Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Volume One

by SHEA, MICHAEL J., PH.D.

• ISBN13: 9781556435911
• ISBN10: 1556435916
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-04-24
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Summary

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Volume Onepresents craniosacral therapy as a compassionate healing art that can be used by psychologists, midwives, chiropractors, and massage and physical therapists. Author Michael Shea explains how the fluids of the body hold stress and offers practical, extremely gentle touch exercises that help practitioners heal physical, spiritual, and emotional conditions in both infants and adults. He also presents a unique perspective on depth psychology and embryologythe defining differences between biodynamic craniosacral therapy and other forms of cranial therapy.

Author Biography

Michael Shea, PhD, has studied the Cranial Concept for thirty years and taught somatic psychology, myofascial release, visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy at numerous massage schools and educational centers throughout North America and Europe for nearly three decades. His career focus has been on treating infants and children with neurological problems and developmental delays. Over the past twenty-five years he has presented his pediatric craniosacral therapy programs at children's hospitals, universities, and pediatric clinics in North America. Dr. Shea was one of the first certified Full Instructors of CranioSacral Therapy in 1986 by the Upledger Institute before co-founding the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings (IABT). He has been a licensed massage therapist in the state of Florida, where he lives, since 1976.