Your Inner Physician and You: Craniosacral Therapy and Somatoemotional Release [Paperback]

John E. Upledger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 1997

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.

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About the Author

Dr. John E. Upledger is President of The Upledger Institute, Inc. Dedicated to the natural enhancement of health, the Institute is recognized worldwide for its groundbreaking continuing-education programs, clinical research and therapeutic services. He is the author of CranioSacral Therapy; CranioSacral Therapy II - Beyond The Dura; SomatoEmotional Release and Beyond; Your Inner Physician and You; A Brain is Born; and CranioSacral Therapy, Touchstone for Natural Healing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 2 Sub edition (September 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556432461
• ISBN-13: 978-1556432460
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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103 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must read for Trauma and Abuse Survivors, July 11, 1999

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This review is from: Your Inner Physician and You: Craniosacral Therapy and Somatoemotional Release (Paperback)

When I was 16 yrs old, I was brutally raped and beaten. I did what I had to do to survive. I repressed all memories of the attack. It did not exist in my mind. My body was another story. It recalled in great detail the abuse I suffered. My body reminded me daily with unexplained pain in all parts of my body. I suffered from chronic strep throat from being choked, countless ear and eye infections trying not to "hear" and "see" the abuse. The pain was still there in my ribs from being kicked. I spent the next 14 years in and out of hospitals where I was diagnosed with everything from leukemia to the standard "it's all in your head". The pain was unbearable at times and I would be rushed to the hospital where the physicians would find nothing wrong. They took out my appendix for the heck of it and eventually I had a total hysterectomy to combat the big"C" (cancer). It took years of counseling, and numerous anti-depressants to heal my mind. Which is great in itself, but the physical pain was still there and remained a medical mystery. Through somato release and cranial-sacral therapy I was able to become a whole person free of pain. Dr. Upledger's book is well written and easy to understand. Anyone who has unexplained pain owes it to themselves and their families to read this book and put its theory to the test.

74 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Initially sceptical - but this is impossible to put down., August 23, 1998

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This review is from: Your Inner Physician and You: Craniosacral Therapy and Somatoemotional Release (Paperback)

This book was recommended reading prior to taking the CranioSacral Therapy - 1 class taught by the Upledger Institute. As I passed through the first couple chapters, I was in total disbelief that any of what I just had read was plausible. After the next couple chapters - I could not put it down. I found the more I read, the more hooked I became. Although I was skeptical, I became more and more interested. Not having studied anything of this nature previously, it was hard to accept that such dramatic results were possible. What I had the hardest time with was the idea that (it seemed) NO ONE had previously observed nor noted the existance of the craniosacral rhythm. In any case - the book is written with great enthusiasm for the subject matter. I suggest that when you have completed this book you read the book "CranioSacral Therapy" by Upledger and Vredevoogd. It explains the principals and concepts upon which THIS book is founded.

78 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Approachable introduction to Craniosacral therapy!, May 7, 2001

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This review is from: Your Inner Physician and You: Craniosacral Therapy and Somatoemotional Release (Paperback)

This is the book I hand to my clients who are looking to understand what Craniosacral therapy is and what it does. The writing style reads quickly and easily, the language is not too medical for the lay person, and Upledger uses case examples to illustrate his points. I love this book and I recommend it to anyone who practices or receives bodywork, as well as anyone interested in the mind-body connection.