theory and practice using illustrations to explain the mechanisms behind it.

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Product Description

Craniosacral Therapy is the most practical, comprehensive textbook in this rapidly growing field of therapy involving the cranial bones, meningeal membranes, cerebrospinal fluids, and whole-body connective tissues. Craniosacral Therapy defines the physiology and anatomy of the craniosacral system, its function in health, and relationship to disease processes. It provides practical instruction in developing and extending palpatory skills which will greatly benefit all forms of manipulation, as well as basic physical diagnosis.

Two hundred drawings and photographs illustrate the mechanisms underlying the craniosacral system, and vividly demonstrate how to perform craniosacral techniques in the clinic.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22819 in Books
• Published on: 1983-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 367 pages

The DO
"A splendidly published textbook on craniosacral theory and practice."

About the Author
John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M. is President of The Upledger Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, an educational and clinical resource center founded by Dr. Upledger in 1985. Courses offered through the Institute teach noninvasive therapies to physicians and healthcare practitioners of all disciplines. Dr. Upledger was formerly a professor in the Department of Biomechanics, College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University. He has been in the forefront of basic science and clinical research in the field of craniosacral therapy.

Books by Dr. Upledger include Cranioscacral Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy II: Beyond the Dura, SomatoEmotional Release and Beyond, Your Inner Physician and You, and A Brain is Born.

Jon D. Vredevoogd, M.F.A. is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Ecology at Michigan State University. His special interest lies in the area of basic design of natural structures. Mr. Vredevoogd has collaborated with John Upledger in publishing articles in the field of craniosacral therapy, and has also contributed articles to Design and Environment and Modern Metals.

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Customer Reviews

Craniosacral Therapy
The text is excellent. I ordered it because it is required material to learn as part of obtaining a certification in Craniosacral Therapy. I just completed CST I and look forward to CST II in Sept.

Autistic Children
This book was purchased to help learn the basics. It has helped calm the behavior of a child who loves the pressure and responds with a thank you.

CranioSacral Therapy is great!
This book is very difficult to read, but it is full of amazing information. I read it to prepare for a 4-day workshop on CranioSacral Therapy from The Upledger Institute. I had to read the book before the class, and again after the class. It made much more sense the second time.

I was a little skeptical at first, but I decided to give the therapy a try. I'm very glad I did, too. My son had been diagnosed with PDD (autism) and bipolar disorder before I took the class. After a couple of years of using CranioSacral Therapy (and a few other things), he now has ADD. He no longer takes the bipolar medication, and people who know him would never suspect PDD.

It has been A LOT of work, but it's worth every minute of it!