Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew Taylor Still

Steffen, was hältst du von Osteopathie? Schwer zu sagen. Ich kenne Leute, die darauf schwören. Offensichtlich gibt es Verwandtschaften mit der manuellen Therapie. An der Osteopathie ist wahrscheinlich das Interessante, dass die sich die Zeit nehmen viel abzutasten und so Dinge finden, die du bloß durch kurz hingucken, wie es beim Orthopäden passieren kann, nicht findest. Ich dachte, bei der manuellen Therapie drückt man da, wo es wehtut, und bei der Osteopathie am anderen Ende. Ich bin davon überzeugt, dass Osteopathie bei bestimmten Sachen wirkt, die mit dem Knochen- und Muskelapparat zusammenhängen und mit Verspannungen, wovon die Menschen im Zeitalter von Stress und idiotischen Sitzhaltungen etliche haben. Aber die Grundidee von Osteopathie, die ja schon gut 140 Jahre alt ist, ist es ... … ganzheitlich zu wirken. Das meine ich eben nicht. Ganzheitlich ist Medizin, wenn sie anständig betrieben wird, sowieso. Aber der Erfinder der Osteopathie, Andrew Taylor Still, war offenbar der Meinung, dass es für alles reicht, die Selbstheilungskräfte des Körpers zu aktivieren. Es gab sogar Studien über die Wirkung von Osteopathie bei der Spanischen Grippe. Da habe ich doch meine Zweifel. Jenseits von Muskeln, Nerven, Adern und Lymphen gibt es jedenfalls keine geheimnisvollen Verbindungen im Körper? Das halte ich für sehr unwahrscheinlich. Die Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin spricht von Qis. Und von der Akupunktur weiß ich, dass es zumindest sehr empfindliche Punkte gibt. Wir haben ein dichtes Netz von Nervenverbindungen, von Lymphgefäßen und Blutgefäßen. Also es gibt zig Verbindungen, die teils biochemisch, teils elektrisch Teile des Körpers mit anderen verbinden. Insofern kann es sein, dass sich Punkte finden, die woanders Wirkungen zeitigen. Aber man kann damit keinen Nierenschaden heilen. Was wir heute unter Traditioneller Chinesischer Medizin verstehen, ist übrigens der Entwicklung in China geschuldet. Die Sozialisten, Sun Yat-sen und Co., hielten die traditionelle Medizin für total überholt, für vormodern. Und Maos Kommunisten haben diese These lange beibehalten, bis ihnen im Zuge ihrer Kulturrevolution die Ärzte abhanden kamen. Daraufhin wurde ein Kanon von Verfahren, so weit sie noch bekannt waren, geschaffen, der heute die Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin repräsentiert. Das ist aber wahrscheinlich nur ein Bruchteil dessen, was es früher gegeben hat. War man in der DDR mit China traditionell medizinisch verbunden? Eher nicht. Bis zur Kulturrevolution war die Begeisterung für solche Verfahren gering. Und dann verschlechterte sich das Verhältnis zu China schlagartig. Ich bin im Herbst 1967 nach Berlin-Karlshorst gekommen, wo damals die chinesische Botschaft war. Da waren überall die Jalousien runter und teils mit Farbe bespritzt. Man hatte über Lautsprecher die Bevölkerung zur Lehre Maos bekehren wollen ... Zumindest Homöopathie hatte ich auch eher mit alternativen Kreisen in Westdeutschland in Verbindung gebracht. Homöopathie hat in begrenztem Maße eine Rolle gespielt. Sie war nicht verboten, wurde aber weithin als »Paramadizin« kritisert. Es gab in der DDR ja auch Heilpraktiker, zu denen ich dank meiner Mutter, die mich mal zu einem schleppte, der nun wirklich gar keine Ahnung hatte, ein gespaltenes Verhältnis habe. Meine Eltern schworen auf eine Heilpraktikerin, die Iris-Diagnose machte. Nur konnte die letztlich nichts heilen. Das ist ein Problem der Medizin insgesamt. Es gibt eine Menge Krankheiten, wo man trotz richtiger Diagnose nichts machen kann, und bestimmte Verschleißerscheinungen reparieren sich im Alter nicht mehr von selbst. Ansonsten gilt: Wer was wie gut kann, das weiß man als Patient immer erst hinterher.

In the latest episode of PMT podcast, listeners are taken on a transformative journey exploring the profound connection between adversity and the discovery of one's true life purpose. Alvin dives deep into the idea that achieving success without purpose often leads to frustration and a sense of unfulfillment, despite reaching various goals. The episode unfolds with a powerful strategy discussion, unraveling the secret hidden within life's challenges Key Highlights: The Obstacle is the Way: Alvin introduces the concept that challenges, rather than being obstacles to overcome, are pathways to uncovering our purpose. Drawing a parallel to the growth of an oak tree facing storms and obstacles, he emphasizes how adversity strengthens our roots and resilience, propelling us towards fulfilling our potential. Surrendering to Challenges: Alvin stresses the importance of surrendering to challenges, not in a defeatist way but by allowing them to teach and guide us. He shares personal experiences, including how the pandemic forced him to surrender and, in turn, led him to discover a new passion and purpose. Lessons from History: The podcast reflects on influential figures throughout history who turned their pain into passion and transformed challenges into opportunities for growth. Alvin particularly highlights the story of Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy, who found his life's purpose through a deeply challenging experience. Strategies for Growth: Practical strategies are provided for listeners facing challenges. Alvin suggests taking time for reflection, journaling for clarity, finding lessons in challenges, and seeking support from those who can offer guidance without being emotionally involved. Alvin encourages listeners to embrace challenges as stepping stones to personal growth, fulfillment, and a meaningful life. The episode leaves the audience with a powerful message: "Don't get through the tough stuff; get from it." Visit Alvin's website- Personal Mastery Training Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

As the resident Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) on this podcast, Max will lead his MD colleagues through an examination of the roots of osteopathic medicine from its founding by Andrew Taylor Still, its quest to re-define medicine, and its eventual growth into the medical profession it is today.  If you've ever wondered why some doctors have D.O. after their name, this episode will hopefully explain it all.  This is one of those stories in medical history that does have a happy ending, in our humble opinion.Sources:https://books.google.com/books?id=H08EAAAAMBAJ&q=andrew+taylor+still+lightning+bone+setter&pg=PA108#v=snippet&q=andrew%20taylor%20still%20lightning%20bone%20setter&f=false (Life article about AT Still)https://quackwatch.org/chiropractic/rb/bcc/8-2/ (Farrell comments on osteopathy)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22331804/ (DOs not able to serve in WWI and WWII as docs).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathic_medicine_in_the_United_States#History (General overview)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Taylor_Still (AT Still's life overview)https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Cranial_osteopathy/ (Cranial stuff)https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/4/e053468 (Summary of research on OMT)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33512391/ (OMT use in US nowadays)https://www.aacom.org/become-a-doctor/about-osteopathic-medicine/history-of-ome (timeline of notable DO historical events)-------Sponsor: Artery InkUse promo code LISTENTOPHP at Artery Ink's website to save 10%* on your order of $35 or more and show support for our show as well as for a homegrown, wonderful local company. Artery Ink specializes in apparel and decor inspired by anatomy and the human body. Whether you're in the field of healthcare or not, Artery Ink has something that will definitely appeal to you so go and check them out! (*Discount code does not apply to subscription boxes)Submissions for Mike's Mailbag Segment:-We invite our audience to submit medical history trivia questions (with or without a supporting article) to see if Mike happens to know the answer off the top of his head.-If Mike is wrong we'll award you your very own medical eponym so that you can join us in becoming a part of medical history.-Submit through our website or via e-mail: poorhistorianspod@gmail.comPodcast Links:-Linktree (reviews/ratings/social media links): linktr.ee/poorhistorianspod-Merch Site: https://www.teepublic.com/user/poor-historians-podcast

In 1899, Andrew Taylor Still said, “To find health is the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease.” The recognition of health as a reference point and the origin of healing is what makes Osteopathy distinct from all other healing arts and sciences. It is health that organizes and manages your response to whatever diseases or dysfunctions challenge you. Without health there is no creative compensation and adaptation, for what has been challenged by aging, disease, dysfunction, or injury, and life ceases. Perceiving health is not a simple, tangible state. You can’t touch health directly. It’s not like learning to palpate anatomic landmarks in the body. It is a nuanced experience you will develop as we guide you in the workshops, and as you practice. In this, and the next workshop, we have created a set of experiential workshops providing an opportunity for you to have a direct experience of health. These episodes provide the foundation for being in the territory of experiencing health, rather than just staying with the map of ideas. We want you to get out of your head and into your hands. We don’t want you to merely think about health as a cognitive process, we want you to have an experience of health. Our podcast-based experiential workshops are an inquiry process. These workshops help to create a perceptual container, increasing your ability to “find health” in your patients. In this episode, Being Receptive to Health, we will guide you through an experience with a partner. Working with a practice partner simulates a clinical situation. Apply these skills with your patients, in your office. Join us and explore . . . “Being Receptive to Experiencing Health” ~~~~~~ All the foundational episodes are free and available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list to be contacted when we have a new episode and for other news about our podcast by entering your email in the "Subscribe to our mailing list" section at the bottom of each page at www.OsteopathyUnplugged.com

Carey Benenson Taussig is teaching a NEW course in our online school: Releasing the Shock to the Waters: A Biodynamic Visceral Course for Long Haul Syndromes.A 50 hour online seminar, 4 three-day modulesTimes: 7 am PST, 10 am EST, 3 pm UK, 4 pm European time zoneAll Courses 15 hours over 3 days, 5 Hours min each day, every 5/6 weeks online onlyFebruary 3, 4, 5, 2023March 17, 18, 19, 2023April 28, 29, 30, 2023June 2, 3, 4, 2023https://prenatal-and-perinatal-healin...About the Course:  Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathy in 1905 wrote about how diseases such as Diphtheria acted as a sort of shock to the waters in the body which disrupted nerve conduction therefore "tapping off the lymph" and creating fermentation and heat in the system around the organs. Carey Benenson Taussig D.O.(M.P.) a traditionally trained manual Osteopath teaches about how to guide relief to the system as she teaches how to apply biodynamic visceral manipulation techniques and meditative palpation acknowledging the "in-between" spaces between the organs where this bubbling fermentation may be calling for attention. This heat may trigger a continuous over-reactivity of the immune system and slug momentum to the lymphatic system which ultimately disrupts the endocrine system creating often an inflammatory spin.In her teachings, Carey connects with the potency of nature and often refers to the lymphatic system of the forest and the frequency of the bees. As outlined in her article from Massage Magazine, she also teaches students within their scope of practice on how to work with clients both online and in-person as sometimes clients may be in isolation for medical reasons. Offering technique videos and recorded meditations that also help the practitioner support their clientele, this is a four course program that also taps into her work that she did in her specialized studies on Lyme disease that she completed in 2014 which has then grown with her own clinical and meditative work that she has done over the past 8 years.Four Phases will be discussed and outlined in the four courses:The Recognition and Unwinding of the PredispositionThe Moment of Impact and the Reactivity of the MechanismThe Dehydration and Call for Restoration Phase of DiseaseThe Rebuild and Pathway of Care According to the Individual Hive Mind PhilosophyThe Fee is $495 per class, paid for over 4 months. We have a coupon for $50 off the first course for you: https://prenatal-and-perinatal-healin...The Coupon is SALE50 if you find yourself in the online school. Just click the link above for more information too. And here is a short interview with Carey: https://youtu.be/0CgjJJKNBbU

In 1899, the founder of Osteopathy, Andrew Taylor Still declared, “To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease.” What a radical outlook! This apparently simple statement from Still defines the difference a DO makes. The recognition of health as a reference point and the origin of healing is what makes Osteopathy distinct from all other healing arts and sciences. Osteopathy did not invent health, we just identified it as a perceptual field and learned how to reliably access it for the benefit of our patients. In this episode we will be exploring the biologic field of health in greater detail based upon the Osteopathic experience. The most common definition of health is to characterize it in the opposite, “health is the absence of disease.” From an Osteopathic perspective, health is NOT merely the absence of disease. Health has no opposite. It is unequivocally complete and present as long as a person is alive. We define the concept of health as “a distinctive biologic matrix within a living being that interfaces with every aspect of structure, with all of the physiologic processes, and with the totality of all psychological states (both conscious and unconscious). It is the milieu, the growth medium, and the nutritional source of the therapeutic processes.” It is health that organizes and manages your response to whatever diseases or dysfunctions challenge you. Without health there is no creative compensation and adaptation, for what has been challenged by aging, disease, dysfunction, or injury, and life ceases. Andrew Taylor Still created a paradigm shift in health care. This radical departure from the use of disease as the exclusive orientation or treatment was the single most important expression of Osteopathic philosophy as it emerged as an enhancement to nineteenth-century American health care. Osteopathy distinguishes itself no less today as an approach based on trust in the ability of the human body to heal itself and self-regulate, given the proper conditions. Join us and explore . . . “To Find Health—The Osteopathic Imperative” ~~~~~~ All the foundational episodes are free and available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list to be contacted when we have a new episode and for other news about our podcast by entering your email in the "Subscribe to our mailing list" section at the bottom of each page at www.OsteopathyUnplugged.com

In this episode I ask if fascia can be considered the Neutral Servant of the body - and the being? I share some of my thoughts about what fascia is, or at least, why it is so difficult to define.  I quote some thoughts from John Godman and Andrew Taylor Still that show it is a question that has been asked for hundreds of years. Perhaps it is supposed to remain something of a mystery?

This podcast will be the first in a series of episodes exploring key historical components of the Osteopathic experience. We will present momentous historical events that shaped the early development of Osteopathy. We know that understanding our traditions will give you a better appreciation of who we are as a healthcare profession and why we are remarkable. Our first episode in this series is this presentation of the epic First Osteopathic Treatment, which took place in Macon, Missouri in the autumn of 1874. Andrew Taylor Still recounted this case history in the “Autobiography of A. T. Still.” At this point, Dr. Still had not fully formulated the principles of Osteopathy. The development of Osteopathy as a healing art took 18 years of empirical experimentation and intense study. Still’s earliest style of manual medicine was based upon the hands-on healing practices of Magnetic Healing combined with the traditional art of bonesetting. He blended the metaphysical concepts of Magnetic Healing with the physical principles of biomechanics found in bonesetting. He further developed his technique, evolved his style, integrated precise anatomic diagnosis, created a philosophy of healthcare, and called this system Osteopathy. A PDF version of The First Osteopathic Treatment - EPISODE 6 is available at www.OsteopathyUnplugged.com by clicking on the “Documents” button. All the foundational episodes are free and available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection will only be available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list to be contacted when we have a new episode and for other news about our podcast by entering your email in the "Subscribe to our mailing list" section at the bottom of each page at www.OsteopathyUnplugged.com

La minute d'Histoire vous rapporte aujourd'hui la loufoque histoire du fondateur de l'ostéopathie : Andrew Still ! Il sera reconnu comme ayant créé un grand nombre d'écoles pour cette discipline mais aussi pour ses travaux. • Andrew Taylor Still nait aux Etats-Unis en 1829 d'un médecin pasteur. Très vite, il sera rebuté par la médecine car la considérant ennuyeuse et pouvant parfois causer plus de mal que de bien selon lui. • Il disposera d'une forte connaissance des lois physiques des fluides ainsi que de l'anatomie. Il raconte aussi qu'enfant, pour calmer son mal de tête, il s'endort le cou coincé dans les racines d'un chêne ce qui l'aurait soigné. • Trois de ses enfants vont mourir, lui donnant alors une plus grande appréhension en la médecine bien que durant la guerre de sécession (1861-1865) il prodiguera des soins aux blessés. • Il concevra la théorie stipulant que la santé ne peut être maintenue que par le fonctionnement normal du système musculo-squelettique. • En 1874, il fait part d'une nouvelle théorie en regardant un squelette : il souhaite fonder l'ostéopathie, il dira par ailleurs « la structure gouverne la fonction ». • On lui refusera l'accès aux écoles de médecine mais c'est son approche non médicamenteuse et non chirurgicale des maladies qui fera grimper sa notoriété. Il décide donc de former des personnes dans une école qu'il fondera. • Il basera une nouvelle théorie sur un problème de fluide ce qui deviendra la Loi de l'Artère en ostéopathie. Il meurt en 1917 après avoir formé 3000 ostéopathes et sera le fondateur des collèges ostéopathiques aux Etats-Unis.

Welcome back Brave Table, fam! Joining me today is my dear pal Aaron Alexander — he's a manual therapist, movement coach, host of the incredible Align Podcast show, and author of The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life. As you can probably guess, we're going to talk about all things alignment, both in the physical and emotional body, and how the two are connected.    You know that feeling when you walk into a room, and you can sense where someone is at based on their body language? That's the type of energy we'll be exploring in this episode. Plus, what the aches, tension, and pains in our physical body tell us about our inner emotional state, some exercises you can do to readjust, and more tips and insights on posture, somatics, rolfing, and so much more! There are lots of laughs and things to ponder in this episode, BT squad, so buckle up!    While you listen, pay attention to your own body and notice anything it's telling you about where you might be out of alignment, and feel empowered by Aaron's method to make some changes!   What you'll get out of this episode…. - A deep dive into the mind-body connection and how stagnant emotions show up in our physical body - What is rolfing, and how it can help your body get into alignment - What someone's posture can tell you about their inner state - Understanding archetypes and how finding our archetype can show us what we need to balance ourselves out - The importance of having compassion for yourself and others - Recognizing the masks and facades we wear for others (and how these are reflected in our body language)  - The relationship between body language and your inner child   If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…    - Aaron's website at https://www.alignpodcast.com/  and find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alignpodcast/  - Alignment exercises on Aaron's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AlignPodcast  - Books by the founder of osteopathic medicine, Andrew Taylor Still https://www.amazon.com/Books-Andrew-Taylor-Still/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AAndrew+Taylor+Still  - More on health and wellness with Jovanka Ciares https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jovanka-ciares-reclaiming-wellness-in-living-your-best/id1608226580?i=1000561550315 - A journey back to loving yourself with Dr. Mariza Snyder https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-mariza-snyder-a-journey-back-to-loving-yourself/id1608226580?i=1000563258513  - How to awaken the artist within with Garrain Jones https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garrain-jones-how-to-awaken-the-artist-within/id1608226580?i=1000564809879    Thanks for listening, and I hope you loved this episode! If you did, please consider leaving a 5-star review to help others find and benefit from the show.    After you do, send a screenshot of your review to support@globalgrit.co to receive my course on Emotional Mastery as my FREE gift to you. Thanks for helping us get to 100 reviews this month! So grateful for you all.

Osteopathic philosophy forms the foundation of the distinctive Osteopathic approach to healthcare. Andrew Taylor Still did not give us a book of Osteopathic techniques, instead he gave us a rich and detailed philosophy—hidden in plain sight—in his extensive published works. These “Ten Key Concepts” form the basis of the work of our hands, revealed in what we call Osteopathic Manipulation. We as a profession are much more than the undemanding four tenets of Osteopathy outlined by some professional organizations. This podcast explores the extensive philosophy of Osteopathy in an accessible and conversational manner that presents the authenticity of our profession to the world. A PDF version of "Osteopathic Philosophy - Ten Key Concepts - Episode 3" is available at www.OsteopathyUnplugged.com by clicking on the “Documents” button. Join us and explore . . . “Ten Key Concepts of Osteopathic Philosophy" ~~~~~~ All the foundational episodes are free and available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list to be contacted when we have a new episode and for other news about our podcast by entering your email in the "Subscribe to our mailing list" section at the bottom of each page at www.OsteopathyUnplugged.com

Osteopathic philosophy forms the foundation of the distinctive Osteopathic approach to healthcare. Andrew Taylor Still did not give us a book of Osteopathic techniques, instead he gave us a rich and detailed philosophy—hidden in plain sight—in his extensive published works. These “Ten Key Concepts” form the basis of the work of our hands, revealed in what we call Osteopathic Manipulation. We as a profession are much more than the undemanding four tenets of Osteopathy outlined by some professional organizations. This podcast explores the extensive philosophy of Osteopathy in an accessible and conversational manner that presents the authenticity of our profession to the world. A PDF version of "Osteopathic Philosophy - Ten Key Concepts - Episode 3" is available at www.OsteopathyUnplugged.com by clicking on the “Documents” button.

Dans cet épisode, je reçois Natacha Schlusselhuber, ostéopathe animalier, qui porte bien d'autres casquettes, vous aller le découvrir tout au long de la discussion. Comment se rencontrer soi-même pour devenir thérapeuthe ? Quelles sont les clés du lâcher prise ? Comment appréhender les lois de l'Univers tout en restant dans la matière ?  Telles sont les questions auxquelles Natacha nous propose des éléments de réponses.  Andrew Taylor Still, le fondateur de l'ostéopathie, la définissait comme : "Un art, une science, une philosophie." La mise en application de l'ostéopathie ne se limite pas seulement à la pratique manuelle. L'ostéopathie en chemin de vie, voilà les valeurs que nous partage Natacha dans cet épisode.  Alors que vous soyez ostéopathe ou non, cet épisode est compréhensible par tous, et s'apparente à une discussion autour du développement de soi et de l'amour pour son prochain.  Bonne écoute !  -  Pour retrouver Natacha Schlusselhuber :  www.facebook.com/schlusselhuber/  https://forcora.com/  Pour suivre mon quotidien et celui du podcast :  www.instagram.com/mathilde_osteo/ www.osteoanimalier-mathildecn.com/ 

This episode is an interview with Alice Williams. Alice is the foundation director at ICO and one of her roles, which she is very passionate about, is to take osteopaths who enrol on our courses on the journey of discovery to understand that their view depends upon where they are looking. This allows the osteopath to move from allopathic to osteopathic thinking which is quite a difficult paradigm shift for people as it is the default position we are programmed with at subconscious level. This is the starting place which is critical for helping osteopaths develop their osteopathic thinking. Andrew Taylor Still went through this shift in his thinking, moving from a medical perspective to osteopathic thinking when he discovered osteopathy. Alice is super bright and interesting to listen to.

Robert Cartwright discusses the meaning of Andrew Taylor Still's phrase Find it, Fix it and Leave it Alone and the relationship of that phrase to adjusting the abnormal to the normal.

John Wernham DO trained at the British School of Osteopathy, both before and after World War 2, and was a friend and student of John Martin Littlejohn who trained under Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy. He practiced until he was 99 years old and finally passed away on February 9th 2007. He was an immense figure in osteopathy and would describe himself as being in the unusual position of being at the centre of the osteopathic profession and the fringe at the same time.

Chris Campbell, osteopath, researcher and historian discusses his new book "A Clash of Three Cultures" with Robert Cartwright. Chris is the worlds leading expert on John Martin Littlejohn and this book, garnered from 30 years of research, covers all parts of Littlejohn's life from his early years and his search of the globe for a cure for his life threatening haemorrhagic throat condition, the time at Kirksville and the alleged disagreements with Andrew Taylor Still, leaving Kirksville and setting up the Chicago college to his return to England setting up the British School of Osteopathy and the infamous 1935 Bill. A must read for anyone interested in osteopathic history and to grasp a deeper understanding of osteopathy. To order the book and find out more about the Institute of Classical Osteopathy and our post graduate courses go to www.classical-osteopathy.org

Andrew Taylor Still schuf eine Bewegung. Durch blitzartige Manipulationen konnte er Knochen und Gelenke wieder an Ort und Stelle bringen und war mitunter bekannt als lightning bonesetter. Klaas und Dennis beleuchten den Begrünger der Osteopathie, berichten von den letzten Fortbildungen im FDM und der Kinderosteopathie und geben Euch eine Wasserstandsmeldung über den Umzug ihrer beiden Osteopathie-Praxen.

Zara Davis is one of the biggest names in windsurfing when it comes to speed. She was the only windsurfer to hold simultaneously the records for the 500m distance and the outright nautical mile until Antoine Albeau accomplished the same feat more recently. As a windsurfer and osteopath, Zara is no stranger to overcoming mental and physical barriers, and in this podcast she discusses her insights into competition, getting more women into windsurfing, and the secrets of mental and physical health.Living Philosophy is brought to you by Philosophy2u.comHost:Dr Todd MeiMusic: www.bensound.comPhoto: Pete Davis from www.windsurf.co.uk Links Related to this Episode:Zara's website (www.zaradavis.co.uk)Zara on Instagram (@windsurferzara)Zara on Twitter (@zaradavisk47)Weymouth Speed Week (https://www.speedsailing.com)Simmer Style (http://www.simmerstyle.com/home/Default.aspx)OTC Watersports (https://otc-watersports.com)Heidi Ulrich (https://luderitz-speed.com/rider/heidi-ulrich/)Peter Hart (http://peter-hart.com)The Chimp Paradox (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12228097-the-chimp-paradox)Andrew Taylor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Taylor_Still)

Carey Benenson Taussig D.O. (IT) is an Osteopathic practitioner, professor, and certified graduate of Boston University and the College d'Etudes Osteopathique (CAN.) Teaching and working both in Italy and in the U.S., she is also an affiliate of the of the national Italian society ROI (Registro degli Osteopati d'Italia.) She first made her mark as an educator when her biodynamic visceral manipulation program was featured by Bastyr University in 2016. At that time, she was also published in the National Publication, Massage Magazine, and was recognized for creating a synergetic fusion between the biodynamics and the traditional philosophies originally established by the late 19th century bone setters and grandfathers of Osteopathy and visceral manipulation including the Founder, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still as well as Dr. Barber and more.In her teachings she brings in the component of asking the viscera which body the strain is imprinted upon within the three bodies. This three-body concept was originally recognized in traditional Osteopathic teachings where it is taught that we have three bodies: the structural body, fluidic body, and electromagnetic body. She teaches also about the space inbetween the bodies where we can journey beyond the matter to invite or be invited to dialogue with matter in different phases of life and development. This often allows opportunity to shed the ancestral strains that can be translated through the generations through the ground matter and through the grid of the DNA.Having also a science background, Carey helps the student keep their feet rooted in the anatomy offering the possibility to experience the liquid state of the continuum and the constant of energy in her teachings. With this, she stays footed in the anatomy and in her classes, she outlines the influence of the artery, capsule, tissue, scar tissue, vessels and nerves that can have a primary influence on the functionality of the organ (dense) or viscera (hollow organ.) The matter and the position of the structures count in their functionality potential.At the same time, Carey refers often to the poetry in nature as a way to mirror in a true reference point to maintain the fulcrum without exhaust. She acknowledges the power of the visceral spine being more influential at times then the vertebral spine and lectures on the resonance potential of certain key point structures to maintain the tidal patterns of homeostasis.Carey is highly intuitive, studied also with grand master physicians and practitioners worldwide and has studied extensively with the Native American Church. She is known for her extensive work with some of the most complicated cases involving the brain and nervous system, the heart, autoimmune disorders, chronic and acute pain as well as her extensive understanding and experience in.She is teaching in the online classroom:Asking the Viscera: An Introduction to Biodynamic Visceral Manipulation The Three Bodies: The Full Spectrum of Visceral Manipulation She owns Osteo in Florence, a private practice in Florence, Italy

For our fourth Black History Month episode, we had the privilege to speak with Dr. Darnita Anderson Hill, DO. Dr. Anderson Hill is the daughter of Dr. William Anderson, DO, a surgeon and pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement who we interviewed previously this month. At a young age, Dr. Anderson Hill knew she wanted to pursue a career as a physician. Ultimately, her passion lead her to apply to both osteopathic and allopathic institutions. Dr. Anderson Hill quickly discovered that the philosophy and principles of osteopathic medicine truly resonated with her leading her to attend the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Today, Dr. Anderson Hill is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who remains deeply connected to osteopathic principles in her practice.  Passionate about both the history of osteopathic medicine and her African American heritage, Dr. Anderson Hill set out on a spiritual journey to learn about the origins of osteopathy, the osteopathic philosophy, and the role that the Black community has played in the founding and progression of medical practice - more specifically osteopathic medicine in America. Spanning from Kirksville, Missouri, the site of the first osteopathic medical school, to Jonesville Virginia, the birthplace of Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy, her journey ultimately lead Dr. Anderson Hill to author a book entitled, “Blacks in Osteopathic Medicine: An Idea Whose Time Has Come.” This book, which is a must read for all medical students and physicians alike, aims to clarify not only the history of osteopathic medicine, but more importantly highlight the role and contribution of Blacks to modern medicine - specifically osteopathic medicine in the America.In our interview Dr. Anderson Hill comments on history but, more importantly, offers insight into how she feels osteopathic schools might work to better represent minorities, specifically Black students, and further discusses what Black students can do to learn more about the osteopathic profession. 

Victoria: Hey everyone, it’s Sensei Victoria Whitfield here, your journey partner in business, welcoming you back to episode 135 of the Journeypreneur Podcast. This is your source for channeled holistic stress management techniques, guidance, inspiration and motivation to stay on your path to rapid financial ascension and massive impact as a conscious entrepreneur. The title of today’s podcast episode is Surrendering to Guidance. I get the honor and the pleasure of introducing you to my dear friend and client, Dr. Mark Morris. His website is NJOsteopathic.com, and he is an incredible osteopath here in New Jersey. I'm so excited to get to share what he has to say with you because he's here to revolutionize the field of Osteopathic Medicine, especially with his concept of Evolutionary Osteopathy. So welcome to the podcast Mark, my dear friend, welcome! Mark: Thank you so much, Victoria. Victoria: So good to see you. I'm so happy to get to share you. So I'm curious. This may be the very first time that someone is meeting you or hearing about you or anything that you do, so in your own words, could you please tell us what it is that you do, but especially what are the three things that you're known for? Could you tell us? Mark: Okay, I can, I can make a crack at that. I am a, what is called a traditional osteopath. We are... we are not excellent marketers, but we are very much clinicians. And so a lot of people don't know what an osteopath is. There was a physician in the Civil War days, named Andrew Taylor Still, who was a physician and a preacher and he came up with a new model of medical care that focuses its treatment on using the inherent tendency toward health in the patient as the guiding principle, as opposed to the knowledge of the practitioner as the guiding principle. And so, that is the sort of medicine that I practice. I'm a fully licensed physician and surgeon, and a pediatrician. And as a traditional osteopath I diagnose and treat with my hands, and with history from the patient. And oh, I see a lot of patients, and the patients who come to me, come to me as a physician of last resort. Since osteopaths don't market themselves well people find everybody else first. The average patient who comes to me has seen 11 doctors, this is quite crazy, but they get to me as not having their problems solved, and they've already seen 11. So, as the as a physician of last resort I get to be in the position of restoring hope, which is really nice.   Let's talk about it! - Are you blocking your next business breakthrough? Take the assessment at http://www.victoriawhitfield.com/quiz to find out, and apply for a Breakthrough Call with me!

In this episode, Drs. James and Dante revisit the birthplace of osteopathy: the American frontier. Once again we learn about Andrew Taylor Still and how his history of being an outsider led him to develop this uniquely American method of practicing medicine. From being labeled a heretic – which forced him to heal others in the dead of night – to working with the feared Shawnee Nation, listen to the story of this lesser- known mode of treatment and how it started with the belief that our bodies were made with the tools to heal themselves.

Last week marked the end of Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. I was reading lots of posts about the importance of having smear tests, in order to diagnose early changes in the cervix that might lead to cervical cancer . In the UK the cervical screening programme is estimated to save over 4,000 lives each year. Numbers of women attending screening are falling though. Some articles had a tone that I feel needs to change over time. Saying a smear test is non-invasive, or just a small thing is not true for many so women, even if they can be a quick and potentially life-saving test. In this episode I wanted to talk about the cervix and what it does, and then share some suggestions to make a smear test more comfortable. Apparently the founder of osteopathy Andrew Taylor Still said: “To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease.” There is so much information out there about cervical cancer and other cervical dysfunction, and it’s so vital. However I wanted to talk about the cervix. It’s important to honour what works well in the body, rather than just expecting it to go wrong. There’s an immense power in knowing about our bodies, and making choices that work for us.   What is the cervix It’s a cylinder shaped canal of connective tissue and muscle fibres that connects the vagina and uterus. The cervix is the neck of the uterus with the internal os at the top and external os at the bottom. Os is the anatomical word for mouth or entrance. If you’re doing a pelvic exam, the cervix looks like a doughnut, with the external os being the hole in the doughnut. The cervix has special channels called crypts which produce cervical mucus. You can use the mucus as a sign of fertility if you’re trying to conceive or trying to avoid a pregnancy. The cervix feels like the end of a nose, with a little dip in its centre. The cervix changes in length, position and firmness during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and birth. If you wanted to have a look at your own cervix, you can get a kit from ‘ Beautiful Cervix’ , which includes a mirror and speculum for you to use at home.   Making a smear test more comfortable I sometimes see a narrative about smear tests where it’s not a big deal - but actually that only serves to silence experiences. For someone with a history of pelvic or sexual trauma, or difficult birth or vaginismus, a smear test can be very painful or distressing. Here are things that you can do to make a smear test more comfortable. Before the test: If it’s at all possible, try to see the same doctor or nurse. In so many countries it’s usual to have your own gynaecologist who you have your smear tests with. The continuity of care with the right person can be really helpful. Take a friend or partner with you as a chaperone or to hold your hand during the test. Get to the appointment early enough so that you’re not rushing and being unnecessarily stressed. Make sure you’re hydrated and not hungry. While you’re waiting for the appointment, listen to a guided relaxation or focus on breathing a long, slow out breath. Try not to mindlessly scroll on your phone as this can be quite a frenetic state. Shaking the body helps to relieve tension. You can’t hold while you shake, so take yourself to the cubicle of the loo and have a shake and shimmy, especially of the thighs and bottom. During the test: When you’re lying on the examination table, focus on releasing your buttocks and thighs. Imagine them melting like butter. This helps to relax the pelvic muscles. Breathe down into your belly. You can place your hand on your belly to help focus on this area. Practice golden ribbon or golden thread breath. This is a simple breathing technique that helps to balance and calm the nervous system. Either close your eyes or soften your gaze. Take a breath in. Purse your lips as if you’re blowing through a straw. Exhale through the space between your lips. Let your out breath be as long as possible Gently allow another in breath Remember that you can say stop or slow down at any time. You’re in charge of your own body. Use a smaller speculum if needed. Some health professionals will even be ok for you to insert the speculum yourself.   Things that your care provider can consider to make the experience more comfortable. Make sure you create trust and rapport by saying your name, communicating well and explaining what you’re going to do. Try to be calm and reassuring. Dimming the lights so they aren’t so stark. This settles the part of the brain that gets hyper vigilant. Some clinics have a painting or image on the ceiling which can be pleasing to look at. Use warmer lubricating gel so it doesn’t shock the body and cause a clamping in the vaginal muscles Lying with open legs facing a door can be a very vulnerable position. If there’s the option, position the bed so that dignity and privacy is always maintained. It’s not always easy to answer questions if you’re trying to focus on breathing or relaxing or if you have a speculum inside! So gauge the words you use - and bear in mind that some people find the silence really awkward. Keep the pace slow and considerate so that she can let her body go as much as possible. The more pressure she feels, the harder it is to relax. After you’ve finished your appointment, try to have some time for a warm drink or a gentle walk outside so you can settle your nervous system. Treat yourself kindly afterwards. One technique that can help to unwind the stress and tension is non-linear movement. There’s a simple technique called ‘Moving What You’re Feeling’. Pick a song that’s 3-5 minutes long. Get on your hands and knees, or sit on a chair or stand. Close your eyes. Feel into your body and notice any tension or holding such as your shoulder or hip. Allow that area to move. Follow the sensations in your body and allow yourself to keep moving.   Resources: https://www.beautifulcervix.com/ https://eveappeal.org.uk/gynaecological-cancers/cervical-cancer/ https://www.jostrust.org.uk/

Cómo prevenir y curar el síndrome piramidal. Hablamos con Mirella Paz médica cirujano del centro de bienestar Outshi. Nos habla de esta lesión con una óptica desde la osteopatía y quiropraxia. Videos de soporte están disponibles en la parte inferior del artículo. Aparte de sus estudios en medicina, te encantará saber que Mirella es una triatleta aficionada. Completó la medio Ironman de Cartagena. Y ahora, se está preparando para Cozumel. Recuerda, puedes escuchar el episodio entero con el reproductor que encuentras a continuación. También, en la parte final del artículo encontrarás otro reproductor. Sin embargo, la mejor manera de escuchar el podcast gratis es suscribirte. Nos puedes encontrar en Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, iTunes, Deezer, Google Podcast. Estamos en todas las plataformas de podcast para android y iOS.     Mirella Paz. Mirella Paz, médico cirujano de la Universidad Metropolitana de Barranquilla. Adicionalmente, ha estudiado: Medicina Ayurveda en la Universidad GUJARAT. India. Terapias manuales dirigidas al dolor articular. Tailandia.  Dolor Miofascial. Estados Unidos. Homeopatía en el Centro de Enseñanza y Desarrollo de la Homeopatía. Francia. Gerencia en servicios de la salud. Universidad del Norte. Medicina Alternativa en la Universidad del Rosario. Magister en Medicina Alternativa Ãrea Osteopatía y Quiropraxia. Universidad Nacional. Mirella es directora del Centro Colombiano Ayurveda de Colombia. Además, sirve como Secretaria General del Congreso Mundial de la Medicina Complementaria y Alternativa. Por último, es miembro del Fascia Research Society.     Síndrome Piramidal. Síndrome piramidal también es conocido como síndrome piriforme. Es una lesión que runners y ciclistas suelen padecer. En el episodio, nos explica que el cuerpo es una unidad y la cadera es una parte muy compleja. Por eso, visitamos el síndrome piramidal como lo haría el padre de la osteopatía, el señor Andrew Taylor Still. Seguramente, si tienes un dolor intenso en una nalga sabes de lo que estamos hablando. En el episodio describimos qué es, sus causas, prevención y tratamiento. Te invitamos a escucharlo todo.   Causas del síndrome piramidal. Algunas de las raíces por las que se presenta el síndrome piramidal y su sintomotología son: Espasmos musculares en el músculo piriforme. Ya sea por irritación del mismo músculo piriforme. También puede ser, por irritación de la articulación sacroilíaca o cadera. Contracción muscular en respuesta a una lesión. Inflamación del músculo piriforme. Sangrado en el área del músculo piriforme. Entre muchas otras posibles causas de que sucedan una o varias de las situaciones anteriores, Mirella nos expone que las principales causas son: Atleta de fin de semana. Mala técnica al correr o pedalear. Falta de fortalecimiento en el piso pélvico. Imbalance en músculos de la cadera y glúteos. Abajo, compartimos una rutina que te puede ayudar si estás sufriendo síndrome piramidal.   Tratamiento síndrome piramidal. En el episodio, discutimos los posibles tratamientos para síndrome piramidal o piriforme. Exponemos que hay ciertas variaciones anatómicas que determinan el tratamiento a seguir. Pero generalmente: Un profesional puede diseñar ejercicios de elongación.  Masaje profundo. Se busca aumentar el flujo sanguíneo en el área afectada. Hielo y crioterapia. Compresas de hielo y calor. Evitar aplicar solo calor. Realiza tratamientos paliativos como primera y segunda línea de ataque. Después, antiinflamatorios no esteroideos tipo AINE. De la misma manera, ser muy cuidadoso en inyectar un anestésico y corticosteroide. Aunque esto puede disminuir el espasmo y el dolor, lo único que se logra es permitir la fisioterapia sin dolor.   Electroestimulación nerviosa transcutánea (TENS). Estimulador de corriente interferencial (IFC). Por último, mencionamos la validez de utilizar inyecciones de toxina botulínica (Botox).   Prevención y cura. Mirella fue clara en decir que de nada sirve hacer varias de las opciones descritas anteriormente, sino se va a fortalecer e incrementar el rango de movilidad de los glúteos y la cadera. Para esto, en el episodio compartió varios ejercicios incluyendo estos: Media paloma. Abdominales hipopresivos. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Perro boca abajo). Rutina Outshi para evitar síndrome piramidal   Emociones. Es importante ver el papel que juegan las emociones en nuestro cuerpo. Mirella, como especialista en medicina Ayurveda, cree que los sentimientos de soledad y preocupación afectan directamente al piriforme. Mucha bibliografía conecta ciertas emociones con enfermedades o síntomas que se presentan en órganos específicos.   Recursos mencionados en el episodio. Rolfing. Terapia craneosacral. Attitude Training House.   Contacta a Mirella Paz y Outshi. Facebook: Outshi Instagram: Outshi Teléfono: (4) 3861288 Página web: www.Outshi.com   No te pierdas el próximo episodio. Ya sabes donde puedes escuchar la entrevista completa. Allí escucharás todo lo mencionado anteriormente. Para no perderte ningún episodio, aquí están ambos enlaces para Android y iOS Apple. Muchos, simplemente nos siguen en Spotify o Deezer. Sin embargo, si prefieres utilizar los reproductores integrados a la página, ponemos a tu disposición el de iVoox en la parte superior y otro en la parte inferior. Aquí está el calendario completo de todos los episodios que tenemos al aire hasta el momento. The post TP096: Síndrome piramidal. Prevención y tratamiento. appeared first on Trotadores.

"Je vois la santé comme une tarte où chaque partie compte : l'alimentation, la santé mentale, la mobilité". Pour ce 4ème épisode, nous avons interrogé Claudia Béland, ostéopathe spécialiste en gynécologie. Claudia accompagne des hommes et des femmes à retrouver leur mobilité et à libérer leurs maux avec douceur et bienveillance. Si vous voulez en savoir plus sur l'approche de Claudia, n'hésitez pas à visiter le site de la clinique Camirand Muzzi. *** L'ostéopathie, c'est quoi ? L'ostéopathie a été fondée en 1874 par le médecin américain Andrew Taylor Still. Elle est fondée sur des techniques manuelles visant à "la conversation ou la restauration de la mobilité physiologique des différents structures de l'organismes". Où trouver des bons ostéopathes ? Au Québec, il est possible de vous référer à l'association Ostéopathie Québec.

It's been a great experience this summer having a mentor that's both a physical therapist and a chiropractor. Being in a field of work to be a true healer and intuitive innovator is a blessing. It's been a curious journey uncovering more to the start of chiropractic from the likes of D.D. Palmer, B.J. Palmer, and potentially an influence from Andrew Taylor Still.

Andrew Taylor Still, born in the Appalachian frontier town of Jonesville, Virginia, went on to become a self-educated doctor.  He moved to Kansas just in time to become involved in the bloody civil war sparked there by the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.  He fought in the American Civil War, too, but it was his development of a new form of medical practice that placed him in the history books. You can subscribe to the Stories Podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and on most other podcast apps. Follow us for even more bits of Appalachian history on Facebook @storiesofappalachia, Twitter @storyappalachia and our website at www.storiespodcast.net. Thanks for sharing our stories of Appalachia with your friends.  

Don Ash, founder of the Craniosacral Therapy Alliance in New Hampshire, traces the history of Craniosacral Therapy, or CST. and shares the stories of the founders who came before him. The origins of CST can be traced to the discovery of an innate movement in the body. Emanuel Swedenborg, 1688 -1772, wrote the book ‘On Tremulation’. He discusses homeostasis, which is a state of well-being and notes you can access the central nervous system through a light touch to the heels. Andrew Taylor Still who lived from 1828 to 1917 is considered the founder of osteopathy. He was a surgeon. He contended that structure follows function and postulated that the cerebral spinal fluid is the river of life. William Garner Sutherland, 1873 – 1954, is the founder of cranial osteopathy and wrote the book, ‘With thinking Fingers’. He called Cerebral Spinal Fluid the breath of life and said that CST belongs to the world. John Upledger was also a cranio-osteopath and surgeon who lived from 1933 to 2012. Through surgery he discovered the movement of the cranial bones and through research done at Michigan State University developed Craniosacral Therapy as we know it today.

British practitioner Andrew Stones shares his perspective on Osteopathy and Craniosacral Therapy from over 30 years of study and practice. Andrew Stones - bhagavad23@hotmail.com Interview with Stuart Korth, from the site "1000 Years of Osteopathy" www.facebook.com/Craniosacralstudent www.facebook.com/homeocurative The College of Craniosacral Therapy, London   The following is an excerpt from a piece of writing by Andrew entitled "Osteopathic Adventures." Contact him if you want to read the rest! SUTHERLAND'S TRADITION TRACKS ME DOWN, KNOCKS ME FOR SIX, AND A LION GETS TICKLED BEHIND ITS EARS… In the 4th year class I was teaching at the BCNO there was an enthusiastic Canadian student by the name of Carolyne Abrams. Not only was she already well versed in naturopathy to a level beyond that which was being taught at the college, but she was also, in addition to her BCNO studies, simultaneously attending Thomas Attlee's College of Craniosacral therapy on weekends. She enjoyed my Classical osteopathy lectures, and asked me if I'd ever explored cranial. I said no, but that I would be interested learn it at some point. She offered to show me some. And so it was that I first submitted my system to the tender mercies the Sutherland tradition. Carolyne gave me a treatment. The treatment felt pleasant enough. I found myself drifting off into a pleasant dreamy place. It felt a bit like a very deep sleep, though I was still conscious. At the end of the session, Carolyne said “Ok, you can get up now”. I said “Ok”, and went to get up. But nothing happened. My body felt like lead. Heavier than lead. It actually felt as if it had melted, and melded itself with the earth below. There was no way I was getting up. “Er, is it ok if I just lie here for a bit?”, “Sure”. As I was lying there, Carolyne went on to tell me what she'd felt in my system – that my chest had felt filled with a blackness, which to her had felt like a combination of grief, shock and exhaustion, and that this had started to shift and release through the session. I was stunned. To say that this first session had a large impact on me would be an understatement. It had a massive impact on me, – on my whole world – on my whole way of thinking. The thing was, the things she was saying about my system somehow felt true, even though if you'd asked me about them previously, I'd not have been aware of them. And then there was the fact that my body was literally glued to the couch, refusing to get up. It was as if my body was saying “Andrew, just lie here. You really need to listen to this. This is true. And this is the way ahead…” So I lay there and listened. After a while I asked Carolyne: “You know that part of the treatment when you were on my Solar Plexus; that felt very powerful. What were doing there?”, “I tickled the lion behind its ears.” “I'm sorry?”, “Well, when I was on your Solar Plexus, the image that came was of a lion, and it seemed that he was wanting to be tickled behind his ears, so that's what I did.” Ok, now I realized it was time to surrender. Time to surrender all that I had thought I knew. This was a new road, upon which I would undoubtedly need some help and guidance, and probably further treatment. Even if my mind had wanted to object (which it didn't), the body does not lie. I was lying there feeling as if I'd been knocked down by a ten ton truck, or been administered a large dose of morphine. This was undeniable; something very profound was going on.   A NOTE ON SHAMANISM & STILL'S CHICKENS If one reads through the various cranial texts, such as Magoun's “Osteopathy in the Cranial Field” or even any of the Craniosacral therapy texts (which can be a bit more whacky) the “tickling the lion behind the ears” technique is no where to be found. There is no such technique. And yet Carolyne was undoubtedly doing cranial on me. So what was going on here? What was and is going on here, is surely that Sutherland's tradition, be that the tradition of the cranial osteopaths or the craniosacral therapists, can and does act as a gateway for practitioners. A gateway to what? To the unseen worlds of the shaman. Cranial work is based on listening. Listening not only with one's hands, but also with one's whole being. Listening from a quiet still place. Given that the unseen worlds of the shaman are undoubtedly real, and can be accessed in quietness and stillness, from a reverent and sacred space, is it any wonder then that they sometimes pop up in the middle of a craniosacral treatment? And when they do pop up, how do we as practitioners, respond? This is an area of great disagreement among cranial practitioners. Some (though not all) cranial osteopaths would say that when curious visions come up, we should ignore them and return our attention to the anatomy, because we are osteopaths. Some (though not all) craniosacral therapists would say that when curious visions come up, we should ignore them and return our attention to the fluid tide, because we are craniosacral therapists. More adventurous and free thinking practitioners of either denomination however, when met with a curious vision such as a being from another dimension, take the view that, if it seems desirous of being interacted with, why not try interacting with it? “Because one might be led astray and get lost!” Some may say. But the question occurs to me: is that not the very nature of life itself?….perhaps the nature of courage….the willingness to explore into the unknown…..and to risk getting lost……to risk venturing into uncharted territory and to try doing things that have not been done before…. Even on occasion, perhaps to try tickling a lion behind its ears? And in terms of the tradition, I think it is also of note to remember that Andrew Taylor Still himself was very much a shaman. Reading his autobiography it is difficult to come to any other conclusion. He talks unequivocally of instances of clairvoyance that he himself experienced, and he also talks of his skill in the art of reading “signs and omens”. He tells the story of the day he told his wife to set a third place for dinner, even though they were not expecting any guests. On being questioned as to his reasoning, Still replied to her that earlier that morning, he had been watching one of their chickens. The bird had stood in the doorway of the kitchen and it had then suddenly spun around three times in a circle. From this he had known there would be a third person at the table for dinner that night. He was not wrong.   CAROLYNE TAKES MY SYSTEM BY THE HAND,AND MY BUDDHIST FUNDAMENTALISM BEGINS TO TREMBLE… Over the next few months, Carolyne took my system by the hand, and helped it on journey of deep therapeutic transformation. She taught me some basic craniosacral methodologies that she had learnt from the CCST course, which were of course interesting, but to be honest, of less significance than the actual treatments she gave. I've always experienced good treatments as being deeply educational, as well as deeply therapeutic. As Carolyne helped my system to move into a new state of being, from that new state, new perceptions naturally started arriving, and new abilities began to unfold. I found myself beginning to re-think not only osteopathy, but my whole life. In terms of osteopathy, Carolyne was the first practitioner who had ever worked on me who seemed to be able to literally see inside my body. Later I was to learn that many cranial practitioners can of course do this, but Carolyne was my first experience of it, and it was a major wow. With her hands on my chest she could “see” exactly what my diaphragm was doing, and describe it, and many other detailed anatomical structures as well. This was impressive. She could see them as they were stuck. And she could see them as they changed. She could of course feel them as well, by more conventional means; but it was as if “seeing” and “feeling” were not exactly separate, as we normally view them; it was more like they were on a continuum, along with a kind of 6th sense “knowing” as well. Now it was no longer just “I feel tightness in your diaphragm”; now it was “I see-feel-know  tightness in your diaphragm, and now I see-feel-know it releasing.” Beyond this there were the visions. Each week Carolyne would see a lion in my Solar Plexus, and each week it would be in a different mood, or a different state of health. Sometimes it would seem sick and needed healing, other times it just wanting a playful tickle behind the ears. Sometimes it was angry. One week she sadly reported that the lion seemed to be dying, and that nothing she had done had seemed to help – all she could do was trust the process. Her trust paid off however, and by the next week the old dying feline had been replaced by young bouncing cub. I did not know what to make of any of this, but it seemed fascinating and delightful – and certainly a fascinating way to work. I realize that to move from the gentle, physiological, whole-person-osteopathy of the Body Adjustment, straight into visionary shamanic craniosacral weirdness, may seem a bit of a jolt to the reader. I mean, one might have thought I could have at least had the decency to spend some time appreciating the mobility of my Temporal bones perhaps or the cranial meninges, in my introduction to Sutherland's tradition, before being launched into the outer limits of cranial shamanism. I make no apologies however. This is the way the universe presented the work to me, so this is the story I tell. There would be many years of later study, of such things as the details of cranial anatomy and physiology that only brain surgeons and cranial practitioners really need to know about. For now I just surrendered to this process and went with it as it flowed. Then there was the challenge to my life philosophy. I could not deny that Carolyne's treatments seemed to be having a deeply therapeutic effect on me; that at some deep level my heart was being eased. This felt very real. It affected me deeply and made me re-think my whole life. It didn't seem to quite fit with my buddhist philosophy. The Buddhism that I had studied, and that I had taken as my life path, was very action-oriented. The spiritual path, the path to the overcoming of all suffering according to the Buddha, was spoken of in terms of the “Noble Eight-fold Path”, and described in terms of things one has to do: right livelihood, right meditation, right understanding gleaned through studying the scriptures etc. Meditation itself involved vigorous concentration and effort. There was no talk of just relaxing and receiving. I hadn't found any scripture in which the Buddha had said that a wonderful way to overcome suffering is just to lie back and receive a lovely treatment. I had therefore previously thought of all bodywork and therapy as being at best palliative, and at worst highly indulgent. It surely could never root out suffering at its core because it didn't involve vigorous action, and therefore did not transform karma (the patterns of habitual actions and their results) – it was too passive on the part of the recipient, or so I had assumed. But now I had a problem. This stuff that Carolyne was doing to me didn't feel  palliative; it felt very profound. The effect of it seemed more profound even, than any effect I'd previously experienced through meditation. This made me think. Similarly, Carolyne's insights into what was going on for me on a personal level seemed more profound and to-the-point than anything any Buddhist teacher had ever said to me. And this was equally confusing for me because she wasn't even a Buddhist! Though she had told me that she felt a kinship with the native American traditions, she wasn't really an “ist” of any sort. She was just herself. Meanwhile my own Buddhist teacher, my “guru”, a man who had been practicing Buddhism for over twenty-five years, did not seem to be doing too well in overcoming suffering himself. Sadly, as each year passed, he seemed to be becoming more and more alienated, isolated, and miserable. From all sides, it seemed to me that the universe was whispering to me “Andrew, time to loosen up your Buddhist fundamentalism a little…” So I did. PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT, THE ALREADY-ENLIGHTENED MIND & BECKER'S BIOENERGY FIELD OF HEALTH Beyond cranial work, Carolyne introduced me to the Psychic Development work of Manuel Schoch, whom she had discovered through Thomas Attlee's S.S.H.H. (Society of Students of Holistic Health). Manuel was a gifted psychic and healer, who was very practical and pragmatic in his approach. We attended an 18 month “Psychic Development” course with him. Manuel could see auras very clearly, and devised meditations according to the changes he would see occurring in the energy field of those practicing them. He also gave me a new slant on the “Already-Enlightened Mind” doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism. In some Buddhist schools, such as Zen, it is taught that on some level, we are all already fully enlightened; we just haven't realized it yet. Our “enlightenment” already exists; all we need to do is become aware of it. My own Buddhist teacher told me that this really isn't true in a literal sense, it's just a way of saying that all beings have the potential for enlightenment. Manuel, meanwhile, could see something very interesting in people's auras. When he looked at someone's aura, anyone's aura, if he focused his attention on the outer edge of the auric field he noticed a curious thing: it was always very beautiful. And he emphasized that this was as equally true of murderers, deviants, and totally messed up people as it was of saints and masters. He saw this shimmering and amazingly beautiful outer layer to their auric field. The inner auric layers were a different story; messed up people more often than not would have messed up and ugly looking patterns in the inner layers of their aura. But that outer layer, it always seemed pristine, as if untouched by the vicissitudes of life. He called this beautiful outer layer the “Quality Aura” because in it he could see and sense the person's highest qualities; their particular gifts, if you will. And given that he could see that the person's highest qualities, their gifts already existed, perfect and shimmering, he figured that the quickest and most efficient way for a therapist to help that person actualize was for the therapist to always maintain part of their focus on this outer layer. Indeed, when he watched as an interaction between two people taking place in which one of them was consciously paying attention to the other's Quality Aura (as he instructed them to), he could see the other's Quality Aura shimmering more brightly and start to become more accessible to its owner. This was in contradistinction to problem-focused therapy (the more common variety of psychotherapy in which the therapist pays primary attention to what's wrong with the client, i.e. their problems) – watching this Manuel often saw the Qualtiy Aura remain inaccessible to the client, and their problems even become more entrenched. Manuel's work always aimed to help the client get more strongly in touch, more strongly connected to their already-existing wonderful qualities, rather than spend months and years obsessing about their problems and issues (he was actually very much against traditional psychotherapy in this regard). But this wasn't just a “let's emphasise the positive to the client” approach to therapy, it was more of a “let's alter our state of consciousness, alter our own focus, so we can actually perceive the already-existing positive, in a client who may be seeing themselves as totally negative” And it is the ability to perceive this as a visible or at least palpable positivity through changing our internal state and focus of attention, that was Manuel's quest. Whether one actually spoke to the client about it was of less significance. This was changing-reality-through-changing-perception. To this end he devised special meditations. I liked this whole idea, and I wondered if my Buddhist teacher might be mistaken in his insistence on a non-literal understanding of the Already-Enlightened-Mind doctrine. I practiced Manuel's meditations assiduously and found them extremely beneficial. I still use his visualizations today, in an adapted form, put into a simple yet powerful practitioner-fulcrum exercise that I teach to all my craniosacral students With 18 months psychic development, did I become more psychic? Possibly, though it was hard to say. I think I certainly became more grounded, grounded in a new understanding: that everybody already has a spiritual connection, a Quality Aura, a connection to God/Goddess/All that is. My job as a therapist or healer is not to try and create something that isn't there already. My job is fundamentally to honor that which is already there (their spiritual connection). And with the honoring, that somehow seems to help their personal connection with that part become stronger, and as it does so, that part itself delivers all the healing that is required. This, for me, was a new way of approaching healing work. I wondered if this way of thinking was unique to Manuel and Mahayana Buddhists, but some years later I read the words of Rollin Becker, that great master of the Sutherland tradition from which so many UK osteopaths drew and continue to draw, great inspiration. I wondered if Dr. Becker was perhaps talking about something similar when he said: “Patients come to us for the reason that their health pattern has gotten clouded over a little bit and it's raining on them, but that doesn't change the fact that above the cloud, there's a sun still shining and health is still available…..our position as a physician is secondary. It is our responsibility as the secondary physician to work with the primary physician [the health pattern, the sunshine]….to bring this health pattern to the surface.” and “The bioenergy field of health is a palpable sensation; it is possible to literally feel the bioenergy of health at work within our patients. It is a quiet rhythmic interchange between the patient's body and the rest of his biosphere…There is a bioenergy field of wellness for each individual…When the physician can sense that the patient and his biosphere are interchanging harmoniously, he can discharge that patient with the assurance that he is healthy again.” The Osteopathic tradition is indeed an amazing thing. A.T. Still described the human body as “God's medicine chest”, but surely his tradition reveals to us also that it is in fact even more than that; it is a treasure chest of spiritual teachings as well. O.C.C.: EMBARKATION I believe it was a Tuesday morning in the autumn of 1993 that I found myself walking across the green grass of Cavendish Square, London W1, just around the corner from Oxford Circus. I was heading for the Osteopathic Centre for Children, which at that time was located in the Square, and I was a little nervous. Carolyne's tender ministrations had unlocked a doorway within me, and I had stepped through it with gusto. I gave up teaching at the BCNO and immersed myself as much as I could in the study of Sutherland tradition. I first attended a 5 day postgraduate course in cranial work at my old college, the British School of Osteopathy. That was OK, but a bit bewildering. By day 5 we were already doing intra-oral work for the maxillae, and I still hadn't felt this “cranial rhythm” that they were all talking about. It all seemed too much to take in, in 5 days, so I investigated the College of Craniosacral Therapy. This course seemed to be presenting similar material, but in bite-sized chunks over a whole 2 year period, rather than trying to cram it all into a week, so I enrolled, and was not disappointed. The only problem with the course was that at that time it didn't offer any clinical work as part of the training (although some years later it was to become the first UK craniosacral college so to do). As I entered the second year of the training, however, another osteopath who was also doing the CCST course told me about a great training establishment she'd just discovered called the “Osteopathic Centre for Children” (O.C.C.). “It's great!” she said, “You have to work quite hard, for no money, but you get on-the-job training from excellent practitioners. It's like a sort of apprenticeship.” I felt some trepidation; I still couldn't feel the cranial rhythm, and hadn't really any experience of treating children. But as I had pondered the possibility, for the life of me I really couldn't think of any excuse not to go along to the OCC and see'f they'd have me. Free training by top level cranial osteopaths? How could I ignore that. “Oh, and one other thing…” my colleague had continued, “probably best not to mention you're doing the CCST course; some of them can be a bit funny about craniosacral therapy.” And so it was that I nervously climbed the stairs of the rather grand building that was the OCC Cavendish Square, that Tuesday morning. I was ushered in by friendly faces and soon called in to the office of Mr. Stuart Korth, the centre's co-founder and osteopathic director. The boss. And a most amicable boss he appeared too. After a few short questions, checking that I was a fully qualified osteopath and that I'd completed the BSO's cranial course, he said he'd be happy to have me come along and attend the OCC one day a week, first provisionally for a few weeks, and then see how we felt it was going. That sounded good to me, and I was ushered in to the general common room. My first day was to begin that very morning!     LIFTING THE VISCERA The OCC was a bustling and busy place, full of laughter and tears in equal measure, interspersed with the deep healing peace regularly touched upon by practitioners of the Sutherland tradition. A pile of case histories for that day sat at the entrance to the open-plan clinic room, from which the volunteer practitioners would take the top one, read through it, and then get on with it, aided in no small measure by a senior practitioners like Stuart, always on hand to help. Neophytes such as myself and another osteopath who was also new to the OCC that day, were given a wide birth, in that it was understood that neither of us were experts at cranial work, nor working with children, so we would need a lot of help. We were however, as qualified practitioners, naturally expected to be capable at case-history-taking and basic osteopathic examination and diagnosis. And that is what the two of us were assigned to us that first morning – to work together to take a new case history and do the initial examination. We did the best we could to navigate the unfamiliar case history sheet and get all the appropriate details from the anxious mother whose two-year old had a severe case of constipation. We did the examination, identified some spinal lesions, and then called Stuart over for a second opinion (as we'd been instructed to do). Stuart concurred with the lesion patterns we'd found but also added that a key thing we'd missed was the protruding abdomen with visceroptosis – sagging of the abdominal organs. “The key thing we need to attend to today is these viscera – these viscera are sagging. They need to be lifted.” He said as he examined the child. Then our faces fell as continued: “I want you to lift the viscera. Do the best you can, and I'll be back in a few minutes to see how you've done.” And off he went. Lift the viscera? My colleague and I looked at each other in horror. What on earth did he mean? I think my colleague was a recent graduate from the BSO, an institution which at that time had not lifted any viscera for several generations. I myself had familiarity with a technique of that name, but only from my experiences with Mr. Wernham in Maidstone. The old Littlejohn technique of “lifting the viscera” involved a rhythmic deep scooping of the abdominal viscera out of the pelvis – I'd only seen it done on adults and it seemed an inappropriately robust technique to apply to a two-year-old. Besides which, as I looked around the large open-plan treatment room in which all the treatments were taking place, I did not see any deep scooping going on. On the contrary, all the practitioners we could see working, were doing so in a seemingly “cranial” type way, that is, quietly and gently, with little external movement visible. We gulped, and decided “When in Rome…” and placed our hands gently on the little mite's tummy. And then we prayed. Well, I say “we”; I don't actually know what my colleague was doing; he might have not been doing anything for all I know; but I was praying: “Please viscera! Please lift! Oh Lord, healing angels, God/Goddess/All That Is, please come and lift this child's viscera!” Five minutes later, Stuart was back and checking our work. He felt the child's tummy. He concentrated. He frowned. We gulped. Then he frowned again. Then, after what seemed an age, he solemnly pronounced, “These viscera….” He paused again. “These viscera have been lifted!” There were sighs all round. We congratulated each other. The mother seemed very happy, and the child seemed none-the-worse for the experience. And that was my first client at the OCC. CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER The rest of that day was spent primarily shadowing more experienced practitioners, but “shadowing” included putting hands on and feeling as much as one could of the treatment process. I've always found that Sutherland's osteopathy is by far the most sociable and congenial form of osteopathy; two pairs of hands are invariably more efficient than one, and even a relatively uneducated pair of hands such as mine were at that time, can still be put to good use in the treatment process. So much can be learnt by a more experienced practitioner saying to a junior, “can you feel that shift?” – eventually one can feel it! It did take me at least a year to begin to be able to feel anything, but better late than never. And even on that first day, though I certainly couldn't feel “it”, in terms of the specifics, I could certainly feel instinctively that something deeply therapeutic was going on during the treatments at the OCC. And then there was the curious Mr. Korth. Whilst all the other practitioners seemed to be peaceful, calm, even serene during the treatment process, Stuart's work seemed a different kettle of fish altogether. He would be called over to give a second opinion, or to give a hand when a process seemed particularly tricky. To make his diagnosis he would often seem to barely touch the child; it was more like he would hover in the energy field just above the body. Then, with his hands still hovering there he would treat. And that was a very odd thing to watch. From calmly hovering he would suddenly seem to have what in all honesty looked like a small epileptic fit, or electric shock; his hands and is whole body would suddenly tense up for moment quite violently, and then release. Then, after a pause, he would invariably take his hands away beaming with delight, and say to the other practitioner “Now, feel that!”, where upon the other practitioner would concur that the blockage or lesion had been shifted. This reminded me of the story of an american chiropractor my Tai Chi teacher had spoken of, who apparently did all his chiropractic manipulations a few inches off the physical body. When the chiropractor had been asked how he did it, he had just replied “it's all in the hip action”. I had no idea whether what was happening here was all to do with Stuart's hip action, but it was all very interesting. Then there was the rather curious and wonderful “group still point”, a process for the practitioners alone, which was performed as a kind of ritual in the common room to begin and end the day. This would have looked to an outsider, more like a Victorian séance than an osteopathic technique, but it was massively helpful to all our energies. It simply involved all the practitioners sitting holding hands in a circle for a minute or two until a “still point” was felt. At the beginning of the day, it felt like it was joining us, harmonizing us into a single unified practitioner fulcrum for the day's work. At the end of the day it had a most miraculous effect – we all felt the suffering of all the children we'd seen that day literally “lift” from our shoulders during the still point, so we could go home in peace, not “carrying” our clients' energies with us. So this was my first day at the OCC. Eccentric? Possibly. Exciting? Yes. Challenging? Yes. Did I want to go back for more? Absolutely. My fellow newbie and I shoock hands in the street outside the OCC as we prepared to go our separate ways that evening. “See you next week?” I asked him. “No way! They're all mad!” he replied, and he stomped off down the road, muttering to himself. I never saw him again. For me however, I sensed this could be the beginning of a rather excellent adventure. DOJO There is a Japanese word, “dojo”, which literally means “Way-Place”, or “Place where the Way is practiced”.  Though we most commonly come across this term in reference to martial arts training halls, “Place of the Way” is by no means exclusive to the field of martial arts. “The Way” in this context actually means not only “method”, but “path”, as in, “spiritual-path”. In Japan, almost all arts, crafts and skills can regarded as potential spiritual paths. The idea of noble apprentices, devoted to their teacher and to the perfection of their art or craft through years of hard work and service, and through that, eventually achieving a deep sense of meaning, peace, and spiritual fulfillment in their lives, though somewhat lost to us in the west, continues unabated in the East, and is regarded in Japan as one of the bedrocks of society itself. So it is then, that amongst the hundreds of possible examples one could pick, we have such things as “Aiki-do” the Way of energy-harmonizing, “Cha-do”, the Way of tea ceremony, and “Shiatsu-do” the Way of shiatsu. Each of these is regarded a spiritual “way” and is practiced in a “do-jo”, a “Way-place”. More than just a physical place however, the dojo is also an energy field, which is held together and created by the intensity of the teacher, their “ki” (energy), and their devotion to the art, and to the tradition. The spirit of devotion, service and humility is paramount in any place of the Way. Not only do the apprentices serve the teacher, the teacher also serves the apprentices in the form of his or her teaching, and all of them together serve a greater spiritual purpose for society at large. This is said to be presided over by the spirits of ancestors, the forefathers and foremothers of their tradition. When one walks into a true dojo, one feels it in one's midline; an alignment starts to take place, which may be subtle, almost imperceptible, but none the less profound. Indeed, just being in a dojo, awake, listening, can be transformational in itself. The OCC, in my experience, was an excellent dojo. I can think of no greater complement than that. Built upon love, sustained and maintained by love; a living breathing testament to the great compassion of a man called Still, and those who followed him, the OCC in my opinion, is a true star in the osteopathic firmament. I immediately felt at home there. Stuart, the master, weaves his magic, the spirits dance, and budding osteopaths as if responding to a distant heart-felt call, find there way there, as knights to Camelot. Many years earlier, in my difficult teenage years, one of my dearest karate instructors had been a gentle old Croatian fisherman called Matko. Once, some students had asked him, “Sensei, why do you practice karate?” He had shrugged, and smiled and then simply said, “When I am in the dojo…. I know I am doing something good. When I'm outside the dojo…(big grin)…I'm not so sure”. We had all laughed, but we knew what he meant. When one is in the dojo, it's as if one is held in the vibratory field of Dharma (the spiritual tradition); this makes the practicing of the Dharma so much easier. In my early thirties my life was quite emotionally chaotic; a woman I'd fallen deeply in love with had dumped me, I was no longer a Buddhist and had no real idea where my life was heading, nor even what I wanted out of life. All I really knew at that time was….when I was at the OCC I knew I was doing something good….I experienced it as being like a kind of river of light… into which I plunged every week, with gusto. STUART, SUSIE, GABY, TAJ, et al… A few words about some of the wonderful senior osteopaths at the OCC with whom I was previlaged to be apprenticed to (for working at the OCC is like being an apprentice) for three years. Firstly, the maestro himself, Mr. Korth: There's a wonderful website, www.osteopathy1000.com, in which Steve Sannett DO, interviews a whole host of amazing osteopaths from both sides of the Atlantic. It is a veritable osteopathic “Meetings with remarkable men – and women” (Steve, and his colleague Marcia Hugell who organized the interviews, should definitely get “services to osteopathy” awards for this endeavor). Stuart Korth is one of those interviewed by Steve, and his responses to Steve's questions are considered, enlightening and profound, as one might expect. What's particularly interesting to me however, is the effect that Stuart seems to have on the interviewer. Watching through the majority of these wonderful interviews, as I have done, I notice that Steve seems to be a classic number 9 personality type on the Enneagramme. That is to say, he is the archetypal diplomat: measured, empathetic, readily able to sense other people's points of view and get onto their wave length (ideally suited, in fact, for gathering the views and opinions of different practitioners). He also seems to display another classic number nine quality – he sometimes comes across as a little sleepy, a little slow in his speech rhythms (despite being always intelligent and respectful none-the-less). Not so with Stuart. In his conversation with Mr. Korth, Mr Sannet seems to talk considerably faster than he talks in his other interviews. Not that he talks too fast – he certainly isn't rude, he just comes across as considerably more “wide awake” and energized, than usual. In my experience, this is a typical effect that Stuart can have on the practitioners around him: a sort of galvanizing, astringent, energizing effect, which I noticed time and time again over the years I studied with him at the OCC. Indeed, he galvanized me, and in many ways woke me up. Stuart is just so passionate, and so thoroughly gleeful and determined, in his enthusiasm for both osteopathy, and the osteopathic quest for the reformation of medicine itself. He is exquisitely sensitive; and at the same time humble, realistic, and very responsible and caring in his approach to both students and patients. In terms of osteopathic technique, if I were forced to choose one thing he taught me above all else, I'd say that Stuart taught me the enormous value of panache in the work. Now at first glance that might sound a little trite, perhaps even flippant. And certainly “panache” is not usually a descriptive term one associates with working with the Involuntary Mechanism (which was Stuart's primary modus operandi). But none the less, Stuart does all his work with great panache. What is panache? For me, panache is putting so much of your heart into a technique, that your heart energy literally “spills over the edges” and the work becomes firstly, eccentric, that is to say “outside the circle” (the circle of slavish adherence to prescribed classical form), and secondly transcendent  for as we carry our heart with us into the heart of the work, at those points of interface, where our passion and compassion meet the heart of the lesion pattern, we are all lifted as one, into another sphere: a sphere of transcendence in which transformation occurs and revelation is at hand. Stuart's work was eccentric, in that it just looked bloody weird – I've never seen anyone else before or since, work like that. But the weirdness was totally authentic: he wasn't just being weird for the sake of it. He was tuning in and then with all his concentration, all his passion and compassion, all his knowledge and awareness, simply allowing his own system to do what it needed to do, without worrying “this might look a little weird”. This is being willing to put compassion in front of worrying what others might think. It is also allowing the flow of passion – the panache – to be free and integral to the process. His work was transcendent in that he was always open to the mystery. Open to the mystery of what? To the mystery of life, to the mystery of the treatment process, to the mystery of everything. With all his years of study, with all his knowledge gleaned through years studying with the direct students of Sutherland, at any given moment he was always open to the very real possibility that “There are more things in heaven and earth Horatio…”. My spiritual teacher Lazaris once said that it is unwise to seek to be one who knows (who is certain). Unstead we should seek perpetually to be one who is on the brink of knowing, standing teetering on the edge, with all our yearning, opening to mystery and the unknown, for however much we think we know, there is always more. My experience of Stuart was that he stood perpetually in this place, and encouraged others to do so. “If you would be willing to join hands with me as we leap together into the unknown…” I remember him once saying to the group of us, as we held hands prior to a group still point. Another time I remember watching him working with a junior colleague on a patient. Stuart was reeling and writhing as he does, following the twists and turns of the Tide, and things looked like they were coming to a dramatic head. “What do I do now?” cried the concerned junior, as the drama suddenly took an intense turn. “Forget everything you've ever learned!” was the only reply, “Hold to the Tide!”. Stuart is a keen yaughtsman, and it certainly shows.   I believe this level of passionate work is available to all of us but we may need to dig deep within ourselves to find that passion. Sometimes when we meet someone who is already working at that level it just may be the wake up call, the inspiration that we need. Panache for me, is also working with elegance and beauty, and in osteopathic terms, with an appreciation for the healing and life-giving significance of elegance and beauty. This was evident at the OCC, not only in the osteopathic techniques, but also in the décor, the Feng Shui, the newsletters, and even the particular children's books chosen as suitable to have in the waiting room. Through beauty, to health; through attention to detail, to healing. Stuart brings all these qualities to the table. In addition to Stuart, there were many other shining stars at the OCC, who helped me immeasurably in my development as a practitioner. The first to mention is undoubtedly Sussanah Booth DO, who in many ways was Stuart's right-hand-woman when I was at the OCC. Susie was so in tune with Stuart and created such a comforting and harmonious energetic space for us all to work in – she was like an angel. She was also a tremendous osteopath in her own right. In her osteopathy Suzie combined the qualities of infinite gentleness with infinite tenacity. She was actually like a small terrier in her tenacity, but it was kind of hidden. All one saw on the outside was exquisite gentleness. In the inner world of the Involuntary Mechanism however, I have never come across someone so tenacious. It was as if she would enter the inner worlds of these children's physiologies, which were often quite dark and scary – many children came in with histories of severe trauma or abuse, with sometimes the addition of heavy medication on top of that – and in amidst all this darkness, like a little terrier, undeterred, she would search for the light, that glimmer of potency within the child's system, that would let us know that somewhere, deep down, this child's positive spirit was still alive. And then she would hold to it with a tenacity that took my breath away, gently but insistently fanning those embers until a flame would once more emerge. Then there was Gabriella Collangello – Gaby, a delightful Italian osteopath whose enthusiasm and skill were like a dancing flame, and whose Italian accent was sometimes so strong it could lead to humorous consequences (Gaby: “Stuart, please take a look at this child. Ee ‘asa little feet.”, Stuart: “…His feet look normal-sized to me…” Gaby: “No Stuart, ‘ee ‘asa little feet, a little epileptic feet”). And then there was Tajinda Deora, an osteopath whose straightforwardness and positivity always refreshed us – and one of the few practitioners who continued to enjoy crunches and clicks as much as the subtleties of the IVM. She is also the author of the excellent “Healing through Cranial Osteopathy”. Aside from these four, there were so many others that I also learnt from and became friends with. It was a wonderful time.