B.S.
in Physical Therapy from Indiana University in 1976 with Distinction
Biodynamic
Craniosacral Therapy
Certification
as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist, RCST®
from the Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (CSTA/NA)
The
biodynamic approach to craniosacral therapy focuses on the inherent
health in the human system and its ability to self-regulate. RCST®
certification follows successful completion of a 700 hour program,
encompassing deep perceptual, and centering skills as well as extensive
study of the anatomy, embryology, and tidal rhythms of the craniosacral
system over a minimum of 2 ½ years.
Other
craniosacral therapy studies
Source,
Self, and Being with Franklyn Sills, 5 days, 2006 --A Biodynamic
Craniosacral approach to the Ignition of Being, the perceptual
process of orienting to the Dynamic Stillness, generating sacred
space, order and intention.
Beyond
the Stillpoint with Charles Ridley, 4 days, 2002 --An introduction
into the
biodynamic cranial work with an emphasis on practitioner presence
into the levels of human consciousness accessed inside the various
cranial rhythms: cranial wave, fluid tide, long tide, the Dynamic
Stillness, and the Breath of Life.
Private sessions
in the 90’s with Hanna Hughes, CMT, Craniosacral therapist,
and prior assistant in Hugh Milne’s Craniosacral program.
Upledger
Institute Introductory Craniosacral Therapy, 4 days, 1986, Roger
Darby Intermediate Craniosacral Therapy, 4 days, 1989, Roger
Darby
Certificates
of Professional Training
Biodynamic
Craniosacral Therapy, April 2006, California
This biodynamic craniosacral therapy program began in the mid-90’s
based on the work of osteopaths William G. Sutherland and Rollin Becker;
synthesized by Franklyn Sills of the Karuna Institute; and taught by
Lifeshapes instructors Debra Bochinski, Mary Louise and Christopher
Muller.
Biodynamic
Bodywork and Psychotherapy, September 1994, Germany
A 3-year professional training program with instruction in vegetative
therapy, biodynamic psychotherapy, trauma resolution, and biodynamic
massage by Gerda Boyesen, founder of Biodynamics Psychology and Psychotherapy.
Manual Therapy
Certificate, March 8, 1993, German Association for Manual Medicine,
Bonn, Germany
Manual therapy certificate for spinal and extremity manual therapy involving
written and oral exams as well as a written case study.
Three Dimensional
Schroth Scoliosis Treatment, August 1990, Sobernheim, Germany
108 hour program on the non-operative treatment of curvature of the
spine in children and adults.
Psychotherapy
Practice and Interpretation
2 years of professional assessment of cases with Psychologist Ralf Debus,
1992-1994
Scoliosis
Workshops
European Scoliosis treatment updates, one day in Germany, 1991, 1992, 1993,
1994
Osteopathic
Courses
Michigan
State University
Tutorial
on Direct Action Thrust, 5 days, 1989, Philip Greenman
Myofascial
Release, 3 days, 1985, Robert Ward
Fundamentals
of Muscle Energy Techniques in the Diagnosis and Treatment of
Musculoskeletal Disorders, 5 days, 1984, Philip Greenman
Other
osteopathic training
Direct and
Indirect Techniques of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs
3 days, 1986, Ursa Foundation
International
Symposium on Visceral-Somatic Somatic-Visceral Research
Hand
Specialization
I
attended many specialized upper extremity courses and hand therapy conferences
in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Illinois, and Philadelphia
from 1977-1987. Topics included orthopedics, inflammatory diseases, fractures,
dupytren's, splinting, replantation, RSD, RSI, RA, tendon protocol, and
I also received specialized burn care hand management training onsite
for two weeks in Dallas, Texas.
WholisticTherapies
Reiki
First Degree,
1987, Paula Horan
First and
Second Degree, 1995, Jeanine Sande
Practitioner
Training, 1996, Jeanine Sande
Aston
Patterning with Judith Aston
Introduction
to Aston Patterning, 3 days
Gravitationally
Balanced Alignment, 6 days, 1986
Seeing the
Body in Stationary Balance and Functional Soft Tissue Work, 10
days, 1987
Shiatsu
One year
of studies in the early 1980’s with Watsu founder Harold
Dull
Others
Transpersonal
Psychotherapy, Spirituality, and Somatic Therapy,
[an exchange among the leaders in the field], 3 days, Todtmoss,
Germany, 1994
Energy Fields,
2 days,1992, Rosalyn Bruyere
Earth Energy
Medicine, 2 days, 1997, Jeanine Sande
Introduction
to Rolfing for Physical Therapist,14 hours, 1985
Traditional
Chinese Medicine, 4 days, 1983
Spinal
Training Scoliosis Workshops in Germany, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Institute
of Graduate Health Sciences
Introduction
to Peripheral Joint Mobilization, 13 hours, 1977, Collins
Introduction
to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation,
68 hours, 1986, Lee
Advanced
Evaluation and Manipulation of the Cranio-Facial, Cervical
and Upper Thoracic Techniques, 36 hours, 1987, Paris &
Kraus
Other
Instructors
Stress and
Disease, Institute for CorTexT Research & Development, 1 day,
1997
David Butler’s
Approach to the Mobilization of the Nervous System, 2 days, 1997,
Bernie Guth
