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DISCLAIMER and Ongoing Information:
Craniosacral
Therapy is now becoming recognized by physicians and
researching academics as an alternative/complementary
therapy beneficial for many conditions, especially those
involving the nervous systems.
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Neurologist Robert Scaer, MD
acknowledges craniosacral therapy as valuable in
treating injuries (especially whiplash) and in trauma
resolution.(The Body Bears the Burden, The Trauma
Spectrum)
- Dr. Stephen Porges, with his pioneering
Polyvagal theory, impacting the Social Engagement Nervous
system has worked with craniosacral therapist Stanley
Rosenburg and has had major success with autistic
children and PTSD. His 2011 book, The Polyvagal Theory
addresses this work and the concept of Self-Regulation and
has had a huge impact on the field. See the Articles
page on this website
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Locally, here in San Diego, Dr.
Diana Hoppe, MD asked for and included my
research on the benefits of craniosacral therapy for her
chapter on stress factors in her 2010 book Healthy Sex
Drive, Healthy You, on the subject of loss and
regaining of libido.
- Dr. Andrew Weil, MD,
refers also to craniosacral therapy as a viable solution to
health concerns, including stress.
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03223/Cranial-Osteopathy-Craniosacral-Therapy.html
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The National Pain Foundation
refers to craniosacral therapy as a viable complementary
modality for treating Neuropathy.
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The UPLEDGER Foundation and Ricky Williams
Foundation have completed effective studies for Post
Concussion of athletes
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Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna,
has recently implemented a mindfulness program to reduce
stress among employees and has given direct credit to
craniosacral therapy, acupuncture and yoga for his own
recovery from a serious accident, when other treatment
failed. He presents studies to show the impact on health and
productivity with employees and builds his case to have
alternative/complementary health be a standard for the
health insurance industry.
-There
have been recent news articles interviewing football stars
who have resolved old and new football injuries with the
help of craniosacral therapy.
-There
are many studies on the Upledger Institute website and other
resources verifying the extraordinary benefits and results
of craniosacral therapy.
-Additional
information will be offered here as it comes up in the news
and in current articles in these fields.
As for me, Victoria
Behrends :
I am certificated as an Registered Biodynamic
Cranioscral Therapist, with additional training in Upledger
Craniosacral Therapy, Trauma Resolution and Sensory Integration,
Sound therapies, and I am trained as a Holistic Health
Practitioner, Herbalist, and in Trauma resolution. I am a Traditional Japanese Reiki teacher, teaching
workshops with certification up to and including Reiki 3.
My
services include:
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Craniosacral
Therapy - Biodynamic and Upledger and those listed above
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Transformative
health tools that may include: nutritional information,
research, hair analysis, teaching and techniques of:
visualization, breath work, stress/trauma resolution, energy
exercises, relaxation, self-regulation, and trademarked SPD
sensory processing STRATEGIES developed and researched by me
with my registered trademark, SensoryBugs®
Certification
and Background:
I hold certification as a Craniosacral Therapist,
Holistic Health Practitioner, Herbalist, BSP and CRM Consultant,
(based on EMDR), Traditional Japanese Reiki
Teacher, and a CA teaching credential with a Masters degree in
Liberal Arts.
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NOTE:
Craniosacral Therapy is a modality of the healing arts that
is considered by the State of
California and most other states as Complementary or
Alternative, or CAM., as are all services and treatment
offered here on this website.
I
do not diagnose or prescribe medication. I am not a
physician, RN, acupuncturist, osteopath, psychologist,
chiropractor, or faith healer.
If you have or suspect you may have a medical or
psychological problem, you should always consult your
medical doctor or psychologist and communicate that you
are seeking or receiving complementary alternative health
services.
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