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In this insightful Spotlight episode, we explore the gentle yet profound world of Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) techniques. Discover how these hands-on, non-invasive approaches tap into the body's natural rhythms of self-healing in different ways. We discuss the subtle power of craniosacral rhythms, the role of the "breath of life", and how practitioners facilitate deep, holistic healing with a practice that has evolved from the groundbreaking work of osteopath William Sutherland. Keith shares his personal exploration of craniosacral therapy, tracing its roots in cranial osteopathy and discussing how pioneers such as John Upledger and Franklyn Sills have shaped this hands-on somatic therapy. From the surface rhythms to the deeper layers of the body's innate breathing mechanism, you'll learn how practitioners can attune to these movements. We contrast the methodologies of Upledger's CST with Sills' BCST approach, each offering their own resolution strategies. Discover how the biodynamic model's metaphor of ocean tides reveals the deeper energetic layers of the breath of life. Keith shares his perception of these tidal layers in his own practice and how craniosacral work led him to study energy healing. He discusses his love of energy work for self-practice, personal growth and how it lends itself to profound philosophical inquiry. Whether you're curious about CST's benefits or the more energetic BCST approach, this episode offers a deep dive into these transformative practices, and creates a comprehensive map for understanding the potential of craniosacral therapy in fostering better health and holistic wellness.Liked what you heard? Help us reach more people! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Start Energy Healing Today!Unlock your healing potential with our informative and fun introductory 10 hour LIVE online class in energy healing Our Flagship Training is Setting the Standard in Energy HealingThe 100 hour EHT-100 Energy Healing Training Contact Field Dynamics Email us at info@fielddynamicshealing.com energyfielddynamics.com Thanks for listening!

IntroductionThis is the episode we have been searching for! We highly recommend it for anyone struggling to get the recovery results they hope for post brain injury. In today's episode, Aaron Cloutier, Doctor of Chiropractics and Anna Blash an Upledger trained craniosacral therapist, massage therapist, and somatoemotional release expert guide us on alternative treatments that actually work! The two of them specialize in assisting brain injured folks in their healing. This is a content heavy episode, but offers a wealth of knowledge and education that will help you recover. It is worth the listen, even if it takes you a few sessions to get through the whole thing. Take notes and reach out to them for more information. SummaryIn this episode, Aaron Cloutier and Anna Blash, a brain injury power couplespecializing in brain management and craniosacral therapy, discuss the anatomyand physiology of concussions, the role of supplementation in the healingprocess, and the intricacies of craniosacral therapy. They highlight theimportance of understanding the spinal dynamics and cranial vault in relationto concussions and how chiropractic and craniosacral therapy can becomplementary treatments. The conversation touches on supplementation, the needfor individualized dosing, and the importance of consulting with healthcareprofessionals when incorporating supplements into a treatment plan. They alsotouch on the importance of rest and the integration of body, mind, and spiritin the healing process. Anna shares case studies that highlight the power ofsomatoemotional release in craniosacral therapy. They emphasize the individualnature of healing and the need for a holistic approach that addresses thephysical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery. Keywordsconcussion management, craniosacral therapy, anatomy, physiology, supplementation, spinal dynamics, cranial vault, chiropractic, craniosacral therapist, magnesium, fish oil, inflammation, dosing, healthcare professionals, healing, traumatic brain injury, rest, integration, somatoemotional release TakeawaysUnderstanding the anatomy and physiology of concussions is crucial in developing effective treatment protocols.Chiropractic and craniosacral therapy can be complementary treatments for concussions and all brain injury types, addressing both spinal dynamics and cranial vault issues.Magnesium supplementation is important for brain health and energy production, andmagnesium glycinate is a well-absorbed form to consider.Fish oil, particularly DHA, is neuroprotective and supports brain health, but it'simportant to choose a high-quality brand that is third-party tested.Supplementation should be individualized and discussed with healthcare professionals,especially when taking other medications. Craniosacral therapy is a light touch whole body treatment technique that supports andnourishes the central nervous system, reducing pain, stress, and enhancing health and wellbeing.Somatoemotional release is a component of craniosacral therapy that focuses on releasing emotional energy stored in the body, which can have a profound impact onhealing from traumatic brain injuries.Rest is crucial for healing from brain injuries, and it is important to find ways toachieve true rest and relaxation, such as through meditation, painting,gardening, or other activities that bring a sense of grounding and stillness.Healing from brain injuries requires a holistic approach that addresses the physical,emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery, and it is important to...

Have you ever noticed how clients talk about their pain? All too often people express negativity and even outright anger toward their bodies, which is counterproductive to healing. Join Cindy as she shares a simple method to increase awareness and encourage a healthy relationship and communication style when working with clients (and also yourself!) Host: After earning a degree in Sociology from Indiana University in 1997, Cindy Williams stumbled upon her calling as a massage therapist and bodyworker.  She completed massage school in Boulder, CO in 2000 and has been actively involved in the profession since that time.  For the last 24 years, Cindy has been in private practice, as well as serving in the education realm as an instructor, administrator, curriculum developer, consultant, and mentor.  She currently works as an author and freelance educational content writer while continuing to support individuals on their healing journeys through bodywork, meditation, and other mindfulness practices.  To learn more, visit her website at www.imaginehealthforyou.com.   Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   Upledger: www.upledger.com   Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.                      Website: anatomytrains.com                        Email: info@anatomytrains.com             Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains                       Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA     Founded by a massage therapist for massage therapists, the Elements Massage brand is a network of independently-owned and operated studios dedicated to changing lives--including yours!  The Elements Massage brand believes massage therapists deserve a supportive team, business and marketing resources, and the chance to learn as much as they want, so many Elements Massage studios offer and reimburse continuing education on an ongoing basis. It's no surprise Elements Massage therapist and client satisfaction leads the industry. That's because from day one, the brand has kept an unmatched commitment to deliver the best therapeutic massage experiences possible for both clients and massage therapists. Elements Massage studios expects the best. So should you. If this sounds like a fit, reach out. Studios are  hiring!    Website: https://elementsmassage.com/ABMP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elementsmassage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementsmassage Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLHkAYMgmA6_MJ8DSEZm-A   Disclaimer: Each Elements Massage® studio is independently owned and operated. Franchise owners (or their designated hiring managers) are solely responsible for all employment and personnel decisions and matters regarding their independently owned and operated studios, including hiring, direction, training, supervision, discipline, discharge, compensation (e.g., wage practices and tax withholding and reporting requirements), and termination of employment. Elements Therapeutic Massage, LLC (ETM) is not involved in, and is not responsible for, employment and personnel matters and decisions made by any franchise owner. All individuals hired by franchise owners' studios are their employees, not those of ETM. Benefits vary by independently owned and operated Elements Massage® studios. Elements Massage® and Elements Massage + design are registered trademarks owned by ETM.   Upledger Are you a health-care practitioner interested in improving your client outcomes? Then it's time to discover CranioSacral Therapy—a gentle, hands-on manual therapy that releases restrictions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve overall health. Upledger Institute International is recognized worldwide and offers a full CranioSacral Therapy curriculum. Learn from the institute named for the developer of CranioSacral Therapy—Dr. John E. Upledger. Visit upledger.com to see a full listing of classes and begin your CranioSacral Therapy journey today.  Receive a discount when you register early!        

Was ist Biodynamik? Dieser Frage geht Klaas mit unserem Interviewgast Tom Esser auf den Grund. Tom hat bereits 30 Jahre Erfahrung als Lehrer in der Osteopathie und noch länger als Praktiker. Egal ob Barall, Upledger oder Jealous – Tom hat mit vielen Größen zusammengearbeitet und gelehrt. Neben seiner osteopathischen Kinderpraxis mitten in Berlin war Tom die letzten Jahre sehr viel mit dem Vater der osteopathischen Biodynamik unterwegs: Jim Jealous. Wer war dieser berühmte Osteopath? Wie arbeitet man mit der Biodynamik? Und wie ist es Osteopathie mit Hunden und Walen zu praktizieren? Zu all diesen Themen hat Tom packende Anekdoten parat und Klaas ist am Ende des Interviews völlig verwirrt. Macht also nichts, falls es euch genauso geht. Das sei völlig normal, sagt Tom Esser lächelnd.

Gert Groot Landeweer kann auf über 25 Jahre als Osteopath zurückblicken. Er hat viel Erfahrung als Dozent und ist Autor diverser Lehrbücher. Unter anderem hatte er das Upledger Institut Deutschland gegründet, sowie das Barral Institut Deutschland. Upledger wird in der modernen Debatte über die Osteopathie gerne ausgeklammert, obwohl viele Studien zur Craniosacralen Osteopathie auf seinem Behandlungsprotokoll beruhen. Gert hat über viele Jahre hinweg regelmäßig mit ihm zusammengearbeitet und spricht im Knochenjob Podcast darüber, wie diese Zusammenarbeit seine Behandlung stark geprägt hat und wie er die Forderung nach mehr Wissenschaft in der Osteopathie bewertet.

In this episode, Lyn interviews Etienne Peirsman who shares his story of being in almost complete kidney failure after a staph infection. He talks about his near death experience and how stillness and listening to his intution allowed his body to heal itself. We also dove into what craniosacral is (I highly recommend it!), why it is an important modality to support healing, and the importance of touch in our health and healing.   About Etienne: Highly inspirational and respected teacher in the field of CranioSacral, Etienne Peirsman came to Cranio in a non-traditional fashion. After a a staph infection left him with nearly 20% kidney function, he found that preparing to die brought him the clarity of total silence. In a remarkable turn of events, he was able to heal his own body, which led him to travel to the Osho International Meditation Center, where he was first introduced to Cranio, during an immersive meditation and bodywork training. Etienne describes Cranio as the the closest thing to that wonderful silence he found during his near death experience, and from that time, 31 years ago, it became his life's passion. His journey led him first to apprentice at the Upledger Institute in Florida, then teach at Bastyr University in Washington and the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts. He is the founder of Peirsman Cranio as well as the CranioSacraal Therapie Academy in Holland, where he originated the CranioSacral Professional Organization and is an honorary member of The Dutch CranioSacral Practitioner Society. Author of the pioneering book, "Craniosacral Therapy for Babies and Small Children" published by Penguin Random House, Etienne is about to publish his second book "Tantric Aspects of CranioSacral". It is truly a unique experience to learn Cranio from such a passionate, talented teacher who infuses his classes with good humor and a deep dive into stillness. He strives to use simple language that engages our spontaneity. His methods are the middle ground between biomechanics Upledger style and biodynamic Sutherland style. In his classes, students learn to start from a no-mind space, a place where the mind can take a vacation, allowing their practice to unfold in non-duality, or what he calls the Midline. He emphasizes the power of touch to stimulate the secretion of oxytocin, a hormone that brings a feeling of oneness and values clarity as the result of being in touch with that Midline that connects us with our life-force, our true and infinite potential. Etienne travels the world with his life partner Toshiko, teaching where he is invited to share this opportunity of radical self transformation. He is also launching his first ever online class, that will have fascinating lectures and detailed instruction on all the hand placements, as a resource for students to learn and enjoy Cranio.   To connect with Etienne and his work: PEIRSMANCRANIOSACRAL https://www.peirsmancraniosacral.com/ FIRST CRANIO BASICS ONLINE MASTERCLASS https://www.peirsmancranio.com/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/peirsmancranio INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/peirsmancranio/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-C3go34Mi09AKH95A_z_eg LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/etienne-peirsman-b7713a257/ PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com/Peirsmancranio/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/Peirsmancranio TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@peirsmancranio?lang=en

Etienne Peirsman shares his story of how he got into Cranial Sacral Therapy, which included his own experience of self-healing and a miraculous healing of a friend. He also discussed the importance of intuitive healing and the power of Cranial Sacral Therapy to diagnose and heal. Etienne Peirsman discussed how stem cells are connected to the universal intelligence and don't think, but know what to do. He shares a story of a student and friend who were both paralyzed and were able to walk and talk again after a few craniosacral sessions. He also shares a story of a seven year old dyslexic boy who was able to read again after a few minutes of connecting to the life force. Etienne Peirsman teaches people with no knowledge of the body how to access their intuition and use conscious touch to bring instant mindfulness. He also teaches an intensive program where students go through nine courses to learn cranial therapy and deal with their own issues. He guides them through the process and helps them access the life force and release emotions. He also has online courses available, which I definitely want to attend! Check out his courses here: www.peirsmancranio.com/course/basics Etienne's Bio: Highly inspirational and respected teacher in the field of CranioSacral, Etienne Peirsman came to Cranio in a non-traditional fashion. After a a staph infection left him with nearly 20% kidney function, he found that preparing to die brought him the clarity of total silence. In a remarkable turn of events, he was able to heal his own body, which led him to travel to the Osho International Meditation Center, where he was first introduced to Cranio, during an immersive meditation and bodywork training. Etienne describes Cranio as the the closest thing to that wonderful silence he found during his near death experience, and from that time, 31 years ago, it became his life's passion. His journey led him first to apprentice at the Upledger Institute in Florida, then teach at Bastyr University in Washington and the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts. He is the founder of Peirsman Cranio as well as the CranioSacraal Therapie Academy in Holland, where he originated the CranioSacral Professional Organization and is an honorary member of The Dutch CranioSacral Practitioner Society. Author of the pioneering book, "Craniosacral Therapy for Babies and Small Children" published by Penguin Random House, Etienne is about to publish his second book "Tantric Aspects of CranioSacral". It is truly a unique experience to learn Cranio from such a passionate, talented teacher who infuses his classes with good humor and a deep dive into stillness. He strives to use simple language that engages our spontaneity. His methods are the middle ground between biomechanics Upledger style and biodynamic Sutherland style.  In his classes, students learn to start from a no-mind space, a place where the mind can take a vacation, allowing their practice to unfold in non-duality, or what he calls the Midline. He emphasizes the power of touch to stimulate the secretion of oxytocin, a hormone that brings a feeling of oneness and values clarity as the result of being in touch with that Midline that connects us with our life-force, our true and infinite potential. Etienne travels the world with his life partner Toshiko, teaching where he is invited to share this opportunity of radical self transformation. He is also launching his first ever online class, that will have fascinating lectures and detailed instruction on all the hand placements, as a resource for students to learn and enjoy Cranio.

In this episode Shelley Clarke  chats with a very special guest, her sister Lauren Benda! Lauren is a physio of over 10 years and an Upledger advanced trained Craniosacral therapist (which there's only a handful of people in Australia with this qualification and training.) Listen as Lauren candidly discusses navigating the identity shift in becoming a new Mother. In this episode you'll learn about:- Lauren's journey moving from physiotherapy to a Craniosacral therapist- how she had to advocate for herself in the third trimester of her pregnancy and birth- why a Craniosacral therapy  session opened her body to rehearse the birth of her daughter- why Aware Parenting's listening to feelings helped Lauren's connection to her newborn baby especially after feeding trouble- how Lauren is navigating the depth and width of this new identity of Mother that she hasn't experienced beforeIf you are wanting to gain incredible insight to the way you can navigate the medical system whilst birthing and advocating for yourself, then this is the podcast episode for you!21 days of play courseContinue the conversation with Shelley here:https://www.facebook.com/shelleyclarkemindbodyparentinghttps://www.instagram.com/_shelleyclarke_/Find Arrosto the best coffee in the Riverland here:www.arrostocoffee.com.auThis podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

Theresa & Sherry could not contain their excitement in this episode! This is the first of four special episodes that will lead virtually (and for some, literally) into a summer camp experience! https://www.anecdotalanatomy.com/camp (CAMP) is an acronym that will be teased out over the next four weeks. The C is for Community, as well as, communication and connection. https://www.anecdotalanatomy.com/camp (CAMP) fits in perfectly with the wholistic place we are building, since every neighborhood needs community to give it life. Staying with fascia as a model , Theresa offers several "-ceptions" that are the means of communication - Proprioception (body in space), Interoception (internal communications), Exteroception (messages from the external world), Nocioception (our ability to feel pain). Sherry's & Theresa's stories link the teachings to the world through anecdotes from their lives (as usual). Click to Sign Up for https://www.anecdotalanatomy.com/camp (CAMP) now! Join with a friend and add to your community! Theresa referenced an article by Dr. Robert Shleip called, Fascia as an Organ of Communication as well an http://www.upledger.co.uk/what-is-ser.html (article by Dr. Upledger). Anecdotal Anatomy's Amazing Team: http://www.tobereel.com (Judith George) - Editor (video & audio) https://www.keithkenny.com (Keith Kenny) - Music http://cindyfatsis.com (Cindy Fatsis) - Photography

E71 we talk about the Upledger course that Sara and Amanda attended this weekend, some of our own personal developments into this component or tool of osteopathy. Always keep your eyes and mind open, never stop digging.

In this replay for Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Annette Leary, IBCLC, RN, BSN shares with Michelle the multitude of ways that craniosacral therapy benefits people of all ages and stages in life;  especially as it relates to fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant feeding. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. It was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State University."For newborns, those are the kinda things we look at: digestion, feeding, being able to self-soothe, being able to sleep- really disruptive sleep patterns with the babies. I'll also see situations where you know maybe the baby is a week or two old and I'll hear, "Oh, he is so strong. He is standing up." Hmm… babies aren't supposed to stand up at two weeks or arch their head back." —Annette Leary About Annette Leary, IBCLC, RN, BSN:Annette has been working with families for over 30 years as a pediatric/postpartum nurse, childbirth educator, and international board-certified lactation consultant. She enjoys working with the whole family to improve their state of wellness and to educate them on how to seek knowledge on managing their health. This commitment to families led Annette to become Upledger trained in Craniosacral Therapy. Connect with Annette Leary:Website: https://www.iahp.com/Annette-Leary/Facebook:  @Annette Leary,   @Annette's Natural Approach to Health and Wellness Connect with Michelle Smith:Classes with Michelle: birtheaseservices.com/birth-ease-childbirth-education, birtheasehypnobirth.com/hypnobirthing-classes-orlando-michelleFacebook:   Birth Ease,   The Birth Ease Podcast,  Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram:    @birtheasemichellesmith,  @birtheaselossssupportYouTube:    Birth EaseLinkedIn:  Birth Ease Michelle SmithWebsite:  BirthEaseServices.com  birtheasehypnobirth.comThank you for listening!!!

This week's episode brings us an understanding of two more bodywork modalities: reiki healing and craniosacral therapy. Ever heard of them? Whether you've experienced them yourself, have heard friends mention them or these are new words for you, you're going to love this conversation. Sheila Hay joins Jenn to give us the rundown on both practices, what happens in a session, how they work, when we want to choose each and how to find the right facilitator for you. From physical trauma to stress and anxiety, we've all experienced something that makes this particularly interesting.  Outline:Welcome back & intro this week's topic with a moment of pause  Meet Sheila Hay, reiki healer and craniosacral therapistSheila's story - from McDonald's franchisee in Alaska to neuro-energetic healer on MauiWhat's reiki? What's craniosacral therapy? What happens in a sessionHow does reiki work? Quantum physicsCraniosacral therapy and the Dural membrane of the skull & spineArnold Schwarzenegger's forehead vs Bob Hope's foreheadIs this all just woowoo?Dr. UpledgerReiki wards in hospitalsWhen to choose reiki and/or craniosacral?Craniosacral: car accident, bump head, concussion, impact, physical traumaReiki: anything emotional, especially fear, anxietyIs it the practitioner who makes the difference with reiki?The role of the facilitator's intentWhat can we expect? How long and how many sessions to see results?How to choose a practitionerFinal thoughts from SheilaLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu PlanSheila's Website, IG & FB Quotes:"I am a facilitator...I'm directing that universal energy that comes through me to you and your body uses the energy and does the healing work itself." - Sheila Hay"There's a cellular memory that's been like a thorn; reiki comes in and snaps the thorn off, brings you peace and brings the cell back to frequency ." - Sheila Hay"People with Alzheimer's have a lower flow of spinal fluid."  - Sheila Hay"We're not taught to feel the actual flow of our bodies." - Sheila Hay"Give yourself the optimum support to be healthy." - Sheila Hay

CranioSacral Therapie ist in aller Munde und hilft bei Problemen wie chronischen Schmerzen, Tinnitus, Migräne, Erschöpfung, Störungen des Immunsystems, Nasennebenhöhlenentzündungen sowie Störungen nach Operationen und zahlreiche anderen orthopädischen und neurologischen Erkrankungen – doch wie funktioniert diese Art der Therapie eigentlich? Die Antwort darauf findet ihr in unserer aktuellen Podcast-Episode! Ihr braucht individuelle Unterstützung oder möchtet gerne mehr zum Thema CranioSacral Therapie wissen? Dann schaut gerne auf unserer Webseite vorbei: http://praxisentero.at Wenn ihr Fragen zu unseren Angeboten oder Anregungen für Podcast-Themen habt, könnt ihr euch auch gerne unter office@praxisentero.at bei uns melden. Wir freuen uns auf euch!

This podcast is one of my geekiest yet and I loved it! What a pleasure to chat with equine body worker Tami Elkayam about the equine fascial lines, her recent osteopathy training, craniosacral work and the essential role of the TMJ, and much more. A must listen for any equine body workers out there, and for horse lovers interested in learning more about how their horses bodies work. Scroll down the page for all the resources shared - I definitely have some new books on my wish list!  Tami started her equine therapy journey with the Masterson Method and worked her way through certification, and then continued her training with all four levels of Equine CranioScaral through the Upledger institute. As she finds new tools and gathers more knowledge, she feels able to better treat and help horses. She has recently started a new journey as an equine osteopath through the Vluggen Institute. From Tami: I believe that therapists need empathy, humility and an open mind. I believe it takes a village to keep our equine partners healthy and happy. I feel there is not enough collaboration in the equine world between Veterinarians, Farriers, Dentists, Chiropractors and Therapists. I believe in spreading knowledge and sharing information so that each horse can have a better life. It is important for me that each one of my clients understands that each horse I treat becomes part of my herd; each horse gives as much as it receives. Therefore they are family. Find out more about Tami on Facebook or at https://elkayamequinetherapy.godaddysites.com/ Enjoy!  

Dr. Lisa Upledger shares some memories from her early days at the Upledger Institute and discusses her current educational offerings and clinical work at the Upledger Center for Integrative Therapy in Jupiter, Florida. www.lisaupledger.com  

In today's episode, we learn about Craniosacral Therapy and how it can help heal our fertility struggles. I had a life changing experience with Alison and wanted her on the show so she can explain her work and how it has so helped me connect with my self and my baby. Alison Yanni, LMT is a Craniosacral Therapist, Mindset Coach, and Medical Intuitive dedicated to the physical and spiritual growth of her clients. She is an Upledger trained Craniosacral Therapist specializing in immune dysfunction/dis-ease, chronic pain, obstetrics, pediatrics and women’s health. Her mindset specialties are comprised of re-awakening the deeper sense of self, connecting to the Divine within, re-balancing the body during times of illness such as cancer, fertility abundance, birth preparation, and releasing trauma from the mind and body. She is currently writing a book on Womb Wisdom which is a collection of knowledge gathered from over a decade in women’s health and channeling from the Divine about lineage release and the deeper wisdom and connection that lies in the womb space. This episode explains: - What a trained Craniosacral Therapist does and what a session looks like. “You don't have to say much, your tissue says everything. the body just starts talking”   - We all have an inner physician and what that means.  - What is epigenetics?  Learn more about Alison and her work.  Receive a Free Consultation! @wisdom_of_the_body wisdomofthebody.org Today I wanted to honor you! This week is National Infertility Awareness Week! Sending you so much love and support on your journey. If you get a chance this week, send someone you know who is also going through their fertility struggles a big hug!        

Jana Moon helps people have happier lives by offering assistance on the path to better health and greater joy.Jana has been interested in wellness since childhood. While still in primary school a kind and wise chiropractor began to nurture that interest by teaching her about the structure, and function of the body, and the art of being present with people. And growing up in the country, she felt an intuitive connection to all living things and an easy, natural understanding of the emotional body as it relates to the physical body.In 1996, after college and an early career in publishing, Jana completed Massage Therapy training and fell in love with the innate wisdom of the body and with CranioSacral Therapy. She became Techniques Certified in CranioSacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute she is a Teaching Assistant for Upledger, and continue her education in this powerful, gentle, respectful, and deeply effective therapy. Along the way she developed skills in a variety of energy techniques and today, in addition to my CST practice, She is a Reiki Master offering Reiki sessions and teach Reiki I & II classes. She offers Master mentorship and attunements on a case-by-case basis.www.moonhealingarts.com

Jana Moon helps people have happier lives by offering assistance on the path to better health and greater joy.Jana has been interested in wellness since childhood. While still in primary school a kind and wise chiropractor began to nurture that interest by teaching her about the structure, and function of the body, and the art of being present with people. And growing up in the country, she felt an intuitive connection to all living things and an easy, natural understanding of the emotional body as it relates to the physical body.In 1996, after college and an early career in publishing, Jana completed Massage Therapy training and fell in love with the innate wisdom of the body and with CranioSacral Therapy. She became Techniques Certified in CranioSacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute she is a Teaching Assistant for Upledger, and continue her education in this powerful, gentle, respectful, and deeply effective therapy. Along the way she developed skills in a variety of energy techniques and today, in addition to my CST practice, She is a Reiki Master offering Reiki sessions and teach Reiki I & II classes. She offers Master mentorship and attunements on a case-by-case basis.www.moonhealingarts.com

Etienne Peirsman began teaching craniosacral therapy in 1991, and founded craniosacral institutes in Belgium and the Netherlands. He is also the originator of the Craniosacral Professional Organization in Holland. He currently teaches in New Mexico and Washington, USA. Etienne is the author of the book "Craniosacral Therapy for Babies and Small Children," published by North Atlantic Books in 2006. His work encompasses the evolution from a biomechanical (Upledger) to a biodynamic approach (Sutherland/Sills). His specialty is the expression of the Heart, the long tide and their connection to meditation and enlightenment. He has said “Drop the word therapy. It is not part of who and what we are. Face it, you are perfect and your heart is perfect”. Etienne's site: www.craniomasters.com   www.craniosacralpodcast.com  

Cloe Couturier has been working at the Upledger Institute Clinic since 1995, having been invited directly by Dr. John Upledger to practice there. Her personal and professional path through the healing arts have included Osteopathic training in France, Craniosacral therapy with the Upledger Institute, Biodynamics with Bernard Darraillians, and Medical Qigong. In this episode she tells the story of how her desire to heal her son's muscular dystrophy led her down a path of discovery of the many possibilities of manual therapy and energetic healing. Dr. Cloe's website: http://cloecouturier.com/ Her Upledger Profile: https://www.iahp.com/CloeCouturier/  

https://preventingalzheimers.com/ This week’s episode on Meathead Hippie is nerdy in all the right places. Guest speaker, Michael Morgan, comes from an extensive background in craniosacral therapy and its relation to Alzheimer's disease. Some people believe it's one that is incurable, but Morgan’s practice in functional medicine seems to prove otherwise. “With the right changes in diet and exercise, Alzheimer's can be preventable and even reversible… We have enough people in the world and we can train people quickly enough to start to significantly reduce the detriment of Alzheimer's in the next 5 years.” Michael Morgan has a brain of his own that holds an undeniable amount of intelligence and determination. A man who will continue to make advancements in preventing Alzheimer's disease through functional medicine and craniosacral therapy, Morgan will not stop until his audacious goal is achieved. Content Summary: 4:50 What is Craniosacral Therapy? “The body is its own natural pharmacy.” Dr. Upledger and his development of the modern form of Craniosacral Therapy 10:41 How Senile Dementia & Alzheimer’s Form in the Brain Explaining the cause of brain shrinkage and the role of cerebrospinal fluid 14:00 The Politics of Functional Medicine Food is medicine “With the right changes in diet and exercise, Alzheimer's can be preventable and even reversible.” 15:35 A Direct Correlation Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Brain inflammation and the rise of insulin levels due to sugar-concentrated diets 20:27 Epigenetics “Epigenetics means that even if you have a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's, you can turn OFF the genes that are detrimental to you and turn ON the ones which will more promote a healthier life.” 21:25 Supplements and Anti-inflammatory Spices 24:25 The Concussion Study A study conducted on NFL players Neuroplasticity - How the brain can reorganize itself 30:25 An Audacious Goal: “We have enough people in the world and we can train people quickly enough to start to significantly reduce the detriment of Alzheimer's in the next 5 years.” 36:00 Exercise and the Clearing of Metabolic Pathways 40:15 Essential Oils for the Brain 47:37 The Brain’s Need for Balance How mental, emotional and spiritual balance all play significant roles in brain health Michael's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YSh4oR8xc0 Jack Canfield interviews Michael Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftog6jC7dH8 Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Suzanne Scurlock-Durana www.healingfromthecore.comSee it and join the discussion on Youtube: https://youtu.be/e0-tToRpGA8Suzanne Scurlock-Durana, CMT, CST-D, is one of the world’s leading authorities on conscious awareness and its transformational impact on the healing process.For more than 30 years she has empowered people with practical tools that enable them to experience joy in each moment without burning out. These skills help improve every aspect of their lives, from their health and well-being to their relationships, their careers, their creativity, even the growth of their businesses.After decades of perfecting her methods of awakening the body’s innate wisdom, Suzanne created the comprehensive Healing From the Core training curriculum in 1994. Today it includes a robust selection of international workshops, webinars, speaking engagements and audio programs.One of the original instructors personally mentored by the late Dr. John E. Upledger, Suzanne also continues to teach CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release for the Upledger Institute on nearly every continent. What’s more, she collaborated with the late Emilie Conrad for almost two decades. Together they integrated Emilie’s Continuum Movement with Suzanne’s Full Body Presence to teach other practitioners how to accelerate and deepen the healing process.Known for her honest, grounded, nurturing manner, Suzanne is adept at weaving together mind, body and spirit to create a unique environment that encourages profound healing.She is a sought-after speaker who inspires healthcare providers, coaches, executives, parents, clergy and others to stay relaxed and energized using her life-changing tools for dissolving stress, pain, overwhelm and confusion. She also provides ongoing staff development training at the Esalen Institute.Suzanne has authored hundreds of articles, and thousands visit her blog at Presence Matters: Reflections on Body, Mind and Spirit. Plus, she maintains a private practice in Reston, Virginia, where her clients benefit from the innovative techniques she teaches in her first book, Full-Body Presence: Learning to Listen to Your Body’s Wisdom.

Eric Moya has been an instructor for The Upledger Institute for two decades, teaching several different classes for UI. In this interview he lays some groundwork for understanding his class "CST and Working with Chronic Depletion," discussing the differences between a restriction-based approach to CST and a pattern-based one. Eric's business page: www.ericmoya.com The Upledger page for "CST and Working with Chronic Depletion"    The Idea Crucible: www.theideacrucible.com   www.craniosacralpodcast.com  

John Matthew Upledger is the CEO of Upledger Institute International and the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators - representing Upledger, the Barral Institute, the D'Ambrogio Institute and numerous others. As the CEO, he oversees the worldwide comprehensive continuing education and manual therapy training programs of their multiple institutes and respective curricula, with students in more than 110 countries. For more than 25 years, he has been actively engaged in all aspects of the Upledger organizations—from education to clinical services. His strict adherence to delivering high-quality continuing education has solidly positioned Upledger Institute International as the leading provider in manual therapy education for treating a wide range of individuals suffering from pain, dysfunction and other health related issues. Today, Upledger, with more than a 125,000 alumni remains the most recognized and respected training and clinical name in the manual therapy world. Dedicated to the natural enhancement of health, Upledger Institute International is also recognized worldwide for their clinical research and therapeutic services. For more information, please visit Upledger Institute International, Upledger Institute Clinic, and Upledger Foundation

Kate Mackinnon is an Upledger-trained therapist and author of the book "From My Hands and Heart - Achieving Health and Balance with Craniosacral Therapy" In this interview Kate talks about her journey through CST work, relationship with Dr. Wayne Dyer, events that led to her writing a book, and some thoughts about building a practice. Kate's website:www.kmackinnon.com Email: kate@kmackinnon.com Information about CST business training is here. Choose Love Foundation:www.jesselewischooselove.org

Robyn Scherr, an Upledger-trained therapist, shares with us the elements of a healthy business mindset that have helped her build a busy CST practice. She also discusses with Ryan a few elements of the current political environment in our field.   Robyn's home page:  www.livinginthebody.net (Her articles from Massage & Bodywork Magazine are in the sidebar of her page.) Upledger Institute:www.upledger.com

Ryan answers two questions from listeners. ryan@craniosacralpodcast.com Transcription of answers to the two questions in today's episode: Okay, so I guess now we can shift over to some questions from listeners today. Let's start with a question from Niamh in Ireland: Audio:  “Hi Ryan. Thank you so much for this podcast. It's just perfect for me right now. Niamh Dempsy is my name and I'm based in Ireland. I just completed the Upledger training … did my exam just a few weeks ago. I guess my question is …  I am in that phase where I'm like “Upledger, what now?” Things are falling away rapidly - doing and tractioning and inducing. So I'm reading Franklyn Sills at the moment and I've just been drawn to any kind of biodynamic teaching that I can find. So I guess I'm asking about that space that's opening up that's kind of terrifying. It's a space of not doing and not knowing. I suppose I'm asking the classic question “How do you do not doing?” I'm just looking to explore how that movement happens in the therapeutic setting. Thank you again. I'll be listening in.” Hi Niamh, thanks for speakpiping in with some feedback. I'm really glad you are enjoying the podcast. Just to clarify for everybody, I emailed Niamh and asked her how far she has gone through the Upledger curriculum, and she replied that she has finished the first two classes and qualified as a CST-T, which is the techniques designation. Well, Niamh hit on a really big topic right off the bat here – this concept of doing vs not doing and “doing not-doing.” She left me a lot of room with her question to hit on several topics, so I'll just kind of set into this question with a loose boundary and we'll just see what comes out. Let me start by saying congratulations on your success so far with Upledger Institute training. I tend to call Upledger Institute “UI.” Just to let you guys know, UI for short. So when I say UI, you'll all know what I mean, that's Upledger Institute. UI has been around for a long time for a good reason. They have created a path for many practitioners to do this work for a living. There are many great people at UI who have worked very hard to establish CST as a legitimate healthcare modality. I regularly have people come to my office who are seeking out craniosacral care because of past success they have had with Upledger-trained therapists. So I am in debt to them for laying a groundwork that I benefit from and for creating so much good will in the past – all over the world, actually. So far with UI, Niamh, you've had a great introduction to what is often called the biomechanical approach to craniosacral therapy. I'm careful about broadly categorizing UI work as mechanical, because I think that's a little unfair of a classification, and there's a little more room in the approach for fluid interaction than that term implies, but overall like you said, there is a lot of doing in that style of craniosacral. If you've gone through CST 1 and 2, then you've been in the world of sacral traction, medial compression of the ASIS, hard induction of stillpoints at the occiput, propping up c1 to disengage it from the occiput (OCB release), you've been doing various lifts (frontal, parietal, ), you've been pulling on the temporal bones via the ears, and even when you move into oral work, you are still actively balancing the hard palate, etc.  and even the v-spread technique, which is pretty subtle is an active direction of energy. So, there really is a lot of doing in this style of work.  And I think that's an okay place to start. Sutherland himself did a lot of doing via direct and indirect action with tissues for decades while he explored the nature of the matter he was dealing with in the craniosacral system, and I'm sure he helped a lot of people along the way with that approach. I am really grateful that I started with UI work and spent time utilizing it in the treatment room. I learned a lot form that work, and it still serves me today. I still “do” some of those techniques at times, but much more sparingly than I used to. I believe that anyone who is serious about craniosacral therapy should have an understanding and a proficiency with the more active, mechanical approaches to the work that are often associated with the faster rhythmic expressions of primary respiration. I believe that technique-based work, when explored consciensciously,  can actually fortify the therapist's grounding from working with tissues and sensitize the hands to anatomical subtleties in the tissues. I've found many of the direct and indirect techniques taught in a curriculum like Upledger's to be very practical at times. Actually, over the years I have become increasingly concerned for graduates of biodynamic foundation trainings who are out there in the real world trying to address the wide variety of health issues that are presented to them armed only with the deep passivity of biodynamic work. Mature biodynamic contact is eventually very powerful, but it might take a while moving along the path to reach that maturity, and, the therapists life would at times be much easier if they had an understanding of effective “doing” regarding tissue techniques while they grow into biodynamic work. Let's not forget that biodynamics is advanced work. It took a lifetime for Sutherland to walk fully into it. We can indeed benefit from the groundwork done by the forefathers of this work, but to think we can skip completely the basics of “harder-boundaried” touch might not be helpful to some therapists' development. The pioneers of this work earned their way to the subtle powerful refinement of biodynamic work over decades of practice. So I think a clinical practitioner is best served by having a working knowledge of both classical and bd approaches. Personally I think it is usually easier to step into biodynamics from a mechanical background than the other way around. We get really spoiled in biodynamics for deep comfort, and this is (of course) not  a bad thing at all. But to get worked on with technique based work after experiencing all the innate freedom and spaciousness in biodynamics can be hard. Conversely, the technique oriented students who are in the process of moving into biodynamics, if they possess just a little bit of patience, often find a great sense of growth and freedom from exploring the new space offered them by biodynamics perception and interaction.  I think this direction of transition, from mechanical to biodynamics is naturally a little bit easier for most learners. So Niamh, it seems to me you are at a great place right now. Armed with some understanding and effective tools, but interested in exploring the work at greater depth. I think it is great you are reading biodynamic texts like Franklyn Sills. Reading fuels my understanding as well, but I think it is important to say that nothing can replace experience in the classroom within the group field and guidance of a teacher. The group field of like-minded students is a very powerful resource for the biodynamic learner. So, it seems to me that your next move would be to explore your options for attending a biodynamic training (which I'm guessing you already are) – I encourage you to connect with several different teachers and perhaps even get a feel for their teaching style in an intro class before committing to a full foundation training. But more directly to the concern you raised about “not doing, not knowing.” I think you said “how do you do not doing?” wow. That's a biggie, but I'll go ahead and share a few ideas about that. Firstly, let me give you a down-to-earth, practical, no BS answer : “Doing not doing” is basically just allowing. I don't know where you are in Franklyn's text, but I bet that's probably what he means. We have to learn how to allow the system to express itself at deeper and deeper levels. We put our efforts into allowing rather than changing things. That's a basic form of doing not doing. Now, “Doing not doing” can be also fleshed out in a little more complicated way, a way that points to some of the higher aspects of consciousness. So I'm going to get a little more sophisticated here for a minute to try to honor some of the higher realities of the work. The higher levels of biodynamic work do introduce to us some pretty incredible experiences of awareness similar to those invoked by spiritual practices like, say, Buddhist koans or Christian contemplation. They are experiences that are hard to explain because their nature is illogical to our minds. So we have to resort to logical talk to try to get closer to understanding what to do with this illogical experience we sometimes have in biodynamics. In order to clarify this, let's have some logical talk about doing: when you are learning biodynamic perceptual skills, you are indeed doing something. At times, you can be doing many things. For instance, even though you are not initiating and interjecting willful movement into the body of the client like you would be with a cranial technique, you are still actively exploring varying levels of sensory information that unfold within and around you. There is actually work involved for most newcomers to learn the practice of deep neutrality. For example, you may need to spend time identifying your reflexive urges to respond to stimuli arising in yourself, the client, and the environment, and learn to  uncouple from these urges. So there is some activity around identifying and uncoupling. For some learners, this feels like doing. At times it can feel like work. You may also be active in the sense of directing your awareness to see the client and treatment space from different physical angles and spatial frameworks in order to expand your understanding of the forces of movement in nature. In biodynamics, we don't just sit there doing nothing. It's not an absent-minded nothingness. We are looking for an avenue to enter proper relationship with both the client and the natural world - simultaneously.  But over time, as we become more familiar with the natural spatial language of PR we exert increasingly smaller amounts of effort to enter into this sweet spot of relationship – and we are able stay there for longer periods of time without exertion. In this sweet spot we can begin to explore the deeper aspects of doing non-doing, of witnessing instantaneous physiological and metaphysical correction arising within the moment, free from our effort. You have plenty of time to work your way into those lands. It takes most practitioners years to really move into doing non-doing. It is about making friends with Primary Respiration. On that note I think it is important to understand that learning biodynamics requires some discipline – not the kind of discipline that builds pressure in oneself, but the kind that builds stability. Biodynamics also requires patience. It requires new forms of trust for many of us. As we move into a biodynamic space, the work we do is largely upon our own psyche as we cleanse the old ways of our will and cultivate a new willingness to be re-formed in present time, to allow our sense of self to be made anew. The quicker and more thoroughly we can adopt that posture of trust and patience toward the remolding of ourselves, the farther we progress in our understanding of how to effectively partner with the Breath of Life for the sake of therapeutics. So the initial doing in the process of learning biodynamics is directed toward better understanding our internal world and clarifying our relationship with sensory phenomenon so that we can better understand how to best relate to natural principles. While we aren't doing to the client, we are doing to ourselves in a sense … gently … gently preparing ourselves for a higher order of experience. This is the work, the doing, as we enter into the biodynamic path.   I know that uninitiated onlookers sometimes think that we just sit there with a head in our hands and hope for the best. And I can see why they would think that based on some of our more visible quotes about the work like “be still and know” or “trust the tide and get out of the way.“ Yes, those sayings make things sound really easy, but it omits a whole strata of disciplined activity and practice that is essential for the learner to pass through before he or she can actually know if they are still, or where they might be still, or if they really are out of the way – at least this is the case for most of us. Occasionally I do meet a person blessed by grace who can step easily into states of clear awareness and transparency within biodynamic sensory phenomenon. But these are rare people indeed.  Most of us require some priming before we understand how to effectively become effortless. We are all growing.   But after you've laid the groundwork and come to understand yourself better and begin to learn how to let yourself be expanded into what I think you called the “terrifying space that's opening up” the reality of doing no-doing becomes increasingly clear. It becomes clear because we come to see more and more that the intelligence doing the most accurate work in sessions is not our own. We see this, experience this understanding when we learn to step into the sensory world of Primary Respiration in an increasingly immersive manner, and better understand its true value for human health. From the biodynamic perspective, primary respiration and the Breath of Life are the spatially active elements that initiate and complete therapeutic corrections in tissue, chemistry, fluid dynamics, emotional residue, and at times the structure and contents of the mind. The Breath of Life constantly emits accessible versions of perfection in a vast field of vibrant stillness. This intention for wholeness is delivered to us via primary respiration, the deep breathing of life into form, which largely speaks in a language of movement and shape. One of my favorite quotes of all times is “Man cognizes, God geometizes.” from Dr. Randolph Stone, the Osteopath and founder of Polarity Therapy. Over time we come to see that the ever-arising forces of geometization that shape life give us an opportunity to experience creation at a greater depth than most of us could have imagined. And working from this deeper realm enables us to help many people. In biodynamics it is primary respiration and the elemental forces of the BOL that do the work and make the decisions so we don't have to. Once we get proficient at quieting the desires of our will and opening the faculties of awareness to contain a broad field of slow natural action, we really start to experience in a guttural, primordial way what it means to be witness to the arising of life. And, at times, the biodynamic path takes us to a place where we reach an experience of understanding that no movement of our will or mind can add anything to the perfection that permeates each unique moment of creation in a treatment, be it manifest in stillness or motion. Now that is a true experience of “doing not doing.” So for the beginner, doing not doing is largely just allowing and accepting the movements and shapes that arise in and around the treatment space. But for the advanced practitioner, doing not doing is a favorable peak event that can't really be earned. We can prepare for it, but can't grasp it. It must be given to us. And when it is, it is usually accompanied by significant therapeutic progress in the treatment. Well I'm getting pretty philosophical here, and I'm concerned about getting too far "out there" for some listeners. So I digress … and for the benefit of newcomers who might not have a reference point for understanding some of the ideological points I've made so far, let me just list some of the practical things that we, as biodynamic  practitioners might be doing at any one time during a session, just to give you some ideas if you are new to this approach: We stay aware of what we are orienting to – for example we might be asking ourselves:  Am I primarily oriented to motion or stillness in this moment? How wide or narrow is my perceptual field right now? Might the client be more greatly benefited if I were to change my perceptual field? Am I orienting to ideas that might be inhibiting a more full physical expression of the potency of the breath of life or primary respiration? Some of us choose to actively engage in a continual recognition of the presence of love in treatment space or in the universe. This may involve some activity, some doing. We may be monitoring the autonomic nervous system of the client. A very fundamental skill that involves a little bit of doing ... looking for signs of overwhelm or just simply tracking autonomic shifts to get an idea of how the nervous system is responding to our relationship. We may be verbally interacting with the client, which is very active in my experience. We may need to monitor movement in our own will to ensure that we maintain spontaneity to the moment by not anticipating too much. So that's just a few things we might be doing. You experienced practitioners out there could add many things to that list. On the other hand, what are we not doing? In deep biodynamic experience, we are not attempting to correct anything, for we do not know what really needs correction. No matter how much training you have, you can't really know the details of what needs to happen for that depth of correction to arise. That information, if important, is given to us when or after the correction occurs. So were not attempting to correct anything. We are not anticipating anything specific to occur, for anticipating something denies to the moment its inherent freedom.  We have no right to do that.  We have the ability, but not the right if we want to be of utmost service to the client. We are not spacing out or fading out of consciousness. We are not holding judgements about the client's situation based on our own personal or broader social beliefs or norms. Those will act against the deep service of the client. These are just a few considerations, but I hope you see that sometimes it requires quite a bit of doing to eventually get to a place where we can truly rest and get out of the way. So Niamh, I wish you the best on your ongoing journey with the work. I hope that the deeply receptive experience of BD opens up a world of discovery for you about your own depths of health and better enables you to facilitate correction and ease in the lives of your clients. I hope that you come to discover some of the beauty that I and others have found in the primordial flow of life that at times envelopes every aspect of our senses, delivering to us a greater experience of wholeness. I'd like to respond to one other question that arrived via email from Nadine in New Zealand. Nadine listened to the interview that I did with Judah Lyons (Episode 4 I believe) in which we both shared that we try to limit verbal interaction with clients during a session.  She says that she used to take a similar approach, but over the last year she has found it useful to ask questions as shifts occur in the client, especially with clients that appear to be disembodied. She credits Steve Haine's postgrad training for shifting her perspective on this. She is asking if I have considered this. This is a great point, and honestly I was expecting a question like this because I really didn't explain myself much during that interview or even some of the interviews that will be following this episode, so let me clarify a little bit about this. Overall, yes, I tend to be conservative with verbal discussion during a treatment, but this does not mean that I don't check in with the client at times to better understand what their experience is like. There are so many things to discuss here, but let me just make a few points to better explain how I see this. Some of my training has included learning verbal techniques employing therapeutic imagery in which the therapist takes a pretty active role in soliciting information about the contents of the client's mind and then examining images and/or beliefs held by the client. While I used to employ lines of inquiry like this, I often found that things got pretty darn complicated and digging through the contents of the mind felt a lot like we were chasing our own tails, frequently ending up in dead ends. While some therapists have a gift for this kind of inquiry, it never really suited me well. Also, I've had new clients come to me who had severed their relationship with another cst practitioner because they got tired of being asked what their inner physician or spirit guide wanted to do or being asked to explain the details of their experience ad nauseum. So I tend to avoid those types of verbal interactions. Where I am at now is that I try to keep things focused on the sensory experience of the client., which I think speaks to what you are talking about, Nadine. The senses are more concrete than the world of ideas, and sensory exploration tends to keep the client in present time. As far as when I do choose to verbally engage the client, I see it divided into two main situations. Firstly, I will check in with them when I establish the first contact of the session, or when I move to a new contact. This is just good practice and helps to establish good relationship and facilitate comfort. But I will also check in with them if I sense aspects of distress or pressure in the ANS. Some clients are caught up in a very small, intense, challenging sensory world because of past or current events in their lives - they are hyper-somatized. And the other side of this coin is dissociation, which can run along a broad spectrum. If I come to beleive that the client is leaning toward extremes of hyper-somatization or dissociation, then I will engage in inquiry, then listening, and perhaps a little coaching, or resourcing, to help them experience their embodiment in a different way, to maybe bring them back to the middle so to speak.  I might do this by leading them through a body-scan or give them an alternative viewpoint for how to be with their felt-sense that hopefully will facilitate some ease in their experience by connecting them with some sensations of comfort. With that being said, though, I think periods of dissociation in the course of treatment can actually be helpful. Let's take sleep for example, which is a form of disembodiment. Many people that come to see me are pretty tired in their core. There are a lot of demands placed upon the modern person - most modern people. They are exhausted, and they might quickly fall into a state of sleep as treatment unfolds. I actually find this to be helpful, as it can allow the system to blow out some noise and relieve some internal pressure. At times the consciousness needs to just get out of the way in order for the biology to make much-needed shifts. Coaching the client to stay conscious like some teachers do when they are tired or seeking to be out of the body can be counter-productive at times. So I try to just be aware of this and give them some space to correct at the tempo they present to me. I don't get overly concerned if people space out at times. Big shifts can occur during those windows. Perhaps later we can then explore their felt-sense with greater clarity after they rested or renegotiated their embodiment a bit. Thanks for bringing this up, Nadine, and giving me a chance to clarify myself a little. I have put out feelers to get some guests on the show who have developed classes on verbal interaction in a BD setting, so this is a topic that will get more attention and detail in the future. I know I could definitely learn more about this, and I'm sure we could all benefit from learning more about this important part of the practice. Well that's about it for today's episode. I hope you picked up something useful. I will be getting up bright and early tomorrow to teach a 4-day Level 1 training in classical cranial work. I'm super-stoked to introduce this work to some new people. Thank you everybody for listening in today, and thanks for the questions. Next week we will get back to interviews. I've got a great one lined up that I think you will really enjoy. Until then, I wish you all rich, rewarding experiences in life and at the treatment table. www.craniosaccralpodcast.com  

Tami A. Goldstein is a certified massage therapist, with 10+ years of experience facilitating Upledger Craniosacral therapy to individuals with autism. A national advocate and educator for autism, she is the award winning author of “Coming Through the Fog.” When her infant daughter began displaying disturbing symptoms after vaccinations, Tami began educating herself. As her daughter’s conditions worsened, culminating in an autism diagnosis at age 13, she quit her job to pursue appropriate therapy full time, encountering a shocking range of reactions from unresponsive to overtly hostile.

   MaryAiñe Curtis took her life back in 1990. She pursued her education tenaciously in holistic and spiritual studies and has been working in that field since 1996. As a Intuitive Spiritual Guide and a Rejuvenation Massage Therapist, she is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, with recognition for her studies with Upledger’s Cranio Sacral therapy, Somato Emotional Release, Heart Centered Therapy and Rapid Eye Technology, etc. This can help mitigate the effects of life on our bodies. The body and mind remembers every trauma. MaryAiñe helps you to release these traumas, to relieve suffering and the need to create a filter in which to live your life. This can be abusive behavior, which can take many forms. A fierce proponent of women's awareness, internal language and health, MaryAiñe has dedicated herself to not only treating predominantly women, but also educating them about the issues affecting their quality of life. Her message is that, “we teach men how to treat us” and “your thoughts affect everything.”  Visit her websites: http://www.return2joy.com and http://www.maryainecurtis.com At the top of the show, it's the Starseed News segment with Anastasia, bringing topics of interest to starseeds and sharing some emails from our listeners. Thanks for tuning in!