Upledger Institute Introduces CranioSacral Therapy at Russian Conference

The Upledger Institute (UI) crossed a new language barrier when it introduced CranioSacral Therapy at the second annual Russian International Pediatric Congress held in Moscow on October 15-17, 2003. Highlighting "Modern Technology in Pediatrics and Children's Surgery," the conference was sponsored by the Moscow Research Institute of Pediatrics and Children's Surgery. Several thousand of Russia's leading pediatric professionals attended.

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The Upledger Foundation has launched its 3rd annual raffle to benefit its nonprofit charities, including financial assistance for patient care and innovative community-outreach programs.

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Upledger Foundation to Host CranioSacral Therapy Awareness Month

Events in April The Upledger Foundation (UF) is celebrating CranioSacral Therapy Awareness Month with a Pirates of the Caribbean Casino Night and a Memorial Golf Classic in South Florida on April 23 and 24. Both events, which coincide with CranioSacral Therapy classes, will take place in Jupiter Beach, Florida.

Multidisciplinary Approaches Conference to Examine Low Back and Pelvic Pain Management

The National Institutes of Health estimates that more than 48 million people suffer from chronic pain, with the low back cited as one of the most affected areas. A new Multidisciplinary Approaches to Low Back and Pelvic Pain conference will deliver an in-depth examination of therapeutic advances that are improving patient outcomes in this area. The conference is set for June 11-13, 2004, at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa in Florida's Tampa Bay area.

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Mechanical Link As a Global Therapeutic Protocol

Mrs. Moore* is a 40-year-old woman who was referred to me for physical therapy for low back and right shoulder pain. The back pain had started two weeks prior to the consultation and there was no history of injury. The pain was located over her left sacroiliac joint and down her left leg. The shoulder problem started eight weeks prior to her visit and seemed to coincide with an episode of bronchitis. The pain was located at the acromioclavicular joint.

New Lymph Drainage Therapy Techniques Certification Awarded

The Upledger Institute has awarded its first certifications in Lymph Drainage Therapy Techniques. Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) is a light-touch modality that uses gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of body fluids. The LDT Technique Certifica-tion is designed as a separate yet complementary program to LDT's Lymphedema/CDP Certification (LLCC).

The Complementary Disciplines of HANDLEŽ and CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapists often facilitate wonderful releases of tension and energy in their clients' systems. That's the beauty of CranioSacral Therapy (CST). It can provide immediate problem relief and an opening to process new experiences. Yet what happens when a release does not last, or when a structural opening is not matched by neural reorganization and a readiness to learn?

Qigong T'Chings Workshop: A Pathway to Self-Healthcare, Self-Healing and Peace of Mind

Learn how to recharge your energy naturally to remain in the flow of your life. Qigong (pronounced "chi gung") is an essential part of traditional Chinese medicine. Qi means energy, vital breath and life force. Gong means repetition, skill and achievement. Qigong is a self-healing art that blends medi-tation, visualization and gentle movements to balance and relax the body and mind, and facilitate the flow of Qi.

Earn Continuing Education Credits for Classes in Complementary Care

The International Alliance of Healthcare Educators offers classes that satisfy continuing education requirements for many different professions. Before attending a workshop, simply verify CEU acceptance with your professional state board. To see a complete listing of courses that qualify for CEUs, visit www.iahe.com or call 1-800-311-9204. Ask for priority code N0204.

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Registry of Schools Supports Educational Excellence

The Upledger Institute (UI) has enacted a new Registry of Schools program designed to equip teaching facilities with resources to increase their outreach capabilities.

Basic Acupressure: A New Evolution of Ancient Healing Techniques by Aminah Raheem, PhD, and Susan Grant, CMT, CST

When ancient Chinese sages mapped the pathways of energy through the human body, they deposited a living gift into the stream of human understanding that has born fruit for thousands of years. Through the centuries, the understanding and application of these path-ways - now known as meridians - are credited with saving millions of lives from countless illnesses. It has also brought humans closer to their potential as whole, balanced individuals.

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As much time as you spend focused on others, it's easy to forget your own needs. Imagine how much more effective you'd be as a therapist if you felt replenished and able to work from a place of clarity and inner peace.

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Share Your CranioSacral Stories in a Book

You're invited to become a contributing author to a book that has the potential to touch people in all walks of life. In commemoration of UI's 20th anniversary in 2005, we're compiling a collection of CranioSacral Therapy anecdotes similar in concept to the popular "Chicken Soup" series of books.

Upledger Institute to Launch Dolphin-Assisted Therapy

The Upledger Institute (UI) has announced plans to launch a new dolphin-assisted therapy program this summer at The Dolphin Experience, situated on a 9+ acre lagoon called Sanctuary Bay on Grand Bahama Island. The intensive-therapy format will focus on the use of CranioSacral Therapy in the presence of dolphins. The sessions will be conducted in shallow water where the dolphins will be free to make physical contact with patients and therapists.