Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Donna, Brook had this done for several years by his pediatric physical therapist and often her assistant to help. I know they went to training sessions before they were qualified to do it. We haven't been doing it for the last several years on a regular basis, but we did do it about a year and a half ago. Apparently once you have been worked on to get you to a good point then you need only periodic adjustments. I'm not as up on it anymore since we don't do it regularly anymore, but it is supposed to be helpful for people with autism. The therapist touches places on the patients body along the head or abdomen or feet, etc., and they try to create a balance, kind of like loosening up tight areas that the therapist can feel. I remember a lot being focused on Brook's head. When you have two therapists at once you can make more progress. I'm sorry I can't explain it any better than that as I cant remember how it was originally explained to me. I really am extremely skeptical about unusual treatments but I totally trust and respect Brook's physical therapist so I didn't have any qualms about trying it if she thought it could be beneficial. Occupational therapists have also agreed that Brook would benefit from it. Brook's therapist did give me a book to read on cranial sacral therapy years and years ago, prior to starting the treatments and it helped me to understand what we were trying to do. Actually she recommended that we do this for Brook well before we knew that he had autism. I think she was just looking at what Brook's problem areas were and thought the therapy would help. The most amazing part about it was that Brook would get really tuned in to what she was doing and would get this magnificent look on his face. He was totally focused on what she was doing and seemed to really appreciate and need it, normally he won't let anybody touch him! Also afterwards he was always tired, like he had had a good workout and would take a good nap. Once when we went to a specialist in this field and they worked on him together he slept for hours. Next time I speak to her I will try to get a refresher on how to explain it better. Marisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2003 Report Share Posted March 17, 2003 > what is cranial sacral treatment? > thanks > Lanna > > > Dear Lanna, A good source of information is www.upledgerinstitute.com-They not only treat but teach therapists such as an OT,PT,LMT and others the therapy. It opened the door in the language department for my daughter who has been recieving the treatment since Oct.2000-an OT does her treatment and insurance has been paying for it since it is part of an OT treatment and hospital based. It is said by the 6th visit you know if it working or not and thats when we saw the language begin to flow. A lot of kids at my daughters special preschool see this therapist and no one has left yet. A lot can depend on the skill of the person which is why her therapist has a long waiting list to get treatment. Best Wishes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Dr. Young 503 646-3511 Corner of 2nd and Main in Beaverton. He's been at it a long time. Don White, RN, DC Canyon Rd Chiropractic & Massage Beaverton, OR 97005 In a message dated 6/24/2009 1:56:17 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, mdejanadc@... writes: I am looking for a DC who practices cranial sacral in the Beaverton area. Thank you! DeJanaSent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2009, at 12:43 PM, "Sharron Fuchs" <sharronftdinjurylaw> wrote: I was part of the Practice Act Committee that formed in the early ‘90s to discuss and then distribute a survey on this. I would have to dig around in my papers for how the survey came out (WSCC complied the results) but you are essentially correct the idea didn’t gel. WSCC tried to move along with the idea including hiring DO’s for the clinics but that eventually stopped. Same sort of split discussions mixers vs. straights – some bad feelings. Of course, the profession was reeling from WC reform and we didn’t have Vern at the helm. I feel that to be true Primary Care Providers vs. Portal of Entry types that we need to have the ability to prescribe some things. In all of the years that I have worked with injured people I have never once, not once, ever, had a person tell me that a DC was their Primary Care Provider. They may see a DC for specialized care but none has ever expressed that their see a DC for any ailment that might need to be addressed. One person said a Naturopath was their PCP but that is it. s. fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of G. Hartje, DCSent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:30 PM Subject: Fwd: Check out this page on OregonLive.com I appreciate the article from Dr. Fuchs regarding the "primary care physician" shortage. While we have the debate internally in the Oregon chiro profession as to whether we are "primary care physicians", I see the naturopaths moving quite along (see article below) and fulfilling a market need/role. I was told that there was a survey performed in the 90's (before my time in Oregon) asking Oregon DC's as to whether they were interested in additional training and then proposed legislation for limited prescription and primary care privileges. I was told it was about a 50/50 split of opinion, so all efforts got squelched. I wonder if we should perform another survey now of all Oregon DC's, to see whether there is any interest in additional DC training and push for legislation (akin to New Mexico's )for expanded scope and limited prescription privileges?? BillSix Factors of Health www.drhartje.com(503) 684-6037Jun 10, 2009 02:38:34 AM, billhartjeverizon (DOT) net wrote: Dear bill:bill (billhartjeverizon (DOT) net) thought you would be interested in this item from OregonLive.comhttp://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/06/naturopaths_can_prescribe_broa.htmlbill Shop Popular Dell Laptops now starting at $349! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Dr. Young 503 646-3511 Corner of 2nd and Main in Beaverton. He's been at it a long time. Don White, RN, DC Canyon Rd Chiropractic & Massage Beaverton, OR 97005 In a message dated 6/24/2009 1:56:17 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, mdejanadc@... writes: I am looking for a DC who practices cranial sacral in the Beaverton area. Thank you! DeJanaSent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2009, at 12:43 PM, "Sharron Fuchs" <sharronftdinjurylaw> wrote: I was part of the Practice Act Committee that formed in the early ‘90s to discuss and then distribute a survey on this. I would have to dig around in my papers for how the survey came out (WSCC complied the results) but you are essentially correct the idea didn’t gel. WSCC tried to move along with the idea including hiring DO’s for the clinics but that eventually stopped. Same sort of split discussions mixers vs. straights – some bad feelings. Of course, the profession was reeling from WC reform and we didn’t have Vern at the helm. I feel that to be true Primary Care Providers vs. Portal of Entry types that we need to have the ability to prescribe some things. In all of the years that I have worked with injured people I have never once, not once, ever, had a person tell me that a DC was their Primary Care Provider. They may see a DC for specialized care but none has ever expressed that their see a DC for any ailment that might need to be addressed. One person said a Naturopath was their PCP but that is it. s. fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of G. Hartje, DCSent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:30 PM Subject: Fwd: Check out this page on OregonLive.com I appreciate the article from Dr. Fuchs regarding the "primary care physician" shortage. While we have the debate internally in the Oregon chiro profession as to whether we are "primary care physicians", I see the naturopaths moving quite along (see article below) and fulfilling a market need/role. I was told that there was a survey performed in the 90's (before my time in Oregon) asking Oregon DC's as to whether they were interested in additional training and then proposed legislation for limited prescription and primary care privileges. I was told it was about a 50/50 split of opinion, so all efforts got squelched. I wonder if we should perform another survey now of all Oregon DC's, to see whether there is any interest in additional DC training and push for legislation (akin to New Mexico's )for expanded scope and limited prescription privileges?? BillSix Factors of Health www.drhartje.com(503) 684-6037Jun 10, 2009 02:38:34 AM, billhartjeverizon (DOT) net wrote: Dear bill:bill (billhartjeverizon (DOT) net) thought you would be interested in this item from OregonLive.comhttp://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/06/naturopaths_can_prescribe_broa.htmlbill Shop Popular Dell Laptops now starting at $349! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 My Chiropractor recommended we take our son to see a Cranial Sacral therapist before we do the helmet. I am not familiar with Cranial Sacral and what they can or cannot do. Has anyone avoided a helmet by seeing a Cranial Sacral therapist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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