John E. Upledger ci illustra le sue scoperte iniziali, risalenti ai tempi in cui esercitava l'attività di assistente neurochirurgo, che hanno portato alla nascita e allo sviluppo della terapia cranio sacrale. Procedendo pagina per pagina nell'approfondimento delle tecniche in cui si è venuto a strutturare il metodo, ci riporta alcuni intensi casi di guarigione da lui vissuti personalmente: un bambino autistico di cinque anni, un uomo con la paralisi di Erb, una donna tormentata per quindici anni da estenuanti mal di testa, solo per citarne alcuni. E, con straordinario senso pratico, accanto alla introduzione teorica dei fondamenti generali, ci offre le tecniche principali, semplici ed efficaci, da poter effettuare a noi stessi e agli altri.

L'attività dinamica delle ossa craniche, le membrane meningee, il liquido encefalo-rachidiano, il sistema vascolare intracranico, il movimento dei fluidi corporei e della funzionalità di tutti i tessuti connettivi, sono stati presentati e divulgati universalmente proprio da questo manuale. Il libro definisce la fisiologia e l'anatomia del sistema cranio-sacrale, il ruolo che svolge nel mantenimento dell'omeostasi, presentando con chiarezza e semplicità il concetto di "cranio-sacrale", oltre a molti processi patologici e sindromi cliniche. Con numerosi disegni e presentazioni vengono esposti i metodi per sviluppare le abilità palpatorie e le tecniche applicabili a partire dalla zona cefalica/sacrale fino alle estremità del corpo, per coadiuvare il meccanismo auto-correttivo cranio-sacrale, attivare la reazione dell'intero organismo, compensare gli squilibri di vari sistemi corporei.

Nel libro "Mente e Cellule" John Upledger presenta, con il pregio di una scrittura divulgativa e accessibile a tutti, il nucleo concettuale e sperimentale del suo lavoro con il corpo a livello di comunicazione cellulare, allo scopo di favorire la salute e il benessere. Come creatore della Terapia Cranio Sacrale e del Rilascio Somato Emozionale, Upledger ha sintetizzato anni di ricerche e osservazioni cliniche in una teoria affascinante relativa al corpo umano. Nello studio del rapporto tra l'attività delle cellule e la coscienza, colpisce profondamente scoprire come si formano, funzionano e guariscono i sistemi viventi e, peraltro, osservare come possano possedere una propria mente. Capire come le cellule comunicano e come sia possibile aumentare la loro interazione ci fornisce un nuovo modo di canalizzare le cure e ampliare le nostre prospettive.

Alla scoperta dell'anatomia della mente, esplorando la nascita e lo sviluppo del sistema nervoso centrale.

Witness the dramatic unfolding of the human form in all its potential. Join John E. Upledger, D.O.,O.M.M., as he takes you from the first union of sperm and egg through the development of the complex circuitry that makes up the human brain.

You’ll learn about birth, growth, function and dysfunction, and how all these aspects influence physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You’ll discover problems that can alter brain and spinal cord development in each of the first eight weeks of pregnancy, and then monthly right through delivery.

Perhaps most importantly, Dr. Upledger outlines a series of simple physical tests that can help determine the status of a baby’s central nervous system and, to some extent, the peripheral nervous system. Then he shows you, step-by-step, how potential problems might be treated using CranioSacral Therapy and related therapeutic approaches.

This breakthrough book empowers parents with knowledge to help them make practical decisions concerning the health of their children. And it crosses the boundaries of many disciplines, including embryology, obstetrics, pediatrics, neurology, and CranioSacral Therapy. A Brain Is Born is as valuable to expectant parents as it is to those who work with children every day.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) has become an important modality in treating trauma and promoting wellness. With its gentle approach to working with the spine, the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and fascia, CST has proven equally useful for physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and osteopaths. One reason for its success has been its underlying theory, as explained by CST pioneer John Upledger. According to Upledger, bodily tissues and cells have individual memories, and traumatic memories can be stored in these cells and tissues. Cell Talk, written for the layperson, explores this concept in depth and shows practitioners how to use it in healing their patients.

The book offers simple strategies for treating disease and dysfunction by communicating with these cells to uncover the memories and then follow the healing path they suggest. Upledger blends the scientific aspects of cell biology with insights into the nature of inner consciousness, in the process uncovering the deep links between physiology, energy, health, and healing. Fascinating case studies—from people rescued from serious ailments to “talking” with AIDS cells—show how these ideas can be turned into useful medical treatment. Fascinating anecdotes from the author’s personal and work life add an intimate, human touch to this helpful book.

With the troubling side effects and surging costs of medications and surgery, Americans are increasingly turning to CranioSacral Therapy as an effective, drug-free, and non-invasive therapy. A gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the craniosacral system — the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord — CST boosts the body’s natural healing processes and has proven efficacious for a wide range of medical problems from migraines, learning disabilities, and post-traumatic stress disorder to fibromyalgia, chronic neck and back pain, and TMJ. This book provides a broad introduction to this therapy by way of short pieces written by a number of well-known practitioners or experts. In addition to pioneer John E. Upledger, contributors include Richard Grossinger (Planet Medicine), Don Ash (Lessons from the Sessions), Don Cohen (An Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy), and Bill Gottlieb (Alternative Cures). Each selection covers a different aspect of CST: what it is, what it does, how it heals, what the practitioner does during a CST session, CST’s relationship to cranial osteopathy and other healing therapies, as well as other topics of interest to the beginner.

In this extensive collection, 145 practitioners from around the world tell how CranioSacral Therapy, a method of using gentle pressure to evaluate and improve the functioning of the central nervous system, has made a difference in their clients' lives. Beginning with a foreword by the treatment's developer, the book is divided into three main sections with stories about children, adults, and animals. Detailed, first-person accounts of actual CranioSacral interventions illustrate the therapy's efficacy and wide range of applications and the degree to which it complements traditional as well as nontraditional treatments. The book holds appeal not only for CranioSacral practitioners, including osteopaths, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists, acupuncturists, and other body workers, but also for anyone interested in alternative ways to reduce pain and enhance the body's functioning.

Why is the universe conscious? What kindles mind inside matter? Why do fundamentalist sciences and religions never ask these questions? This sequel to Embryogenesis deals with the theoretical issues brought up by Embryogenesis, including: the relationship between thermodynamics/entropy and the emergence of life; a speculative set of embryogenic principles for all creatures on all planets in the cosmos; an explanation and critique of Intelligent Design and a proposal for a more dynamic psychospiritual theory of creature development; a series of alternatives to genetic determinism; a discussion of the relationship between consciousness and matter; an interjection of 9/11 (which occurred during the writing of this book); and many other topics.

Chapters include:
What is Life?: Evolution, Thermodynamics, and Complexity;
Is There a Plan?: Creationism, Cultural Relativism, and Paraphysics;
Biogenesis and Cosmogenesis: Cells, Genes, and Planets;
The Principles of Biological Design: Physical Forces in Nature;
The Dynamics of the Biosphere: Deep Time and Space;
The Limits of Genetic Determinism: Dimensionless Epigenetic Landscapes;
Topokinesis: Physical Forces in Development;
Tissue Motifs and Body Plans: Coordinating Form;
The Primordial Field: Metabiology and The Molecular Apparatus;
Meaning and Destiny: The Relation of Consciousness to Matter

Developed by the author, SomatoEmotional Release is a technique for bringing psychotherapeutic elements into CranioSacral therapy. It helps rid the mind and body of the residual effects of trauma by anatomically freeing the central channel of the body. John E. Upledger presents the history, theory, and practice of this subtle form of healing. A result of meaningful, intentioned touch, SomatoEmotional Release allows for identification and removal of energy cysts along with their associated emotions.

In CranioSacral Therapy: Touchstone for Natural Healing, John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, recounts his development of CranioSacral Therapy. He shares poignant case studies of restored health: a five-year-old autistic boy, a man with Erb's palsy, a woman with a fifteen year history of severe headaches, and numerous others. And he offers simple CranioSacral Therapy techniques you can perform at home on yourself or loved ones.

This lively book describes the discovery and therapeutic value of the craniosacral system in easy, understandable terms healthcare professionals and laypeople alike can understand. Dr. Upledger's colorful case histories explain the path that led to his discovery of this exciting medical modality. The book contains a play-by-play account of the development of CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, and other concepts and techniques. It's recommended reading for therapists, patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in understanding how therapy performed on the craniosacral system can improve the quality of life.