Description
Your Inner Physician and You
Book Summary
In this work, Dr. John E. Upledger shares his personal experience in developing craniosacral therapy, a gentle manual technique that optimizes the functioning of the craniosacral system, where the brain and spinal cord reside. The book delves into somatoemotional release, an innovative therapy that helps free the mind and body from the effects of emotional trauma. Additionally, it updates research on the fascia as a key element for holistic well-being and explores how body release impacts specific work on the mouth, face, and throat.
What is it about?
The book recounts Dr. Upledger's personal journey as he explored and refined craniosacral therapy, a technique that seeks to improve the health of the system that protects the brain and spinal cord. Through his experiences, the author explains how this manual approach can alleviate tensions and restrictions in the body. The work also introduces somatoemotional release, a method that addresses the connection between unresolved emotions and physical ailments, helping to release the residual effects of traumatic experiences. Included is an update on Dr. Upledger's research on the fascia, the connective tissue that wraps the body, and it details how the release of the entire organism enhances specific work on the mouth, face, and throat, at the bone level as well as in soft and energetic tissues.
Main Topics
- Craniosacral therapy: fundamentals, development, and practical application for improving the central nervous system.
- Somatoemotional release: integration of emotional healing with physical healing to resolve trauma.
- Fascia as an integral component of well-being: new perspectives on its role in global health.
- Specific release techniques for the mouth, face, and throat, addressing bones, soft tissues, and energetic aspects.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at manual therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, and healthcare professionals interested in craniosacral therapy and somatoemotional release. It is also suitable for students of complementary therapies and people seeking to understand the connection between the body, emotions, and well-being from a holistic perspective.
What this book contributes
- First-hand knowledge about the development and practice of craniosacral therapy by its creator.
- Tools for integrating emotional release into bodywork, addressing trauma from a somatic approach.
- Update on the role of fascia in health and how its release contributes to general well-being.
- Specific techniques for working on the mouth, face, and throat, expanding the repertoire of therapeutic interventions.
Technical Data
- Author: Upledger, John E.
- Publisher: MANDALA EDICIONES
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CHIROPRACTIC AND OSTEOPATHY, COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES, HEALING AND HEALTH
- Collection: BODY THERAPIES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2026
- Number of pages: 184
- Weight: 291 g
Editorial Review
This work offers an authentic and personal vision from Dr. Upledger regarding the evolution of craniosacral therapy and somatoemotional release. For professionals in the field, it represents an opportunity to access the reflections and updates of the technique's creator himself, including new perspectives on the fascia and specific applications in areas such as the mouth and face. Its integrative approach between body and emotion makes it a valuable resource for those seeking to delve into manual therapies with a psychosomatic component.